Digging Deep: A New White Paper Analyzes the Market Opportunity for Cross Bore Inspection Services
RANDOLPH, NJ—November 2016 — With continued reliance on trenchless methods for gas utility installation, cross bores remain a constant risk for communities. When gas lines inadvertently intersect sewer lines it creates the potential for an explosion, so eliminating cross bores is a top priority for the sewer and utility industries. Yet, finding a cross bore inspection contractor is increasingly difficult. In a new white paper, Envirosight reveals the growing market for cross bore inspection serv...
Nuclear Key to a Clean Energy Future: IEA World Energy Outlook
Nuclear energy is an important pillar of a future energy system aimed at meeting the world’s growing energy needs and avoiding the worst effects of climate change, according to a new report published today by the International Energy Agency. The World Energy Outlook 2016 450 scenario, aimed at limiting an increase in global temperatures due to climate change to less than 2 degrees C, shows global nuclear generation output increasing by almost two and a half times by 2040, compared to the presen...
Ubisense Digitizes Gas Survey and Inspection for Unitil
Cambridge, UK – Ubisense Group plc (AIM: UBI), a leader in enterprise location intelligence solutions, has completed installation of myWorld Inspection & Survey at Unitil, a utility business committed to delivering safe and reliable energy to more than 180,000 customers across New England. A flexible platform that enables operations teams to create, optimize and perform all required field inspections and surveys digitally, myWorld Inspection & Survey is being used by Unitil field workers...
UK will Account for Majority of Crude and Natural Gas Projects in North Sea, with 22 Operations Expected to Commence Operations in the Region by 2025, says GlobalData
A total of 32 crude and natural gas projects are expected to commence operations in the North Sea region by 2025, with the UK claiming the highest number at 22, followed by Norway and Denmark with nine and one respectively, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. This estimate is down slightly from GlobalData’s previous estimate of 36 new projects. The change in planned project count is mainly a result of the start of production at several projects. The company’s report states th...
IRENA/ADFD Open Fifth Round of Funding for Renewable Energy Projects
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 14 November, 2016 – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) have officially opened the fifth round of funding for renewable energy projects in developing countries. The funding round of approximately USD 50 million is part of ADFD’s USD 350 million (AED 1.285 billion) commitment offering concessional loans to renewable energy projects endorsed by IRENA. Since 2012, the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility has enabled USD 333 mill...
SPIDERS Smart Grid Demonstration Project Wins Federal Award
PASADENA, CA – Parsons is pleased to announce that the Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security (SPIDERS) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) has received a 2016 Federal Energy and Water Management Award. SPIDERS was a collaborative effort by the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and Department of Homeland Security to develop innovative microgrid solutions to improve the energy security of critical assets at U.S. military bases. Parsons...
Steam Generators to See Boom in Asia-Pacific Region as Governments Come Round to Nuclear Power, says GlobalData
The global steam generators market for nuclear power is set to rise from a cumulative $7.3 billion between 2010 and 2015 to $13.9 billion between 2016 and 2025, with Asia-Pacific (APAC) expected to emerge as the dominant region, accounting for 47.2% of global market value by the end of the forecast period, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report states that in the APAC region Japan, China, South Korea, India, Taiwan, and Pakistan currently include nucle...
EDF Energy Appoints Atkins to its Coal, Gas and Renewables Technical Support Alliance
Atkins has been appointed by EDF Energy to its Technical Support Alliance Agreement (TSAA) covering EDF Energy’s (CGR) coal, gas and renewables assets in the UK. Atkins joins the CGR TSAA as one of its strategic partners, building upon the successful TSAA Atkins has in place with EDF Energy for its nuclear portfolio in the UK. The alliance framework encompasses all conventional and renewable generating assets, and consolidates Atkins’ engineering offering to one of its major clients. David...
Ramboll Wins Strategic Project for Morocco’s Future Energy Mix
In a joint venture with French partner Sofregaz, Ramboll will develop an integrated gas-to-power project for Morocco’s state power and water utility ONEE. Ramboll and Sofregaz will be the technical advisor on the project, which will enable Morocco to secure and provide affordable energy supply while taking the next steps towards carbon-reduced energy supply. The contract was negotiated last week in Casablanca. The project will be carried out from Copenhagen, Paris, Newcastle, Southampton,...
Dynamic Policies Driving Renewable Energy Growth in Latin America
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 8 November 2016 – Buoyed by rapid technology cost reductions and the consolidation of renewable energy policies, Latin America hosts some of the world’s most dynamic renewable energy markets, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Energy Market Analysis: Latin America finds that the region – endowed with some of the world’s best renewable resources – has an unprecedented opportunity to accelerate the uptake of renewables acros...
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