Hydrogen milestone moves energy independence one step forward

Big things often come in small packages. That’s certainly the case with the potential created by recent successes in hydrogen research at Idaho National Laboratory. Steve Herring, technical director of the High Temperature Electrolysis Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative, holds in his hand a solid-oxide electrolysis cell no larger than a standard CD.... 

Can CA Economy Afford Climate Policies?

As political pressure mounts to delay California’s ambitious global warming policies, a new report from University of California researchers examines the economic impacts of putting the Governor’s climate program on hold. Energy Prices and California’s Economic Security, a project sponsored by Next 10, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization,... 

Universal Energy Corp. Launches Aggressive 2009 Acquisition Plan

Universal Energy Corp., an emerging U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company, announced today the launch of its acquisition plan for 2009. “The decline in commodity prices over the past few months has brought about opportunities like I’ve never seen before,” commented Billy Raley, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Energy... 

First Home Energy Audit Franchise Launches Nationally

Pro Energy Consultants, the nation’s first home energy audit franchise, announced today the national launch of its low-cost, home-based franchise concept. Pro Energy Consultants provides homeowners with qualified residential energy auditing designed to maximize the home’s energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. With more than 13 years... 

Tuscany Energy Ltd. announces successful Saskatchwewan horizontal well

Tuscany Energy LTD report the successful drilling and completion of a horizontal oil well, in the Dina formation, in the Evesham area of southwestern Saskatchewan. The Tuscany et al. Evesham HZ 2B9-21-4B2-21-39-27 W3 well was drilled to a measured depth of 1467 m (759 m TVD) with a horizontal Dina section of 496 m. The well is currently producing 170... 

Ingen Technologies Life Saving Device Saves Gas Too

Ingen Technologies, Inc. (ITEC), manufacturer of various types of gas flow meters, announced that in a recent NEWSUSA® article Ingen’s Oxyview® flow meter, developed to help lung patients, is now ready to help car engines. The Oxyview® flow meter was developed to help patients afflicted with COPD, a market that exceeds $10 billion. In the meanwhile,... 

United Refining Company Increases Bank Credit Facility to $130 Million

United Refining Company (United), a leading regional refiner and marketer of petroleum products announces completion of an amendment to its secured revolving credit facility (the facility) led by PNC Bank, N.A., Agent Bank. The amendment increases the facility commitment from $100,000,000 to $130,000,000 effective November 21, 2008. The facility expires... 

Rising Oil Prices and Energy Security Issues Heighten Interest in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Increasing oil price and growing concerns over energy security are helping accelerate the development and commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Federal and local governments have been proactively funding fuel cell technology and in the medium term, there would be rigorous developments in fuel cell technology, standardization of production... 

Dow Announces Energy Plan for America

The Dow Chemical Company called for a bolder, comprehensive, bipartisan national energy policy that will help stabilize prices, strengthen the economy, increase security, clean the environment and revitalize U.S. manufacturing with the release of Dow’s Energy Plan for America. “The new Administration and Congress will need to implement a... 

Green Energy Upgrades Make Corporate Office a Net Energy Producer

RCG LLC, developer of East Mill, and tenant Nexamp, Inc., a veteran-owned energy and carbon solutions company, recently completed extensive onsite renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. These green energy upgrades make Nexamp’s corporate office a “beyond zero net-energy” workplace: a rare facility that produces more energy...