Energy News
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Liquid-Filled LED Bulbs Finally Make “Green” Lighting Cool
Eternaleds, Inc., announces the debut of their HydraLux-4 LED light bulb, the world’s first of its kind that uses liquid-cooling technology to look and function exactly like a regular light bulb. - July 16, 2009 - Eternaleds Inc.
Photovoltaic Demand Highlights Nanovea Profilometers Superior Capabilities
As demand increases for reliable measurement of solar cell and photovoltaic surfaces so has significant measurement challenges. The most significant challenge being that solar cell materials absorb light, therefore light based Profilometers are useless and a stylus must be used as a result—wrong. Fortunately, Nanovea has been providing White Light Profilometers capable of this very task for years. - July 15, 2009 - NANOVEA
Wood Costs for Pulpmills in Sweden and Finland Have Fallen Over 30 Percent the Past 12 Months, According to the Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood prices in Sweden and Finland fell faster than the global average price the past year as a result of reduced operating rates for pulp mills in those two countries. Despite this precipitous drop in wood cost (more than 30%), the Nordic region still has one of the highest wood fiber costs in the world, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - July 14, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Federal Appraisal Names New Solar Energy Valuation Coordinator
Federal Appraisal and Consulting LLC, a national business and real estate appraisal and advisory services firm specializing in power and utilities, announced today the promotion of John Amaxopoulos to the newly created position of Solar Energy Valuation Coordinator. As Solar Energy Valuation... - July 14, 2009 - Federal Appraisal and Consulting, LLC
LANDBOSS Launches Free Section Mapping Tool
LANDBOSS software announced their free online PLSS section mapping tool: Section Plotter. Section Plotter is an online tool that allows landmen or anyone else to quickly visualize a section by adding tracts and quarter-quarter calls. http://sectionplotter.landboss.com, - July 13, 2009 - Landboss.com
Oil and Gas Mineral/Production Buyer
Kite Energy is seeking any oil and gas mineral or production opportunity for purchase in the USA. They can make an offer within a short period of time once they have all the information to evaluate. They are specially interested in producing properties with upside potential in the range of 100,000,000.00 US dollars plus. - July 12, 2009 - Kite Energy, LLC
Global Biogas Market to 2030
Global biogas market has been growing in recent years and the boom is predicted to continue in the future. Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish a market analysis on this subject: Global Biogas Market to 2030 This market analysis gives an overview of the global biogas... - July 10, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Event Alert: Don’t Get Hammered by Poor End User Experience
Register for Live Webinar Exploring New Gateway to Proactively Identify End User Issues Before Business is Impacted on Tues. July 21st at 2 PM EST Hosted by Oil and Gas Financial Journal and Sponsored by Aternity. - July 07, 2009 - Aternity
Northam Realty Selects Utility Gateway Systems for Energy Optimization Initiative
UGSProfiler™ to provide real time energy monitoring and reporting at 1,074,000 square foot state-of-the-art energy efficient office complex. - July 06, 2009 - Utility Gateway Systems
WCP Solar Services Announces Partnership with ENERGY STAR
WCP Solar Services has become a partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program. - July 06, 2009 - Walters Consulting & Productions, LLC
EXPO Solar Sees Revived Boom in Japan's Solar PV Industry
According to the findings in a recent report by the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st century (REN21), Japan slipped to third place in PV energy output at a production capacity of 1,970,000 kW. - July 01, 2009 - EXPO Solar
Key Emphasis on Challenges in Oil & Gas Produced Water Application at the 2009 International Water Conference®
International Water Conference® (IWC) will be held at the Hilton Hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando Florida, October 4-8, 2009 - June 26, 2009 - International Water Conference
Version 2.2 of Eos Explorer Released
Eos Group, Inc. has announced the release of v 2.2 of Eos Explorer. Eos Explorer is a comprehensive tool used to manage the many aspects of the preconstruction estimating process and has been consistently enhanced since its release in 2005. - June 25, 2009 - Eos Group
Grupo Compas – The Alloy Valve Stockist – Expands Titanium Valve and F44 Valve Distribution Range
Grupo Compas – The Alloy Valve Stockist – a stockist of premium alloy valves, based in Barcelona, Spain, has recently expanded its distribution range of titanium valves and A182 F44 valves. Titanium valves will now cover grades 7 and 9 in Titanium-Palladium, in addition to the... - June 21, 2009 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist
All Energy USA Selected to be Interviewed on Heartbeat of America Hosted by William Shatner
All Energy USA is your one stop solution for solving the most demanding energy needs of commercial and industrial companies. - June 20, 2009 - Heartbeat of America
Advanced Solar Photonics is Now Open for Business
It's official! ASP is now selling monocrystalline solar panels manufactured with one hundred percent American made components. - June 20, 2009 - Advanced Solar Photonics
DOE, with Atlas Copco Philippines, Holds CNG Seminar
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE), in cooperation with Atlas Copco Philippines, recently held the CNG Refueling Station Technology Seminar last May 21, 2009, at the DOE Audio-Visual Room, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The 63 participants who attended the seminar were from the following... - June 19, 2009 - Atlas Copco Philippines
Ziphany Generates Interest in Smart Grid Apps at Connectivity Week
Ziphany participated in the cutting edge, annual conference known as Connectivity Week in San Jose, CA. Progressive companies and industry leaders discussed the applications required for and the barriers to the future of America’s Smart Grid. - June 18, 2009 - Ziphany, LLC
The Plaza Group to Market Blue Island Phenol LLC Products
The Plaza Group, a multi-million dollar international marketing company of refinery and petrochemical products, has been selected to market Blue Island Phenol LLC products. - June 18, 2009 - The Plaza Group
Lauren Manufacturing Introduces a New Line of Weather Stripping Products for Contractors
Provides Eligibility for Weatherization Assistance Program. - June 17, 2009 - Lauren Manufacturing
SkimOil®, Inc., Announces the Expansion of Their Product Line:Newest MarineVAP System for Evaporating Marine Wastewaters
SkimOil®, Inc., specializes in floating oil skimmers, marine and industrial oil water separators for the manufacturing, steel mill, commercial marine/maritime, petroleum, wastewater treatment and utility industries, as well as skimmers and oil water separator consulting. - June 17, 2009 - SkimOil
Grupo Compas – The Alloy Valve Stockist – Launches super-duplex-valves.co.uk
Grupo Compas – The Alloy Valve Stockist – a stockist of premium alloy valves, based in Barcelona, Spain, has recently launched it site for customers in the United Kingdom, www.super-duplex-valves.co.uk. Pedro Feinstein – Chief Technology Officer– commented that “it... - June 15, 2009 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist
Dr. Bob Borden, PE, Joins Pollution Engineering Hall of Innovators
For 40 years, Pollution Engineering has provided must-read information for engineers in pollution control for air, wastewater and remediation. In May, the publication invited Dr. Bob Borden to join its Hall of Innovators. In the publication’s words, Dr. Borden joins the “many people [who] over the years have improved the quality of life for people around the world” and whose work means that “our air is cleaner, our water is cleaner and many of our wastes are reused to benefit others.” - June 13, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Graco Inc. Launches New 4500 psi Hydra-Clean Pressure Washer
The Hydra-Clean 4500 psi pressure washer is designed for heavy duty cleaning of large equipment and facilities. - June 12, 2009 - Graco Inc
Oil Outlooks and Opinions is a New Venture in Oil Analysis, Training and Consultation
Oil Outlooks and Opinions will bring a fresh approach to oil analysis. They offer the “talk” above the static. - June 09, 2009 - Oil Outlooks and Opinions
ZE PowerGroup Inc. Appoints Ian Gordon as Director of Business Development, European Markets
ZE PowerGroup Inc. (ZE) the developers of ZEMA Product SuiteTM, is proud to announce the addition of Ian Gordon as Director of Business Development, European Markets. Ian's role is to initiate ZE's expansion plans into the UK and Europe further establishing the ZEMA Suite as the global industry... - June 05, 2009 - ZE PowerGroup
Wood Fiber Costs Are Rising for Wood Pellets Manufacturers in Europe Because the Industry is Expanding Rapidly, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The expanding wood pellet industry in Europe is increasingly relying on pulpwood and wood chips for its raw-material needs, as the supply of lower-cost sawdust cannot meet the fast rise in demand for wood fiber. The biomass sector is now competing with both the wood-based panel manufacturers and pulpmills for wood residues and logs, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 03, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. Hosts Open House at New Office
New Workspace Facilitates Research and Design of Biofuels Processing Systems - May 31, 2009 - Arisdyne Systems
Global Maritime Delivers Single Lift Quarters Package
Marine accommodations leader Global Maritime Solutions, LLC announces the successful completion and deliver of a 165 person single lift living quarters package to Manson Construction. Global Maritime provided the 680 ton USCG/ABS approved accommodation block for Manson’s construction barge E. - May 30, 2009 - Global Maritime Solutions, LLC
Intertek Partners with Photovoltaic Institute-Berlin to Increase Solar Panel Testing Capabilities to UL 1703 in Europe
Partnership builds upon Intertek’s position as the global leader in testing and certification of photovoltaic modules and related products in the Renewable Energy market - May 29, 2009 - Intertek
Alfagy Says City of the Future is Powered by Muck
A new biogas network showcases how future cities will be powered by locally produced energy - May 29, 2009 - Alfagy Ltd
Phymetrix Launches New Moisture Analyzers for Process and Specialty Gases
Phymetrix Inc. of Medford, New York has created a revolutionary line of nanopore ceramic oxide base analyzers to measure trace moisture in process and specialty gases using the latest in nanotechnology. - May 29, 2009 - Phymetrix Inc.
Former CPIA Board Member Confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy
The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) announced today that a former board member was just confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy last week. Kristina M. Johnson, most recently Provost at Johns Hopkins University, had served as director of the National Science Foundation Engineering... - May 28, 2009 - Colorado Photonics Industry Association
Norwegian Energy Study by Enerley.com as Well as IEA / DOEs ARPA-E Concludes: Revolutionary New Energy Technologies Must be Supported Now
US Department of Energy (DOE) is looking for New Energy Technology projects that “disrupt the status quo.” A revolutionary new $400 million DOE - ARPA-E program might be the beginning of the end of the climate and energy crises. DOE is seeking “out of the box” energy technologies with real power to phase out Coal, Oil, Gas and traditional uneconomical Renewables. New Norwegian Energy Study support the Project presenting Reports & Services on new energy technologies to Companies and Governments. - May 25, 2009 - Enerley.com
Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist Awarded Duplex Valve Contract
Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist has been awarded a contract to suppled duplex A182 F51 and A890 Gr. 4A gate, globe, check, ball and butterfly valves to a desalinization plant in the United Arab Emirates. The contract stands for a total of 120 valves in ANSI pressure classes 150#, 300# and... - May 24, 2009 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist
ENOSERV is Proud to Announce the Software Release ENOSERV Vector v. 5.0
ENOSERV today announced the Vector product, a milestone release of the industry-leading software for relay end-to-end testing. Delivering radical workflow breakthroughs and packed with hundreds of feature innovations, the new ENOSERV Vector software enhances the end-to-end testing process. Combined... - May 22, 2009 - ENOSERV
Petrohawk; The Producer of Choice in the Haynesville Shale Play
It appears that Petrohawk’s ability to deliver the monster well has paid off according to poll results released today. GoHaynesvilleShale.com has released its results from a poll which asked the question, “Taking into account all considerations, which producer would you rather see... - May 21, 2009 - Shaleforum.com
A New Fuel Additive MPGreen Launched at Strauss Auto in NY NJ and PA
MPGreen, Inc. A startup based in San Diego CA has recently introduced a line of gasoline and diesel fuel additives at Strauss Auto that were previously only available for industrial use in 55 gallon drums. The formula has been used extensively for eleven years in Latin America to help combat the... - May 20, 2009 - MPGreen Inc
American Right of Way Associates Holds Right of Way Training Program
American Right of Way Associates will hold a training class May 23rd, 2009 at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The class is titled Right of Way Agent Training Program. It was developed to teach the skills necessary for new right of way agents to serve the various oil and gas companies located in... - May 20, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Hammersmith Mfg. Introduces The FLEXX-RIGHT®
Hammersmith Mfg. introduces The FLEXX-RIGHT®…a new, dynamic and patent-pending product to the pipeline and utility location and inspection, excavation and site prep industry. The FLEXX-RIGHT® is Flexxible, Safe and Strong. In a groundbreaking assembly of A36 carbon steel and HDPE,... - May 20, 2009 - Hammersmith Mfg
LABTrack Introduces New Version of Electronic Lab Notebook
LABTrack leads the way for scientists, researchers and engineers in all fields to replace paper with a collaborative, searchable and flexible database. - May 19, 2009 - LABTrack, LLC
Sunny Hill Energy is Open for Business
Sunny Hill Energy, a solar finance company, is now open and able to serve property owners, solar integrators and construction firms interested in installing solar power systems. - May 18, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
Water & Energy: Can They Mix?
New Book Explores Water in America and How Washington’s New Energy Policies are Missing the Looming Water Crisis - May 15, 2009 - Island Press
Lionwerx Delivers Successful CC&B End User Training at Albuquerque
Lionwerx, LLC is pleased to announce its successful delivery of CC&B End-User Training to Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. Lionwerx worked with the Water Authority to customize its End-User templates and training materials to provide the entire user community with the... - May 15, 2009 - Lionwerx
The International Water Conference® Continues to be a Resource for Information in the Water Industry
The 69th Annual International Water Conference (IWC) met in October 2008. This conference is one of the oldest continuing conferences in the water industry. It continues to provide, in one place, information on both new and established technologies and products used in treating water. The IWC also... - May 15, 2009 - International Water Conference
2009 Greater Dayton Energy Summit Speakers Announced
Event Lineup Includes Energy Experts from Dayton Power & Light, Leesman Lighting and Jackson Rolfes & Spurgeon. - May 13, 2009 - Northern Kentucky Electric Service
Paine Electronics Introduces New "CANBus Digital Pressure Transducer"
Just released, Paine’s new 220-38 Digital Series transducer for use on Controller Area Network Bus (CANBus) systems. With standard pressure ranges to +15,000 PSIS, the new 220-38 Digital Series transducers are ideal for high cycle and high pressure applications in the toughest sub-sea, industrial, automation, military and automotive environments. Paine Electronics, “Pressure Instrumentation for the Toughest Applications.” - May 09, 2009 - Emerson, Rosemount Specialty Products, LLC
On Site Energy Co., Inc. Is Selected as the Official "Power Source" for the Second Consecutive Year for the "Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair"
On Site Energy Co., Inc. the official “power source” for the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair had generators parked along the streets of Tribeca, silently providing power to the hundreds of power outlets required for the various sponsors and vendors that displayed and entertained the audience of thousands. In addition their generators provided power to all the Red Carpet events for the two weeks prior to the main event. - May 08, 2009 - On Site Energy
Mitigation of Risk Key to Business Success During Times of Economic and Health Woe
It is not productive during such challenging times for business to limit opportunity and one company is in town for OTC to help exhibitors and delegates understand the importance of risk mitigation. International Security and Risk Mitigation Company, AKE has deployed a senior delegation to Houston... - May 07, 2009 - AKE Ltd
Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. Retains Carrigan + Associates for Regulatory Assistance and Strategic Advice on Demand Response Issues
Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. (ECS) announces that it has retained Kathleen Carrigan and Carrigan + Associates (“Carrigan”) to represent and advocate its interests on demand response issues across North America, citing Carrigan’s unique ability to deliver both regulatory... - May 07, 2009 - Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc.