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Australia: Altona Energy (AIM: ANR) signs JV agreement with CNOOC to develop the Arckaringa coal and coal to liquid project

Posted by johnio78 on November 23, 2009

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Aquamarine Power Launched the world’s largest working hydro-electric wave energy device, AKA ‘Oyster’

Posted by johnio78 on November 23, 2009

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Senators back mini-nuke

Posted by johnio78 on November 23, 2009

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About Those Anti-Nuclear Arguments: They’re Dishonest

Posted by johnio78 on November 23, 2009

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GE Announces Intent to Enter Joint Venture with Shenhua, a Leading Chinese Coal Company

Posted by johnio78 on November 19, 2009

Marking a significant step toward the deployment of “cleaner coal” technology in China, GE and Shenhua Group Corporation today announced that they have agreed to a framework for an industrial coal gasification joint venture which would combine GE’s expertise in gasification and cleaner power generation technologies with Shenhua’s expertise in building and operating coal gasification and coal-fired power generation facilities, to advance “cleaner coal” technology solutions in China. The announcement was made as part of “GE’s Clean Technology Week in China” activities.

The memorandum of understanding, which was signed today as part of the US-China clean energy cooperation signing ceremony in Beijing, would result in a joint venture company, in which GE and Shenhua would execute a strategic vision for expanding to improve cost and performance of commercial scale gasification and integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) solutions. This includes industrial coal gasification applications in China as well as jointly pursuing the deployment of commercial scale IGCC plants with carbon capture.

”The combination of Shenhua’s extensive experience in developing and operating coal gasification and coal-fired power generation facilities in China with GE’s proven gasification and IGCC technologies would create a leading gasification technology business in China with significant local presence, focus, resources and expertise,” said Mr. Wang Xiaolin, Vice President of Shenhua Group.

The rest of the article can be read at GENewsCenter.com

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Indonesia forestry laws curbing geothermal-industry

Posted by johnio78 on November 19, 2009

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Tidal power milestone: A 1mw turbine goes live

Posted by johnio78 on November 17, 2009

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Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA) Signs a New 20-Year PPA with Nevada Power Company for 30 MW of Geothermal Power

Posted by johnio78 on November 17, 2009

Ormat Technologies, Inc. announced that one of its subsidiaries has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Nevada Power Company (a subsidiary of NV Energy, Inc.) to purchase 30 megawatts (MW) from the McGinness Hills Geothermal project, which is currently under construction. The PPA is subject to various approvals including the approval of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and is projected to come on line in 2012.

When completed, the McGinness Hills project will increase the total output supplied from Ormat to NV Energy, Inc. to approximately 135 MWs, helping the utility to meet its renewable energy requirement. The renewable portfolio standard legislation requires 15 percent of all electricity generated in Nevada to be derived from new renewable energy sources by the end of 2012.

Dita Bronicki, CEO of Ormat said, “We have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with NV Energy and are grateful for its support of geothermal power. This PPA is further evidence that geothermal can supply a significant amount of power and is a preferable choice given its cost effectiveness, reliability and baseload nature.”

“Recent funding options and renewable legislation provide attractive alternatives for financing of new geothermal development,” Dita Bronicki, CEO of Ormat continued. “The McGinness project is expected to be eligible for ITC Cash grant or for PTC, and we also expect to apply for a DOE loan guaranty for its debt financing.”

The McGinness Hills project will consist of Ormat binary energy converters that re-inject the geothermal fluid produced. The project will not produce any environmentally harmful emissions while working continuously to provide power 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

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Linc Energy (ASX: LNC, OTCQX: LNCGY) continues and expands its MOU with BP AUSTRALIA

Posted by johnio78 on November 17, 2009

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UK to build 10 new nuclear power stations

Posted by johnio78 on November 17, 2009

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