ICIS Blogs : energy

Let the climate change debates begin

Green Chemicals — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:40:46 GMT

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...(read more)

Wanted: Engineers and scientists

Green Chemicals — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:39:15 GMT

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...(read more)

Russian nuclear power beauty contest

ICIS Chemicals Confidential — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:09:56 GMT

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...(read more)

Minnesota renewed

Green Chemicals — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:10:42 GMT

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...(read more)

Wes Clark appointment confirmed

The Big Biofuels Blog — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:20:55 GMT

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......(read more)

Top Chemical Adverts No. 6 - BP at Heathrow

ICIS Chemicals Confidential — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:02:47 GMT

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...(read more)

US DOE updates E85 portal page

The Big Biofuels Blog — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:20:06 GMT

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......(read more)

Taking the long view

The Big Biofuels Blog — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:30:37 GMT

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...(read more)

Green powerless in chemicals

Green Chemicals — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:28:16 GMT

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...(read more)

Oil weaning should be shared

Green Chemicals — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:11:18 GMT

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...(read more)

Dow's Energy Plan for America

Green Chemicals — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:33:34 GMT

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...(read more)

Growth Energy launches today

The Big Biofuels Blog — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:30:52 GMT

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......(read more)

My last political post for the day

Green Chemicals — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:14:15 GMT

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...(read more)

Presidential candidates on energy

Green Chemicals — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:30:10 GMT

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...(read more)

Science of Survival exhibit

Green Chemicals — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:01:04 GMT

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...(read more)