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GE Technology at the Verkhnechonsk Oil and Gas Field in Siberia Enables Increasing the Associated Oil Gas Utilization Volume
FLORENCE, ITALY---January 30, 2012---GE Oil & Gas (NYSE: GE) will supply an associated gas utilization technology to TNK-BP's Verkhnechonsk oil and gas field in Eastern Siberia. The project calls for gas re-injection into an underground storage for further reuse. TNK-BP is Russia's third largest oil producer and among the 10 largest private oil companies in the world.
Ø Experts see showcasing and wider deployment of sustainable technologies as true 'legacy' of 2012 London Olympic Games
Ø "Domino effect" as future Games strive to be even greener, building upon lessons learned in London
Ø Research exposes lack of public awareness of how such technology will help them live greener, healthier lives in the future
GE Healthcare, Chalfont St Giles, UK - Jan 25th 2012 - GE Healthcare's Discovery CT750 HD, the world's first high-definition CT system, has been included in the first fully positive recommendation from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)'s Diagnostic Assessment Programme which aims to ensure the National Health Service (NHS) can rapidly and consistently adopt clinically and cost effective technologies.
* Девять из десяти топ-менеджеров сообщают о негативном влиянии экономического кризиса на возможность внедрения инноваций
* Инновации считаются основным двигателем экономического роста, создания рабочих мест и улучшения качества жизни
* Приверженные инновациям рынки добиваются лучших экономических результатов
UK seen as lagging behind other nations, according a global report by GE, with 1 in 2 UK businesses claiming it is a poor environment for innovation
Ø This despite 93% believing innovation is the main lever for a more competitive UK economy, as well as the best way to create jobs (85%)
Ø Almost three quarters (71%) feel that increased innovation will translate into improved life conditions for UK citizens
