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French Utility Uses RFID Tech to Keep Tabs on Turbines, Parts

October 17, 2013

While most energy in France is supplied by nuclear energy facilities, at times of high load, utility company Ã‰lectricitÃ© de France (EDF) relies on natural gas to meet those increased demands. When those (usually dormant) natural gas turbines are powered up to supply additional energy, it is critical that they function properly.

Positive Payoffs Result from Natural Gas Conversions

September 16, 2013

Food Logistics

For building products manufacturer Owens Corning Corp., whose annual transportation fuel bill hits about $100m, $1.1m in savings over the last year or so may seem like a drop in the bucket. Unless, that is, the bucket is filled with found money.

States' Electronic Waste Disposal Bans 'Largely Ineffective,' Study Finds

September 13, 2013

American Chemical Society

One of the first analyses of laws banning disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) in municipal landfills has found that state e-waste recycling bans have been mostly ineffective, although California's Cell Phone Recycling Act had a positive impact. However, e-waste recycling rates remain "dismally low," and many demographic groups remain unaware of their alternatives for properly disposing of e-waste, according to the study presented at the 246th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

New Software to Enforce Illegal Chemicals Supply Chain

September 10, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Verify Brand, active in supply chain security software systems, says its new Verify Platform, a piece of advanced serialization, traceability and authentication software, could stop illegal, dangerous and counterfeit chemicals from entering a manufacturer's supply chain.

Widened Panama Canal to Allow U.S. to Effectively Compete for More Natural Gas Exports to Asia

September 9, 2013

Maritime Executive

The United States is set to grab the first and biggest chunk of unfilled extra Asian demand for shipped gas between now and 2025 with help from a widened Panama Canal and prices that rivals could struggle to match.

Ryder Debuts Transportation Services for Oil and Gas Industry

August 20, 2013

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. is introducing new transportation and logistics services for the oil and gas industry.

Electric-Power Generation Industry to Require More Automation and Software, Study Finds

August 8, 2013

ARC Advisory Group

After the economic crisis, which had a marginal effect on the power generation industry, the automation and software solutions market in the electric power generation sector continued to grow. While the capital expenditure trend grew strongly from 2006 until 2008, it went down significantly in 2009 due to the global economic crisis. However, the investment activities resurged in 2010 and 2011. Developed economies have increased their investment in grid modernization while emerging economies have continued to build new electricity infrastructure. China's projects in this sector are ambitious and farsighted.

Architects Turn to Supply Chain for Feedback

August 2, 2013

Plastics News

Architects want a better relationship with each part of the building and construction supply chain, especially as lean practices move heavily into the commercial construction industry.