Chemicals & Energy

GE: Tech Upgrades Could Cut Power Plant CO2 Emissions by 1Bn Metric Tons

December 21, 2016

Carbon dioxide emissions from the world's fleet of coal and gas plants can be reduced by 10 percent using existing hardware and software upgrades, according to a recently released General Electric report.

Siemens Commissions First Customized Wind Turbine Vessel

December 16, 2016

Maritime Executive

Siemens has commissioned its first specialized transport vessel, the Rotra Vente, to transport the large nacelles used in offshore wind turbines.

Michelin - Keeping the Supply Chain Rolling

December 15, 2016

OM Partners

Valmet Mining Introduces RFID-Enabled Filter Cloths

December 15, 2016

RFID Journal

Finnish technologies company Valmet Technologies is launching a radio frequency identification system to track the use and replacement of cloth filters for its customers, including mining, paper and energy companies.

Central African Conflict-Diamonds Entering Legal Supply Chain, Group Says

December 15, 2016

Bloomberg

Conflict diamonds from the Central African Republic are crossing into neighboring Cameroon and the legal supply chain because of corruption, smuggling and poor controls, Partnership Africa Canada said.

Automakers Push Back Against Emissions, Fuel Efficiency Standards

December 14, 2016

Environmental Leader

The EPA will stay the course on vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency standards that the agency says will halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. The standards require automakers to double passenger cars and light trucks' fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.

Steelmakers Merge in China to Forge New National Leader

December 12, 2016

Industryweek

China officially established a new national steelmaking leader - the world's second-largest manufacturer - this month by merging two giant mills, as Beijing pushes consolidation in the industry to combat overcapacity.

European Wind-Power Supergrid to Launch in March

December 12, 2016

Maritime Executive

In 2010, world leading companies in offshore wind came together to form The Friends of the Supergrid - an association that advocates for an efficient, interconnected and resilient electricity grid to complement existing national transmission infrastructure.

Despite Climate Change Vow, China Pushes to Dig More Coal

December 7, 2016

The New York Times

America's uncertain stance toward global warming under the coming administration of Donald Trump has given China a leading role in the fight against climate change. It has called on the United States to recognize established science and to work with other countries to reduce dependence on dirty fuels like coal and oil.

Africa Could Become Fertile Ground for New Energy Investment

December 6, 2016

Environmental Leader

Africa wants to become fertile ground for new energy investment - investments that would help electrify parts of the continent and make it ripe for new businesses and new jobs, the African Development Bank says.

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