http://www.pr-inside.com PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services en-us PR-Inside.com Uncertain product demand due to the global economic downturn, decreasing refinery margins and a surplus refining capacity are having a combined negative effect on the profitability of refining operations. Due to this, major integrated oil companies with significant refining operations have seen a decline in their revenues from the previous year. These trends will continue to cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of refinery margins thereby compelling integrated companies to divest their non-profitable assets to fund other businesses. The global refining industry witnessed a major change in market dynamics in 2008. The refining industry during the period from http://www.pr-inside.com/global-downstream-sector-slump-will-r1602910.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:50:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/global-downstream-sector-slump-will-r1602910.htm The US financial crisis followed by the recession had a considerable impact on the world economies thereby leading to reduced GDP growth. Chinese GDP growth in 2008 was 9% which was below the double digit growth rates of the previous years. , even though it is high compared to the world average. In view of this slowing economic growth, the government of China found it imperative to inject funds and stimulate the economy thereby helping the economy attain higher growth rates. The Chinese stimulus package of $586 billion was introduced in November 2008 following the US financial crisis. The stimulus http://www.pr-inside.com/china-s-economic-stimuli-the-impact-r1602907.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:45:52 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/china-s-economic-stimuli-the-impact-r1602907.htm Crude oil imports will increase by 23.7% and natural gas imports will increase by 68% in 2005. In the long term, the entire EU will face the problem of increasing dependence on foreign energy resources. EU can effectively deal with this common challenge only with a strong, consolidated common European Policy in place. Heavy dependence of the EU on imported energy resources poses future risk given the fact that EU lacks diversified sources of energy import. For natural gas, the EU largely depends on Russia and most of its crude oil is imported from the Middle East. This makes the http://www.pr-inside.com/the-eu-needs-to-adopt-a-r1602894.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:43:51 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-eu-needs-to-adopt-a-r1602894.htm Yet, they don’t seem to be making the cut as far as profits from their services are concerned. The record demand seems to be a case of oil companies simply storing their output in anticipation of suitable, upward revisions in the prices of crude oil and petroleum products. The prices, in turn, depend on increase in demand for crude oil and refined products. The uncertainty in the global economy coupled with credit crunch is adding to the dilemma faced by these companies. Crude oil inventories in the US are at a 16 month high with the demand for fuel falling http://www.pr-inside.com/oil-storage-companies-witness-an-unprecedented-r1602888.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:38:38 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/oil-storage-companies-witness-an-unprecedented-r1602888.htm With over 175 million tonnes of crude oil imports in 2008, China's strategic oil reserves are relatively low. To secure its future energy needs, the nation has produced a three-phase blueprint to build national petroleum reserve and has started setting up a national oil reserve bases since 2003. Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) are quantities of crude oil or petroleum products held either to facilitate draw-downs to reduce the economic impact of crude oil supply disruptions or to prevent purposeful reductions in crude oil supply for political ends. Under the first phase of China’s crude oil reserve plan, four storage http://www.pr-inside.com/china-s-strategic-petroleum-reserves-will-r1602878.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:31:23 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/china-s-strategic-petroleum-reserves-will-r1602878.htm The current financial crisis has put immense pressure on cash flows of companies by lowering commodity prices and making external finance difficult and expensive for these companies to access. The diminishing expected rate of return on projects due to volatility in crude oil price, coupled with lack of funding support for projects due to tightening of credit markets are the major reasons for decline in capital expenditure in the last quarter of 2008 and expenditure plans for 2009. Reduction in expenditure has led to lower exploration and production activities. Under such circumstances, most oil and gas companies will prepare their http://www.pr-inside.com/what-s-driving-new-oil-gas-r1602793.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:43:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/what-s-driving-new-oil-gas-r1602793.htm Various clean energy policy initiatives have been making the US more dependent on natural gas. While LNG as an industry has been growing since the late 1960s, the gas shale sector has also gained significance since the late 1990s due to increasing gas demand in the US and technological developments to extract non-conventional natural gas. It is estimated that the US gas shale reserves are around 1,836 trillion cubic feet and if adequately exploited can help the country to be self-sufficient in natural gas. However, investments in the gas shale sector depends on gas price in the US, which in http://www.pr-inside.com/growth-in-lng-imports-will-hinder-r1602792.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:37:57 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/growth-in-lng-imports-will-hinder-r1602792.htm To secure its future energy demand, China’s national oil and gas companies have invested in overseas oil and gas assets across all regions worldwide. Although, a major chunk of the country’s primary energy need is met by coal, China plans to shift its focus towards cleaner fuels to control greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental regulations have mandated the country to invest in renewable and low carbon emitting fuels. Natural gas has evolved as one major clean alternative to coal as a primary fuel in China. The country produces and also imports natural gas. Natural gas imports can be primarily through http://www.pr-inside.com/china-s-transition-to-a-clean-energy-r1602790.htm Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:28:53 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/china-s-transition-to-a-clean-energy-r1602790.htm The announcement is in addition to a wider humanitarian aid scheme, to which the Government has allocated 10 million euro. Welcoming the announcement, Minister of State Killeen said: “The fodder scheme reflects an assessment undertaken by the Department’s Inspectorate, which indicates substantial flooding of farmland in the West, Midlands and South West. One of the problems likely to arise in this context would be a fodder shortage. While it is difficult, at this stage, to quantify those losses, it is clear the damaged fodder may cause a feed shortage problem on some livestock farms which, in turn, could give rise to http://www.pr-inside.com/fodder-aid-scheme-for-flood-hit-r1602211.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:17:42 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fodder-aid-scheme-for-flood-hit-r1602211.htm This report looks at the state of the smart metering market within the Australian utilities industry. It covers the underlying structure of the industry, the emergence and evolution of smart metering technology, the impact such technology will have on businesses and consumers, and recommendations for both IT vendors and enterprises looking to invest. Scope * Discusses the market for smart metering at a State and national level. * Focuses primarily on the electricity distribution sector, as well as the impact on consumers. * Includes recommendations for technology vendors and enterprises. Highlights Based on the technology requirements of AMI implementations, a range of vendor http://www.pr-inside.com/new-research-report-smart-metering-in-r1602095.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:59:13 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-research-report-smart-metering-in-r1602095.htm US electrical production capacity and generation has had historically an energy mix consisting primarily of fossil fuels including gas, coal and oil, backed up with a volume of nuclear and hydro power. With the new presidency have come new decisions. The US department of energy announced massive investment the renewable industry including $60bn in clean energy investments, which will include $11bn in a smart grid system, $2bn in developing the next generation of energy storage batteries. An announced move away from corn-based ethanol fuel and $1.8bn investment in the next generation of biofuels will stimulate the vehicular fuel industry, towards http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-research-on-green-energy-r1602088.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:57:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-research-on-green-energy-r1602088.htm Busch Systems has recently taken a stand toward the reduction of poverty in Ethiopia. The company has teamed up with CHF, founded as Canadian Hunger Foundation, to donate over $9,500 toward the pursuit for sustainable living in impoverished countries. Busch Systems, the North American leader of waste and recycling containers, has become widely recognized over the past twenty-five years for its investment in charitable and environmental causes. The company has donated thousands of dollars to numerous foundations, including ‘Doctors without Borders’ and the ‘Ontario SPCA’. The company has also set the benchmark for producing more new molded, future friendly containers http://www.pr-inside.com/busch-contributes-to-canadian-hunger-foundation-r1601856.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:04:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/busch-contributes-to-canadian-hunger-foundation-r1601856.htm Householders are in flood prone areas are reminded to remain alert to flooding risks and to have a “Family Flood Plan” in case of deterioration in conditions. The Council wishes to remind people to avoid contact with flood waters and to check on any elderly or infirm neighbours. Parents are asked to be particularly vigilant with children. The actions that can be undertaken immediately prior to a flood to reduce damages and protect you and your family include: Advance Preparations: . Be prepared to evacuate your home or business. Protect yourself, your family and others that need your help. . Have warm clothing and http://www.pr-inside.com/limerick-county-council-warns-of-increased-r1601512.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:02:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/limerick-county-council-warns-of-increased-r1601512.htm “The Future of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry to 2020”. The study, which is an offering from the company’s Energy Research Group, provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore oil and gas industry, highlighting the various concerns, shifting trends and emerging regions in the global offshore oil and gas industry. It provides the current and forecast offshore oil and gas production and reserves for major offshore regions of the world. The report provides an analysis of the competitive scenario and highlights the fiscal regimes in the major offshore regions. Additionally, the report provides forecasts on the offshore drilling spend http://www.pr-inside.com/the-future-of-the-offshore-oil-r1601062.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:17:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-future-of-the-offshore-oil-r1601062.htm Our new defence report – Military Energy, Fuels and Power Sources Market 2009-2019 (http://www.aarkstore.com/reports/Military-Energy-Fuels-and-Power-Sources-Market-2009-2019-33944.html) – assesses the evolving opportunities presented by one of the defence industry’s growing markets. Our market study examines the leading military consumers of energy, fuels and power sources and assesses the range of factors that are driving global sales growth. Our analysis has concluded that worldwide spending on military energy, fuels and power sources in 2008 totalled $34.5bn. We analyse the combination of factors that are resulting in increasing spending on energy by armed forces around the world and examine the most promising areas of research into http://www.pr-inside.com/new-report-military-energy-fuels-r1600981.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:48:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-report-military-energy-fuels-r1600981.htm The Clare Crisis Management Centre this evening issued a severe flood risk warning to all parts of Clare, as well as repeating its warning of further flooding along the lower River Shannon over the coming days. The warnings have been issued following further heavy rainfall across the County today. One family was evacuated in Carron, north Clare, earlier today due to rising flood levels while numerous roads have been closed. In a joint statement the Mayor of Clare Councillor Tony Mulcahy and Mayor of Ennis Councillor Frankie Neylon warned of a severe flood risk for Ennis, South East Clare and other parts http://www.pr-inside.com/severe-flood-risk-warning-issued-in-r1600861.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:30:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/severe-flood-risk-warning-issued-in-r1600861.htm This report looks at the advanced metering infrastructure value chain. It covers what is driving utilities to adopt smart meter technology, what technology makes up the infrastructure, how the technology benefits a utility, key players in the ecosystem and the competitive landscape for these players. Scope * Discusses the drivers for adoption of smart metering technologies in Western Europe and North America * Provides insight into what technologies comprise advanced metering infrastructure * Describes how different utilities will benefit from different elements of the smart metering infrastructure * Provides recommendations for technology vendors and services companies Highlights A full analysis of the current http://www.pr-inside.com/next-generation-power-grid-report-the-r1599959.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:34:31 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/next-generation-power-grid-report-the-r1599959.htm Asian Energy designs and builds solar products and power stations, the companies new production facility will be exporting finished solar products globally. CSP and Standard solar energy equipment will be manufactured to the highest possible quality standards by our staff headed up by Prof. Somyos an expert in Designing, Manufacturing and System Analyst both application and system software programming. He excels in the area of Designing and Manufacturing water treatment system for drinking, industrial usage and waste water as well as Manufacturing Processing, Steel Fabrication and Chemical for Agriculture. He has headed up teams at NASA and the DoD, he http://www.pr-inside.com/asian-energy-starts-solar-power-station-r1599061.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:07:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/asian-energy-starts-solar-power-station-r1599061.htm As an airline committed to opening new routes and increasing the number of passengers served, management at Montenegro Airlines understood that the challenges of the EU ETS needed to be met with a strategic and expert approach. GALLEHR+PARTNER were appointed to support them in putting together their monitoring plans. “Following attendance at a conference held by GALLEHR+PARTNER, we decided that this company was ideally positioned to support us; their experience and expertise being exactly that which we needed,” explained Miodrag Stanic, Operations Center Manager at Montenegro Airlines. “Our future plans include further modernization, the enlargement of our fleet and increasing the http://www.pr-inside.com/montenegro-airlines-aims-for-continued-success-r1599024.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:25:56 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/montenegro-airlines-aims-for-continued-success-r1599024.htm A project to improve health conditions for orphans who have lost their parents to AIDS has now been carried out. The system became operational in early September and provides hot water for two showers and a bathtub. At present, the orphanage is home to 20 children and six carers working with the children as kindergarten and school teachers. Four TiSUN flat module collectors with a surface area of 10.2 square metres were installed on the roof of the orphanage and oriented to the north. The solar system installed was equipped with the SSRH solar station, which is monitored and maintained from http://www.pr-inside.com/last-christmas-r1598912.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:09:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/last-christmas-r1598912.htm Demand from new and existing nuclear power stations is set to drive the turbine generator market. There are 43 new reactors expected to come online during the period 2009-2015, which indicates a growth in demand for nuclear steam turbines and the generators worldwide. There will also be significant demand for steam turbines and generators in the aftermarket as many of the existing reactors will require replacement as they complete 30 years of life online. Hence the aftermarket will also play a key role in the turbine generator sector growth. For further details, please click or add this link to your browser: http://www.global-market-research-data.com/Report.aspx?ID=Global-Nuclear-Turbine-Generator-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-to-2015 The http://www.pr-inside.com/global-nuclear-turbine-generator-market-r1598832.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:43:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/global-nuclear-turbine-generator-market-r1598832.htm The biopolymers market, due to the growing awareness and significant decline in the prices, has kindled the interest of several converters and processors. Also, the increase in demand from the consumer’s side has grown mainly due to the increasing awareness of the environmental pollution. This has led to the growth of several underdeveloped polymers such as Poly (Hydroxy Alkanoates) (PHA) and soy-based polymers. Even the, considerably developed market segments such as starch-based and Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA) are poised for higher growth due to the increasing demand and the technological advancement made in terms of its production and enhancing properties. The http://www.pr-inside.com/global-biopolymers-market-analysis-and-r1598828.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:36:53 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/global-biopolymers-market-analysis-and-r1598828.htm The Inter Agency Response Team consisting of the above agencies remain concerned about the flood situation throughout the county. There has been further heavy rainfall this morning and more rain is forecast before mid week. The Emergency Response including the Help Line 1890-252-943 will continue on a 24hr basis until further notice. Information is also available on the Clare County Council Website www.clarecoco.ie Areas of South East Clare, particularly those located along the lower River Shannon, are priority areas and are the focus of ongoing attention. The army, assisted by the Fire Services, Civil Defence and local authority staff have already http://www.pr-inside.com/lower-river-shannon-and-county-clare-r1598621.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:18:26 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/lower-river-shannon-and-county-clare-r1598621.htm The Local Authority has warned of further flooding along the lower River Shannon owing to increasing levels of water in the Shannon system. It said unprecedented rainfall levels and resultant record flooding along the River Shannon necessitated an increase in the amount of water that had to be released at Parteen Weir by the ESB. The discharge levels at the ESB weir had been growing in recent days and resulted in the unavoidable release of higher volumes of water downstream this afternoon. Limerick County Council is advising customers from Montpelier downstream to Limerick City to familiarise themselves with a number of http://www.pr-inside.com/evacuation-advice-from-limerick-county-r1598511.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:58:27 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/evacuation-advice-from-limerick-county-r1598511.htm The Inter Agency Response Team consisting of the above agencies remain concerned about the flood situation throughout the county. There has been further heavy rainfall this morning and more rain is forecast before mid week. The Emergency Response including the Help Line 1890-252-943 will continue on a 24hr basis until further notice. Information is also available on the Clare County Council Website www.clarecoco.ie. People evacuated in the Ennis Area over the past few days remain in their temporary hotel accommodation and the position about their returning to their homes is being assessed at present time. Having regard to the present http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-update-from-county-clare-12-45pm-r1597315.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:13:15 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-update-from-county-clare-12-45pm-r1597315.htm There has been further heavy rainfall across County Clare overnight and this morning with more heavy rain forecast for later tonight and tomorrow. Meanwhile, high tide this morning is at 10.30AM. Consequently, the emergency response, including the helpline (1890 252943), will continue on a 24-hour basis until further notice. Information is also available on the Clare County Council website www.clarecoco.ie. The Clare Crisis Management Centre has issued a warning of further flooding along the lower River Shannon over the coming days owing to increasing levels of water in the Shannon system. The areas concerned are O’Briensbridge, Clonlara, Westbury and Shannon Banks. http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-update-from-county-clare-9-30am-r1596916.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:50:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-update-from-county-clare-9-30am-r1596916.htm The increased awareness of homeowners to be energy and water conscious has been driving the search for alternative solutions for those families and individuals wanting to have the health benefits and family enjoyment of water in their backyard. The rising cost of pool maintenance and the amount of water they loose annually is a hot topic of conversation. In fact, this concern has prompted some homeowners to drain, demolish and fill their existing pool. People who are concerned about water and energy conservation, and are considering removing their backyard pools, have another solution besides demolition and filling the existing pool space http://www.pr-inside.com/swim-spas-by-aquatic-fitness-concepts-r1596468.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:08:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/swim-spas-by-aquatic-fitness-concepts-r1596468.htm Clare County Council remains concerned about the flood situation in the county. There has been further heavy rainfall across County Clare today and more rain is forecast before mid-week. Meanwhile, high tide Sunday night is at 10.25PM. Consequently, the emergency response, including the helpline (1890 252943), will continue on a 24-hour basis until further notice. Information is also available on the Clare County Council website www.clarecoco.ie. A meeting of officials from Clare Local Authorities, the HSE and An Garda Síochána took place this afternoon with some of the 108 individuals who have been evacuated from their homes in Ennis in recent http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-update-from-ennis-and-county-r1596466.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:41:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-update-from-ennis-and-county-r1596466.htm The latest Qatar Oil & Gas Report from BMI forecasts that the country will account for just 1.04% of Middle Eastern (ME) regional oil demand by 2013, while providing 6.29% of supply. Regional oil use of 8.24mn barrels per day (b/d) in 2001 rose to an estimated 10.86mn b/d in 2008. It should average 11.09mn b/d in 2009 and then rise to around 12.08mn b/d by 2013. Regional oil production was 22.87mn b/d in 2001, and in 2008 averaged an estimated 25.94mn b/d. It is set to rise to 28.99mn b/d by 2013. Oil exports are growing steadily, because demand http://www.pr-inside.com/fast-market-research-recommends-qatar-r1596459.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:40:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fast-market-research-recommends-qatar-r1596459.htm Datamonitor's Exxon Mobil Corporation - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Exxon Mobil Corporation - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy. Exxon Mobil Corporation (Exxon Mobil) is an integrated oil and gas company based in the US. It is engaged in exploration and production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas. The company is also engaged in the production of chemicals, commodity petrochemicals, and electricity generation. The company operates across the globe. It http://www.pr-inside.com/newly-published-market-report-exxon-mobil-r1596457.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:39:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/newly-published-market-report-exxon-mobil-r1596457.htm The Clonlara area of South East Clare has been identified as an additional priority area and is the focus of ongoing attention due to rising flood levels. The army, assisted by Killaloe Fire Brigade, have delivered sandbags to the affected area. Local residents will be able to collect additional sandbags at Clonlara Golf Club from 3.30pm. In Ennis, Council engineers continue to monitor flood levels. The Gort Road remains closed at the industrial estate until further notice. High Tide Sunday night is at 10.25pm. Given the present status of the flooding the emergency response will continue on a 24-hour basis. The helpline is http://www.pr-inside.com/ennis-and-county-clare-flooding-update-r1596423.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:19:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ennis-and-county-clare-flooding-update-r1596423.htm Agencies involved in managing the flood crisis met mid-morning and have reviewed the current situation. The Clonlara area of South East Clare has been identified as an additional priority area and is the focus of ongoing attention. The army, assisted by Killaloe Fire Brigade, delivered sandbags to the affected area early this morning. In Ennis, Council engineers also monitored the flood levels overnight throughout the town with the Gort Road Industrial Estate being kept under close review. The Gort Road remains closed at the industrial estate until further notice. The council appreciates the offers of voluntary assistance which have been received and http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-report-from-county-clare-r1596398.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:29:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-report-from-county-clare-r1596398.htm The North Clare organisation won the ��Youth’ themed Single Issue category. Three other local organisations, Lisdoonvarna Failte Ltd, O’Briensbridge Community Group and Clare Family Resource Centre, were also shortlisted in the all-island competition which aims to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions that community groups make to society. Pride of Place, which is run in conjunction with local authorities north and south of the border, was first piloted in the summer of 2003 and came from the Local Authority All-Island Steering Forum - a forum that encourages strategic, sustainable approaches to cross border co-operation. Awarding the Kilnaboy Youth Club the overall prize http://www.pr-inside.com/pride-of-place-success-for-kilnaboy-r1596385.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:03:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pride-of-place-success-for-kilnaboy-r1596385.htm At an award ceremony held in Newcastle in County Down last night, the West Limerick village was named overall winner of Category 3, catering for population centres of 500-1000 people. The Glin Development Association was lauded for its maritime-themed submission, which featured a recently installed footbridge over the Corbry River, children’s playground and Glin pier. There was further success for the County at this year’s all-island competition with Broadford Development Association being named as a runner-up in Category 2 (Population 200-500) for their work in helping to develop the Daycare Centre and Community Crèche amongst other local facilities. Pride of Place http://www.pr-inside.com/pride-of-place-glory-for-county-r1596380.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:32:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pride-of-place-glory-for-county-r1596380.htm The flood defences have been built at various locations around Ennis and these are being maintained. Ennis Town Centre is free of water and pumping is continuing. The Gort Road has been closed to traffic as serious flooding has occurred at the Industrial Estate on the Gort Road. Measures are being taken to alleviate the flooding. All other access routes to the Town are open. The Bank Place Bridge has been re-opened to vehicular traffic. Road closures throughout the County are monitored and updated information continues to be broadcast on an ongoing basis. Sand bags are continually being dropped off http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-update-from-ennis-and-county-r1596310.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:27:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-update-from-ennis-and-county-r1596310.htm National and EU governments are now showing the level of commitment to the green energy sector that would encourage the development and marketing of green retail energy tariffs. There is scope for suppliers to boost their green energy sales by filling a growing gap in the marketplace as green regulations increasingly take hold. Scope * Ten years of renewable power generation data for the USA, Europe, East / Southeast Asia, Oceania and South Asia. * A detailed review of European consumer perceptions about climate change and the way in which these could be leveraged by utilities. * A review of some http://www.pr-inside.com/trends-in-b2c-green-energy-marketing-r1596281.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:47:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/trends-in-b2c-green-energy-marketing-r1596281.htm The Group stated that considerable volumes of water are moving down the River Shannon following recent torrential rainfall. Property and land owners from south of Killaloe/Ballina to Limerick City, particularly in flood prone areas, are being advised to exercise increased caution as a result. The Emergency Services are continuing to monitor the situation, in conjunction with the ESB at Ardnacrusha. In the meantime, the Inter Agency Group has issued a safety warning advising parents to be particularly vigilant with children and members of the public to avoid contact with flood waters. People are also being asked to keep an eye on http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-expected-along-the-lower-river-r1596227.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:38:16 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/flooding-expected-along-the-lower-river-r1596227.htm The Gort Road and Limerick Road access to Ennis have been closed. The advice from the Gardai is for motorists to avoid Ennis. Many areas of Ennis are closed to traffic due to flooding and motorists should not unless absolutely necessary come to Ennis. The sandbags are being used at key locations. In addition empty bags and sand are being provided at the following locations to facilitate local people who are encouraged to fill the bags themselves and use them to protect and safe property. • Honeywell • Tobertaoscain • Castle Lawn • Foir Uisce • Ard Aoibhinn • Francis Street Other locations will be http://www.pr-inside.com/emergency-services-5-30pm-update-on-r1595632.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/emergency-services-5-30pm-update-on-r1595632.htm The Emergency Team comprises Clare Local Authorities, An Garda Síochána, HSE, Clare County and Fire Rescue Service, Clare Civil Defence and the Army. The Emergency Team is in regular contact with the Office of Public Works, the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and other agencies. Priorities for the emergency team include public safety, protection of property and relaying timely and accurate information and advice. Members of the public are advised to make essential journeys only. A significant number of routes in County Clare, including Ennis, are closed due to flooding (information on all closed routes below). The only http://www.pr-inside.com/emergency-services-update-on-flooding-in-r1595021.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:17:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/emergency-services-update-on-flooding-in-r1595021.htm During the month, the company collected, among other things: • Over 11,000 kilogrammes of wood • Over 2,500 kilogrammes of cardboard • Nearly 5,200 kilogrammes of hardcore, in addition to • Nearly 50,000 kilogrammes of ‘general’ waste “Roughly 80 per cent of all this waste came from commercial sources, while the rest came from the domestic market,” revealed Waste King’s Glenn Currie. “It’s encouraging to see that more and more people – both in businesses and where their own homes are concerned – are becoming increasingly keen on disposing of their waste in the most ecologically efficient way,” he said. “The more waste that can http://www.pr-inside.com/record-month-for-waste-king-r1594972.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:04:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/record-month-for-waste-king-r1594972.htm Limerick Clare and Kerry are among 21 regions across 10 European countries set to take part in the initiative, which will involve over 2,000 projects aimed at advising members of the public, authorities, businesses and public organisations about the kind of waste reduction habits that they can take up in everyday life. In Limerick, Clare and Kerry there is set to be 10 campaigns during European Week of Waste Reduction (EWWR), which is supported by the European Commission and coordinated nationally by the EPA. According to Pauline McDonagh, Local Authority Prevention Demonstration (LAPD) Programme Coordinator, RWMO: “With 522kg of municipal waste http://www.pr-inside.com/limerick-clare-kerry-gear-up-for-r1594851.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/limerick-clare-kerry-gear-up-for-r1594851.htm In 2009, the United Kingdom became the leading global wind market, having the largest number of installed wind facilities. With the boom in offshore wind farms, it becomes even more important that Project Managers are able to identify, manage and mitigate the risks of projects throughout the entire lifecycle. The Conference on Project Lifecycle Risk for Offshore Renewables, which will take place from January 26 - 27, 2010, at the Grosvenor Victoria Hotel in London, aims to address this concern. Priority objective of this event is the sharing of knowledge and experience about the risks throughout the entire project lifecycle – http://www.pr-inside.com/sgs-to-sponsor-offshore-renewables-conference-r1594784.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:50:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sgs-to-sponsor-offshore-renewables-conference-r1594784.htm India has been one of the fastest growing economies in emerging markets. Indian economy has posted more than 9% growth for three years consecutively and has seen a decade of more than 7% growth. One of the key factors behind any growing country is the energy requirement and supply in that country. As energy plays a very important role in industrial production and common man’s life, it has become extremely important to boost the growth in energy segment for the growth of the country. With the growing demand in energy requirement, the annual per capita energy consumption has grown significantly. To http://www.pr-inside.com/power-sector-in-india-an-analysis-r1594431.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:33 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/power-sector-in-india-an-analysis-r1594431.htm . Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), the state owned Oil and Gas Company and Russia’s National Oil Consortium have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation for the exploration of oil reserves in the Orinoco belt. Closely following this agreement, Venezuela has signed an agreement with China for developing its resources in the Orinoco belt. The investments are intended to develop Venezuelan oil and gas fields. The Latin American country depends majorly on oil and gas exports and its declining oil revenues since the global recession as well as confiscation of foreign assets due to nationalization has hampered the fresh http://www.pr-inside.com/venezuela-s-partnership-with-russia-and-r1594377.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:48:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/venezuela-s-partnership-with-russia-and-r1594377.htm Proposed changes to the oil and gas regulations in Brazil intend to retain offshore and subsalt oil fields under government control to a large extent and out of the concessionary process. This is clearly indicated by the withholding of many prospective fields during the ninth and tenth licensing rounds. Nonetheless, various political impediments can further delay the development of sub-salt reserves, leading to disruptions in Brazil’s aspirations to become a major producer and exporter of oil and gas globally. Recent sub-salt discoveries have transformed Brazil into a country with one of the highest potential investment acreages globally. Tupi Field, which was http://www.pr-inside.com/brazil-s-proposed-oil-and-gas-legislation-r1594369.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:32:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/brazil-s-proposed-oil-and-gas-legislation-r1594369.htm In October 2009, Russia and China signed multiple oil and gas agreements to strengthen their collaboration in the energy sector. In 2009, they signed oil agreements worth $100 billion. . Gazprom, the Russian oil and gas giant, aims to build two gas pipelines to deliver 80 billion cubic metres of gas annually to China. This will give Gazprom an opportunity to penetrate into new markets beyond its traditional European markets. China also plans to offer a $10 billion credit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (The group comprises of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Russia and China). Further, Chinese sovereign wealth http://www.pr-inside.com/the-russo-chinese-oil-and-gas-agreements-r1594361.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:24:47 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-russo-chinese-oil-and-gas-agreements-r1594361.htm Most people spend 8 or more hours per day at work. Environmentalists agree that introducing Green initiatives into the workplace is a step in the right direction towards protecting the environment. This is why OfficeAnything is positioning itself to become the leader of Green furniture providers to help make the work place Eco-friendly. "We offer sustainable, Recyclable Office Furniture, made with materials like soy foam & bamboo fabrics. Our manufacturers adhere to strict GREENGUARD standards by implementing Green & Lean Manufacturing processes to eliminate waste and reduce harmful toxins," says Barbara. "These products are environmentally conscious and help us better maintain http://www.pr-inside.com/officeanything-announces-green-office-furniture-r1594340.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:25:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/officeanything-announces-green-office-furniture-r1594340.htm HOUSTON – Randy Velarde, founder and president of The Plaza Group, will be a guest speaker at the 2010 7th annual Phenol / Acetone & Derivatives Markets Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The event is sponsored by the Centre for Management Technology, the world leader in petrochemicals, energy & renewables conferences. Velarde spent 15 years in management and market development at Shell Chemical and Texaco Chemical before founding The Plaza Group, and is globally recognized for his refinery and petrochemical products marketing expertise. Velarde will address the conference on the topic of “Phenol/Acetone Markets in the USA,” specifically discussing the global acetone http://www.pr-inside.com/the-plaza-group-s-velarde-to-speak-r1593986.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:49:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-plaza-group-s-velarde-to-speak-r1593986.htm Global Small Wind Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013 This report gives an in-depth analysis of the global small wind energy market and provides forecast estimates up to 2013. The research analyzes the key trends, major issues and growth opportunities in global small wind market and tracks the average turbine size from 2001 to 2008. Elaborate profiling of major industry participants, information on major small wind farm projects and analysis of important news and deals provide insight into the competitive scenario in the global small wind industry. This coupled with detailed information on the regulatory framework and key policies governing the http://www.pr-inside.com/global-small-wind-market-analysis-and-r1592266.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/global-small-wind-market-analysis-and-r1592266.htm The Global Carbon Market 2009: Trading Thin Air Global climate change and reduction of greenhouse gasses (GHG) are an important concern for many US businesses and throughout the world, and are shaping policies and initiatives. The United States is responsible of 23% of the world’s GHG emissions but as of 2009, there are no federal restrictions and no binding federal carbon trading system. However, many states and corporations have committed to cutting GHG through emissions trading. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=125852&rt=The-Global-Carbon-Market-2009-Trading-Thin-Air.html ) Carbon emission credits are a key component of national and international emissions trading schemes that have been implemented to mitigate global warming. They http://www.pr-inside.com/the-global-carbon-market-2009-trading-r1592156.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:32:27 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-global-carbon-market-2009-trading-r1592156.htm