Saturday, November 19, 2011

Shell's China Moves


The Anglo-Dutch energy giant and state-owned PetroChina have teamed up to get gas out of the ground in China—and to tap new sources of energy worldwide.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Experts discuss economics, security of energy at Bauer panel

A panel of energy experts helped explain the relationship between economics and energy at “The Energy Management and Policy Group Panel Discussion,” hosted by CT. Bauer College of Business on Friday at the UH Hilton Hotel.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Climate policies can help resolve energy security and air pollution challenges

Policies to protect the global climate and limit global temperature rise offer the most effective entry point for achieving energy sustainability, reducing air pollution, and improving energy security, according to an article published in the latest issue of Nature Climate Change (Vol 1 Dec 2011).

Monday, November 14, 2011

Energy costs to grow faster without nuclear

LONDON – Energy will become “viciously more expensive” and polluting if governments don’t promote renewable and nuclear power in the next two decades instead of burning coal, the International Energy Agency said.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

£1bn Pembroke power plant: 'tough permit,' says agency


The Environment Agency has confirmed it has granted a permit for a gas-fuelled power station in Pembrokeshire but says it has imposed "tough standards".

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Oil prices are in 'danger zone', warns the IEA


Oil could hit $150 a barrel soon if investment in the Middle East and North Africa fails to rise with demand, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Energy Costs to Rise ‘Viciously’ Without Atomic Power, IEA Says

Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Energy will become “viciously more expensive” and polluting if governments don’t promote renewable and nuclear power in the next two decades instead of burning coal, the International Energy Agency said.