Archive for June 17th, 2009

Pickens Says Oil Will Average $80 to $85 a Barrel

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

June 17 (Bloomberg) — Crude oil will rise to an average $80 to $85 a barrel in the coming year as inventories decline, billionaire investor T. Boone Pickens said in Calgary today.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

GM chief: Plan to emerge from bankruptcy on schedule

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

General Motors Corp.’s trip through bankruptcy court is proceeding “according to plan,” and a new company consisting of the automaker’s best assets could emerge within 60 to 90 days, GM President and CEO Fritz Henderson said today.

Source: www.detnews.com

Mixed future for sugar ethanol

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

SUGARCANE has been recognised as the cheapest renewable crop from which to produce ethanol but waiting for technology to catch up in order to make it viable could be the hardest thing for growers.

Source: nqr.farmonline.com.au

Registration Opens for Solar Power International ‘09 in Anaheim, Calif.

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Registration opened today for Solar Power International 2009, the largest business-to-business solar conference and expo in North America. Presented by Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Solar Power International 2009 will take place October 27 – 29 at the Anaheim Convention Center. As of today, the show has already attracted more than 650 …

Source: www.renewableenergyworld.com

Former US President Bill Clinton’s climate chief calls for solar power at CC9 conference

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Ira Magaziner, chairman of the Clinton Climate Initiative, wants good business mechanisms that will guarantee construction of renewable energy. Solar power is, after all, cheaper to operate then coal plants, Magaziner pointed out.

Source: www.bellona.org

Riversimple unveils hydrogen-electric city-car backed by Porsche

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

A UK company that goes by the name of Riversimple announced today that it has developed a new two-seater zero-emissions hydrogen-electric city car with an expected fuel-economy of 360 mpg (300 mpg in U.

Source: www.autospies.com

Hydrogen car firm to take on electric rivals with open source pledge

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

James Murray, BusinessGreen , Wednesday 17 June 2009 at 12:45:00 Designs for new car to be made freely available in attempt to accelerate the commercialisation of fuel cell vehicles A UK manufacturer of hydrogen cars is aiming to wrest back the recent ascendancy enjoyed by electric car developers with a pledge to make the designs for its new prototype…

Source: feeds.vnunet.com

Tourmakeady solar power company wins major contract worth €20m

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

A TOURMAKEADY-BASED firm has secured a €20 million deal to provide solar power products throughout Ireland. Surface Power Solar, which is based at the Udaras Industrial Park in the South Mayo village, expect to create 10 to 15 new jobs as a result of the new contract.

Source: www.westernpeople.com

Iran election: Oil, unrest and some very nervous Saudis

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Middle East analyst Rachel Bronson puts on her Saudi hat and speaks about Iran’s relationship with its neighbours.

Source: www.globalpost.com

Parmer County eyed for giant wind farm

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Huge losses in oil and gas investments have downsized T. Boone Pickens’ plan for the world’s largest wind farm, but U.S. and European groups want to build an even bigger one in Parmer County.

Source: lubbockonline.com