Archive for December, 2016
Top 7 global technology predictions for 2017 – IHS Markit
More than 25% of all PV capacity added worldwide in 2016, 2017 will be in form of solar panels From artificial intelligence to the Internet of Things (IoT), far-reaching innovations are unfolding in virtually every technology sector around the globe, continuing to change the way consumers, businesses and machines interact while also spurring the next […]
High-pressure oil, gas separator market driven by oil-rich economies – Technavio
APAC creates 70% of global oil demand, driven by constantly increasing population, high rates of urbanization The global high-pressure oil and gas separator market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of over 1 per cent during the forecast period, according to Technavio’s latest report. In this report, Technavio covers the market outlook and growth […]
After terrible year for #ExxonKnew, Rockefeller-funded website tries spinning a defense
ICN doesn’t mention the Rockefellers’ role in bankrolling the entire #ExxonKnew campaign By Katie Brown, PhD, EnergyInDepth InsideClimate News (ICN), the environmental group funded by green energy groups and the Rockefellers, recently published its recap of #ExxonKnew, a political campaign spearheaded by environmental activists and a handful of friendly state attorneys general. The activists – […]
Qatar World Cup construction workers to get ‘cooling’ solar powered hard hats
Solar powered hard hats can reduce skin temperature by up to 10°C DOHA, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Migrant workers building soccer stadiums in Qatar’s desert heat are to be given ‘cooling’ solar powered hard hats to reduce their body temperature and risk of suffering heat stroke, tournament organisers said. Scientists at Qatar University designed the […]
Five arrested for trespassing at Dakota Access pipeline protest site
Police fire sponge rounds at Dakota Access pipeline protesters trying to remove “No trespassing” sign Dec 28 (Reuters) – Protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline flared briefly for the first time since the federal government ruled against the project last month, law enforcement said on Wednesday, as five demonstrators were arrested and less-than-lethal rounds were fired […]
The political calculations of the Alberta carbon tax
Do carbon tax + climate policies + pipeline approvals = Notley NDP pathway to 2019 election success? A key characteristic of Rachel Notley’s deeply unpopular carbon tax is being ignored: while the prevailing wisdom is that Alberta hates it and she will pay at the polls in 2019, it may turn out to be the wedge issue that […]
Senators ask Scott Pruitt, Trump’s choice for head of EPA to disclose energy industry ties
Scott Pruitt led numerous lawsuits against EPA while Oklahoma AG By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Democrats on the U.S. Senate’s environment panel on Wednesday asked Scott Pruitt, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency, to disclose his ties to the energy industry ahead of his confirmation hearing early next […]
Senator John McCain says has ‘concerns’ about Tillerson nomination
John McCain says Tillerson will have to explain his relationship with Puting VILNIUS, Dec 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, will have to explain his relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at his confirmation hearing, senior Republican senator John McCain said on Thursday. McCain, who is chairman of […]
Peabody Energy extends debt deadline amid creditor support
Hold-out Peabody Energy creditors given more time to review financing plans By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 29 (Reuters) – Peabody Energy Corp said on Thursday it extended a deadline for creditors to join financing deals aimed at bringing the largest U.S. coal miner out of bankruptcy amid growing creditor support for its plan of reorganization. Last week, […]
Oil prices steady as rise in U.S. inventory slows upswing
Oil prices stalled by slight increase in US crude stocks By Catherine Ngai NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Thursday after a surprise increase in U.S. inventories helped stall an upward trend that has pushed global crude benchmarks to their highest levels since July last year. U.S. light, sweet crude was down […]
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