http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Everything from biofuels to emissions and the environmental challenge. http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Renewable_wind_farms_National_Control_Center.aspx The National Control Center for US wind farms is making use of SCADA system. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_continuing_investment.aspx The most recent EIC Monitor which tracks new energy projects has found that though there has been significant investment in the sector, total investment is still down 6% since the same quarter last year. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/PetroAlgae_signs_offtake_agreement_with_Eco-frontier.aspx PetroAlgae have signed a three year offtake agreement with Eco-Frontier to supply biocrude from its licensees. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/French_power_shortages_to_impact_on_UK.aspx Power shortages in France could have a knock-on effect on the UK energy market due to cross channel ownership of UK power stations. 23/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/TAS_Energy_awarded_EPC_contract_for_San_Emidio_geothermal_project.aspx TAS Energy has been awarded a US$ 30 million EPC contract for Phase I of the San Emidio project, owned by US Geothermal. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Inaugural_Energy_Event_awards_Dinner.aspx The Energy Event will be hosting its inaugural Awards Dinner in September to showcase a more positive side of the energy industry. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/The_future_of_the_energy_industry.aspx What challenges are facing the energy industry and how can they solve these problems? 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Offshore_wind_shows_strong_growth.aspx Offshore wind projects in Europe have shown impressive growth in the first half of 2010 in spite of the economic crisis, however many projects are still being held back by a shortfall in investment. 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Regional_update_Europe.aspx A roundup of downstream news from Europe. 19/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/DOE_releases_report_on_the_impact_of_Recovery_Act.aspx The US Department of Energy has released a report that outlines the economic impact of the Recovery Act in advanced batteries and vehicles. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Greenhouse_simulates_real_world_conditions_for_research_and_development.aspx ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. advance algae biofuels program with new greenhouse. 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Solar_cell_and_module_market_generates_US$_7.1_billion_in_Q2_2010.aspx According to research by IMS Research, the solar market generated US 7.1 billion in Q2 2010 and they are predicting a further rise in Q3 2010. 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Carmanah_Technologies_Corp._awarded_US$_1.5_million_solar_contract.aspx Carmanah Technolgies has won the contract to supply, install and commission a solar power plant in Ontario with a capacity of 250 kW. 08/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/security_implications_of_Asia’s_interest_in_nuclear_power.aspx Brittany Damora, AKE Intelligence Analyst, considers security implications of Asia’s growing interest in nuclear power. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Abengoa_Solar_offered_conditional_US$_1.45_billion_loan_guarantee.aspx Abengo Solar have been offered the conditional loan guarantee to build the world’s largest concentrated solar power plant in Arizona. 05/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Agriculture_and_bio_industries_to_generate_US$_230_billion.aspx A World Economic Forum report has outlined how these industries could potentially generate billions of dollars of income in the US and globally. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Solar_coal_hybrid_project.aspx Xcel Energy has started its demonstration plant to showcase the viability of such a hybrid plant. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Industry_chief_calls_for_greater_subsea_focus.aspx Subsea UK is calling for greater support from the UK government to support the sector and help promote its future growth. 30/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/DOE_and_DOI_sign_MOU_to_spur_the_development_in_offshore_renewable_energy_projects.aspx The Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior have announced an MOU, which will strengthen the two departments working relationship on offshore renewables. 30/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/The_US_DOE_is_to_invest_US$_24_million_in_biofuel_research.aspx The US Department of Energy is to invest US$ 24 million for algal biofuels research. 29/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/How_to_save_the_Gulf.aspx Natural Power Concepts has submitted two new oil spill remediation technologies for dealing with the Gulf of Mexico spill. 28/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Dresser_Masoneilan_awarded_nuclear_contract_in_China.aspx Dresser Masoneilan® has been awarded a contract to supply four Chinese reactors with control valves. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Energy_Global_launches_Facebook_page_and_joins_Twitter.aspx You can now find Energy Global on Facebook and Twitter social networking sites. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Abu_Dhabi_swapping_oil_for_solar.aspx Abu Dhabi’s local power company employees have been trained in photovoltaics in order to implement an initiative to increase the use of rooftop solar panels. 23/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/2010_UK_Budget.aspx The Department of Energy and Climate Change highlight points from the UK June Budget. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/What’s_needed_in_an_energy_bill.aspx Charles T. Drevna answers the question. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/US Department_of_Energy_offers_loan_guarantees_to_geothermal_projects.aspx The DOE has offered loan guarantees to geothermal projects in Nevada and Oregon to help them get off the ground. 16/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Zero_Carbon_Britain_2030.aspx New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Abu_Dhabi_to_build_worlds_largest_solar_power_plant.aspx In order to meet Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy requirements and tap the vast solar resources of the region, Masdar has formed a joint venture with Total and Abengoa Solar. 14/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Practical_Energy_and_Climate_Plan_Act_of_2010.aspx US Energy Secretary Steven Chu sent the following letter to Senator Richard Lugar on 9th June regarding Senator Lugar’s ‘Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010’. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Siemens_successfully_co-fires_coal_with_PetroAlgae_biocrude.aspx Siemens Energy has successfully completed the first firing of PetroAlgae Inc.’s biocrude fuel, a plant-based, micro-crop biomass material that is processed into a solid residue. The biocrude fuel was combined with pulverised coal in a pilot-scale burner with a thermal capacity of approximately 4 MBtu/hour. 09/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Alaska_legislates_to_encourage_geothermal_power.aspx Alaska’s Governor has signed two new pieces of legislation encouraging the use of geothermal power; cutting royalty rates and deregulating renewable energy projects. 07/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Gwynt_y_Môr_wind_farm_to_be_built_off_North_Wales_coast.aspx The new wind farm will have 160 wind turbines, making it one of the largest in Europe. 04/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Moray_Firth_to_become_carbon_sequestration_location.aspx The Captain Sandstone in the Moray Firth is being investigated as a possible site for carbon storage due to the salt infused sandstone present there. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/New_UK_energy_bill.aspx New energy bill announced: green focus plus help for North Sea production. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/The_race_is_hotting_up_for_offshore_wind.aspx As the pendulum of public opinion has swung firmly in favour of renewable technology, countries around the world are racing to be the world leaders in offshore wind technology. 21/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Xergi_to_build_anaerobic_digestion_plant_in_Scotland.aspx Xergi and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) have entered into a joint venture agreement to build an €8 million anaerobic digestion plant in Scotland. 19/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Clean_energy_sees_strong_Q1_growth.aspx The clean energy Industry has defied the global recession and seen strong growth in Q1 2010. 19/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/NPRA_reject_climate_bill.aspx The NPRA have said that the new Senate climate bill should be rejected. 13/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Global_refining_roundup.aspx A roundup of recent refining news, from refinery output to biomass facilities. 12/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/World’s_largest_cow_manure_biogas_project_to_begin_production_this_year.aspx The Huisham farm, the largest cow manure derived biogas project in the world, is to begin production in September 2010. 07/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Green_Collar_Energy_Forum.aspx A round up of the main messages from the 2010 Green Collar Energy Forum. 04/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/TransAlta_aims_for_big_carbon_emissions_cuts.aspx TransAlta is looking at carbon capture and alternative energy sources to phase out its coal-fired plants and reduce emissions. 30/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/New_Clean_Energy_act_for_British_Columbia.aspx British Columbia government have enforced a new act that is encouraging clean energy and more jobs. 29/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Indonesia_to_invest_heavily_in_geothermal_energy.aspx The Indonesian government has spelled out a five year plan to increase its geothermal power output at the World Geothermal Congress in Bali. 28/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/2010_showing_growth_in_global_energy_industry_projects.aspx Looking back at the first quarter of 2010, some encouraging signs of growth can be seen across the global energy industry, according to the latest data from EIC Monitor - the quarterly index that tracks newly announced projects across the global energy supply chain. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Solar_fuel_producer_Joule_listed_among_worlds_top_10_emerging_technologies.aspx Joule has been listed in the top 10 emerging technologies by Technology Review TR10, for its pioneering solar fuel technology. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Russia_to_invest_in_Argentine_nuclear_industry.aspx Russia intends to invest millions of dollars in the Argentine nuclear industry following talks between President Dmitry Medvedev and the Argentine President Cristina Fernandez. 16/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/NPRA_challenges_the_EPA.aspx NPRA has filed a legal challenge to the EPA renewable fuel standard rule. 16/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Geothermal_power_industry_sees_huge_growth_in_2009.aspx According to a new report by the Geothermal Energy Association, 2009 saw a 26% growth in new projects under development in the US. 15/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Ontario_invests_in_green_future.aspx Ontario has been awarding contracts for a massive programme of green energy generation that it predicts will generate up to CAN$ 9 billion in private investment. 13/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Nuclear_power_a_necessity_for_Ireland.aspx Ireland must find alternative sources of energy to meet its carbon emissions targets and energy demands. 09/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Morocco_investing_heavily_in_solar_power.aspx Alongside the US$ 555.3 billion Desertec project, Morocco is planning to invest US$ 9 billion in a solar energy programme. 07/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/SSE_Renewables_secures_£400_million_loan.aspx SSE has secured an additional loan from the European Investment Bank to invest in renewable projects. 02/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Siemens_to_invest_£80_million_in_UK_wind_turbine_production_facility.aspx Siemens will build a huge wind turbine production facility and create hundreds of jobs in a new government sponsored scheme. 31/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/India_and_US_agree_nuclear_fuel_reprocessing_deal.aspx India and America clear another hurdle to implementing the civil nuclear co-operation bill, and agree procedures for reprocessing spent fuel. 31/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/China_leading_world_in_green_investment.aspx According to a recent study, China now leads the world as the highest investor in green technology. 30/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Peabody_invests_in_Calera_Corp.aspx As part of its investment into clean coal energy, Peabody Energy has invested US$ 15 million in Calera Corp., owner of technology that converts CO2 into green building materials. 29/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Bill_Gates_in_nuclear_talks.aspx Bill Gates’ firm Terra Firma is in talks with Toshiba to develop the next generation of mini nuclear power plant. 24/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Indian_nuclear_power_legislation_stalled.aspx Legislation to cap liability payouts in the event of a nuclear disaster has been pulled by India’s coalition government. 18/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/First_Solar_join_Desertec_project.aspx First Solar have become the first purely photovoltaic power company to join the Desertec Industrial Initiative. 17/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/News_from_BP.aspx A round up of news from BP as the company discusses the Coega refinery and 2010 financial plans. 05/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Looking_at_the_European_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx A brief look at some of the recent refinery news from the European oil and gas industry. 04/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/China_to_release_ten_year_green_energy_plan.aspx China is to focus more heavily upon developing renewable energy sources under a ten-year renewable energy promotion campaign. 03/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Processing_news_from_North_America.aspx A brief round up of some recent processing news from North America. 02/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Ofgem_wants_tighter_regulation_of_UK_energy_market.aspx The UK energy market is in danger of falling short of energy demand and needs tighter controls to ensure enough extra capacity comes online. 01/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/The_future_of_Europe’s_energy_supplies.aspx Europe’s hydrocarbon industry now sits in a precarious position as to the future of its energy supply. Currently Europe is dependant on Middle Eastern and Russian supplies. However, Europe is predicted to become more heavily dependent on external supplies over the next decade. 24/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Nuclear_energy_industry_receives_boost_from_Obama.aspx The Obama administration has announced a massive loan guarantee to help build two new reactors. 23/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Eindhoven_invests_into_ITER_nuclear_fusion_research.aspx Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, is allocating €1 million to a High Potential Research Program aimed at achieving a deeper understanding of nuclear fusion. 19/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/US_Geothermal_solar_energy_industry_looking_for_better_legislation.aspx Renewable energy trade groups are pressuring the US government to pass legislation and speed up project applications for the renewable energy industry. 16/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/North_America_downstream_update.aspx Recent news from the downstream hydrocarbon processing industry 11/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/global_recovery_stalling.aspx In my last column of 2009, I ended on a positive note cautiously claiming that all sectors across the energy supply chain were beginning to see signs of a recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors in more detail. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Developments_in_carbon_capture_and_storage.aspx An overview of recent developments in carbon capture and storage 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/UK_wind_farms_go_ahead.aspx The south east coast of England will see a large expansion of offshore wind energy development as the go-ahead has been granted for companies to progress renewable energy sites. 12/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/US_EPA_confirms_greenhouse_gases_harmful_to_human_health.aspx The US EPA issued a statement on 7th December that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Study_of_world’s_top_ten_environmentally_sustainable_oil_and_gas_companies_published_BP_tops_the_list.aspx BP is ranked 1st under ‘alternative energies’ and ‘environmental transparency’ categories of a new study on the most environmentally sustainable large O&G companies. 11/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/ground_source_heat_pumps.aspx A renewable technology that generates heat from below the ground could produce a third of the UK’s renewable heat by 2020, a report from the Environment Agency has found. 09/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/wind_farm_new_zealand.aspx Siemens Energy and Meridian Energy have signed an order for the supply of 28 SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines for the Te Uku wind power project near Hamilton, New Zealand. 01/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/NASA_oil_algae.aspx NASA has been applying space technology to a process that links the production of algae-based fuel with an inexpensive method of sewage treatment. This is done by growing algae in plastic containers filled with sewage floating in the ocean. 30/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/westinghouse_nuclear_reactors.aspx Westinghouse has now selected one of its largest shareholders as the lead contractor to build nuclear reactors in the UK. Originally, it was thought that Fluor would be awarded the contract. 26/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/SSE_unveil_plans.aspx Scottish and Southern Energy has announced that it will submit a planning application to develop the UK’s biggest carbon capture trial facility. The trial, which will be held at its Ferrybridge coal-fired power plant in Yorkshire, England, is planned to begin in 2011. 24/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/streamlining_marine_energy.aspx Marine energy resources around Scotland are the richest in Europe, with the Scottish coast being home to 25% of Europe’s total tidal and offshore wind resources and 10% of its potential wave power. 23/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/The_increasing_demand_for_energy_in_ASEAN.aspx ASEAN countries have been the subject of fast paced growth over recent years, leading to a growing demand for energy, as well as stepping up the search for alternative fuel sources as oil reserves decline. 20/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Global_energy_industry_shows_continued_recovery_across_all_sectors.aspx As we near the end of 2009, all the energy sectors are starting to show signs of recovery, from nuclear power to renewables, this can be seen in the upsurge in project commissioning. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Top_10_energy_myths.aspx A new report from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) explores 10 common myths about energy in America. The aim of the report is to put accurate information into the public domain that might inform those who will be involved in marking up the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act in the US Senate. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Fossil_fuels_cannot_be_replaced_by_alternative_energy_systems.aspx A report has suggested that alternative energy systems will not be able to completely replace fossil fuels, and a major rethink on the dynamics of the modern world is required to adjust to the changing situation. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/Joint_Venture_DII_established_to_implement_DESERTEC_concept.aspx A unique industry initiative, DII Gmbh, has been set up with the aim of accelerating the development of reliable, sustainable, and climate-friendly energy supply from the deserts in the Middle East and North Africa. 04/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/CCS_endorsed_as_key_to_combating_climate_change.aspx Energy and environment ministers from the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum’s member nations have endorsed CCS as a vital tool to help fight climate change. 22/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/five_ways_to_green_existing_power_plants.aspx Our existing fleet of fossil-fueled power plants represents a massive investment. With permits and infrastructure already in place, conversion upgrades can produce fast results at greatly reduced cost compared to new construction. Here are some ideas: 20/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/australian_pipeline_industry_outlook.aspx The natural gas transmission pipeline industry in Australia is active and vibrant with opportunities for investment in further pipelines and pipeline infrastructure as this demand grows. 18/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/solar_power_breaking_the_economic_barrier.aspx Electricity generation from solar energy has been around for more than 50 years. Solar power generation will see an exponential growth and the resultant technology breakthroughs and economies of scale will lead to costs which are close to grid parity. Changing industry dynamics provide great value creation opportunities, but taking high quality decisions in the face of uncertainty is critical. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/offshore_wind_market_status.aspx Offshore wind activity is at an all time high. The next two years will see significant year-on-year growth in terms of capacity installed from projects currently under construction. However, the industry is struggling with the costs of development, which have more than doubled in five years. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/global_power_sector_recovery.aspx The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/nuclear_fusion_a_future_energy_solution.aspx There is no one solution to the global energy crisis, but fusion scientists think that they can make an important contribution. Fusion, if successfully developed, will be both clean and green, producing large quantities of energy from non carbon emitting sources and without the burden of long-term radioactive waste. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/influence_of_powe_lines_on_pipeline_networks.aspx Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/east_asian_energy_market.aspx East Asia continues to be a vital region for the world economy and the world energy market. This article looks at the four major East Asian economies, their energy markets, and their hydrocarbon processing industries. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/geothermal_industry_thriving_amid_support_from_federal_programmes.aspx The sheer potential of geothermal power and its value to the US aids its growing reputation as one of the very best options in the nation's growing energy mix. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/carbon_reduction_plans_suffer_setbacks.aspx Australia's carbon trading plan has been rejected in the same week that the UN strives to make its climate proposals more manageable. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/unconventional_resources_current_options.aspx Contrary to popular belief, the world is not running out of oil and gas; plenty still remains in the Middle East, Russia and Venezuela. The world is running out of cheap sources located in politically stable countries with open fiscal and regulatory regimes. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/assessing_biofuel_risk_from_field_to_fuel.aspx One of the key technologies for the realisation of eco-society is the production of biofuels. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/a_transitioning_electric_utility_industry_embracing_solar_electricity.aspx The US electric utility industry must quickly find ways to acquire and integrate a large percentage of its electricity from clean renewable sources in order to meet existing and anticipated state and federal requirements. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/coal_and_copenhagen.aspx December sees the UN climate talks in Copenhagen. Tasked with developing a new climate agreement to replace Kyoto post-2012, government negotiators, NGOs, industry, media, and other interested parties will convene to try to work out how the world can meet the challenge of climate change. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) from coal mining activity should be an important part of the discussions. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/wind_energy_thriving_in_US_but_more_help_needed.aspx With a commitment from US policymakers to domestic renewable energy, the US wind energy industry will continue to grow and provide manufacturing jobs at home, and investment opportunities to the global financial community. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/renewable-energy/articles/british_energy_focus.aspx British companies can be found in all aspects of the energy industry all over the world. A track record of more than 40 years of expertise in exploring and developing oil and gas as well as nuclear energy has created a wealth of experience that is now being used globally. 30/09/2009