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Scottish Oil Potentially Generating Revenue.

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May 6, 2013 in Events

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eHub is now on FACEBOOK.

May 1, 2013 in Events

Energy Hub recently joined Facebook, we encourage all of you to like the page to get updated on events and news on what is going on the energy industry! We will be posting news, events, and opportunities that are going on with eHub.

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Scottish Oil Potentially Generating Revenue.

April 25, 2013 in Events

“It’s clear that Scottish oil and gas could generate more revenues than has previously been assumed”

The report said Scotland’s position as the EU’s energy capital had been reaffirmed, with the country estimated to be the largest producer of hydrocarbons in the EU, accounting for 64% of the EU’s total oil production in 2010.

Among the other main points in the bulletin are:

  •  The oil and gas sector is a key part of the Scottish economy. It is estimated to contribute around £25bn to Scottish GDP (onshore and offshore), approximately 17% of the total in 2011. The North Sea oil and gas sector is also a major exporter, boosting the UK balance of payments by £40bn in 2011.
  • Oil and Gas UK – the industry body – estimated that up to 24 billion barrels of oil and gas equivalent could still be recovered. These reserves are estimated by the Scottish government to have a potential wholesale value of up to £1.5tn. This implies that, by wholesale value, more than half of the oil and gas reserves in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) could still be extracted.
  • It is estimated that Scotland accounted for 78% of total UK hydrocarbon production in 2011-12.
  • The latest Oil and Gas UK Activity Survey reported record levels of North Sea investment. Investment in 2012 was worth £11.4bn, the highest level for 30 years. Investment is expected to increase to £13bn in 2013, while total investment in companies’ plans is estimated to now be worth almost £100bn.
  • It is estimated that approximately 85 of remaining UK hydrocarbon reserves lie in Scottish waters. Scotland’s share of estimated oil reserves is thought to be higher still, with in excess of 90% of UK oil reserves believed to be located in Scotland’s share of the UKCS.

information acquired from BBC News

To read more go to: BBC NEWS: SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT PREDICTS ‘oil boom’. 

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Germany’s Solar Energy Storage

April 24, 2013 in Events

Could a German subsidy on energy storage replicate the German solar miracle for batteries instead? 

Tomorrow, 25 April 2013, the first production line of high-qualitative lithium-iron-phosphate batteries will be celebrated by ECC Repenning GmbH near Hamburg, Germany.

IMAGE: The paint shop at radiator manufacturer Zehnder in Switzerland has a collector area of 394 square meters, consisting of 16 modules
Energy transition, supply stability in the grid, energy storage systems, batteries and renewable energies are daily topics in all media. But what is needed is high-qualitative storage media such as lithium-batteries.

After several years of intense research and development processes the ECC Repenning GmbH is competing in the global marketplace and started the serial production of top-quality lithium-cells in Germany.


The ECC expertise, the high degree of automation and the excellent cell chemistry are the core values, that enable the company to offer batteries that are suited for the following applications: grid-connected and stand-alone systems; grid balancing energy; e-mobility, boat and yacht-applications; and storage systems for telecommunication networks.

For more information about Germany and their installations of solar batteries check out the following websites:

StockHouse.com

RenewableEnergyWorld.com

 

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Sustainability Fair.

April 24, 2013 in Events

ASM SUSTAINABILITY FAIR

Day: Saturday, April 27th
Time: Noon – 3pm
Place: Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Deluca Forum Room

The ASM Sustainability Committee is hosting a Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 27th. The fair will feature Paul Robbins (Director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies) as keynote speaker, and offer discussions on energy, waste reduction, land use, and food production issues. This event will be an opportunity for networking between environmentally-concerned students and organizations, while providing ideas for future sustainability actions and collaborations on campus.
For More Information About The Fair Visit Their Facebook Page

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