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ZE PowerGroup Named "Cool Vendor" by Leading Analyst Firm
ZE PowerGroup Inc. (ZE) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a "Cool Vendor" in the Cool Vendors in Energy and Utilities 20101 report by Gartner, Inc. The report describes ZE's software product ZEMA as one of four emerging technologies that are positioned to help the "energy and utility market sector to technology to improve operational efficiency while addressing energy sustainability issues." - April 24, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
Global Shipments of Wood Chips Fell 14% in 2009; China Bucked the Trend, Tripling Its Imports to Become the World’s Second Largest Chip Importer, Reports WRQ
The international financial crisis in 2009 had a major negative impact on worldwide demand for pulp and paper products. As a result, the consumption of wood chips and pulpwood for pulp production was lower and global trade of wood chips fell 14%, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. China bucked this trend, almost tripling its imports to became the world’s second largest importer of wood chips last year. - April 23, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Oil and Gas Supply – Asia Pacific (a 10-Year Projection and Review of Oil and Gas Production and Consumption) Now Available at ReportsandReports
Having witnessed in 2008 the first major signal that future conventional oil and gas supplies will become much harder to find and more expensive to develop, Datamonitor is publishing this analysis of deep water production around the world. - April 23, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Gas and Power Fundamentals Outlook: Europe Now Available at ReportsandReports
Europe's energy outlook is not as dire as has been portrayed in the mainstream media. Although collective reliance on external gas supplies will certainly increase to unprecedented levels, improved interconnections within Europe and continuing advances in energy efficiency suggest security of supply is reasonably well assured. - April 23, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York City based renewable energy company, is completing a feasibility assessment of an energy recovery installation at several North Wales Water Authority sites in Pennsylvania. Rentricity’s Flow-to-Wire systems transform excess energy contained in high pressure zones into a new source of "green" electricity. - April 22, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
ICT Energy Efficiency: Commercial and Industrial Now Available at ReportsandReports
While global energy consumption is high and rising, conventional fuel sources are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. Further, emissions resulting from the use of fossil fuels have been linked to global climate change and, within a rising number of countries, are subject to regulation. - April 22, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
ZE Contributes to the University of Houston's Energy Trading Systems Course
ZE PowerGroup Inc. (ZE) is pleased to announce their continued participation in the "Energy Trading Systems" course put on by the Decision and Information Sciences (DISC) Department of the University of Houston, Bauer College of Business. This ground breaking course is designed to provide... - April 22, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
EOR Enhanced Oil Recovery Worldwide Now Available at ReportsandReports
The global market for EOR, estimated at nearly $62.5 billion (for barrels of crude oil) for 2009, has shown exciting growth since 2005, when it totaled $3.1 billion. Technological challenges, hazy regulations, and costly implementation have often kept oil companies from using EOR. - April 22, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Hammersmith Mfg Introduces the FlexxRight Mini
Hammersmith Mfg.- http://www.hammersmithmfg.com introduces the FlexxRight Mini…a new, dynamic and patent-pending excavation bucket for the pipeline and utility location and inspection, excavation and site prep industry. The FlexxRight Mini is flexible, safe and strong. Targeted at compact... - April 21, 2010 - Hammersmith Mfg
Heartland Energy of Colorado Announces Otto Hansmeyer #1
Heartland Energy Colorado announces the inception of Otto Hansmeyer #1 in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. The well was spudded this morning and is scheduled to be drilled to a total depth of 7,500 feet to test the Simpson Sands. - April 19, 2010 - Heartland Energy Development Corporation
Singapore based IPS Securex Pte Ltd and Sidus Solutions LLC of San Diego Sign Distribution Agreement
Security Surveillance Systems specialist Sidus Solutions LLC has signed an inclusive distribution agreement with IPS Securex Pte Ltd, one of the South East Asia’s leading security systems integrators. - April 18, 2010 - IPS Securex Pte Ltd
GPS Based App "Green Travel Choice" Makes CO2 Reduction Simple for Responsible Travellers - Try It on Your iPhone Now
Pocketweb partners with leading environmental organizations to release a new green iPhone app, adding to its successful location-based mobile solutions. This initiative directly supports Ecotourism and Cleaner Climate projects that reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. - April 15, 2010 - Pocketweb
Top 10 Global Oil and Chemicals Storage Markets: Capacity Growth, Market Analysis and Competitive Landscape Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
“Top 10 Global Oil and Chemicals Storage Markets: Capacity Growth, Market Analysis and Competitive Landscape”, is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists, which offers comprehensive information on the top 10 oil and chemicals storage markets in the world. - April 15, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
MOP Environmental Offers Green Oil Spill Kit for Boaters; Kit Includes Skimmer to Keep Oil Out of Public Waters
MOP Environmental Solutions, Inc. (MOPN-pk) CEO, Charles Diamond today announced a new, affordably priced, Oil Spill Prevention Kit made especially for recreational boaters concerned about protecting the environment; 21 gallons of pickup for boaters who love their boats and their planet. The kit, includes a bilge skimmer (also offered separately) that is placed into the boat’s bilge. - April 12, 2010 - MOP Environmental Solutions, Inc.
Polymerupdate Announces the Launch of Its 1st Global Petrochemical Conference
Polymerupdate today announced the launch of its 1st Global Petrochemical Conference. One of Asia's leading destinations for real time petrochemical intelligence , Polymerupdate announced that the conference will be held from 19-20 August 2010 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Mumbai, India. With... - April 12, 2010 - Polymerupdate.com
Companies West Group Inc. to Commence Coal Mining Exploration Program for Development of Two Coal Mine Concessions in Colombia
Companies West Group Inc. (DE:A38) has concluded its due diligence on two coal mine concessions located in the Colombian province of Tolima. The company has validated and qualified the information that had been provided regarding the two coal mining properties. Companies West Group Inc. will now... - April 11, 2010 - Companies West Group
Cota & Cota Teams Up with Bellows Falls Youth Baseball
Employees of Cota & Cota help out the Bellows Falls Cal Ripken League. - April 10, 2010 - Cota & Cota, Inc.
Oil & Gas Monthly Deals Analysis: M&A and Investments Trends - March 2010 Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
GlobalData's “Oil & Gas Monthly Deals Analysis M&A and Investments Trends – March 2010” report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions and financing in the oil and gas industry. - April 09, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Kenya Upstream Oil & Gas Fiscal Regime: 2010 Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
GlobalData’s Kenya upstream oil and gas fiscal regime report is an essential source for information related to the upstream fiscal system enacted in Kenya’s oil and gas industry. - April 09, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
LiquidPiston Unveils Compact High Efficiency Engine at SAE World Congress
In a paper to be presented at the 2010 SAE World Congress, April 13-15 at the Cobo Center in Detroit Michigan, LiquidPiston, Inc. will publicly reveal for, the first time, the architecture of its High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle™ (HEHC) engine. The thermodynamic efficiency of the HEHC cycle offers a 20% to 50% improvement over the best diesel engines. In addition, the engine is ultra-compact, delivering one horsepower per pound, and operating quietly without a muffler. - April 08, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
Capital Safety Australia Introduces the Lad-Saf® Powered Climb Assist System
Lad-Saf® Powered Climb Assist System – two in one powered ladder climbing system offering both Fall Protection and Climbing Assistance. - April 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
Mark Taggatz to Host Open House Regarding Aquentium's Alternative Energy Projects
Aquentium, Inc. (OTCBB: AQNM) CEO Mark Taggatz announced today that the company will be holding an open house on April 8 at the company offices in Perris, California to discuss their current alternative energy projects. - April 08, 2010 - Aquentium
New CEO Joins ElectraTherm from United Technologies Corporation
ElectraTherm announces John Fox has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. He joins ElectraTherm from United Technologies Corporation’s Pratt & Whitney Power Systems Division, where he was Director and General Manager of the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Business. - April 07, 2010 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Agreement Near on Distribution of Breakthrough Oil Pumping Technology
Global Industrial of America, Inc, distributor of industrial components worldwide, and Stripper Solutions LLC, developer of the new Blackstorm Oil Production System (BPS), are now in the final stages of talks that would designate Global Industrial of America master distributor of this revolutionary... - April 05, 2010 - Reliance Community Church
Genscape Announces Major Expansion of Wind and Hydro Generation in WECC
Tehachapi Pass wind farm and over 17,000 MW of hydro capacity are added to Power RT. - April 01, 2010 - Genscape
Positive Drill Results Further Validate Tag’s East Coast Basin as Significant Oil Shale Prospect
New Zealand oil and gas producer and explorer TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) announced today that the first stratigraphic well in TAG’s initial three-well Waitangi Hill program has been drilled to a total depth of 171m. The results, including “free oil” in core samples, further... - March 31, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Groton Utilities Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is becoming the fastest growing mid-market meter data management solution. Combining business process oriented solutions with energy analytics and solid reporting, MeterSense is the MDM of choice. Groton Utilities in Groton, CT is using MeterSense as part of their smart metering project. - March 30, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Dantherm Power and Leap Power Join Hands to Market Fuel Cell Power and Hybrid Power Based Solutions in North America
Dantherm Power Inc., Denmark is introducing a high density 5kW redundant fuel cell power system and announcing its Partnership with Leap Power LLC, Richardson, TX, USA to accelerate commercialization of its fully integrated fuel cell product line. - March 29, 2010 - Leap Power Solutions
inXitu, Inc. Relocates to Larger Facilities
As a result of its recent growth, this award winning manufacturer of field portable analytical instruments has moved to a new larger manufacturing facility. - March 26, 2010 - inXitu
The Environmental Software Directory is Now Free
Donley Technology's popular Environmental Software Directory and Safety Software Directory are now available online at no cost. - March 25, 2010 - Donley Technology
PowerSines LEC Saves 20% - 35% Electricity at Statoil Petrol Stations
The Lighting Energy Controller (LEC) system with dual operation mode provides energy savings for all lighting circuits: outdoor pump area, billboard signage and convenience store. - March 23, 2010 - PowerSines
E Source Launches Facility Energy Management Online
E Source recently launched Facility Energy Management Online, a new low-cost web-based research and advisory service. This new service is designed for energy managers and facility managers who are looking for energy management best practices and guidance on how to improve overall facility efficiency and reduce energy costs. - March 20, 2010 - E Source
E Source Announces Results from E-Business Metrics Survey
Study Finds Paperless Billing Adoption for Utilities is Now 9.6% and 18.0% of Utility Payments Are Made Online. - March 20, 2010 - E Source
City of San Marcos Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is selected by the City of San Marcos, TX. MeterSense will manage the information from the City's smart meters, filling gaps and elevating data quality before presenting energy usage information for customers to view via web portal. MeterSense is now the fastest growing MDM in the mid-size utility market. - March 18, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
MacDermid Offshore Solutions Receives OTC Spotlight on New Technology Award
MacDermid Offshore Solutions, a global leader in subsea hydraulic fluids, announced today that the company has been honored with a 2010 Spotlight on New Technology Award sponsored by the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) for its patent-pending ultra-high-temperature subsea production control... - March 18, 2010 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
Power Sector - Full-Steam Ahead for Recruitment
Visionline Management - Experts in Global Engineering Recruitment – Successfully fulfills large contract. Visionline is a recruitment agency whose field of operations includes recruitment for the Power-Generation and distribution industry. "We have been fortunate to have acquired the... - March 18, 2010 - Visionline Management Ltd
ZEMA Suite Receives Phenomenal Industry Endorsement
ZE PowerGroup Inc, the developers of award-winning ZEMA Suite, has made a clean sweep in a user-ranked Data Management Software evaluation. As published in Energy Risk's Software Survey, ZEMA scored #1 in all 3 Data Management categories; making ZEMA the first system to rank #1 in all categories of... - March 17, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
Rotary Club of Quincy and Rotary International Honor Local Entrepreneur with Paul Harris Fellow Award
Wendy Simmons, President and Founder of Prism Energy Services receives prestigious award. - March 17, 2010 - Prism Energy Services
Laclede Gas, the Original Green Energy, Offers Cash Prize for Signing Up for E-Bill
A Chance to Win $1000 to Go Green by Switching from Paper Gas Bill to E-Bill. - March 13, 2010 - Laclede Gas
Rentricity to Present Its Clean Energy Solutions at Green California Summit & Exposition 2010
What’s New in Renewables: Costs are Down, Technology Options Up - March 12, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. Readies 2010 Re-Entry Plan for BREITLING-BURR #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, an independent producer based in Irving, Texas, plans to begin re-entry of the BREITLING-BURR #1, the first well prospect in its newly-formed Gulf Coast exploration initiative. Breitling presently owns a 25% working interest in approximately 360 acres onshore in... - March 11, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Touchstone CPM and Greensleeves LLC Join Forces
Touchstone CPM and Greensleeves LLC Join Forces to provide Green options that can save 35%-50% on energy. This breakthrough technology for building energy efficient buildings that are cost competitive with conventional construction. - March 11, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC
Torment of a PV Module
The SGS Solar Test House will either make or break solar modules. In this new solar testing lab solar modules are submitted to fundamental testing as part of the module qualification process. - March 11, 2010 - SGS
Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Worldwide Consumed 75 Million Tons of Woody Biomass for Energy in 2009, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp and paper industry has substantially increased its use of woody biomass for energy the past few years, which has consequently reduced dependence on fossil fuels, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Since 2006, energy generated from biomass has gone up over 50%, last year accounting for 18% of the total energy consumption by this industry sector. - March 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Get Code of Practice Compliance Solutions from Capital Safety
“Capital Safety’s products and services were designed to anticipate many of the concerns addressed in Singapore’s New Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height”, said CSG Asia’s Managing Director, Brad Gates. - March 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
ATKEPP Launches China Energy Intelligence Service
China Energy Intelligence (CEI) is a service provided by ATKEPP International Consulting Ltd. to international energy stakeholders. - March 08, 2010 - ATKEPP International Consulting Ltd.
CJP Announces 5 Days Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme in India from September 20-24, 2010
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP) is happy to announce the 5 Days Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme (JWTP10) in India from September 20-24, 2010. CJP has the privilege to provide the most authoritative Knowledge platform known as Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme for Development of Sustainable Non-Food Jatropha Oil Crop Projects, Programmes and Priorities to Feed Biodiesel Industry Worldwide. - March 07, 2010 - Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel
Rentricity Inc. Selected by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen East Top 50 Winner
Company recognized for creating new opportunities in green technology - March 05, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Oil and Gas Industry Veteran Michael McGhan Joins Freestone Resources as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer
Freestone Resources, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!fsnr (FSNR 0.25, +0.03, +11.11%) is pleased to announce that Michael McGhan has officially joined the Company as the Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McGhan will serve in this capacity in order to provide his knowledge and expertise... - March 04, 2010 - Freestone Resources, Inc.
EnergySys Launches Production Reporting for Everyone
EnergySys Limited, the specialist supplier of hydrocarbon and production reporting tools, has launched a major new release of its production reporting service. The new ENERGYSYS Production Reporting Application is a powerful, web-based service designed to make production reporting accessible and... - March 04, 2010 - EnergySys