SOUTH KOREA: ‘Asia Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference’ to be held in Seoul on May 14 and 15 (EnergyAsia, March 30, Monday) — The ‘3rd Asia Bottom of the Barrel Technology Conference’ will be held at The Ramada Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on May 14 and 15. Organised by Euro Petroleum Consultants, the (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 30, Monday) —  ‘Coaltrans China’, said to be the leading conference for the world’s largest coal industry, will be held at the Sofitel Wanda Hotel in Beijing, China on April 20 and 21.Speakers will analyse the uncertainties and opportunities in China’s coal industry, development strategies, regulations and policies for coal and coal-to-chemicals markets, (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 27, Friday) — The ‘Wind Energy Handbook’ draws on the collective industrial and academic experience of several experts to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of wind energy research and provide a comprehensive overview of wind energy for electricity generation. As environmental concerns focus attention on the generation of electricity from clean and renewable sources, (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 25, Wednesday) —  The ‘10th China Oil Traders’ Conference (COTC)’ will be held in Sanya city in China’s Hainan province from April 8 to 10.The conference aims to address issues concerning the financial crisis and the impact of crude oil price fluctuations. Topics covered include China’s oil policy, oil prices and world trends, (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 26, Thursday) — ‘Profiting from Clean Energy’, a book by professional investment analyst and advisor Richard W. Asplund, discusses ways to invest in clean energy.It provides an in-depth explanation of the technology and industry structures, and identifies more than 150 stocks in the clean energy sector. Topics covered in the book include investments (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 25, Wednesday) — The ‘6th Biennial International Chemical and Oil Pollution Conference and Exhibition (ICOPCE 2009)’ will be held at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore from April 21 to 24. Organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), ICOPCE 2009 is the only conference dedicated to the prevention and (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 24, Tuesday) — ‘A Thousand Barrels a Second’ examines the future of oil and offer insights into what it will take to rebalance the world’s energy needs. Written by Peter Tertzakian, the chief energy economist of Canada’s equity firm ARC Financial Corporation, the book provides an analysis of shifts in energy trends, describing (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 20, Friday) — The Paris, France-based World Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (WLPGA) said it has appointed David Tyler as Director, Projects & Business Practices. His primary role will be to lead the association’s activities in the area of good practices in the industry. In addition, he will further consolidate the association’s programmes on (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 18, Wednesday) — Singapore-based Hitachi Asia Ltd has launched its S$80,000 Hitachi Environment Education Fund (HEEF), a joint initiative with Marsiling Secondary School. Aside from providing environmental education for the next generation, the fund seeks to nurture in Singapore youth the skills and responsibility for sustaining the environment. (US$1=S$1.54). The HEEF was announced (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 17, Tuesday) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said that it and the Afghanistan government have forged a new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) 2009-2013 that continues to focus on investments to bolster the country’s energy, transport, and irrigation sectors. “In addition to being one of the poorest countries in the entire Asia and (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 16, Monday) — Engineering giant Foster Wheeler AG said its subsidiaries, Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd and Foster Wheeler (GB) Ltd, have been awarded a contract by Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) for a grassroots refinery at Paradip in the Indian state of Orissa. Foster Wheeler said it will take on the role of (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 12, Thursday) — August Energy reported a sell-out crowd of bunker fuel professionals for its Bunkering Principles, Management & Operations course held in Singapore last February 24 and 25.More than 50 participants from seven countries attended the NUSS Guild House seminar hall at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The event (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 9, Monday) — ‘Sustainable Development Policy Directory’  serves as a handy reference book which provides essential information on the legal, fiscal and planning frameworks governing the global and local sustainability agenda. Authored by Alan Strong and Lesley Hemphill, the directory is relevant to a range of organisations and individuals from national and local (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 6, Friday) — ‘Oil Refineries in the 21st Century: Energy Efficient, Cost Effective, Environmentally Benign’ is a practical guide for engineers, managers and consultants involved in the refining industry. The book provides a detailed approach to the methodology, information and criteria for analysing energy use, and the economics and environmental impact of refineries (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 6, Friday) — ‘Renewables-Based Technology: Sustainability Assessment’, the first book in the ‘Wiley Renewable Resources’ series, covers a range of sustainability assessment methods and their uses. Sustainability is a key driving force for industries in the energy, chemical, food, packaging, agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors. These days, company reports incorporate quantitative sustainability indicators. This (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 5, Thursday) — Oil companies in resource-rich nations increasingly realise they must win over investors and focus on national development to deal with the global financial downturn, said non-government organisation (NGO) Revenue Watch Institute. At last month’s global conference of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in Qatar, companies voiced anxiety about losing (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 5, Thursday) — ‘Biofuels: Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Sustainable Development’ by David M. Mousdale. Focusing on these areas where technology meets the marketplace, the book discusses different types of biofuels, the science behind their production, the economics of their introduction to the marketplace, their environmental impacts and their implications for world agriculture. It also (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 4, Wednesday) — Taiwanese cell manufacturer Tainergy Tech said it has signed a new solar cell supply agreement with Solarday SpA, a solar module supplier in Italy. This is the second deal Solarday has awarded Tainergy. Building on their successful relationship established in 2008, Solarday said it decided to expand its solar cell (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 4, Wednesday) — The ‘2nd Annual Transmission and Distribution Asia Congress 2009’ will be held at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore from March 30 to April 2. The conference will address current regulatory developments, cross border transmission opportunities, the impact of renewable energy on current grid system, and the effectiveness of (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 3, Tuesday) — Asia Business Forum’s conference on ‘Facilities and Maintenance Management for Industrial Plants’ will be held at the Park Royal Hotel in Singapore on March 2 and 3. The event will feature a presentation by Kapar Energy Ventures turnaround manager Luk Chau Beng on ‘Effective shutdown and turnaround strategies for industrial (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 2, Monday) — The Oxford Princeton Programme will be holding a course on petrochemical economics in Singapore from March 16 to 18. The ‘Petrochemical Markets and Economics – The Impact of Feedstocks and Costs on Competitiveness and Business Strategy’ will provide a fundamental understanding of petrochemical economic and the feedstock-price inter-relationships affecting market (more…)

(EnergyAsia, March 2, Monday) — The ‘Commercial Fundamentals of the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry’ conference, organised by Neoedge Pte Ltd, will be held at the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers in UAE from March 1 to 4. The conference, which comprises six modules, will provide delegates with a practical and in-depth understanding of (more…)

(EnergyAsia, February 25, Wednesday) — Australian upstream company Santos Ltd its 2008 net profit rose 40% to A$1.7 billion, helped by a A$1.2 billion profit for selling a 40% in the Gladstone liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to Malaysia’s state oil firm Petronas. (US$1=A$1.55). Earnings were also lifted by a brief spurt in oil and (more…)

(EnergyAsia, February 23, Monday) — Mobile telecommunications operator Digicel, supported by the GSMA Development Fund, said it has completed the second phase of its green power network implementation and is using wind and solar energy to power up 25 base stations on the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. Digicel, the leading mobile operator in Vanuatu, now (more…)

(EnergyAsia, February 23, Monday) — Greece’s Eletson Corp said it is venturing into a new market with the delivery of its first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier. Built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyards (HMD) in Korea, the ship marks a milestone for the respected Greek operator, long recognised by the shipping industry for the ownership and (more…)