Energy Security News

DOE: U.S., China Collaborate to Meet Global Energy Demand, Improve Environmental Quality  Dec 16, 2008
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. is committed to working with China to tackle the world's energy challenges including cultivating sufficient investment, the development and deployment of new energy technologies and addressing greenhouse gas emissions from producing and using energy.

Capgemini Launches 10th Edition of Euro Energy Markets Observatory (EEMO) Report  Dec 8, 2008
According to Capgemini's European Energy Markets Observatory (EEMO) report, a €1 trillion infrastructure investment is required to build the plants, electrical lines and gas pipelines needed in Europe over the next 25 years.

EC, Egypt Sign Energy Agreement  Dec 5, 2008
The European Commission (EC) and the Arab Republic of Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance energy cooperation between Egypt and the European Union (EU).

EU Energy Council Meeting Covers Energy Security, Technology, Efficiency, Int'l Relations  Dec 5, 2008
Topics for the European Union (EU) Energy Council meeting on Dec. 8 include the proposed Renewable Energy Directive, Eco-design Directive, European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan and the second Strategic Energy Review.

Frost: Rising Oil Prices, Energy Security Issues Heighten Interest in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles  Nov 26, 2008
Increasing oil prices and growing concerns over energy security are helping accelerate the development and commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

Frost: Marine Energy Market Holds Huge Potential for U.K.  Nov 25, 2008
Global warming, energy security and rising oil prices have resuscitated the marine energy sector.

EU's Energy Security Package Emphasizes Energy Efficiency  Nov 14, 2008
This document details the energy efficiency components of the new European Union (EU) energy security package proposed by the European Commission (EC) on Nov. 13.

EC Proposes New Cogeneration Guidelines  Nov 14, 008
As part of its comprehensive Nov. 13 energy security package, the European Commission (EC) adopted detailed cogeneration guidelines that clarify the procedures and definitions for a harmonized methodology to determine the quantity of electricity generated from cogeneration.

EC Proposes New Energy Security, Efficiency Package  Nov 14, 2008
On Nov. 13, the European Commission (EC) proposed a wide-ranging energy package that gives a new boost to energy security in Europe, supporting earlier "20-20-20" climate change proposals. The package should be agreed upon by December.

EC Publishes Green Paper on European Energy Networks  Nov 14, 2008
The European Commission (EC) published a green paper on energy networks in the European Union (EU) as part of its comprehensive Nov. 13 energy security package.

FAQ on EU Energy Security and Solidarity Action Plan  Nov 14, 2008,
This document answers frequently asked questions about the new European Union (EU) energy security package proposed by the European Commission (EC) on Nov. 13.

EC Publishes Communication on Offshore Wind Energy  Nov 14, 2008
The European Commission (EC) published a new communication on offshore wind energy in the European Union (EU) as part of its wide-ranging Nov. 13 energy security package.

EC Makes Plans to Safeguard Security of Natural Gas Supply  Nov 14, 2008
The European Commission (EC) published a new communication on natural gas supply in the European Union (EU) as part of its comprehensive Nov. 13 energy security package.

EC Proposes Extending Scope of Energy Labelling Directive  Nov 14, 2008
The European Commission (EC) proposed revising the Energy Labelling Directive (directive 92/75/EEC) as part of its comprehensive Nov. 13 energy security package.

EC Proposes Revising Energy Performance of Buildings Directive  Nov 14, 2008
The European Commission (EC) proposed revising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (directive 2002/91/EC) as part of its comprehensive Nov. 13 energy security package for the European Union (EU).

EC Updates Illustrative Nuclear Program  Nov 14, 2008
The European Commission (EC) updated its 2007 Illustrative Nuclear Programme (PINC) as part of the comprehensive European Union (EU) energy security package the EC proposed on Nov. 13.

DOE Announces Availability of Disposal Contracts for Nuclear Reactors  Nov 11, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it is prepared to execute the Standard Contract for the Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel and/or High-Level Radioactive Waste (Standard Contract) set forth in 10 C.F.R. 961, together with a new reactor amendment, with those companies desiring to construct nuclear power reactors.

DOE Fact Sheet: U.S-Turkey Cooperation in Global Energy Security  Nov 11, 2008
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. is committed to assisting Turkey with its energy security, as Turkey is a key component of a larger regional strategy for increased energy production and diversification of oil and gas transit routes.

AWEA: Wind Energy Industry Installs 1,1400 MW in Q3 2008  Oct 29, 2008
The U.S. wind energy industry installed 1,389 megawatts (MW) this quarter, bringing the total of wind power projects completed to 4,204 MW in what is expected to be another record year, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced in its Q3 2008 market report.

DOE Releases Fact Sheet: National Biofuels Action Plan  Oct 20, 2008
In an effort to meet the U.S. federal government's "Twenty in Ten" goal and meet the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) targets in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), the Biomass Research and Development Board - co-chaired by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - developed the National Biofuels Action Plan (NBAP) to accelerate the development of a sustainable biofuels industry.

DOE Selects Projects for Up to $7.3M for R&D Clean Technology Water Power Projects  Sep 30, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 14 research teams for negotiation of a $7.3 million award (cost-shared value of over $18 million) through the DOE Advanced Water Power Projects.

AWEA: U.S. Wind Energy Installations Surpass 20,000 MW  Sep 11, 2008
The U.S. wind industry raced past the 20,000 megawatt (MW) installed capacity milestone, achieving in two years what had previously taken more than two decades the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) said (the 10,000-MW mark was reached in 2006).

DOE Selects Projects to Address Challenges of Large-Scale Hydrogen Production from Coal, Coal-Biomass  Sep 4, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of six projects that will address challenges facing the large-scale production of hydrogen from coal and coal-biomass mixtures.

DOE Selects 10 Projects to Conserve Freshwater at Coal-Fired Power Plants   Aug 5, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 10 projects aimed at developing advanced technologies and concepts to minimize freshwater withdrawal and consumption by coal-based power systems.

Frost: Europe's Search for Secure, Eco-Friendly Energy Sources Boosts Biomass Market  Jul 21, 2008
Biomass will play a significant role in the European energy market in the future, according to Frost & Sullivan, as it should have a crucial role in fulfilling the 20% target set for renewables use by 2020.

IAEA: Mixed Picture for Nuclear Power in OECD Countries  Jul 21, 2008
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the picture is mixed for nuclear power in the world's higher income countries, which collectively account for 85% of the world's nuclear-generated electricity.

DOE to Provide Up to $40M in Funding for Small-Scale Biorefinery Projects in Wis., La.  Jul 21, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of two small-scale cellulosic biorefinery projects in Park Falls, Wis. and Jennings, La. for federal funding of up to $40 million over five years.

EC Issues Opinion on Slovak Nuclear Power Plant in Mochovce  Jul 17, 2008
On July 15, the European Commission (EC) issued its opinion on completing units 3 and 4 of the Mochovce nuclear power plant in the Slovak Republic.

DOE, Sweden Sign MOU to Advance Market Integration of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles   Jul 10, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work on accelerating consumer acceptance and commercialization of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV).

DOE Seeks to Invest $1.3B to Commercialize Carbon Capture, Storage Tech  Jul 9, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to invest in multiple commercial-scale integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) or other clean coal power plants with cutting-edge carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology under the restructured DOE FutureGen program.

AWEA: Investment in Transmission Key to Clean, Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply   Jun 23, 2008
The U.S. Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee held its first-ever hearing focused exclusively on renewable energy and transmission, inviting renewable industry, utility and government leaders to discuss ways to invest in new transmission that will tap the U.S.'s vast - but currently stranded - renewable energy resources.

DOE Approves Alaska LNG Export Application  Jun 11, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved an application for the continued export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Kenai, Alaska LNG export terminal for a period of two years.

DOE Announces Effort to Advance U.S. Wind Power Manufacturing Capacity  Jun 11, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DOE and six leading wind industry turbine manufacturers: Ge Energy, Siemens Power Generation, Vestas Wind Systems, Clipper Turbine Works, Suzlon Energy and Gamesa Corporation.

EC Calls for Coordinated Response to Rising Oil Prices  Jun 11, 2008
Based on conclusions reached in a June 11 debate over ways to mitigate the effects of rising global fuel prices, the European Commission (EC) plans to develop a new energy policy communication.

Frost: Environmental Concerns, Electricity Demands Boost Nuclear Energy Market   Jun 10, 2008
Supplying more than 31% of electricity demand, nuclear energy plays a key role in the European Union's (EU's) generation structure, and emerges as a comprehensive and cost-effective generating option.

EU Regulators Commit to Stronger Nuclear Safety Measures  Jun 10, 2008
Nuclear safety regulators from all 27 member states of the European Union (EU) recently reached agreement on steps to further strengthen nuclear safety, radioactive waste management and nuclear facility decommissioning arrangements in the EU.

Deloitte: Energy, Resources Companies Make Progress on Security   Jun 5, 2008
Energy and resources businesses are working hard to improve their security and be one step ahead of the latest security threats, according to the 2008 Energy and Resources Global Security Survey from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

NRC Releases Previously Withheld Event Reports for NFS, BWXT Facilities for 2004-2007  May 21, 2008
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released event notification reports for two nuclear fuel fabrication facilities, Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) in Erwin, Tenn. and BWX Technologies (BWXT) in Lynchburg, Va., for the period of 2004 - 2007.

NRC Invites Public Comment on Advanced Reactor Design Policy  May 21, 2008
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating its policy on advanced nuclear power plant designs and has published a draft policy statement for public comment.

DOE Announces Policy for Managing Excess Uranium Inventory   Mar 19, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a policy statement on the management, future use and disposition of DOE excess uranium inventory.

IEEE Begins Work on Standard to Recommend Practices for Investigating Events at Nuclear Facilities - IEEE P1707  Mar 17, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on IEEE P1707 - Recommended Practice for the Investigation of Events at Nuclear Facilities.

EC Focuses on Common Euro Rules for Nuclear Safety, Waste Management  Feb 21, 2008
Representatives of the European Commission (EC) and the European High Level Group (HLG) on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management met on Feb. 20 to discuss nuclear energy safety and radioactive waste management issues.

GAO: NRC Needs to Reassess Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors   Feb 20, 2008
A Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security assessment of research reactors contains questionable assumptions that create uncertainty about whether the assessment reflects the full range of security risks and potential consequences of attacks, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

FERC Approves Infrastructure Protection Standards to Help Shield Power Grid from 'Malicious' Disruption  Feb 7, 2008
In an effort to safeguard the nation's electrical grid from disruption by cyber attackers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final rule approving eight mandatory security standards that apply to all users, owners and operators of the U.S. bulk power system.

ASME Offers Training in RAMCAP Risk Analysis Methodology  Feb 1, 2008
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), in collaboration with Alion Science and Technology, will hold five training courses in 2008 on the ASME Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Asset Protection (RAMCAP) program.

IAEA Booklet Details Importance, Fundamentals of Nuclear Safeguards System  Sep 12, 2007
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) booklet describes and explains the fundamentals of the IAEA safeguards system and its role as a key element of international security, said the agency.

Pipeline Safety: Notice of Policy Statement on Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Transporting Ethanol, Other Biofuels  Aug 23, 2007
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Agriculture and others, considered current and future transportation challenges posed by growing demand for ethanol and other biofuels and biofuel blends in Notice of Policy Statement on Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Transporting Ethanol and Other Biofuels.

EC Proposes Integrated Energy and Climate Change Legislative Package  Jan 12, 2007
The European Commission (EC) proposed a comprehensive package of measures to establish a new energy policy for Europe to combat climate change and boost the energy security and competitiveness of the European Union (EU).

EC Proposes Measures to Improve Protection of Critical Infrastructure in Europe   Dec 12, 2006
The European Commission (EC) adopted a communication on a European programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and a proposal for a directive on the identification and designation of critical infrastructure in Europe.

ASTM Committee to Focus on High Security Fences, Perimeter Barriers  May 8, 2006
ASTM International Committee F14 is seeking participants for the recently formed Subcommittee F14.50 - High Security Fences and Perimeter Barriers.