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Stauber Drilling Inc. is Offering Geophysical Logging
Stauber Drilling Inc. is offering geophysical logging for their Saskatchewan based clientele. Geophysical logging is the process of making a detailed record of the geologic formations penetrated by a borehole. This log may be based either on visual inspection of samples brought to the surface or on... - March 02, 2014 - Stauber Drilling
STRATXX Airship Successfully Broadcasts Digital TV Radio Over a Large Area
Stratxx Holding AG, STAX has recently announced that it has launched a new tethered Airship the “X Tower.” The airship is designed to carry telecommunications and broadcast payloads. The team recently carried out a successful longevity test on its unique X-Tower communications airship... - February 27, 2014 - Stratxx Holding Ag
Professional Plastics Signs Master Distributor Agreement with Corning Macor®
Professional Plastics, Inc. has recently signed a Master Distribution Agreement with Corning, Inc. for the distribution and fabrication of Macor® Machinable Glass Ceramic parts and shapes. As a leading supplier of engineering plastics and ceramics with 18 locations in the USA, Singapore and... - February 27, 2014 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Brian Alfaro Partners with the Multiple Sclerosis Society
This Saturday, March 1, the Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold its annual 5K MS Walk in San Antonio. Located at the AT&T Center in downtown San Antonio, the MS Walk attracts thousands of volunteers and participants seeking a cure for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a genetic... - February 26, 2014 - Primera Energy
Metromedia Energy Launches New Live Reverse Power Auctions Service
Metromedia Energy (MME), the premier energy brokerage firm for the Northeast, is unrolling a new offering this year: live reverse power auctions. This innovative auction-style platform turns the tables on conventional price-bidding models, empowering the customer with decision making tools and... - February 22, 2014 - Metromedia Energy
Brian Alfaro: "Production Rates Higher Than Initially Released"
Last week Brian Alfaro released information stating that his Screaming Eagle 3H well was expected to produce 1,200 barrels of oil equivalent a day. After further flow tests, Alfaro determined that the Screaming Eagle 3H well tested at a maximum rate of 1,777 barrels of oil equivalent a day. This... - February 20, 2014 - Primera Energy
Brian Alfaro Does It Again: Soaring Production in the Eagle Ford Shale
Brian Alfaro, a San Antonio-based oil and gas industry leader, has done it again. While he plans to expand his number of wells in the Eagle Ford in 2014, Alfaro’s existing wells are producing exceptionally well this year. Located in the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale, the Screaming Eagle 2H... - February 15, 2014 - Primera Energy
Odyne Systems to Showcase Performance of the 2013 Green Truck Award Vehicle at the GTA Summit and Exhibit in Booth 4877 at NTEA
ComEd’s Dan Moody to Share Documented Performance and Projected Truck Life Impact of Step Van Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid System. - February 14, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Coming soon! Ingenious Inc. to Release ProSched 5.0 – NEXT Generation Production Scheduling Software
Ingenious Inc. is excited to announce plans to release ProSched 5.0, the latest version of its production scheduling simulator for the Refinery, Petrochemical and Midstream industries. Ingenious Inc. CEO, Vibhu Sharma, states “We are on the verge of releasing ProSched 5.0 on the heels of our... - February 13, 2014 - Ingenious Inc.
DUECO Inc. Expands Service Support in Michigan
Service Team to Build on Reputation for Excellence - February 12, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Unique System LLC (USA) Gears Up for Underwater Intervention 2014 to Showcase UniFlex
Unique System LLC (USA), a Unique Maritime Group company, which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, is proud to announce its participation at Underwater Intervention 2014 to be held at Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, USA from... - February 12, 2014 - Unique Maritime Group
Pemex Approves Creation of Centralized Procurement Division and Names PPI President, Arturo Henríquez Autrey, as Chief Procurement Officer
Pemex approves the creation of a centralized procurement division and names Mr. Arturo Henríquez Autrey as Chief Procurement Officer. Mr. Henriquez remains President of Pemex Procurement International (PPI). - February 11, 2014 - PEMEX Procurement International
2nd Annual Texas Eagle Ford Shale Exposition & Service Company Conference
2,000+ Attendees, 250 Exhibitors, 100 Speakers - Concurrent Sessions, 5 Platforms, Open-call for presentations & Speakers: “Trail of the Shale - Forging Pathways to a New Energy Marketplace” - April 28–30, 2014, American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, Texas, www.texaseaglefordshaleexpo.com - February 10, 2014 - Texas Eagle Ford Shale Expo
Subsea Technology & Rentals Expands 6G USBL and LBL Rental Pool
Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) has boosted its Sonardyne rental stock. - February 09, 2014 - Sonardyne
Swanson Industries and AEA Investors LP Complete Equity Investment in Jarvie Engineering
AEA Investors LP (www.aeainvestors.com); via its investment in Swanson Industries (www.swansonindustries.com) is pleased to announce that it has added Jarvie Engineering (www.jarvie.com.au) to its portfolio of investments. AEA/Swanson will provide additional resources to expand and invest in... - February 06, 2014 - Swanson Industries
Weidlinger Hires Associate Principal James Wesevich to Open Texas Office
Wesevich will expand Weidlinger’s commitment to developing business in the state’s thriving energy and commercial markets. - February 06, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Primera Energy LLC Encourages New Containment Measures
As oil and natural gas exploration in the Eagle Ford Shale is expected to increase in 2014, so have environmental concerns over hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” Companies are now also implementing surface containment policies to protect groundwater from above-ground... - February 06, 2014 - Primera Energy
Ingenious Inc. Releases ProPlan 5.0 – Next Generation Refinery and Petrochemical Production Planning Software
Ingenious Inc. is excited to announce the highly anticipated release of ProPlan 5.0, its latest version of refinery and petrochemical production planning simulator. ProPlan has an installed base of 16 clients and over 100 seats globally including PETRONAS Malaysia, US Government, Indian Institute... - February 01, 2014 - Ingenious Inc.
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) Announces Affiliation with Spicewood Operating Company, LLC
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) is pleased to announce its affiliation with Spicewood Operating Company, LLC., a registered and licensed oil and gas operator with the Texas Railroad Commission. - February 01, 2014 - Texas Energy Group, LLC
"World Activated Carbon: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on the world activated carbon market titled as "World Activated Carbon: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 170 page study comprehensively investigates the global market & industry statistics with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 30, 2014 - Tech Archival
CPFD Software, LLC, Partners with CEI, Inc. to Deliver Interactive CFD Post Processing and Visualization for Virtual Reactors
The innovative combination of unique CAE simulation software with specialized visualization technology has now enabled engineers to visualize and analyze data from computational particle-fluid dynamic simulations of commercial-scale oil refinery "cat crackers," chemicals production reactors, and coal power generation units to dramatically improve these units’ efficiency, increase reliability, and even to cost-effectively reduce emissions of SOx and NOx. - January 29, 2014 - CPFD Software, LLC
Primera Energy LLC Uses Eco-Friendly Handouts for Its Charity Events
Primera Energy LLC is a company well-known for its dedication to charitable causes. On Feb. 1 Primera will sponsor the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Tower Climb and Run and on Feb. 8 it will sponsor the American Heart Association’s Red Run. Primera Energy also took an extra step to... - January 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Primera Energy LLC Reveals Patriotic Namesake for “Screaming Eagle” Wells
Primera Energy LLC is a Texas-bonded operator drilling for oil and natural gas in the Eagle Ford Shale. Primera’s Eagle Ford wells 1H through 4H are referred to as “Screaming Eagle.” As Primera Energy plans to expand its number of wells in 2014, the company released information... - January 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Sonardyne Ranger 2 Pro Chosen for Russian Salvage Vessel Operations
Sonardyne International Ltd.’s Ranger 2 acoustic positioning technology has been selected by leading marine navigation systems group, Transas, for use on two new build ice-class multi-purpose salvage vessels (MPSVs, the project is developed by Marine Engineering Bureau) commissioned by the... - January 23, 2014 - Sonardyne
AGC of California Announces New Affinity Partnership with ehs International, Inc.
The AGC of California is excited to announce a new Affinity Partnership with ehs International, Inc. as of 2014. Ehs International will now be the exclusive in-classroom provider of Safety Training for the AGC of California and its members. This partnership was formed in response to the industries demand for a higher quality and greater supply of safety training throughout California. - January 22, 2014 - ehs International, Inc
Primera Energy Commits to Environmental Consciousness in the New Year
Primera Energy LLC has plans to expand in 2014 while preserving the landscape of the Eagle Ford. - January 11, 2014 - Primera Energy
Brian Alfaro Expanding Environmental Initiative in 2014
Brian Alfaro plans to drill new wells in 2014, but stays committed to his altruistic principles, continuing his environmental protection policies. - January 09, 2014 - Primera Energy
Scalada Holdings' EIS Technology to Cut Fracking Costs
Produced water, treated using Scalada Holdings' Elemental Ioniztaion System, could lower costs of hydraulic fracturing. - January 09, 2014 - Scalada Holdings, Ltd.
Sonardyne Sentinel Chosen to Protect Middle East Offshore Platform
Maritime security company Sonardyne International Ltd. has successfully completed the installation of a Sentinel Intruder Detection System (IDS) onboard a drilling rig operating in an undisclosed offshore oil field in the Middle East. The system has been deployed to protect the platform against the... - December 21, 2013 - Sonardyne
Gulf Coast Western Completes Louisiana and Mississippi Production Purchase
Gulf Coast Western purchased interests in 13 Wells located in Louisiana and Mississippi with combined production of Approximately 800 barrels of oil per day. The purchase agreement also includes additional developmental prospects. Gulf Coast Western explores, develops and acquires domestic oil and gas reserves primarily in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. - December 20, 2013 - Gulf Coast Western
Duoline® Technologies Announces the Appointment of Joe Farmer as Manufacturing Engineer
Duoline® Technologies, an industry leader in solving oilfield corrosion problems through innovative products and services, announces the appointment Joe Farmer as Manufacturing Engineer. Joe Farmer earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at... - December 20, 2013 - Duoline Technologies
Veriforce Announces 2014 Training Programs
Veriforce, a leader in providing regulatory compliance and contractor management solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry, announces 2014 Training Programs. - December 19, 2013 - Veriforce, LLC.
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. Offers a Turn-Key Natural Gas Fueled Hot Rod
All steel 1932 Ford Roadster replica equipped with modern natural gas alternative fuel technology. - December 13, 2013 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
Rentricity Launches New Website for In-Pipe Renewable Energy Recovery
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery company, is inviting the processed water community to explore its new website and improved user interface. The new website features a clean, modern design with straightforward navigation, allowing its visitors to gain access to company information... - December 03, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Saint-Gobain Seals Group’s Meldin® 5000 Series Qualified as Backup Ring in Down Hole Drilling Application
Saint-Gobain Seals Group’s Meldin® 5000 series offering has been selected for packing kit backup rings for a down hole drilling application in the oil and gas market. The Meldin® 5000 series based on polyetheretherketone (PEEK) belongs to the Meldin® HT product family, which... - November 27, 2013 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Veriforce Provides Elite Evaluator Program
Veriforce, a leader in providing regulatory compliance and contractor management solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry, announces a new program that raises the standards for Pipeline Evaluators. - November 21, 2013 - Veriforce, LLC.
Warren Miller to Join Veriforce as Senior Compliance Specialist
Veriforce, a leader in providing regulatory compliance and contractor management solutions for oil & gas operators, announced today that Warren Miller, PHMSA Central Region Operations Supervisor, will be joining Veriforce as a Senior Compliance Specialist. - November 16, 2013 - Veriforce, LLC.
Experts on Energy Africa Convene at Colorado School of Mines, Golden USA
On November 7-8, 2013, hundreds of executives, policy makers and thought leaders from the private sector, national governments, non-government organizations, and academia from across the globe met at Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colorado (near Denver) for the Annual Energy Africa Conference to dialog, collaborate, encourage, invest in and support the work needed to supply clean, reliable and affordable energy in Africa. - November 14, 2013 - Energy Africa Conference
Rentricity Partners with Cornell Pump Company to Supply NSF Certified Turbines for In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery company, executed an exclusive agreement with the Cornell Pump Company of Clackamas, Oregon to develop a line of NSF 61 certified turbines; better known as pumps operating as turbines (PATs). The agreement will support the growing requirement... - November 12, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
DUECO Welcomes Partners at Open House in Thomasville, PA and Announces Additional Locations for Customer Events
Company Showcases New 22,000 Sq. Ft. Facility, New Service Manager, New Products - November 08, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
Gulf Coast Western Secures Large Acreage Position in South Louisiana for Its Bonanza Project
Gulf Coast Western has secured over 40,000 acres in South Louisiana and obtained state and federal permits to begin a 3D seismic survey of the area. The 3D seismic survey is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2014 and drilling in second quarter. - November 08, 2013 - Gulf Coast Western
Bibby Offshore Invests in Sonardyne SPRINT INS for ROV Operations
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has chosen to invest in two SPRINT subsea inertial navigation systems from Sonardyne International Ltd. to support ROV operations carried out by its new offshore survey business division, Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL). Bibby... - November 07, 2013 - Sonardyne
Advancement in Direct Natural Gas Vehicle Technology
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. (CDP) develops a patent pending method of fuel injection for Direct Injection (DI) applications. CDP has developed an innovative method to convert many DI engines to a gaseous fuel. With automakers fitting their product line with more efficient engines using DI, there were barriers in operating a gaseous fuels in a DI engine. - November 05, 2013 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
Triple-Redundant Dynamic Positioning with Sonardyne Marksman DP-INS
One of the world’s largest offshore drilling contractors has selected Marksman DP-INS for one of its semi-submersible drilling units. - November 03, 2013 - Sonardyne
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) Announces Drilling Permit on Mule Pond #1 Well
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) would like to formally announce the drilling of its Mule Pond #1 well located in Montgomery County, Texas. - November 02, 2013 - Texas Energy Group, LLC
Katch Kan Announces Service Depot in Dawson Creek
Katch Kan Holdings Ltd. today announces a service depot opening in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. - November 01, 2013 - Katch Kan Holding Ltd
Saint-Gobain Seals Group’s OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seal Has Been Qualified for Chemical Injection Pumps
Saint-Gobain Seals Group’s OmniSeal® spring-energized seal has been qualified as a dynamic seal in chemical injection pumps for the oil and gas industry. - October 27, 2013 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Cinch Energy Services Engages David Gibson as General Counsel; Company Establishes Rockport, Texas Business Office
Cinch Energy Services, L.L.C. (Cinch Energy) announced today that it has engaged David Gibson as its General Counsel. Gibson was formerly with Royston Rayzor Vickery & Williams a Houston law firm with offices in Corpus Christi. Gibson was working out of the Corpus Christi office. He is a... - October 23, 2013 - Cinch Energy Services, LLC
Cinch Energy Services Beats Forecast by 22 Months; Company Completes $50.0 Million in Oil Field Work Ahead of Schedule
Cinch Energy Services, L.L.C.(Cinch Energy) announced today that it has completed $50.0 Million in oil field service work twenty two months ahead of projections and in its 19th month of operation. Martin Kroesche, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer said, “While we have seen... - October 23, 2013 - Cinch Energy Services, LLC
CSI Electrical Contractors Ranks #9 Amongst Top 250 Solar Contractors in the Nation
Solar Power World, the industry’s leading source for technology, development and installation news, ranks CSI Electrical Contractors as #9 on its Top 250 Solar Contractors in the Nation list. - October 22, 2013 - CSI Electrical Contractors