USAF Satellite Launched Today Will Improve Weather Prediction

USAF Satellite Launched Today Will Improve Weather Prediction
Vandenberg AFB CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2014 - A Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellite built by Lockheed Martin was successfully launched today at 7:46 a.m. from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. atop an Atlas V rocket. Lockheed Martin confirmed signal acquisition shortly after launch. DMSP-19 is the fourth Block 5D-3 version to be launched, and Lockheed Martin has produced more than 40 satellites throughout the pro ... morehttp://www.spacewar.com/reports/USAF_Satellite_Launched_Today_Will_Improve_Weather_Prediction_999.html

Thorium backed as a 'future fuel'

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-24638816

Engineering Humanitarian Solutions with Thorium Commentary by Jon Morrow

Engineering Humanitarian Solutions with Thorium

Commentary by Jon Morrow

http://energyfromthorium.com/2014/04/03/waterworld-terraforming-terra-firma/

China blazes trail for 'clean' nuclear power from thorium

The Chinese are running away with thorium energy, sharpening a global race for the prize of clean, cheap, and safe nuclear power. Good luck to them. They may do us all a favour.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/ambroseevans_pritchard/9784044/China-blazes-trail-for-clean-nuclear-power-from-thorium.html

7 ways to make nuclear cheaper (than it already is).

http://kirstygogan.wordpress.com/2014/03/31/7-ways-to-make-nuclear-cheaper-than-it-already-is/

FPL: Our nuclear plant passed inspection

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/business/fpl-our-nuclear-plant-passed-inspection/nfRdN/

Global Energy News Roundup: April 3

Global Energy News Roundup: April 3
http://forumonenergy.com/2014/04/03/global-energy-news-roundup-april-3/

Edison executives sell $18 million in stock after proposed rate deal

http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/04/03/43268/edison-executives-sell-18-million-in-stock-after-p/

Ukraine and the future of nonproliferation

http://thebulletin.org/ukraine-and-future-nonproliferation7021

Bill to Address Grid Threats and Vulnerabilities

Bill to Address Grid Threats and Vulnerabilities

By Energy Solutions Forum

The GRID Act, introduced in the House and Senate, would authorize FERC to effectively address electricity grid security issues. On March 26, 2014, Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-CA) introduced the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act (H.R. 4298) aimed to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system and defense-critical electric infrastructure

Keep reading →http://breakingenergy.com/2014/04/03/bill-to-address-grid-threats-and-vulnerabilities/?utm_source=Breaking+Energy&utm_campaign=e23df545f3-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f852427a4b-e23df545f3-407304281

Energy Quote of the Day: Exxon’s Climate Response ‘Consummate Arrogance’

Energy Quote of the Day: Exxon’s Climate Response ‘Consummate Arrogance’

By Jared Anderson

We reported earlier this week about ExxonMobil’s uncharacteristically public response to shareholder requests for information about the company’s climate change mitigation efforts. And today climate activist Bill McKibben leveled both barrels at the oil major in a piece that denounces the Exxon reports as arrogant provocations. “We’ve never thought that there was a small flaw

Keep reading →http://breakingenergy.com/2014/04/03/energy-quote-of-the-day-exxons-climate-response-consummate-arrogance/?utm_source=Breaking+Energy&utm_campaign=e23df545f3-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f852427a4b-e23df545f3-407304281

PennEnergy's Top Power Headliens 4/4

Top Power Headlines
	Duke Energy seeks to keep records from regulators In a court motion, a defense lawyer for Duke argued that turning over records demanded as part of state lawsuits over the company's coal ash dumps could hurt the investigation's integrity, especially if the documents were to become public. Full Article Share:
	Explosion kills four at Sopladora hydropower project in Ecuador Explosion claims the lives of four Chinese workers at the Sopladora hydropower project in Ecuador. Full Article Share:

Top Power News
• Japan Fukushima nuclear worker dies in mudslide
• Alstom wins $100MM equipment contract at combined cycle power plant
• Upper Big Branch explosion documentary angers Senator
• Commission fines producers of high voltage power cables $415mn
• Japan lets first evacuees live in nuke no-go zone
• Algonquin completes acquisition of 400 MW wind power portfolio
• FERC proposes reforms to improve gas-electric coordination
• Siemens enters strategic agreement with Chinese power companies
• NRG solar portfolio surpasses 1,200 MW
• NRC approves transfer of Constellation nuclear reactor licenses to Exelon
• El Paso Electric issued air permit for new gas power plant
• Germany continues to be a global player in solar power
• France considers selling nuclear know-how to Russia, China
• Utility spending on Smart Grid IT systems to total nearly $140bn 2014-2022

PennEnergy Blogs

Governing Energy: Sustainability? Early adopters are quick to try new things and invest reasonable amounts in the potential future. The fundamental challenge is whether or not the energy expended makes the new the reality. Full Article

PennEnergy's Top Oil & Gas News 4/4

Top Oil & Gas News
	10 Top Military Friendly Employers in the Energy Industry When troops return to civilian life, the energy industry is there to welcome them with fulfilling careers. As more service members take advantage of transition assistance programs as well as education benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, they can return home and use their transferable skills to contribute to companies. Full Article Share:
	PennEnergy Video News Update From the search for shale gas in Poland, to the end of the Bulwer Island oil refinery, to cleanup on the shores of Lake Michigan, all of the week's biggest headlines are in the PennEnergy Video News Update. Full Article Share:

This Week's Most Popular Oil & Gas News
• No more oil found near Indiana oil refinery spill
• BP Bulwer Island oil refinery to halt operations in 2015
• Chevron, Polish firm jointly explore for shale gas
• U.S. companies seeking permission to export natural gas to foreign markets
• Officials seek clues in natural gas processing facility blast (w/ Interactive Map)
• How America’s shale oil and gas revolution could loosen Russia's grip on Europe
• Eni talks Mozambique oil exploration in Brussels
• Petrobras reports February oil and gas production
• Roc Oil farms in to Malaysia offshore development
• BP poll reveals industry views on digital readiness
• Repsol starts gas production at Kinteroni field in Peru
• Commercial oil production begins at Iraq field for Lukoil
• TransCanada secures commitments for ANR gas pipeline system

Energy Insights

Governing Energy: Cultural Sinistery Grammarians will forgive the made up word in the title—it is meant to convey a sense of how culture can be used for ominous purposes as well as noble deeds. The Europe of the 1930s is a subject of the political dialogue as of this writing. Full Article Share:

DOE announces management takeover of ACP at Piketon

DOE announces management takeover of ACP at Piketon

http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/news/home_top-news/3234856/DOE-announces-management-takeover-of-ACP-at-Piketon

China Wants to Make a Splash in Ocean Energy

http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/geothermal-and-tidal/china-wants-to-make-a-splash-in-the-ocean-energy

Five Letters to the Obama Administration (and a Russian report) Raise Concerns about Stopping MOX Project

Five Letters to the Obama Administration (and a Russian report) Raise Concerns about Stopping MOX Project

http://us.arevablog.com/2014/04/01/five-letters-to-the-obama-administration-and-a-russian-report-raise-concerns-about-stopping-mox-project/

Where Will San Francisco Get its Water Now? Analyzing a Failed Water Transfer Deal

http://environmentalpolicyandplanning.wordpress.com/2014/03/31/where-will-san-francisco-get-its-water-now-analyzing-a-failed-water-transfer-deal/

Gas-Fired Power Generation USA: The Generator’s Perspective

Gas-Fired Power Generation USA: The Generator’s Perspective

http://shalestuff.com/uncategorized/gas-fired-power-generation-usa-generators-perspective/article010975

Embattled Utilities Face 'Talent Storm'

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2014/03/31/embattled-utilities-face-talent-cliff/

Needed: A Debate On The Security Of The Power Grid, Not On Leaks About It

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thebakersinstitute/2014/04/03/needed-a-debate-on-the-security-of-the-power-grid-not-on-leaks-about-it-5/