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Greening the Plant
It is incredible to review some of the major green technologies that scientists are continuously developing, and the differences many of those technologies have already made on the planet. In the December issue of Energy Digital, we take a look at some of the brilliant minds behind the most impactful green technologies ever invented. One of the most important energy resources is coal. In this issue you will learn about some of the highestproducing global coal mining businesses that actually supply for most of the world’s electricity generation. Also, read about offshore technologies in which oil and gas businesses will find worthy of investing. We also present top companies responsible for developing breakthrough solutions to waste disposal. You will have access to a wide range of company reports, in which we conducted one-on-one interviews of energy majors all over the globe. Thanks for reading and enjoy!
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Mortenson Blowing Canadian Renewable Energy in to the Future M or tenson C anada plans to establish an office focused solely on renewable energy construction projects and services for Canada. Its primary focus as the new location is launched is the development of its fifth wind power project this year, located near Lake St. Clair. The office will open in December of this year in Mississauga, Ontario.
The latest project to be developed by Mortenson is the 165.6-megawatt Comber Wind Project. Construction of the project will begin in November of 2010 for Canadian-based developer, B r o o k f i e l d R e n ewa b l e Power. The project consists of 72 Siemens, 2.3 megawatt turbines, which will supply the electricity needs for over 21,500 homes.
Brazil offshore oil activities pumping, GE swoops up $120M contracts GE Oil and Gas has managed to swoop up two more contracts worth a staggering $120 million. South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co, Ltd (DSME), one of the most prominent specialized shipbuilding and offshore contractors in the world, selected GE to carry out various activities under the contracts, including supplying a blowout preventer (BOP) stack, and control systems to be installed on a drill ship for oil and gas production offshore Brazil. Plus, GE will provide two complete drilling packages that will be installed on Odebrecht Oil and Gas-owned drill ships. 12
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Good news for Nigerian government as ExxonMobil discovers rich gas Just as ExxonMobil announced major 3Q profits, a significant discovery was made for ExxonMobil located in Nigeria. Rich gas condensate was found off the coast of West Africa. The discovery is welcome news for the country’s
government, which has been seeking to boost gas supply in order to solve electricity shortages. Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, locallybased joint venture, released the statement, “a rich gas condensate discovery in Oil Mining Licence 104, [located] approximately 75 kilometres (47 miles) offshore of Akwa Ibom State in southeast Nigeria.” The Pegi-1 discovery well encountered 165 net feet of rich gas condensate.
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Tiffany & Co Hop in the Salmon Stream, Opposing Alaska’s Pebble Mine Native Alaska communities and commercial fishermen rely heavily on the sustainable salmon fishery of southwest Alaska. The new Pebble copper-gold mine in the southwest of Alaska severely threatens the way of life and livelihoods of locals in that area. The mine is to be situated at the headwaters of Bristol Bay, known to be the world’s largest
remaining wild sockeye salmon fishery. The mine is projected to output a total of 10 billion tons of mine waste. Tiffany and Co, along with a long list of Jewelers with over £3.5 billion in sales, also oppose the mine.
Australia Federal Government criticized for $600M solar energy scheme
Due to begin on January 1, 2011, the small-scale renewable energy scheme, implemented by Australia’s federal government, promises to distribute $40 in smallscale technology certificates for residents who choose to install photovoltaic cells or solar hot water systems. This may seem like a great idea at first, particularly for Australians who intend to utilize solar energy in the near future. However, while the solar energy initiative will save money for residents and businesses, it could be quite costly for local electric utilities—some feel even as much as $600 million.
NEWS IN BRIEF Despite Changing Seasons, Nissan’s AllElectric LEAF is Green Year Round Nissan, the global leader in zeroemission vehicles, announced partnership with Clean Cities Atlanta at Atlanta’s Sustainability Week
Brazil Stealing Alaska’s Oil? Petrobras Hits 2nd Well in Libra Field Less than a week after the Alaska Oil Reserves are reported low, Brazil announces their Libra Fields may hold 16 billion barrels
Nice surprise for French oil investors after weeks of protests Strikes in France end, oil refineries reopen for business and French oil giant, Total, reports major 3Q profits
The U.S. Navy jumps on the green bandwagon with biofuel powered boat Why shouldn’t the U.S. Navy ‘go green’? Biofuel use in Navy boats could save over $400 a gallon and strengthen national security
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NEWS IN BRIEF Treehuggers oppose world’s largest solar power plant in California As the Obama administration continues to fulfill its renewable energy promises with a $6bn solar plant, where will wildlife go?
The future of energy storage systems according to IEEE As energy storage is a top priority for the smart grid, IEEE introduces the P2030.2™ Working Group, as an effective strategy
Gamesa creates UK jobs in offshore wind energy business As the offshore wind energy business of Gamesa finds a home in the UK, approximately 1,800 jobs are expected to be generated
Why U.S. solar power market will shine brightly by 2020 U.S. solar PV and solar thermal electric generation market to grow annually by 42% to reach 44GW by 2020 with $100bn investment
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The ups and downs of Massey Energy Company
Massey Energy Company, the fourth largest coal company in the United States and the largest in Central Appalachia, saw a major downturn in its Q3 earnings. The company experienced a net loss of $41.4 million, $0.41 per share in the quarter which ended on September 30, 2010. The day after Q3 results were disclosed, Massey Energy shares jumped over three percent after the company announced the sale of steel-making coal at higher-thanexpected process. The company was asked questions regarding its safety practices, and whether the recent mining tragedy, in which 29 miners lost their lives, resulted in its significant financial loss.
Android & iPhone prove they both look good in green Being active and healthy has outlasted its trending period, proving that maintaining a green lifestyle is more than just a fad. Large companies are catching on and beginning to target environmentalists, giving “regular” people plenty of reasons to be green with envy. Over 250,000 phoneapplications exist to-date for users of the Blackberry, HTC Droid, iPhone and Android but the latter two have shown the most effort
in targeting tree huggers. A p p l e ’s iPhone and Google’s Android smartphones are both playing for the green team and have developed applications that help save paper, energy and of course everyone’s favorite, time.
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Step aside Chile, Sweden grabs the mining spotlight The Mining Inspectorate of Sweden has awarded Northland Resources with an exploitation concession for the Sahavaara magnetite deposit in Sweden. The concession enables mining of 122 metric tons of measured, indicated and inferred resources. The Sahavaara deposit is around 2,000 meters in length and 400 meters deep. It will be mined as an open cast mine. The exploitation concession was delivered to Northland Resources upon completion of extensive documentation as well as a detailed Environmental Impact Assessment. The concession will become the base for an application of a mining permit that is due to be filed in the near future at the Environmental Court in Umea.
Roller coaster ride for oil prices, U.S dollar and Exxon Mobil profits
Exxon Mobil reported that its profits jumped to $7.35 billion or $1.44 a share in Q3, from $4.73 billion or 98 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago—a 55 percent increase. Exxon’s shares increased as well to $66.29, a 0.9 percent hike. The company’s revenues skyrocketed up to $95 billion from $82 billion. Oil prices for December delivery increased by 33 cents to a total of $ 82.27 per barrel. The dollar continues to weaken, making oil and other commodities priced in dollars more cost-effective for purchasers using foreign currencies.
Brazil stealing Alaska’s oil? Petrobras hits 2nd well in Libra Field The U.S. Geological Survey indicated that the National Petroleum Reser ves in Alaska (NPRA) were lower than originally predicted. The news sparked concern among Americans who are aware that the price of
oil will inevitably rise with the demand. However, good news struck in South America as Brazil announced what could be the largest oil discovery in three decades. The Libra field has indicated the existence of up to 15 billion barrels of oil, which is close to double the amount initially estimated. This marks the largest discovery in the Americas since Mexico discovered Catarell in 1976.
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Gerry Coates
Getting serious
about renewable energy Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable sources to meet increasing energy demand should be first on the global agenda The planet is facing a looming energy crisis. Our global energy needs are estimated to increase more than 50 percent by 2030, as the world’s population continues to increase to 10 billion by 2050. Time is running out for us to work out how we should bridge the resources gap between our ever-growing energy needs and the dwindling and increasingly costly supply from conventional sources. The necessary transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources has crept its way up the international agenda, and in 2009 the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was established by the German Parliament. Priorities this year have included development 16
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of expertise, and the establishment of advisory and pilot projects. The first Assembly of IRENA is scheduled for April 2011. IRENA’s aim is to become a centre of excellence for the requirements of renewable energy, assisting with technology transfer, and providing experience of policies and practical applications. As an independent international institution it must also promote political processes that put renewable energy centre stage in international political processes – whether to do with trade, investment, environment, energy or other issues. However, developing comprehensive renewable solutions to current and future
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energy challenges will not be an easy task. It involves not only replacing the present mix of fossil and nuclear-powered plants but also meeting the increasing demand for energy from both the developed and developing world. This means addressing sustainability, environmental and equity issues. Time is of the essence. We are working against the clock in our efforts to replace fossil fuelled energy sources with renewable options. This must be done before “peak oil” − the point at which the maximum rate of global petroleum extraction is reached, after which the rate of production enters terminal decline. In order to allow an orderly transition, and
retention of reserves for future high-priority uses we must act now, not when the problem of reduced availability of oil and gas is finally perceived and begins to bite. It’s time to get serious about renewable energy. Gerry Te Kapa Coates is a consultant and professional director, a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers USA, pastPresident of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealan and past-Chair of the NZ Wind Energy Association. He is READ MY BLOGS currently chair of the New Zealand Visit Marine Energy Deployment Fund Website evaluation panel (since 2008). www.energydigital.com December 2010
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Russian Billionaire Blavatnik
Bounces Back From Business Bankruptcy
Despite declaring bankruptcy for former company in 2009, the oil oligarch’s fortune holds steady at an estimated $7.5 billion Leonard Blavatnik, (known to the Western world as ‘Len’) was ranked 31st in September 2010 on the ‘Forbes 400 Richest People In America’, and 93rd on its list of the World’s foremost billionaires. He is among a handful of U.S. businessmen to fall into the category of Russian/Ukrainian immigrants who managed to make it big. After arriving penniless in U.S. in 1978, the Moscow native earned his Master’s degree from Columbia, and MBA from Harvard Business School. He then proceeded to make his fortune through the founding of his investment company in 1986, Access Industries, the New York-based international 18
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industrial holding group for which he is still Chairman and President. After initially moving into Russian investments, which prospered following the fall of communism in the former Soviet Union, Access acquired long-term strategic holdings in Europe, North and South America. To date, Access has diversified its portfolio to include investments in industries such as oil, coal, aluminum, petrochemicals and plastics, telecommunications, media, and real estate. Following his initial success, he teamed with fellow titans Mikhail Fridman and Viktor Vekselberg to create hulking Russian oil company, TNK-BP, through a merger of Russia’s
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TNK and British Petroleum, for which he serves on the board of directors. Now Russia’s third largest oil firm, it is his biggest holding, and is reported to be considering picking up BP’s assets. Blavatnik also has interests in UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminum producer, where he also sits on the board. Despite the 2009 bankruptcy of his former chemical company, LyondellBasell, (and the resulting lawsuit by its creditors) the Russian immigrant’s fortune holds steady, and is even on the mend — up by $2.5 billion in six months. Recently, he seems to be on an entertainment and satellite services bidding spree. Apparently, the billionaire also has
aspirations...seemed to have hopes of becoming an Entertainment Industry/Media Mogul in the Entertainment Industry. He already holds an interest in Warner Music Group and has been putting together a collection of media companies from his home base in London. In March of 2010, Blavatnik’s Access Industries was reported by Reuters as one of the handful of bidders for the troubled Hollywood production company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios. He was also rumored to be in the running to READ MY BLOGS buy John Malone’s Overture Visit studio, as well as considering Website buying Miramax from Disney. www.energydigital.com December 2010
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Eugen Mayer
Putting the
‘smart’ into smart grid
Broadband Powerline technology turns electricity grids into internet protocol-based communication platform. By Eugen Mayer, COO, Power Plus Communications With climate change at the top of the political agenda, governments across Europe are introducing radical emission reduction targets. As part of the drive, the UK is moving towards a smart grid model for its energy market. The smart grid is a simple idea: an intelligent power generation and distribution system that automatically balances and controls supply and demand to make maximum use of energy at minimal cost. While the idea is simple, there are significant challenges concerning implementation and impact. It will drive a fundamental change in the way we all consume energy and this starts with smart meters. The two-way communication channel between suppliers and consumers, means that 20
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consumers can play a far more active role in the supply chain, taking greater control over their energy consumption, emissions and costs. Broadband Powerline (BPL) technology provides bi-directional transmission of consumption and control data in real time, turning existing electricity grids into an internet protocol-based communication platform. Every power line becomes a broadband data interface and power grids turn into intelligent systems. Because BPL uses existing power networks, it eliminates the need for additional networks, support services or third-party approvals, and significantly reduces investment costs. Furthermore, as a ‘plug-and-play’ solution, BPL can work instantly with any meter from any vendor.
green gadgets Is BPL technology the way of the future?
As well as relatively low set-up costs, a BPLenabled smart grid has some clear advantages for the consumer in terms of savings. Remote metering will give them a very detailed, real-time view of their actual power consumption. BPL will provide the technology to enable suppliers to introduce more flexible, lower-cost tariffs at non-peak times. Access to this broader range of tariffs should also encourage consumers to reduce their peak-time consumption. Besides the consumer, the distribution network operators (DNOs) could also be a key beneficiary of BPL. The advent of smart metering will support the creation of new, and profitable revenue streams. In addition, DNOs can also benefit from other applications opened up by this, such as power quality measurements
and other network monitoring. As the UK approaches its carbon reduction deadlines, BPL technology makes sense from all sides of the energy equation. With the smart grid poised to transform the way energy is produced, bought, sold and consumed, BPL will provide the vital communications platform to support large-scale low-carbon generation through renewable sources and by helping consumers to improve their patterns of energy usage. BPL is poised to give energy suppliers the READ MY BLOGS power to turn the electricity Visit grid of today into the smart grid Website of tomorrow.
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Darren Braham, CFO at First Utility
Growth
barriers of leading independent energy company, First Utility
First Utility sees the ‘supplier obligation exemption threshold,’ as an obstacle to reaching its growth potential First Utility is a recent entrant into the energy market having launched in September 2008. However it has now become the leading ‘independent’ energy company and due to our success we are now at the point that we are approaching a major threshold for new entrants in the UK energy marketplace - 50,000 customers mark. At this point, the ‘supplier obligation exemption threshold,’ a range of demands and requirements have to be adhered to - and First Utility see these as real barriers to growth: • 50,000 is an arbitary number and excessively low - plus it applies before the economies of 22
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scale involved in being an energy supplier can take effect • The environmental and social obligations represent a significant outlay for a growing business and range from mandatory requirements to facilitate feed-in tariffs to participate in the Carbon Reduction Target (CERT) and Energy Savings Programme schemes - this would mean setting up a whole new division - a costly outlay for a new business. Plus, additional CERT regulations mean that as an energy supplier we would have to commit to providing carbon reduction measures to certain demographics, such as low income households.
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Ouch! Independent energy company bangs their head on government regulations
This is a customer base that we do not have – and it seems ludicrous that we are tasked with installing insulation in customers’ homes who receive their suppy from someone else, and is a distraction from our growth plans. • This is a real issue regarding lack of competition in the marketplace - backed up by the fact that no scale competition to the Big Six has emerged since full market liberalisation in the UK, despite Ofgem expressing concern about lack of market competition - in their recent Energy Supply Probe 3 but no progress is being made on this issue. We believe that something should be
done within the industry and with regulators and that things need to change. Not only to increase the competitive landscape but also to ensure that UK consumers benefit from receiving as much choice as they are entitled to when it comes to getting the best deal. This is a significant issue in the UK energy market – First Utility has the potential to be a real contender to the established players but there is a real need for this and an urgent READ MY BLOGS review of the current 50,000 Visit threshold to help encourage a Website competitive marketplace. www.energydigital.com December 2010
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EnerTech Environmental
This renewable energy business develops and commercializes clean combustion technology for biosolids, in addition to other organic wastes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, EnerTech was established to supply solutions to the issues that arise from traditional wastemanagement techniques, while at the same time, cost-effectively creating renewable energy. One of the company’s flagship products is the patented SlurryCarb™, which is a process for cleanly and affordably transforming high-moisture wastes into high-grade renewable fuel. EnerTech has various other U.S. and international patents for multiple-combustion and high-pressure technologies. EnerTech facilities are situated in both California and in Japan. The company’s mission is to offer public health and environmental protection. EnerTech is unique in that it sees proper waste 26 December 2010 www.energydigital.com
management as a necessary component to a healthy community and thriving environment, yet also sees an opportunity for generating energy from waste. The company has proven itself successful in converting wastes into high-grade energy. Additionally, the fuel being generated from waste releases zero greenhouse gases into the environment.
Lanza Tech
This energy technology company earned its place on the distinguished 2010 Global Cleantech Top 100 list, which takes note of commercially inventive and revolutionary technologies of the world. Chief Executive, Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, attributes the listing to the company’s international team, and its research-and-development team, overseen by CSO and co-founder, Dr. Sean Simpson, in New Zealand. Dr. Holmgren said, “LanzaTech
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has made significant strides in 2010, and this recognition validates our unique gas-tofuels and chemicals technology in the Global Cleantech arena.” Lanza Tech’s Dr. Holmgren and Dr. Simpson were included on the list of Top 100 People in BioEnergy by Biofuels Digest. The company is responsible for developing a technology that harnesses the harmful gases generated from industrial waste, such as carbon monoxide, and converts them into fuel. The process reduces the carbon footprint of industrial processes and extracts oil for transportation fuel. Through gasification, converting biomass to carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas, more than 90 percent of energy is available for fermentation. Dr. Simpson said, "The LanzaTech process addresses the global need for cost-competitive low carbon transport fuel, and has the flexibility
to either be used to reduce GHG emissions from steel manufacture or through the direct displacement of fossil fuels, with biomass derived ethanol, a sustainable alternative."
Ze-gen Inc.
According to Ze-gen, as of November of this year, close to 2 million tons of waste occupy landfills and only two percent of energy potential in solid waste is actually used. The company is, however, working toward changing those statistics. Through the company’s gasification www.energydigital.com December 2010
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renewable energy technology, ordinary waste streams can be converted into a viable energy resource. Ze-gen, which stands for zero-emissions generation, has commercialized an economical and environmentally beneficial alternative to land-filling and incineration. The gasification system developed by the company is an efficient, affordable approach for utilizing waste to its full potential. The company’s engineers focus on one design for gasification modules, which allow for standardization, and minimal costs and time-to-market. Until now, gasification on a commercial scale has not come to fruition. The company was established in 2004 and works toward efficiently repurposing the carbon content of conventional solid waste streams into synthesis gas, and further, into various forms of renewable energy. Ze-gen was selected as one of the GoingGreen Silicon Valley Top 100, which recognizes leadership, and game-changing methods and technology, which are capable of disrupting current markets and leading players in the industry.
MBA Polymers
nonferrous metals are also recovered and recycled via local recycling companies. The company commenced commercial operations in 2000 and is capable of processing several million pounds of plastic every month. The company intends to expand throughout the U.S., as well as internationally. MBA Polymers won multiple awards through the Department of Energy NICE3 program and California’s Cal-Tip program. Additionally, it won the prestigious DOC NIST ATP grant and the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award. The company is most noted for its innovation, having received the 2002 Thomas Alva Edison Awards for innovation, and was more chosen as one of “America’s articles Most Innovative Companies” Visit by t h e I n c . M a g a zi n e Website Innovation Series.
With locations in the U.S., Austria and China, this business is focused on recycling engineering plastics from complex waste streams, as well as durable goods that are no longer usable, such as computers, business equipment, sporting equipment and appliances. The company was established in 1994 and, today, is a world leader in developing advanced technology to recover high-value engineering plastics and other materials from complex streams of co-mingled material. MBA’s automated technology accepts shredded materials from multiple sources and transforms that material into high-value engineering plastics For feedback and comments please get in touch. for reuse in similar applications. Ferrous and > feedback@whitedm.com www.energydigital.com December 2010
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4D Pre-Drill Stress Determination
Australian-based Predrill Stresses International (PSI) has introduced the 4DGeoStress technology to the oil and gas world. This methodology and software is utilized for measuring stress direction, as well as the magnitude from interpreted-reflection, seismic pre-drilling. This innovative, patented technology can deliver accurate stress determination during all stages throughout exploration, drilling and production activity. PSI’s methodology measures the maximum horizontal compression stress direction and magnitude, allowing for accurate projections of fracture permeability, wellbore stability and fault seal. The privately-owned business also offers consulting services for its 4DGeoStress methodology and software. The focus of the consultation is utilizing stress consistent seismic interpretation for single well planning through total field, multiple wellbore designs. 32
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The company’s pre-drill stress prediction for drilling includes well design, extended-reach optimization, minimizing borehole collapse, pack-off reduction, overpressure and geological hazards, and multi-lateral and sidetrack design.
Oil Spill Eater II
Oil Spill Eater International (OSEI), a U.S.-based oil-spill cleanup company, was established in 1989, and has since been instrumental in the oil and gas industry. The company developed the Oil Spill Eater II (OSE II), which has been instrumental in cleaning oil spills since 1989. Considered to be the most cost-effective and environmentally safe bioremediation process, the OSE II removes a variety of hazardous spills and contamination in the water, and even on land. Since its inception, the company has been responsible for cleaning up more than 14,000 spills. T h e sys te m i s c o n s i d e r e d t h e m o s t
Oil & Gas environmentally safe and cost effective bioremediation process in the world, and is listed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Contingency Plan for Oils Spills (NCP). The OSE II is a one-of-a-kind, biocatalytic system of multi-enzyme liquid concentrate that stimulates and speeds up natural biological reactions. Crude oil and other organic substances quickly decompose, biodegrading into carbon dioxide and water, when OSE II is mixed with fresh water or salt water, and oxygen.
for up to two years without interruption. SWIT provides multiple other benefits, such as solids removal, seawater sterilization, seabed injection and subsea water treatment.
Water Abrasive Suspension Jet Cutting Equipment
Global leader in the manufacturing of specialized, well-servicing operations equipment, Applied New Technologies (ANT), has produced the Water Abrasive Suspension (WAS) jet cutting equipment.
Subsea Water Injection and Treatment
Norwegian subsea technology business, Well Processing, is responsible for inventing a breakthrough in water treatment for subsea processing. Subsea Water Injection and Treatment (SWIT) has multiple functions, including increasing oil recovery and enhancing oil production, and significantly minimizing CAPEX and OPEX. The SWIT technology is available for use in all oil-fields in which seawater is utilized for pressure maintenance and as a drive mechanism. The system overcomes restrictions that accompany traditional methods of increasing the recoverable volume of oil and enhancing production, such as cost and limitations. SWIT technology sets up equipment on the seabed, which is ideal for new or mature fields. The system’s treatment principles have been proven in labs and a pilot will be demonstrated in the field. Reservoir engineers are given more flexibility in terms of injecting as much treated seawater as is required in reservoir areas. Studies indicate that the SWIT ANT tears down and then repairs pipelines, castechnology has the potential to reduce CAPEX by ings and steel structures, both above water and up to 50 percent, and OPEX by 25 percent. Addi- underwater near high-risk explosion locations. tionally, the technology can continue functioning ANT’s WAS cutting process has the ability www.energydigital.com December 2010
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to cut nearly all materials by using a high-pressure water jet and sharp-edged abrasive. The units are ideal in tasks that require internal cutting in narrow pipes, or disposing of oil and gas platforms in an environmentally-friendly way. Cuts require no contact and no significant heat generation or deformation. The system is unique to ANT due to the specific valve technology and the mixture of water and abrasive material at a high pressure. The offshore WAS technology offers the essential combination of high-cutting velocity with excellent precision. Minimal abrasive material is consumed when cutting and the system also allows for effective remote manipulation. The contact-free remote manipulation systems can also be used to bridge large distances.
Opus Compact Flotation Unit
compact floatation unit to the industry. Due to the fact that the technology has no moving parts, no external energy is required for operation. The multi-phase separator is compact and cost-effective. Additionally, the Opus compact flotation unit (CFU) involves simple installation and minimal maintenance. The system offers high-flow capacity, handles high solids loading, and operates at low or high pressures. Low operator intervention is required with the unit. It is also designed for retrofit onto existing platforms. more The system delivers a high perarticles formance in slugging flow and Visit variable inlet oil content. Website
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coal mining companies that energize the world These global mining businesses produce millions of tons of coal each year, supplying a majority of the world’s electricity Written by Andrea Marino
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Peabody Energy
Peabody Energy is an integral player in the worldwide mining industry, as the largest private-sector coal company in the world. This Australia-based business sold 244 million tons of coal in 2009, for a total of $6 billion in annual revenues. Peabody supplies 10 percent of electricity generation in the U.S., and two percent of the world’s electricity. The company manages or owns a majority interest in 30 coal operations, and last year alone shipped 255 million tons of coal. With customers in 21 nations, Peabody’s 38
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consumers represent over half of the worldwide population. The company’s website shows a ticker, counting the amount of tons of coal sales in 2010, which is increasing by the second. The current amount is close to reaching 200 million tons. Peabody was awarded the Forbes 2009 Best Big Companies accolade, and was listed on the 2009 Fortune 500. The company has earned high productivity and safety results. Additionally, Peabody receives the highest honors in the industry for land restoration and environmental stewardship.
global mining Coal India
India has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and, therefore, energy demand in the country is also skyrocketing. Coal has become the most pertinent energy resource available for India. The stated-owned company, Coal India Limited, produces non-coking coal and coking coal of multiple grades, used for a range of applications. The company has reported that, as of March, 2010, 471 mines operate throughout 21 major coal fields within eight Indian states. The company also operates 17 coal beneficiation facilities with an aggregate designed feedstock capacity of around 39 million tons annually. Coal India aims to create an additional 20 coal beneficiation facilities with an aggregate additional proposed feedstock capacity of around 111 million tons per year. Additionally, the company supports 85 hospitals and 424 dispensaries. In October, 2010, Coal India offered to sell ten percent of its equity in order to raise funds for long-term policy goals, such as eliminating poverty and developing infrastructure. The company aimed to raise a total of $3 billion through the stake sale. Funding would also be utilized for acquiring overseas coal mines to meet rising domestic coal demand.
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China. The Pingshuo facility consists of three mining operations, including the An Tai Bao, Jia Ling Mine and East mine. The production capacity of all three collectively amounts to between 45 and 50 metric tons of coal. The company’s state-approved resources add up to around 9.1 billion tons, with total assets of RMB 32 billion. The company’s raw coal production has increased by ten million tons a year, over the last five years. ChinaCoal Pingshuo Coal Company’s current accumulated gross industrial output is RMB 111.4 billion, with export profits of USD $4.83 million.
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Colombia is the largest coal producer in South America and is ranked as the tenthlargest hard coal producer in the world and the sixth-largest coal exporter. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, coal mining for export is flourishing, with 80 percent increased production since 1999. All coal mining carried out in the country is done so by private sector mining companies. Carbones del Cerrejón is the largest coal mining operation in Colombia. The company is comprised of a joint venture between Anglo American with 33 percent, Glencore International with 33 percent and BHP Billiton
India has one of the fastestgrowing economies in the world and, therefore, energy demand in the country is also skyrocketing
As the largest coal producer in the world, The People’s Republic of China produced around 3,050 million tons of coal at the end of 2009, which is almost 46 percent of the world’s total. Many of China’s coal mines are state-owned, the largest of which is ChinaCoal Pingshuo Coal Company Limited. The company is not only the largest state-owned opencast coal miner, but also the largest exporter of coal in
with 33 percent. In 2009, the company generated a total of 31 million tons of coal. The company’s operations include the Cerrejón Centro mines, Cerrejón Sur mines, Cerrejón www.energydigital.com December 2010
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Zonoa Norter and Oreganal mines, located Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The within the La Guajira Department. Douglas project involved a capital investment of USD $975 million, with coal being produced BHP Billiton Energy Coal South this year from the mine, and operations to be Africa Ltd carried out through 2034. The Klipspruit project One of the largest energy coal exporters in is part of the Energy Coal operations the world, BHP Billiton Energy South Africa in South Africa, and involved a more Ltd produced approximately 48 million tons USD $450 million investment articles of coal as of June of 2008. The company and the construction of a 16 Visit supplies to the export market and domestic mtpa coal-processing plant, Website customers, such as local utility Eskom and Phola Coal Processing. industrial companies. The company operates four collieries, which include Douglas, Khutala, For feedback and comments please get in touch. Klipspruit and Middelburg, all located in the > feedback@whitedm.com www.energydigital.com December 2010
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Here is a look at some of the visionaries that are paving the way to the future in the quickly-advancing green technology world Written by Andrea Marino
Tesla Motors Elon Musk Chairman, Product Architect and CEO Elon Musk has played an integral role in the development of the Tesla Motors brand. Musk manages product strategy for the business, which includes the design, engineering and manufacturing of electric vehicles. The business aims at making electric vehicles readily available, at an affordable price, for everyday consumers. Musk’s role as Chairman and Product Architect put him at the forefront of design development for the highlyprogressive Tesla Roadster. Musk received the Index and Global Green award for his work on the Tesla Roadster as well. Musk became CEO of Tesla Motors in October of 2008, overseeing day-to-day operations as the company increased its Roadster production. He has also led its development of a second vehicle with the Model S, an all-electric family sedan. Musk was responsible for securing a $50 million investment and strategic partnership with German-based Daimler in May of 2009, as well as launching Tesla’s regional sales and service centers throughout two continents. www.energydigital.com December 2010
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Musk has held a strong interest in the development of electric cars for two decades. He earned his Bachelor’s degrees in Business and Physics from the University of Pennsylvania.
cylindrical rooftop technology. The product is currently installed on over 500 rooftops around the globe, including the rooftops of well-known commercial buildings. The technology delivers a light-weight option, plus fast and easy installaSolyndra tion. Customers have seen firsthand the success Brian Harrison of converting underutilized rooftop space into President and CEO renewable energy from the sun. The technology California-based Solyndra serves the global solar is considered to be the best solution for rooftop community and is best known for its innovative, power generation. 44
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green technology Harrison has maintained multiple senior positions throughout his career. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
Most recently the company installed its solar systems in Prague and Germany. Solyndra was named “One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World” by MIT Technology Review Magazine in 2010. Brian Harrison is relatively new to the Solyndra family, having been appointed President and CEO in July of 2010. He brought to the business a wealth of experience gained by working with big-named companies like Numonyx Inc and Intel Corporation.
Mendel Biotechnology Neal Gutterson President and Chief Executive Officer Mendel Biotechnology works toward improving plant productivity and quality in order to better serve the global bioenergy industry. The company has partnered with some major players in the biofuels sector, including Monsanto and BP. The company was established in 1997, with the goal of meeting global agricultural and energy production demand. The company is headquartered in the U.S. with operations throughout the U.S. as well as in Europe and China. Mendel is committed to becoming a premier biotechnology business that provides new genetic and chemical solutions to large agricultural companies. The company aims to become the leading seed company that serves the bioenergy industry. Neal Gutterson has been CEO of Mendel since February of 2007, having originally joined the company in 2002 as VP of Research and Development. In 2005, Gutterson was promoted to President and COO before he began his tenure as CEO. He is also an active member of the Board of Directors with the company. Gutterson has been involved in plant biotechnology since 1983, bringing extensive experience to Mendel. Gutterson earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Yale University. He serves on the executive committee of SCRA to support regulatory approval of biotech specialty crop products; is a member of the Food and Agriculture Section; serves on the Industrial and Environmental Section Governing Boards of the Biotechnology Industry Organization; and serves on the steering committee of CSBP, Council for Sustainable Biomass Production. www.energydigital.com December 2010
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green technology Silver Spring Network Scott Lang Chairman, President and CEO Silver Spring supplies its advanced hardware, software and services to connect devices with the smart grid. The company developed a Smart Energy Platform, which brings together multiple advanced applications, like smart metering, demand response, distribution automation and distributed generation. The Smart Utility Networks allow communication between meters, load-management controllers, Scott Lang, CEO of Silver Spring Network electric vehicle charging stations and the utility. Scott Lang began his tenure with Silver Spring wind turbines, and is geared toward community in 2004 as the founding chief executive. Lang wind, onsite generation and smaller wind farms. brought to the company over 25 years of experi- Since 2007, the company has invested over $36 ence in the services and utility industries. He million in technology. Nordic Windpower started earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business out in Sweden, and is now based in the U.S. and Administration from the University of Mississippi as in the UK. well as an Executive MBA from The Kellogg School Tom Carbone has plenty of wind energy of Management at Northwestern University. technology experience under his belt. Carbone Under the leadership of Lang, the company founded the renewable energy advisory firm, Reliawas recognized as a 2008 World Economic Forum blenergy, LLC and joined the Americas division Technology Pioneer. Lang was named 2009 Entre- of Vestas Wind Systems in 2003. He had served preneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in the clean as president at Vestas from 2004, and tripled the technology category, and Responsible CEO of company’s yearly order-intake from $300 million to the Year in the category for private company by over $1 billion. He also headed up Wartsila North CRO Magazine. America, growing the business to an installed base of 8,000 megawatts total. Nordic Windpower Carbone earned his degree more Tom Carbone from Cornell University College articles CEO of Engineering, School of OperaVisit This innovative company is best known for the tions Research and Industrial Website development of its N-1000, 1-megawatt, two- Engineering. blade wind turbine, which is considered lighter, and easier, to maintain and install. The turbine For feedback and comments please get in touch. also offers a lower overall cost than traditional > feedback@whitedm.com www.energydigital.com December 2010
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Written by Evan Gaddis, President of NEMA NEMA is the association of choice for the electrical and medical imaging equipment manufacturers. Since its inception in 1926, NEMA has been at the forefront of the electrical manufacturing industry, representing some of the most powerful companies in the United States. When one member’s voice isn’t enough, NEMA members turn to the association to make things happen for the industry as a whole. Our reputation commands respect on Capitol Hill; when we talk, policymakers listen. When a member needs to know the economic outlook of the industry, it looks no further. When an electrical standard needs to be developed, our members know who to call. NEMA’s vision is simple: to continue to act as the leader in the electrical and medical imaging industry for the next 80 years and beyond. NEMA’s role is critical to the advancement of emerging technologies, standardization, and public policy for the electrical and medical imaging industry. Created by the merger of the Electric Power Club and the Associated Manufacturers of Electrical Supplies, NEMA provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers
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to select from a range of safe, effective, and compatible electrical products. The organization has also made numerous contributions to the electrical industry by shaping public policy development and operating as a central confidential agency for gathering, compiling, and analyzing market statistics and economics data. Headquartered near Washington, D.C., its approximately 450 member companies manufacture products used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and enduse of electricity. These products are used in utility, medical imaging, industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential applications. Domestic production of electrical products sold worldwide exceeds $120 billion. In addition to its headquarters in Rosslyn, Virginia, NEMA also has offices in Beijing and Mexico City. While many associations endured net membership losses during the economic downturn, NEMA was able to offset losses with equal gains, and is achieving positive membership growth in 2010. Board-directed strategic initiatives for Smart Grid and related activities in energy www.energydigital.com December 2010
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efficiency, high performance buildings, and energy storage allowed NEMA to gain industry leadership positions, helping set strategic direction for development of these important programs. Later, demonstrating our industry’s agility, NEMA wrote and published the first official Smart Grid standard in less than ninety days. NEMA members are leading the way in Smart Grid technologies by encouraging investment in the national electricity grid and developing new product standards. NEMA was named in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 as a participant in efforts to enhance the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of the electricity grid. The basic concept of Smart Grid is to add monitoring, analysis, control and communication capabilities to the national electricity delivery system in order to maximize the output of the system while reducing energy consumption. Smart Grid will also allow homeowners and businesses to utilize electricity as efficiently and economically as possible. High performance buildings are also a huge topic at NEMA. Our economy, our health, and our environment are significantly affected 52
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by the buildings we occupy. High performance buildings (HPBs) address human, environmental, economic, and total societal needs in a whole building design. NEMA relies on its member companies to help develop its policy agenda via participation on association policy committees. Member company representatives appear before Congress and other policy-making agencies on industry concerns about energy policy, trade, product safety, electromagnetic fields, product liability, the environment, and other businessrelated issues.
Why Join NEMA?
* NEMA promotes the competitiveness of its member companies by providing: • the development of technical standards that promote fair competition by defining products and processes, leading to economies in production and elimination of confusion in the marketplace • a full range of lobbying services to its members, including policy analysis; development of industry positions; and the advocacy of industry positions to federal and
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state government, foreign governments, and international bodies that wield power in the global marketplace • accurate and timely customized research, data collection, analysis, and forecasting to key decision-makers in NEMA member companies while maintaining the utmost confidentiality of company data • international programs designed to promote market access for members’ products, including such activities as standards, trade, and conformity assessment To learn more about NEMA, visit www.NEMA. org or watch the NEMA video at www.youtube. com/NEMAvue.
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WORLD NUCLEAR ASSOCIATION WNA ASSOCIATION PROFILE
WNA: ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FOR A FASTGLOBALISING NUCLEAR INDUSTRY The World Nuclear Association is the international organisation that supports the global nuclear industry
WNA MEMBERSHIP EXTENDS into every key nuclear country, encompassing virtually all world uranium mining, conversion, enrichment and fuel fabrication; all reactor vendors; major nuclear engineering, construction, and waste management companies; and nearly 90 percent of world nuclear generation. Dozens of smaller companies – in nuclear transport, law, insurance, brokerage, industry analysis and finance – have also joined WNA to gain visibility, contacts and a vantage on industry developments. The WNA’s overarching purpose is to foster interaction among industry leaders to help shape the future of nuclear power. In supporting the global nuclear industry, WNA is now focusing intensively on the challenge of achieving greater standardization in reactor designs – an essential objective if the world is to achieve success in exploiting the full potential of nuclear power as a large-scale source of clean energy.
Many of the WNA’s functions are so essential that if the organization did not exist, the industry would be forced to invent it. WNA activities focus on objectives outside the scope of national associations, intergovernmental organizations and the industry’s international safet y organization, WANO. WNA completes the mosaic of nuclear industry support by:
Representing the industry in key world forums:
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security. Using industry expertise to influence comprehensive daily reporting on industry standards and trends, this “front-line” WNA developments, attracting 20,000 email representation benefits the entire industry, even subscribers and 40,000 users each month. nuclear companies with a solely Conducting major industry national focus.
Coordinating industry cooperation:
Three times each year, industry experts assemble in WNA Working Groups to share international knowledge and develop strategies.
Promulgating reliable information on nuclear power:
The WNA Public Information Service serves as the world’s base-load supplier of accurate information on nuclear energy. Its encyclopedic range of frequently updated papers receives a hit every seven seconds. Meanwhile, its World Nuclear News serves the industry, journalists and policymakers with timely, concise and 56
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conferences:
The Annual WNA Symposium in London’s Central Hall Westminster each September is the pre-eminent event on the industry’s calendar, attracting some 800 leaders and managers from around the world. In April, the joint WNA-NEI World Nuclear Fuel Cycle conference draws some 350-400 experts to venues rotating annually from Europe to Asia to America.
Providing innovative leadershipbuilding & educational activities:
Through the WNU partnership, WNA has united many groups in projects to enhance nuclear education, examine key policy issues and build nuclear leadership. Prominent among these is
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the six-week WNU Summer Institute at Oxford University, which has spawned a network of 500 former WNU Fellows from 50 nations. By its nature, WNA’s work underpins the entire nuclear industry and depends in turn on broad-based industry support. For reasons of efficacy and fairness, the WNA Board has set the goal of building WNA membership to encompass the full range of major companies that compose the nuclear industry worldwide.
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STATISTICS Type: Association Location: London, UK Founded: 1975
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There is probably no other sector with such rapid innovation and evolving consumer habits as the sector for information and communications technology (ICT) Written by Michael Bartholomew THERE IS PROBABLY no other sector with such rapid innovation and evolving consumer habits as the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. In recent years uploading user-generated content or watching web TV has grown significantly. The increased popularity of these new services leads to a considerable growth in data traffic and bandwidth requirements for communications networks. New innovative services, such as high definition IP TV, enhanced video conferencing or teleworking applications, require much more network capacity. It is estimated that already in 2011, bandwidth demand could exceed global network capacity. Global data traffic is estimated to grow from 100 to 600 exabytes a year between 2008 and 2015. Furthermore, mobile Internet traffic is expected to increase ten-fold between 2010 and 2015. Next generation access networks (NGA), which expand local access networks with the required capacity, are therefore essential for Europe to reap all benefits of the ‘digital
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economy’ as well as to continue responding to consumer demand. To date, however, Europe is still lagging behind the United States or Asia. Due to the considerable investment risks involved and regulatory uncertainty, large scale network investments remain timid. How to fully exploit the potential of Information and Communication Technologies for boosting economic recovery is the key objective of the Digital Agenda for Europe of the European Commission, launched in May by Commissioner Kroes. In ETNO’s view, there is no single solution to encourage high speed network deployment in Europe. It requires a bold strategy building on all existing policy tools and instruments available. The Digital Agenda programme recognises that providing all citizens with high speed broadband access will be achieved only through a mix of technologies and platforms, depending on the technical and commercial feasibility. With the latest technological developments, wireless and mobile broadband networks will increasingly www.energydigital.com December 2010
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The benefits for next generation Mhz bands will be high volume live streaming on mobile devices
compete with fixed networks (copper, fibre, cable), to offer high speed broadband access. In today’s fully liberalised and highly competitive telecoms markets, such a massive network roll out will be driven by the private sector. As the voice of leading private sector investors in tomorrow’s networks, ETNO applauds the Digital Agenda’s call to reinforce incentives for private investment. In addition, public authorities have an important role to play, mainly in remote or rural areas, where commercial investment is not viable. The newly revised EU Telecoms Directives contain new mechanisms which would allow for a more targeted regulatory approach and, if implemented appropriately by national regulators, could positively impact on investment. To incentivise private investment, the regulatory 60
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approach to NGA should build on the following principles: 1. A more targeted regulatory approach which takes into account diverging levels of competition within a national market; 2. Obligations for all investing operators (and not only the operator with significant market power) to open up network bottlenecks, such as in-house wiring or ducts; 3. Flexibility in pricing wholesale access to networks and a fair sharing of risks between investors and access seekers. Mobile and wireless networks will also have a key role to play in connecting all Europeans to high speed broadband, especially in rural and remote areas. Spectrum policy is an essential instrument to reach the objectives of the Digital
EUROPEAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK OPERATORS ETNO Agenda. The digital dividend resulting from the switch-over from analogue to digital television represents a key opportunity. The 800 MHz band is considered as one of the most appropriate bands for an enhanced wireless and mobile broadband coverage in rural areas and indoor. ETNO calls on the European Commission to set a deadline for all EU member states for making this band available for mobile broadband services. Meeting the network investment challenge also requires addressing uncertainty linked to demand for new services. Europe’s economy would have a lot to gain from a ‘digital single market’ for online content, including films and music. Barriers to the development of legal, innovative online content offers, such as the fragmentation of copyright and licensing regimes, need to be removed. As recognised by the Digital Agenda, the availability of wider choice of attractive, legitimate online content is the best way to fight illicit file-sharing. The Digital Agenda for Europe echoes many of the key concerns expressed by the industry and has the potential to unlock the potential of the ICT sector for accelerating Europe’s economic recovery. Meanwhile, to ensure the success of the Digital Agenda, its key priorities must be put into practice through concrete measures to send an encouraging signal to private investors. Mobilising private investment in NGA is the sine qua non condition for the success of the Digital Agenda for Europe.
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INTERNATIONAL GEOTHERMAL ASSOCIATION IGA
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THE INTERNATIONAL GEOTHERMAL Association (IGA) is an international, world-wide, non-profit and non-governmental association whose objective and mission is to promote the research and utilization of geothermal resources, both for electricity production and in direct use. According to its Institutional Charter, the IGA operates worldwide in the dissemination of information on geothermal energy. The total number of members is about 3,500 in 70 countries. The IGA is a non-political, non-profit, non-governmental organization in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations The IGA was founded on 6 July 1988 in Auckland, New Zealand. In 1998 the UN granted NGO status to the IGA and in 1999 the IGA became an EU Partner for Renewable Energies. IGA is a founding member (in 2008) of the International Renewable Energy Alliance 62
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(IRENA). The IGA promotes the research, development and utilization of geothermal resources worldwide, through the compilation, publication, and dissemination of scientific and technical data and information, both within the community of geothermal specialist and the general public. Moreover. IGA promotes the coordination of scientific and technical education in geothermal matters. IGA strives to cooperate and communicate with national and international governmental, institutional and private agencies in matters related to the development and utilization of geothermal energy, both for electricity and direct utilizations. Among the main activities of the IGA is the organization of the World Geothermal Congress (WGC), which are held every five years. Technical exhibition, short course and field trips are part of the conference program. It provides a global
forum of scientific and technical information regulations for the development and utilization as well as policy issues related to geothermal of geothermal energy resources; development worldwide. The documentations s TO SERVE AS A PUBLIC FORUM TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE produced for WGC are the most valuable and unbiased information on the nature of geothermal publications., and are available geothermal energy and its development; through the IGA website. IGA disseminates s TO FACILITATE THE COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION information about geothermal energy is also of data related to geothermal resources and available through the quarterly newsletter IGA development; News, and its website. s TO COOPERATE AND COMMUNICATE WITH NATIONAL and international governmental, institutional and private agencies in matters relating to Objectives The objectives of the IGA are: the development and utilization of geothermal resources; s TO PROMOTE THE COORDINATION OF SCIENTIFIC AND s TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION THERETO technical education in geothermal matters; s TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF criteria for the exploration and the development Structure of geothermal resources in an environmentally The members of the IGA elect a Board of responsible manner; Directors consisting of thirty persons who s TO ENCOURAGE THE ENACTMENT AND ADOPTION OF elected for a three-year period. The Officers uniform and appropriate legislation, rules and of the Board consist of the President, Vicewww.energydigital.com December 2010
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President, Secretary and Treasurer. There are seven Permanent Committees: Audit, Education, Finance, Information, Membership, Nominating, and Program and Planning. IGA is also organized on a regional level through two branches: European and Western Pacific zones, for achieving a better coordination in areas with several active counties and a common general market. IGA also coordinate about 30 affiliated organizations at national level of local geothermal organizations, bringing the voice of each single county into a world level structure.
What are the main advantages of geothermal energy?
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s )TS RESOURCE BASE WORLDWIDE IS ENORMOUS s )T IS APPROPRIATE FOR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION s .UMEROUS DIRECT HEAT USES ARE POSSIBLE IN space-heating and cooling, agriculture, fish farming, industrial processes s )T IS SUITABLE FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS s )T IS DEVELOPED LOCALLY TO THE BENEFIT OF LOCAL communities. Geothermal Energy is the heat of the Earth: for centuries geothermal springs have been used for bathing, healing and cooking. Only in the early 20th century did people start to consider the heat from inside the earth as a practical source of energy with huge potential. Geothermal energy in now used to produce electricity on a significant scale, as well as for direct use applications like space heating, greenhouses and aquaculture. The main advantage of geothermal energy is that it is a clean and indigenous source,
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decreasing the need of imported fuels and hence the dependence on foreign oil. It is available 24 hour per day, all year long, independently from light and dark, from the meteorological conditions and meteoric precipitations: it is suitable for base load. Its high availability is a key factor for its success. The exploitable resources are found all over the world, and are being utilized in about 80 countries. Electricity is produced in 24 countries, reaching 10.9 GW and 67 TWh of production.
STATISTICS Type: Non-profit, non-government association providing geothermal services Location: Currently Iceland, but will be located in Germany starting January 2011 Founded: 1998 in New Zealand
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Key people: Roland Horne, Current Presient No. of listings: 3000 individuals, 30 affliated organizations www.geothermal-energy.org
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION ECA(SA)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION SOUTH AFRICA The Electrical Contractors’ Association of South Africa (ECA S.A.) was established in 1950 to serve the interests of all employers in the Industry. This year it celebrates its 60th Anniversary. Written by ECA (S.A)
TODAY THE ASSOCIATION has grown to over 3,700 members, which represents almost 60% of all employers in the Industry who are registered with the National Bargaining Council for the Electrical Industry of South Africa. Members range in size from those with only one or two employees, to the larger businesses which have several hundred. Members’ employ some 75% of all employees registered with the Bargaining Council. The ECA(SA) is the employer party on the Bargaining Council, and negotiates with the party trade union the wages and other conditions of employment applicable to employees in the Industry. Such Council, apart from “policing” the Industry, also provides and administers pension and sick pay funds for all employees. The Bargaining Council system, although not 66
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always popular, evens the playing field, thus ensuring that all legitimate contractors can fairly quote for work against competitors who would otherwise be paying far lower wages to their employees in order to keep labour costs to a minimum. The Association also protects the interests of members, and keeps them informed about all matters affecting the Industry through regular general meetings, circulars and its monthly magazine, “Vector”. The services include free advice and assistance on any issue concerning members’ businesses; assisting in obtaining outstanding payments from difficult clients; providing a complete labour relations advisory service, which includes representing members at the Bargaining Council and at the Commission for
Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA); and extensive contractual, technical and business advice. It also has a guarantee of works scheme, whereby members’ customers are covered against defective workmanship for up to R15 000. To ensure that members are provided with the best possible service, the ECA(SA) has offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth and East London. The Industry is possibly one of the most regulated in the Country. The primary legislation which forms the back bone on the Industry is the Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009. Such Regulations fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and prescribe the registration
requirements for all electrical contractors, together with their duties and responsibilities. The Minister of Labour has also incorporated into such Regulations four SANS Codes which prescribe the minimum safety standards for all electrical installations. These include the Codes for low voltage installations up to 1,000 volts (SANS 10142-1), and Codes for electrical installations in hazardous and explosive locations. Shortly the new Code for medium voltage installations, up to 22,000 volts, will be included. Apart from the Electrical Installation Regulations, electrical contractors are bound by a wide range of other statutes and regulations which ensure, as far as is practical, that the Industry www.energydigital.com December 2010
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operates in a safe and professional manner. Unfortunately the financial recession has had very serious repercussions on the Industry during 2010. Members who have been in business for many years are describing it as the worst they have ever experienced, as there has been an alarming reduction in the amount of available work. Whether in the construction, industrial, commercial or domestic sectors, work has been very scarce. This has led to large numbers of employees either having to be placed on short time for prolonged periods, or retrenched. The tragedy about retrenchments is that loyal and hard working employees with many years of experience are not only being lost to their employers, but to the Industry as a whole. Despite the recession, one of the most 68
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serious problems facing the Industry, in the short to medium term, is the acute shortage of skills. The average age of electricians in the Industry is over 55, so it is absolutely essential that training takes place to ensure that the Industry continues to function at an efficient level once the recession is over. Qualified electricians are extremely difficult to find today, and this is having an adverse affect on the running of contracts. Hopefully these shortages will not hinder growth in the future, but instead will be accepted as a challenge to employers to engage apprentice electricians so as to ensure the continued and healthy growth of the Industry in South Africa. The Association has its own accredited training centres in Germiston, Cape Town and Durban at which apprenticeship and other
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STATISTICS Type: Employers organisation registered in terms of section 96(7)(a) of the Labour Relations Act. Location: National Office: Germiston, Gauteng: Regional Offices: Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth and East London. Founded: 1950 training takes place. In the other major centres the training is undertaken by accredited training centres contracted by the Association. In addition, regular courses are run on subjects of interest to electrical contractors. These include estimating and tendering, business administration, labour relations, and various technical courses.
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Key people: Full Time Officials: National Director: Operations (Chris Greager); National Financial Manager (Bruce Jones); National Training Manager (Lorraine Molapisi); National IR & HR Director (Stephen Khola); 6 Regional Directors. Elected Office Bearers: President (Dean Nevay); 1st Vice President (Mark Mfikoe); 2nd Vice Presidents (Thursdon Duncan & Dirk Engelbrecht) No. of listings: 3 710 www.ecasa.co.za
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