Natural gas as an alternate fuel in the vehicle industry
In 2013, gas vehicles registered in Italy, combining the new and converted vehicles, were 93,534, compared to 80,452 in 2012, an increase of 16.3%…
Earth’s energy quest
The way that we consume and generate electricity has changed enormously since the era when electricity grids were first developed. The grids haven’t always kept pace. Scientific American recently reported how researchers at Boston University are developing software that will let renewable energy flow into and out of a decentralised power grid.
Sharing data to achieve sustainable global marine management
Fishing and offshore oil and gas fields employ thousands and bring in billions of euro a year, while most raw materials and consumer goods are imported and exported by sea. In fact, the EU has the world’s largest merchant fleet; 90 % of foreign trade and 40 % of internal trade is seaborne.
ICCI 2014 attracts biggest audience ever
ICCI: International Energy and Environment Exhibition and Conference 2014 attracted 15,621 visitors during its 24–26 April run at the Istanbul Expo Centre, the most in its 20-year history.
TPA, the trade show for Motion Systems, Fluid Power and Automation, reaches Italy
Italy will host the debut of TPA. From May 6th to May 9th, 2014 at the Fiera Milano Rho Fairgrounds, trade operators will showcase their innovative products to high profile, specialized Italian and international visitors.
The first experimental plant for the conversion of CO2 into fuel is operating at ENEA
ENEA is one of the major player in the study of CO2 treatment. In particular, at Laboratorio Processi per la Combustione Sostenibile a research…
Expectations of construction machinery builders
Europe still down with significant differences between economies in the North and South of the continent, while the rest of the world…
Conference on quarries and other excavation operations at Samoter
At Samoter and Asphaltica, scheduled to Verona from 8th to 11th May, visitors will take stock of the situation in the mining market with a specific…
Volcanoes: a friendly force?
Volcanoes should not be judged as purely destructive forces – they may also have played a vital part in ensuring life could evolve on…
Oceans are a reliable and assured source of renewable energy
European Commission presented a new action plan to facilitate the further development of the renewable ocean energy sector in Europe.