Oil: The illusion of plenty
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists takes notice of the peak oil problem.
Don’t Bet on Fuel Cells, Manufacturer Says
The producer of fuel cells that can recharge mobile phones and portable music players told industrialists and policymakers last week not to count on the power packs to solve the energy crisis.
US: UW scientists want to mine moon energy
MADISON — Two University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists believe moon rocks contain all the energy the United States needs for the next millennium.
UK: Growing concern over gas imports
Today gas has never been more vital to the UK’s energy needs, and never more of a possible future strategic and political concern.
Algeria blast to hit LNG exports, importers calm
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – A huge explosion at the Skikda liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Algeria will hit the country’s gas exports to southern Europe but importers played down the impact on Tuesday saying they had plenty of alternative suppliers
Power blackouts likely: Electricity systems are becoming ever more vulnerable, and there’s no quick fix.
Two groups of researchers have independently brought forward evidence of intrinsic weaknesses in the North American power grid. Their analyses both conclude that massive power blackouts such as the one that took out New York last summer are likely to happen again.
New Zealand faces dramatic electricy price rises
New Zealand – News Roundup: Dramatic electricity price rises are on the horizon for homes and businesses this year.
Lehman Sees US Gas Supply Down 3% In 2003, Down 1% In 2004
NEW YORK -U.S. natural gas supply declined last year and should continue to do so in 2004, but at a slower pace, according to a report by Lehman Brothers.
US: Governor Pushes for ‘Hydrogen Highways’
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to speed California drivers to a future in which the most common element in the universe — hydrogen — will power their cars instead of petroleum.
US-Mideast oil ties undergo rapid change
Once upon a time there were four American oil companies that controlled the world of oil. Their names were Exxon, Mobil, Chevron and Texaco. But in the past 40 years, the world of oil has been turned upside down.
Saudi Oil Minister: $25 crude would be a “miracle”
Saudi Arabia would like to see OPEC’s reverence price for oil remain constant at $25 a barrel, but the country’s oil minister said Wednesday it would “be a miracle” if that happens.
Energy sector could ignore waste wood as fuel, expert warns
The biomass power generation market could close its doors to wood recyclers if something is not done to address their misperceptions, an expert has said.
