US offers tax incentives to solar manufacturers that use semiconductors
The Biden Administration announced on Tuesday that it would extend an incentive to manufacturers of thin silicon wafers used in solar panels, which are mostly produced in China. This is part of the administration's…
EMBARGOED - IEA: IEA's climate goal of triple renewable energy worldwide by 2030 is within reach
The International Energy Agency stated in a Tuesday report that a goal of triple the global renewable energy capacity and reducing fossil fuel consumption by 2030 is achievable. However, it will take a massive push to remove bottlenecks…
Markets: The Challenges of Developing Floating Wind at Scale
Tens of gigawatts of floating wind projects are slated for development in this and the next decade, but many obstacles remain.There has been much focus on the emerging floating wind market of late.The U.K.
Renewable Energy Conference to Advance Low-Carbon Development in Egypt
Release of IRENA’s ‘Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook’ will be key focus of co-organized three-day conference in Cairo next monthEgypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy and the New and Renewable…
ExxonMobil Boosts Ultra-low Sulfur Fuels Production
ExxonMobil said today that a new unit at its integrated Beaumont, Texas facility has started operations, increasing production of ultra-low sulfur fuels by about 45,000 barrels per day. The new unit relies…
Evergas Rolls-out Largest Ethane Carrier in the World
Evergas announced that the first 85.000cbm very large ethane carrier (VLEC) was successfully undocked in China and will be delivered in the first quarter of 2019.Following the successful undocking of the first VLEC…
HEECO Eyes New Markets for Expansion
The Humber Electrical Engineering Company (HEECO) in the United Kingdom has consolidated its marine presence and developed into new oil and gas markets.The Hull-based electrical manufacturing business is known for the design and build of switchboards…
Lithium-Ion Battery Tech Company Nets $2 Mln Investment
A publicly traded Chinese company’s investment of $2 million in a Reno-based startup that makes lithium-ion batteries is expected to accelerate expansion of the manufacturing capacity for Dragonfly Energy Corp. Dynavolt Renewable Power Technology Co. Ltd.
CORTEC Expands Manufacturing Capacity
CORTEC, a manufacturer of API compact ball valves and manifolds, has expanded its CORTEC Manifold Systems (CMS) Lafayette, La. manufacturing facility and relocated to new premises in Port Allen, La. According to Stephen Corte…
GE to Move US Engine Plant to Canada
General Electric Co said on Monday it will move production of large, gas-powered engines to Canada from Waukesha, Wisconsin, along with 350 jobs, to access export financing no longer available in the United States.
Greenbrier Says Has Had No Oil Railcar Cancellations
One small customer has asked railcar manufacturer Greenbrier Companies about canceling an order for tank cars that carry crude as U.S. oil prices slid by more than half since last summer, Chief Executive William Furman told analysts on Wednesday.
Hydrasun Announces Manufacturing Investment
Hydrasun power and control solutions to the global energy market, is looking to expand its operations with a £3million investment in its specialist manufacturing facility in Aviemore. This is also being supported by a £500…
EU Backs Duties on Chinese Solar Glass Imports
The European Union has cleared the imposition of hefty duties on Chinese imports of glass used in solar panels, claiming they receive illegal subsidies and are sold at unfairly low prices that threaten European manufacturers.
Snipers Won't Blackout US Power Grid, but Sun May: Kemp
Owners and operators of high-voltage transmission lines and substations must identify critical facilities and implement a security plan to protect them from physical attack, the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ordered on Friday.
