PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. -- The first pilot project that uses chilled ammonia to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal-fueled power plants is expected to commence operation this week, according to an announcement today from Alstom, the Electric Power Research Institute EPRI and We Energies.
DALLAS -- Denbury Resources Inc. (NYSE:DNR) ("Denbury" or the "Company") today announced that is has entered into an agreement with Rentech Inc. (AMEX:RTK) to purchase all of the CO2 captured from a planned synthetic fuel plant to be built in Natchez, Mississippi, which is scheduled to commence operations in the...
When it comes to green initiatives, many managers think that business travel is the low-hanging fruit. But a new report out today from a British non-profit, Global Action Plan, suggests that IT will soon emit more CO2 than travel. The study, titled "The Inefficient Truth," found that: There...
Byline: Howard A. Learner Howard A. Learner is executive director of the Environmental Law & Policy Center in Chicago. The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling that carbon dioxide must be regulated under the Clean Air Act puts business on noti Byline:...
How often do you or your employees fly? If the answer is fairly or very often, news out today on Greenbiz.com can help you reduce the environmental impact of your business travel while also allowing you to publicize your company's green credentials. A consortium of nine UK...
The European Commission will hold a public hearing this week to discuss implementing its integrated strategy to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars and vans sold in the European Union EU. The European Commission will hold a public hearing this week to discuss implementing its integrated strategy to...
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras said it has set a goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 21.3 million tons in the six-year period spanning 2007-2012. Brazilian state oil company Petrobras said it has set a goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 21.3 million tons in the six-year period spanning 2007-2012.
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras said it has set a goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 21.3 million tons in the six-year period spanning 2007-2012. Brazilian state oil company Petrobras said it has set a goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 21.3 million tons in the six-year period spanning 2007-2012.
A startling discovery by scientists at the Carnegie Institution puts a new twist on photosynthesis. Photosynthesis by plants, algae and some bacteria supports nearly all living things by producing food from sunlight, and in the process, these organisms release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.
Oil major BP supports a world-wide effort to cut carbon dioxide global warming emissions by relying more upon renewables, greater efficiency, carbon capture & storage CCS and technology evolution, according to a top company official.Oil major BP supports a world-wide effort to cut carbon dioxide global warming emissions by relying...
AsiaInfo Services 07-03-2006 Tokyo Electric Power Buy Carbon Dioxide Emission Right XINJIANG, Jul 03, 2006 SinoCast via COMTEX -- The Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incorporated says that it has signed the deal about purchasing carbon dioxide AsiaInfo Services ...
CALGARY, ALBERTA, Mar 12, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Kodiak Energy, Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KDK) and (OTCBB:KDKN) ("Kodiak" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that the Sofia #2 well in northeastern New Mexico, was spudded CALGARY, ALBERTA, Mar 12, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- Kodiak ...
CALGARY, ALBERTA, Jan 29, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- HTC Purenergy (TSX VENTURE:HTC) ("HTC"), an energy technology company that is commercializing CO2 Capture/Storage Technologies for Enhanced Oil Recovery ("EOR") announced t CALGARY, ALBERTA, Jan 29, 2008 Marketwire via COMTEX -- HTC Purenergy (TSX VENTURE:HTC) ("HTC"),...
PRINCETON, N.J. -- NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) has formed a joint initiative with GreenFuel Technologies Corporation GreenFuel and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority NYSERDA to study carbon dioxide (CO2) recycling. The technology takes the flue gas of a power plant and utilizes GreenFuel's innovative, algae-bioreactor technology...
Taxation of vehicles and alternative fuels based on CO2 emissions has "significant CO2 reduction potential," but the systems across the European Union EU differ and don't send clear market signals, the European Automobile Manufacturers AssociaTaxation of vehicles and alternative fuels based on CO2 emissions has "significant CO2 reduction potential," but...