The nearly forgotten Mariner explosion is just as bad as the BP oil spill CNN Money Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:44 AM PDT It's never a good time for an oil rig to blow up in the Gulf of Mexico, but Mariner Energy's Vermillion 380 platform couldn't have gone off at a worse time. The government and the media were already scrutinizing offshore drill production in an unprecedented way. Thirteen unlucky workers were ejected off of Vermillion into the water last week. And Mariner inadvertently became the latest part of a ... | What Happened to Bruce Berkowitz Being Bullish on Oil and Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) ? Guru Focus Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:41 AM PDT By CanadianValue. I'm a big fan of Bruce Berkowitz and the Fairholme Fund. I also believe that oil prices will generally through cycles trend higher in the coming decade. As I reviewed the Fairholme Fund portfolio recently I was struck by what was missing. Where had his large energy holdings gone and why ? In 2006 Berkowitz had a large amount of exposure to oil primarily through oil producers ... | How to Drive the Smart Grid Forward: Connect with Consumers GreenBiz Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:40 AM PDT Almost a year ago, I joined the GreenBiz.com debate about our nation's energy future and clearly stated my backing of smart grid as critical to affecting the rapid change we need on our industry's severely antiquated infrastructure and business models. | Silicon solar cells show 19.4% conversion EE Times Asia Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:40 AM PDT IMEC reports that it has successfully produced large-area silicon cells with a conversion efficiency of 19.4 percent. IMEC unveiled two types of cells at the 2010 European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference. | BP takes share of blame for Gulf of Mexico oil spill Philippine Daily Inquirer Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:38 AM PDT LONDONâ"Failures by BP and other companies led to the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, the British energy group concluded on Wednesday as it sought to defend itself against possible multi-billion-dollar US lawsuits. | Siemens starts renewable energy biz in India Business Standard India Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:38 AM PDT Sensing a huge potential in the wind and solar business, industry and infrastructure solutions provider Siemens has started operations in renewable energy segment in India by setting up an office in Vadodara. | Merkel supports nuclear plant Baltic Times Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:36 AM PDT VILNIUS - Fresh from her controversial announcement that Germany aims to postpone abandoning nuclear energy, Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sept. 6 in Vilnius threw Berlinâs weight behind a planned four-nation power plant in Lithuania, reports AFP. âWeâll do everything we can to ensure that this construction gets backing,â Merkel said. | Money available to pay utility bills The Porterville Recorder Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:35 AM PDT Tulare Countyâs residents experiencing economic hardships may be eligible to qualify for a one-time $1,500 grant to pay off past due bills and avoid utility shutoffs. Residents can apply for these funds through a new state Temporary Energy... | | |
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