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Geothermal: The most misunderstood renewable

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 27 October 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: Energia, English

Although not technically “renewable” in the sense that resources may be depleted if not managed effectively, geothermal resources present a very clean, reliable and abundant source of energy, and its unique advantages make geothermal a particularly attractive clean energy option. Geothermal remains largely misunderstood as a power source. But it offers one of the cleanest [...]

Reasons to be Cautious About Shale Gas Prospects

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 24 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Comercio Internacional, Energia, English

In the past five years, the US gas market has been transformed. In that time, the US has moved from being a net importer of gas paying high prices to becoming self-sufficient in low-priced domestically produced gas and looking to export to other countries.

Germany Sets Aside $130 Billion for Renewable Energy

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 20 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Energia, English

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on 30 May that Germany, the world’s fourth-largest economy and Europe’s biggest, would shutter all of its 17 nuclear power plants between 2015 and 2022, an extraordinary commitment, given that they currently produce about 28 percent of the country’s electricity.

BP and partners invest almost £10bn in oil and gas projects

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 17 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Comercio Internacional, Energia, English

BP and partners are developing four new oil and gas projects that will see almost £10bn invested in the UK’s oil industry over the next five years.

GE, Greenko announce USD 115 mn wind energy venture in India

Yazan: Ali Shakhtur | 13 October 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Comercio Internacional, Energia, English

GE Energy Financial Services and clean energy developer Greenko Group Plc today announced a venture to develop wind energy projects with a combined investment of USD 115 million in the country.