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LONDON (MARKET WIRE) Invensys Process systems (IPS), a global technology, software and consulting firm, today announced that it has been selected by Enel to supply control and automation technology for the world's first hydrogen-fuelled power plant, to be constructed in Fusina, near Venice in the Veneto region of Italy. Enel is Italy's largest power company with more than 50 million power and gas customers and a presence in 21 countries.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (MARKET WIRE) BioCentric energy Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BEHL) has signed an Association Agreement with Zenxin of China today. Specifically, this partnership will result in the formation of BioCentric Energy Algae Hong Kong Ltd (BCEA HK). The first of many projects of this alliance is located in Wuhan, China, which is a coal fired steel generation facility emitting 40,000 tons of CO2 per year. Wuhan has the distinction of emitting 33,000,000 tons per year of CO2 from their coal fired steel factories. BCEA HK will deliver CO2 reduction and profitable Algae growth for production of oil to biodiesel,

IRVINE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Composite technology Corporation (CTC) (OTCBB: CPTC) today announced that Benton Wilcoxon, CTC's Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Jefferies 6th Global Clean Technology Conference in London on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. CTC's presentation is scheduled for 14:45 p.m. BST. The conference is by invitation only.

During the same week as the 140th anniversary of the last major temblor on the Hayward Fault, more than 200 people who work in earthquake-related jobs are gathering at Cal State East Bay for a conference. (URS)

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Eli Lilly and Co. have signed a supply agreement for once-weekly exenatide, a treatment for diabetes that will be made at Amylin’s new plant in West Chester. (LLY) (AMLN)

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Seprotech systems Inc.(TSX VENTURE: SET), the water and wastewater treatment systems manufacturer, is pleased to announce it will be expanding its water treatment services to include plant operations. Seprotech now offers complete fully-integrated solutions for clients. The Company will operate water and wastewater treatment systems through a wholly owned subsidiary. Seprotech has agreed in principle to acquire an experienced water and wastewater treatment plant operations company, with revenues of approximately $2M CAD, to provide an established client base for this subsidiary.

Pentair Inc. reported a big dip in third-quarter profits, but said that full-year 2008 numbers will be 20 percent better than 2007, despite a projected flat-earnings fourth quarter. (PNR)

The Governor’s energy office on Tuesday announced $181,995 in grants will go to four entities to promote new solar technologies and programs.

The Watermark Hotel & Spa and Hotel Contessa in San Antonio tied for the No. 12 spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of “Top 100 Hotels.”

Erwin Hudelist, president of Honolulu-based Hagadone Printing Co., has created a nonprofit organization that focuses on sustainability.