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Let the climate change debates begin

Washington (and the chemical industry) is abuzz this week with the proposed American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act by House Reps Waxman and Markey. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed the bill on May 21 with a 33-25 vote. The bill...

Published 26 May 2009 10:40 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Government, climate change, energy, bill, US government, chemical industry, commerce
Wanted: Engineers and scientists

As they always say, kids are our future and Shell definitely hopes that their Eco-marathon events will inspire participating students to eventually join the scientific and engineering fields and help them figure out how to source new energy, efficiently...

Published 18 Apr 2009 23:39 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Company initiatives, General, energy, vehicles, Shell, students, eco-marathon
Russian nuclear power beauty contest

Is there anything which sex can't sell? Apparently not, if this article in today's Sunday Times is to be believed. In an eye-catching effort to brighten its image, Russia's nuclear power industry has encouraged hundreds of female employees...

Published 16 Mar 2009 10:09 by ICIS Chemicals Confidential

Filed under: trivia, energy, women, sex sells, swimwear, nuclear energy, beauty, nuclear power
Minnesota renewed

My apologies to Amy Johnson of BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota as it took me over a week to finally post the Alliance's renewables report. The group along with Deloitte Consulting released a roadmap growth report entitled Destination 2025 , which...

Published 10 Mar 2009 16:10 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Minnesota, jobs, General, studies and reports, Government, economy, energy, renewable, materials
Wes Clark appointment confirmed

The appointment of General Wes Clark as co-chairman GrowthEnergy , has been confirmed by the organisation. I picked up a blog post that said it was likely to happen yesterday. Read More...

Published 6 Feb 2009 11:20 by The Big Biofuels Blog

Filed under: biofuels, politics, Food, energy, Growth, Wes, Clark, co-chairman
Top Chemical Adverts No. 6 - BP at Heathrow

I've just seen these BP billboard ads all over London's Heathrow airport. Click here to view the campaign. It seems that the campaign has also won Greenpeace's Emerald Paintbrush Award , and that Greenpeace has created its own spoof advert...

Published 27 Jan 2009 7:02 by ICIS Chemicals Confidential

Filed under: biofuels, Oil, London, BP, gossip, Greenpeace, gas, solar, Heathrow, wind, energy, media life
US DOE updates E85 portal page

The US Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center has updated its portal for ethanol . With hints on how to succeed with E85 and Business cases for E85 retailers. Read More...

Published 8 Jan 2009 16:20 by The Big Biofuels Blog

Filed under: America, USA, US, Policy, DOE, Plausability, pumps, energy, vehicles, alternative, Fuels, Center, Department, advanced, Data, the
Taking the long view

There's a piece about algae-based biofuel firm Sapphire Energy on Xeconomy, it's talking about the way that plunging oil prices require alternative fuel start-ups to take a long view. I guess that more realistic valuations of biofuel companies...

Published 26 Nov 2008 16:30 by The Big Biofuels Blog

Filed under: biofuels, Companies, energy, algae, Sapphire, Xeconomy
Green powerless in chemicals

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Center for Resource Solutions awarded late last month their annual Green Power Leadership Awards to 25 organizations/companies who either purchase, supply or develop...

Published 17 Nov 2008 17:28 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: DOE, green, Investments, General, studies and reports, R&D, EPA, Government, power, energy, Award, purchase
Oil weaning should be shared

I was watching the show 60 Minutes where the US President-elect Obama was being interviewed for the first time after winning the election. According to Obama, despite that the price of oil has gone down energy and a green economy will remain at the forefront...

Published 17 Nov 2008 11:11 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Environment, Oil, General, studies and reports, Government, climate change, energy, renewable energy, IEA, OECD
Dow's Energy Plan for America

Maybe our friend amorris19 got something about Dow Chemical's CEO Andrew Liveris being a candidate for Energy Secretary after all. Dow just announced today its own energy plan for America , something like what T. Boone Pickens has been doing before...

Published 14 Nov 2008 9:33 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: US, Company initiatives, General, Government, Dow Chemical, energy, policies
Growth Energy launches today

A new trade association for the US ethanol industry is scheduled to launch tomorrow. It's called Growth Energy . Thanks to NathanSchock , who's at a National Press Club launch today. Read More...

Published 11 Nov 2008 14:30 by The Big Biofuels Blog

Filed under: America, USA, US, biofuels, energy, Trade Association, Growth
My last political post for the day

Here is a better insight on Obama and McCain's green positions from Sustainablebusiness.com McCain is said to have a 24% green voting record while Obama has an 87% green voting record according to the League of Conservation (LCV) Voters Scorecard...

Published 4 Nov 2008 13:14 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: US, Environment, green, General, Government, economy, energy, presidential election
Presidential candidates on energy

I just voted this morning for my presidential pick and it is a thrill to be part of an historical event. I don't know if this will help but for those who are still yet undecided and maybe looking at Obama and McCain's stands on oil and energy...

Published 4 Nov 2008 10:30 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: US, Oil, General, Government, energy, presidential election
Science of Survival exhibit

A former colleague from ICIS Chemical Business (the magazine I work for) asked how could the chemical industry help play a part in energizing teaching and putting the flair back into teenage science. One sure-fire way to attract teenagers and young adults...

Published 22 Oct 2008 18:01 by Green Chemicals

Filed under: Water, Food, General, building, sustainability, energy, kids, cars

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