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Uhde Wins Major Contracts to Engineer and Supply Clean-Fuels Plants

Uhde won against international competition two major contracts from the Bulgarian company LUKOIL Neftochim Bourgas AD, part of the Russian petroleum group LUKOIL, to engineer and supply clean-fuels plants for diesel and gasoline desulphurisation for its refinery located in Burgas on the Black Sea.

27 Feb 2008

Solar Project Expects to Cut City's Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Honeywell today announced that the City of Hillsboro, Ore., has awarded the company a solar project that is expected to cut the city's energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

27 Feb 2008

Findings Lead to Production of Environmentally Friendly Hydrogen Gas Fueled Vehicles

Environmentally friendly hydrogen gas fueled vehicles can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lessen the country’s dependence on sources of fossil fuel.

27 Feb 2008

Environmentally Friendly Range Targets

EOD Technology, Inc. received notification that a US patent was issued for its GreenTargets(R), its live fire military range target, the company announced today. EODT's GreenTargets(R) are a primary component of EODT's RangeXchange(R) (RX) range sustainability program, designed to support training ranges long term.

26 Feb 2008

Collaboration and Improved Research Key to Cope with Climate Change

United by the fact that climate change poses a major long-term challenge to delivering high-quality drinking water, eight of the nation's largest water agencies announced the formation of an unprecedented coalition, the Water Utility Climate Alliance (WUCA).

26 Feb 2008

Distinguished World Figures to Present Their Views on Global Warming

Among the nearly 100 featured speakers at the upcoming 2008 International Conference on Climate Change, sponsored by The Heartland Institute and to be held in New York City, March 2-4, will be two distinguished world figures who will present their views on the world debate concerning the likely consequences of global warming.

26 Feb 2008

Translating Advanced Solar Energy Concepts into Sustainable Manufacturing Operation

Austin-based architecture and land development services firm TAG International, L.L.P, announced today that it is designing a full-scale green manufacturing facility for HelioVolt, one of the renewable energy industry's most innovative technology leaders.

26 Feb 2008

U-GAS Technology Produces Much Lower Levels of Regulated Emissions

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. has announced that its 95 percent-owned joint venture project with Shandong Hai Hua Coal & Chemical Company Ltd., has been producing synthesis gas with only minor interruptions since January 7, 2008 and commenced syngas sales on February 19, 2008.

26 Feb 2008

World's Most Advanced Carbon Capture System Showcased at Conference in Australia

The world's most advanced carbon capture system was showcased at the recent Australian - Canadian Premier's Conference held in Adelaide, Australia.

26 Feb 2008

Providing Free Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Energy Efficiency Informations

Georgia Power and Senior Connections in DeKalb County will team up to provide free compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and energy efficiency information to seniors during visits to several neighborhood senior centers.

26 Feb 2008

Environmentally Responsible Personal Assistant Helps Companies Save Money

Rearden Commerce, creator of the first on-demand personal assistant and the first on-demand platform for services, today unveiled the new green-focused Rearden Personal Assistant to provide business travelers and organizations a first-of-its kind Total Green Travel Experience when booking travel and related services.

26 Feb 2008

Azure Dynamics Signs Agreement for Hybridization and Manufacturing of Vehicles

Azure Dynamics Corporation a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today announced that it has signed a supply agreement with Utilimaster Corporation, a leading builder of step vans, commercial truck bodies and utility vehicles, for the assembly, hybridization and manufacturing engineering of Azure's P1 hybrid electric commercial delivery vans and shuttle buses.

26 Feb 2008

Metals Replacement Reduces Weight and Aids Fuel Economy

In a breakthrough for structural automotive components, DuPont today announced that its reinforced DuPont(TM) Zytel(R) nylon resin has replaced steel in exhaust system parts on all Volkswagen vehicles built on the current Golf platform, cutting weight of the component by nearly 50 percent.

26 Feb 2008

Fuel Cells to Power Undersea Surveillance and Targeting Systems

Versa Power Systems, Inc., a leading developer of environmentally friendly Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) that generate clean electricity in compact form for both mobile and stationary applications, today announced its SOFC technology was successfully integrated into an experimental test bed representative of a propulsion system for stealth surveillance vehicles under development by the U.S. Navy.

26 Feb 2008

BTU Forms New Business Group for Alternative Energy

In a move that signals the company’s commitment to rapidly grow its solar energy business, BTU International, Inc. today announced several initiatives, including the formation of a new Business Group for its Alternative Energy equipment business, the addition of key talent, and the establishment of international solar research and process application centers.

26 Feb 2008