Consumer confidence in Europe's biggest economy slid to a more-than 5-year low as higher energy prices, growing fears of a recession and concern about the global economy needled German shoppers.
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea plans to raise its investment in alternative energy development by 60 percent this year to $193 million, the government said on Monday, as the resource-hungry nation seeks to diversify its energy sources.
Rueil-Malmaison (France), July 28, 2008 – Schneider Electric (Euronext: SCHN) announced today that it has signed a definitive arrangement agreement with Xantrex Technology Inc. (Toronto Stock Exchange: XTX) providing for the acquisition by Schneider Elect
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Monday as price increases and hedging positions offset rising costs for energy and commodities like wheat.
Petrobras' Gas et Energy director, Maria das Graças Foster, and the appointed president of Petrobras Biocombustível, Alan Kardec, will participate, this Monday (07/28), at 11 AM, in a press conference in Salvador (BA). They will speak about the inauguratio
Origin Energy today welcomed the release of a report by the Energy Supply Association of Australia (esaa) on the impact of an emissions trading scheme on the Australian economy. In particular Origin is encouraged to see further confirmation of the substan
Calgary, Alberta (July 23, 2008) – Suncor Energy Inc. reports that, effective July 22, the Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) has removed production constraints imposed on Suncor's Firebag in-situ oil sands operations.
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French nuclear power company Electricite de France SA would get a strategic and profitable foothold in Britain's planned push into renewable energy if it were to make a deal for Britain's largest electricity producer, analysts said Friday.
IN THE HEADLINES Obama tells Israelis he's committed to their security, speaking with Hamas rockets as backdrop ... McCain denies he misstated timing of Iraq surge; says some elements began before Bush's order ... McCain credits Bush for drop in oil and gas prices ... Economy top issue, but energy concerns grow in AP-Ipsos poll ... McCain airs radio ads ...
Fort McKay, Alberta (July 23, 2008) – Suncor Energy and Fort McKay First Nation are pleased to announce a joint partnership to establish a business “incubator”, that will promote economic development and entrepreneurship in the community of Fort McKay.
Logan International Airport will repave one of its runways with a new asphalt mix that is said to require less energy to produce and cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions.
The boss of one of the UK's biggest energy firms has added to the warnings that customers are likely to see big hikes in their bills in the very near future.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Thursday that a proposed U.S.-India nuclear energy deal is good for both countries and for global efforts to reduce the spread of atomic technology and greenhouse gas emissions.
