On Aug. 21, President Goodluck Jonathan received the report of the National Conference with a pledge that his administration would implement its recommendations. The president, at the formal report reception ceremony in Abuja, declared that the report of the conference would not be wasted. He promised that the executive arm of government would immediately act […]
By Masahudu Kunateh Accra — SINGAPORE will train local engineers and technicians following an arrangement secured by the Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. An initial group of 15 engineers and 40 technicians will undertake various training programmes in oil and gas to enable them return to Ghana with the expertise. Buah said […]
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Some time ago magma started rising in the rocks near the Bárðarbunga volcano in Iceland, and after weeks of increasingly intensified earthquake activity, the first signs of eruption were found to have occurred under thick ice within the last week. These were not that visible to the general public. That eruption was followed by a […]
Professor Chinedu Nebo was Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka prior to his appointment as Minister of Power in February last year. He oversaw the privatisation of the sector last November, and has been under the spotlight in recent months, because consumers feel there is little progress in the sector, in terms of […]
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The most popular applications of high-pressure water on concrete deal with the removal of dirt and undesired coatings from the surface, or the removal of layers of the immediate surface for repair, hydro-demolition. There is, however, also an application where the concrete has to be removed in its entirety. Most often, this is done with […]
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NLNG-NIMASA Face-off: A Culture of Impunity 14 May 2013 With the recent blockade of the facilities of Nigeria LNG Limited by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), over a matter that requires judicial intervention, Ejiofor Alike writes that for a government agency to act in such a brazen manner, using state apparatus, […]
Maputo — Ressano Garcia (Mozambique), 29 Aug (AIM) – Mozambican President Armando Guebuza on Thursday inaugurated a gas-fired power station, at Ressano Garcia, on the border with South Africa, which will eventually be able to generate 180 megawatts. The gas used is a Mozambican resource: it comes from the Pande and Temane gas fields in […]
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The BBC are reporting that small “cauldrons” have appeared on the glacier over the growing dyke of rock that is penetrating upwards in the Bárðarbunga region of Iceland. This suggests that the magma has reached the bottom of the ice, and causing it to melt, with the overlying cap then collapsing into the cavity. Jón […]
By Michel Nkurunziza Government will continue supporting initiatives that promote rural electrification and renewable energy in particular to ensure Rwandans access affordable power, Jules Ndenga, the in charge of planning and policy at the Ministry of Infrastructure, has said. Ndenga added that renewable energy sources like solar power are ideal for rural households, saying they […]
August 28, 2014 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on Association of American RailroadsNote: Values in graph represent monthly averages of weekly rail carloadings. The amount of crude oil and refined petroleum products moved by U.S. railroads increased 9% during the first seven months of this year compared with the same period in 2013. In […]
August 27, 2014 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, and IntercontinentalExchangeNote: The difference between U.S. liquid fuels and crude oil production represents production of hydrocarbon gas liquids, biofuels, and refinery processing gain. Non-OPEC supply disruptions include both crude oil and liquid fuels, while OPEC disruptions include only crude oil. Growth in oil production and supply disruptions […]
By E.G. Woldegebriel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Eating and drinking in Ethiopia involves a lot of sugar, from the quintessentially Ethiopian buna (coffee) ceremony to the fare in pastry shops. But it’s expensive to import. Now the government has embarked on an ambitious project to grow more sugar to meet that demand – but also […]
August 26, 2014 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Financial Reports, as accessed by Ventyx Velocity Suite There has been a five-fold increase in new electricity transmission investment in the United States by major investors and privately owned companies during the 15 years from 1997 to 2012. The investment increased […]
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By Abiodun Alade, @biodunpen Nollywood diva, Omotola Jolade Ekeinde has praised the transformation of the Power sector in the country. She attested that there is a significant improvement in electricity supply in the country. She took to her twitter handle, @Realomosexy to confirmed the development, “Hello Osexynationals!Anyone noticed D really improved Power supply?pls let it […]
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My apologies for the hiatus on Energy and Waterjetting for another week, but as the sidebar notes I do, on occasion, write about Digital Art. This is a hobby that is taking on a life of its own. This Spring four pieces made it into an Art Exhibit (or is the right word Show?) on […]
