Elsevier Publishes Jiang Zemin’s Book on China’s Energy Policy in EnglishAMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - - Former President of China’s “Research on Energy Issues in China” Shares the Views of one of China’s Influential Leaders on Energy Policy in English PerkinElmer Launches First-in-Class Test Kit to Measure Multiple Steroids Simultaneously for Diagnosis of Hormone and Endocrine DisordersBREMEN, Germany - - CHS(TM) Steroid Profiling Kit and Data Suite Software Delivers Faster and More Accurate Results for Endocrine Testing in Children and Adults Czech and Slovak Short-term Electricity Markets CoupledPRAGUE - On 31 August 2009 the day-ahead market bids for purchase and/or sale of electricity from all participants were accepted for auction and traded successfully - without any regard whether they were market participants from the Czech or from the Slovak Republic. Alcan Engineered and Automotive Solutions Awarded US$750 Million in New Business for Greener Car ComponentsPARIS - Alcan Engineered & Automotive Solutions, part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto - is becoming a key player in the growing market for greener car components, having been awarded a total US$ 750 million worth of multi-year contracts over the past twelve months for its innovative, lightweight aluminium solutions. Noront Resources Reports Final Assays on Blackbird Chromite Deposit, McFauld’s LakeTORONTO - Symbol: NOT:TSX-V Shares Outstanding: 163,631,957 Fully Diluted: 173,461,957 Delek Group Announces Consolidated Results for the Second Quarter and First Six Months of 2009TEL AVIV, Israel - - Second Quarter Net Income up 375% Year-Over-Year to NIS 223 Million Sinopec International Takes up Additional Addax Petroleum Corporation SharesCALGARY, Canada - Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (”Sinopec International”) is pleased to announce that additional common shares of Addax Petroleum Corporation (”Addax Petroleum”) have been tendered to the offer (the “Offer”) dated July 9, 2009, as extended, made by Mirror Lake Oil and Gas Company Limited (”Mirror Lake”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinopec International. Mirror Lake has taken up all such additional Addax Petroleum common shares as of the expiry of the Offer on August 27, 2009 and has now taken up an aggregate of 162,947,508 Addax Petroleum common shares, representing approximately 98.22% of the Addax Petroleum common shares on a diluted basis. Far East Energy Announces Approval of Shouyang and Yunnan ExtensionsHOUSTON - Far East Energy Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FEEC) announced that it has received final approval by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of two Modification Agreements that extend the exploration periods of both its Shouyang and Yunnan Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) by two years apiece to June 30, 2011. The Modification Agreements also revise other terms of the PSCs and the Company has included the Modification Agreements in the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 2009. Maurel & Prom : Positive Technical Results in OMTI-1 in GabonPARIS - Drilled on the north of Onal in Gabon, the OMTI-1 well, reached the basement at a depth of 2 203 m. Between 1 300 and 2 100 m, it encountered 500 m cumulated of good quality reservoirs, 85 m from which put in evidence oil saturation. Samples have been taken and show a 38degrees API oil. Rapid Growth in Solar Thermals Calls for Trade Associations to Launch New Solar Handbook and ChecklistKENILWORTH, England - The Solar Trade Association and the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council will be holding a joint launch event at the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola at 5pm on Wednesday 9th Sept for the Solar Thermal Benchmark Commissioning Checklist and STA Solar Handbook. Frost & Sullivan Walks The Green Mile: ACEA Regulations and Opportunities in CO2-Based TaxationLONDON - - Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on the Impact of CO2 Tax Branding in Europe on Tuesday, 8 September, 2009 at 3:00 pm BST Addax Petroleum Commences Exploration Campaign in Joint Development ZoneCALGARY, Canada - - Drilling First Deepwater Well at Kina Prospect in JDZ Block 4 Licence Area Canadian Solar Obtained Development Rights for a 500 MW Project in ChinaONTARIO, Canada - Canadian Solar Inc. (”the Company”, “Canadian Solar” or “we”) (Nasdaq: CSIQ) today announced it obtained rights to design, install, operate, and maintain a 500 MW solar power plant system. Under a letter of intent with the Administration Committee of Baotou National Rare Earth Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone (”CPT”) in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, the solar power plant will be located in CPT. BP Awards Large Deal to Infosys TechnologiesBANGALORE, India - - Oil and Gas Company Leverages Infosys Industry Expertise and Technology Leadership Advances in Processing Technology Expand Markets for Natural GraphiteLONDON - - Roskill Information Services - The Economics of Natural Graphite (7th Edition) GAIN Capital’s FOREX.com Expands Product Offering with Addition of Oil TradingNEW YORK and LONDON - - Brent Crude Oil (BCO) now available to clients of FOREX.com UK Frost & Sullivan: Europe is the Largest Waste to Energy Market in the World, but Delays and Recession Threaten PrimacyLONDON - Europe is the largest waste to energy plants market in the world with a very well developed infrastructure and over 429 installed plants in 2008. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.environmental.frost.com), European Waste to Energy Plants Market, finds that the market earned revenues of euro 3.10 billion in 2008. Entrée Gold Finalizes Agreement With HoneyBadger ExplorationVANCOUVER, Canadá - Entrée Gold Inc. (TSX:ETG; NYSE Amex:EGI; Frankfurt:EKA - “Entrée” or the “Company”) announces that the Company has completed due diligence and received regulatory approval for the option agreement with HoneyBadger Exploration Inc. (TSX.V:TUF - “HoneyBadger”) previously announced on July 23, 2009. Teesside Writer Takes to Plinth to Highlight Steel Workers Jobs CrisisLONDON - WHEN: 3pm, Wednesday, 26th August 2009 WHERE: Trafalgar Square, London International Safety Experts From the Leading Oil and Gas Companies to Gather for Process Safety in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals 2009DUBAI, UAE - International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC), the global provider of tailored, industry-driven conferences, announced today the dates for Process Safety in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals 2009. The two-day conference, with five interactive workshops, will take place in Abu Dhabi from 15 - 18 November 2009 at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel. Endeavour Announces Results of Maureen Appraisal WellHOUSTON - Endeavour International Corporation (AMEX: END) (LSE: ENDV) today announced that the Maureen appraisal well located in Block 16/29a in the United Kingdom Central North Sea has been plugged and abandoned after failing to encounter commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. The well was drilled to a total depth of 9,281 feet to target an untested fault block. A Cleansing Revolution Takes the High Street by StormLONDON - - With Photo We always hear about beauty miracle must haves and it is usually a wrinkle reducer, lash enhancing mascara or longer lasting lipstick - however, the latest beauty phenomenon to take the country by storm bucks the trend. It’s a cleanser! Guyana Goldfields Reports Robust Projected Economics from Preliminary Assessment for the Aurora Gold ProjectTORONTO - Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX: GUY) (”Guyana” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the on-schedule completion of a positive NI43-101 compliant Preliminary Assessment (”PA”) for the Aurora Gold Project by AMEC of Oakville, Ontario. An interim summary called “Summary of PA Key Findings” is posted on the Company’s website at www.guygold.com. The final PA NI43-101 Technical Report will be submitted within the required 45-day period and made available on Sedar and the Company website. Braskem Clarifies Information Released by the Brazilian PressSAO PAULO - Braskem S.A. (NYSE: BAK) (”Braskem” or the “Company”), pursuant to CVM Instruction 358/2002 and in light of news published by the press referring to its participation in an asset acquisition process, publicly informs its shareholders and the market that the Company is constantly in touch with different companies in the pursuit of growth and partnership opportunities, as part of its internationalization strategy and its goal of becoming a global leader in the petrochemical industry. All potential movements considered by Braskem are aimed at strengthening its competitiveness and preserving the financial health of its capital structure. Offshore Wind Farms Could Power 37 Million Homes by 2020ABERDEEN, Scotland - Global offshore wind farm capacity will grow at a compound annual rate of 32 per cent in the coming decade, according to a new report by energy consulting firm ODS-Petrodata. DediPower Teams up With .net AwardsREADING, England - DediPower today announces an affiliation with the .net Awards, in which the UK provider of managed hosting and data centre solutions will host the awards website and sponsor the coveted Innovation of the Year Award. Noront Resources Appoints Alex Davidson, DirectorTORONTO - Noront Resources Ltd. (”Noront” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: NOT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alex Davidson to the Board of Directors of Noront Resources, effective August 4, 2009. ICE Statement on Enhanced Agreement between CFTC and FSALONDON - IntercontinentalExchange(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets issued the following statement regarding today’s joint U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and U.K. Financial Services Authority (FSA) statement on oil market regulation. The FSA serves as the primary regulator for ICE Futures Europe - ICE’s London-based energy futures market - and the CFTC imposes additional regulatory requirements on certain of ICE Futures Europe’s energy futures contracts linked to U.S. markets, including WTI Crude oil. Associação GSM Apóia Proposta da ANATEL para Alocação de Espectro para Banda Larga MóvelLONDRES - A Associação GSM anunciou hoje que apóia a proposta da Anatel para alocação de mais espectro para banda larga móvel no Brasil. Recentemente, a ANATEL decidiu-se a favor da atribuição da maior parte da banda de 2.5GHz (2500MHz-2690MHz) para as operadoras de telefonia celular implementarem novas tecnologias de banda larga móvel. SGI President Patrinos Co-Authors Proposals on International Policies to Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas EmissionsLA JOLLA, California - To aid in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and help solve the complex issues of climate change, two researchers have published energy and technology policy recommendations. Co-authors Aristides A.N. Patrinos, Ph.D., President of Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), and Richard A. Bradley, Ph.D., Head of Energy Efficiency and Environment Division at the International Energy Agency published their policy proposals in the August 21st edition of Science. BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - What is Carbon Dioxide?LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany - Carbon dioxide is a naturally-occurring chemical compound containing carbon and oxygen which makes up a minute but significant portion of the earth’s atmosphere. It is created when you burn substances that contain carbon - for example, fossil fuels or coal - but is also an end product of respiration in animals. When you breathe, carbon in your body reacts with oxygen from the air, combining to form carbon dioxide. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Vitol Tank Terminals International B.V. Enters a Joint Venture Agreement With MISC BerhadGENEVA - Vitol Tank Terminals International B.V. (”VTTI”), part of the Vitol Group, entered into a joint venture agreement today with MISC Berhad (”MISC”) to incorporate a joint venture company on an equal partnership basis. The joint venture company, Asia Tank Terminal Limited, will hold 100% equity interest in an oil terminal in Tanjung Bin, located in south-west Johor, Malaysia. Hypertronics Connectors Provide Signal Integrity for Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft SystemHUDSON, Massachusetts - Hypertronics Corporation (www.hypertronics.com/), a Smiths Interconnect business and world-leading provider of high performance interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications; today announced that their KA electrical connectors were selected for use on Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Used in the braking and master flight control computer systems, the KA connectors were selected due to their reliability and robustness under harsh environments, shock and vibration. Amcor Offers to Acquire Parts of Alcan PackagingMELBOURNE, Australia - Amcor has offered to acquire parts of Alcan Packaging for US$2025 million from Rio Tinto. The Alcan Packaging businesses which Amcor has agreed to acquire include: Alcan Packaging Global Pharmaceuticals, Alcan Packaging Food Europe, Alcan Packaging Food Asia and Alcan Packaging Global Tobacco. Sinopec International Pays for Addax Petroleum Corporation Shares and Will Appoint New Addax Petroleum Board of DirectorsCALGARY, Canada - Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (”Sinopec International”) is pleased to announce that it has paid for the common shares of Addax Petroleum Corporation (”Addax Petroleum”) that were validly deposited to and not withdrawn from the offer (the “Offer”) dated July 9, 2009 made by Mirror Lake Oil and Gas Company Limited (”Mirror Lake”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinopec International. As previously announced by Sinopec International, as of August 14, 2009, an aggregate of 153,734,120 Addax Petroleum common shares, representing approximately 92.67% of the Addax Petroleum common shares on a diluted basis, were tendered to the Offer. |
