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Global power threatened by predicted water shortage

Thursday, 17 March 2016, 11:11 am | World Energy Council

Global power generation could be severely affected by predicted 40% global water shortfall in 2030 Wellington, New Zealand: A 2016 research paper in the Journal Nature predicts a 40% shortfall of available water across the globe by 2030 with effects ... More >>

Untapped Resources in Central Asia Promise Great Rewards

Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 4:10 pm | World Energy Council

Central Asia offers vast potential for energy procurement, but challenges lie ahead for the region's nations as well as the foreign players that seek to tap its potential, delegates to the World Energy Congress heard today. More >>

Hydropower Renaissance Underway, World Energy Congress Told

Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 4:07 pm | World Energy Council

While it remains easier to build a coal plant than a hydro facility due to social and environmental concerns, hydropower is enjoying a renaissance. Large hydro projects seek to exploit the huge unused potential in Central Africa, Latin America, Russia ... More >>

Changing Market Offers Opportunities for Oil Companies

Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 4:01 pm | World Energy Council

The resource ownership map has changed dramatically to the benefit of National Oil Companies (NOCs) and International Oil Companies (IOCs), speakers at the World Energy Congress said on Tuesday. More >>

Transport Technology Innovations Needed For Decarbonization

Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 5:22 pm | World Energy Council

World Energy Congress, Daegu, Korea, 14 October 2013: With the total number of cars in the world expected to double to around 2.6 billion vehicles by 2050, governments and the automotive industry must find ways to decarbonise the transportation sector ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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