Massive Wyoming Lithium Deposit could mean Implications for Battery Industry, NRG Expert Analyst Reports May 22, 2013Researchers at the University of Wyoming have uncovered a massive deposit of lithium in the south western region of the state while investigating the possibility of storing CO2. Experts estimate that the area could contain up to 18 million tons of lithium, or the equivalent of 720 years of total worldwide production.
As lithium-ion batteries ...
NRG Expert Analyst Comments on US Shale Oil Supply Shock May 22, 2013Global oil markets may see a considerable supply shock due to a sudden surge in North American oil production, the IEA reports. It is expected that this new development will not only impact global investment but also oil transportation, storage and refinery industries.
Another effect could be the rising influence of developing countries – it has ...
NRG Expert Reveals the USA’s Natural Gas Statistics May 22, 2013
NRG Expert has gathered hundreds of statistics on the natural gas market to reveal the latest natural gas trends in the United States. The statistics reveal thought-provoking information concerning natural gas production and consumption levels as well as import and export numbers.
United States President Barack Obama’s Administration has been working hard to try and ...
MIT Develops New Way to Store Wind Energy May 8, 2013Researchers at MIT may have found a new way to address one of the primary challenges of integrating off-shore wind power into the grid – its intermittency. The idea involves large spheres of concrete on the sea floor that would both anchor the turbines and provide energy storage. When there is an abundance of energy, ...
NRG Expert Releases Electrical Supply Industry Database May 8, 2013As energy demand continues to grow, technology is developing apace. The electrical supply industry, amongst other sectors, is seeing rapid development and change as it evolves to meet new grid requirements. Significant overhaul of grids in both the United States and Canada have been reported; over 100,000 km of new line is expected to be ...