Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold is planning big
acquisitions in the oil and gas sector, a multibillion-dollar move that would
take the US mining group back to its roots as an energy producer, according to
several people familiar with the matter.
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$8 billion cost to make Tesla Superchargers as common as gas stations - 1 views
Freeport plans return to energy - 1 views
Health, safety and cost benefits of wireless - 0 views
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The importance of wireless communication continues to grow as its health, safety and cost benefits gain wider appreciation, Sean Ottewell reports.
Total Worldwide Distributed Generation Capacity of Microgrids to More than Quintuple by... - 0 views
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the total worldwide capacity of distributed generation (DG) contained in microgrids will more than quintuple over the next 6 years, growing from 764 megawatts (MW) in 2012 to nearly 4,000 MW in 2018. “Distributed generation assets are the foundation of any microgrid,” says senior research analyst Peter Asmus. “Although the majority of DG today is in the form of fossil fuel-based systems, primarily diesel generators, recent growth rates confirm that the fastest-growing distributed power generation technologies are combined heat and power and solar photovoltaic systems, thanks to steep drops in prices for natural gas and solar PV panels.”
Italy - Prysmian nears completion of the second stage of cable production expansion - 0 views
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The second phase of Prysmian S.p.a.'s development strategy, which involves the expansion of its Rybinsk facility in Russia, is nearing completion and is expected to begin supplying customers in Q1 2012. After the expansion, the facility will be capable of producing cables for use in the automotive and oil and gas sectors. The initial phase of the plan involved the installation of equipment for the manufacture of cables and systems related to the construction business. A third phase involving high voltage and medium voltage cable manufacturing is also underway and the building to house the new lines is nearly ready. The third phase is expected to be completed at the beginning of 2013.
Copper semis fabricators increasingly focusing on niche markets - 2 views
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According to MarketWatch, copper semis fabricators are increasingly looking at supplying niche markets as a result of stagnating demand for more traditional copper semis products and pressure from substitute materials. For example, Luvata, a leading copper semis fabricator, is increasingly focusing on promoting uniquely thin and flexible copper wire utilised in efficient solar panels, as well as, anti-fowling wire for cages utilised by the fishing industry. Other fast growing markets that utilise niche copper semis products include oil and gas exploration, mining and wind generation.
UK becomes first in EU to transpose WEEE directive into national law - 0 views
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“It is also important to note that the changes recognise the transformation taking place in the lighting industry, as gas discharge lamps are replaced by LED lamps, and increasingly by LED luminaires.”
EU considers scrapping 2030 binding renewables targets - 0 views
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European commissioners are considering scrapping a binding target for renewable energy from 2030, a move that would please big utility companies but infuriate environmentalists.
Utilities get ready for the smart buildings wave - 0 views
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Quick Take: As if utilities didn't already have enough to prepare for -- distributed generation, electric vehicles, fuel switching to natural gas, customer engagement, intermittent renewables, etc., etc. -- a burgeoning smart buildings trend is sending another wave of change their way.
Automotive coasting for fuel efficiency - 0 views
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With its new start-stop coasting function, Bosch enables drivers of vehicles with combustion engines to travel in zero-emission, noise-free, and low-resistance mode over large parts of their journey. This innovative technology stops the engine when the vehicle is in motion, so that it does not consume any fuel. Whenever the vehicle can maintain its speed simply by rolling – for instance on a gentle incline – the engine is stopped. As soon as the driver touches the gas or brake pedal, the engine starts up again.
ABB inaugurates 2 new manufacturing plants for power products in India - 0 views
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The high-voltage unit will produce gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and PASS (plug and switch system) hybrid switchgear to serve growing demand in India and will also serve as an export hub. The new transformer factory will focus on the production of dry-type and oil immersed distribution transformers.
World Bank targets $9 million for energy efficiency in developing nations - 0 views
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The World Bank has announced a new initiative to help cities in developing countries integrate energy efficiency into their strategic planning and operations, in order to improve public services, lessen pressure on municipal budgets, and reduce pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Sweeping changes to Myanmar mining laws planned - 0 views
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Mostly undeveloped, Myanmar also known as Burma is home to vast reserves of oil and gas and minerals and metals, including gold, tungsten, copper, nickel, tin, lithium and precious stones.
Prysmian Group opens new production facility in Rybinsk, Russia - 0 views
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The Rybinsk plant, which also produces cables for the oil and gas industry, fire performance cables (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) and auto wires, will soon supply the full range of applications in the energy cable business, including medium voltage cables up to 35 kV and high voltage cables up to 330 kV with maximum cross-section 2500 mm2 and cross-linked polyethylene insulation.
New Southwire Energy Center - 1 views
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Located in Villa Rica, Ga., the centre will aim to develop smart grid components and products for renewable energy projects. However, the new multimillion-dollar facility’s primary focus is to expand Southwire’s substation cable technology and solutions.
Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Retrofits Will Surpass $127 Billion in Annual Mar... - 0 views
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Residential and commercial buildings account for 35 to 40 percent of total energy consumption worldwide. Commercial buildings, in particular, consume large amounts of energy related to heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, water heating, and other building systems. Efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions have led to increasing deployments of energy efficiency retrofits for commercial and public buildings.
China swoops in on Italy's power grids - 0 views
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In July China’s State Grid, the world’s largest utility with 2m employees, bought a 35 per cent stake in CDP Reti, a subsidiary of Italy’s state financing agency that controls the country’s electricity grid operator and gas distribution. It also picked up a 25 per cent stake in Portugal’s grid operator REN and is looking to buy into the Greek grid operator ADMIE, bankers familiar with the deal told the FT.
Afghan minerals mean 'self sufficiency' in 10 years - 0 views
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These include vast reserves of oil, gas, copper, gold and lithium.
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