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Oil and Gas Technology Fund, Inc. (OGTF) of League City, Texas is Pleased to Announce It's Entry Into the Arena of Microbial Enhanced Crude-Oil Recovery (MEOR)
OGTF has successfully negotiated the rights to represent a genetically designed custom strain of microbes for use in a microbial based blend of well treatment fluids that will literally eat away reservoir paraffin blocking the resumption of crude oil production in shut-in oil fields. Formation of reservoir paraffin is one of the single most significant reasons that producing oilfields must be abandoned even though 70% or more of the original oil in place remains behind, unproduced. - November 08, 2012 - Oil and Gas Technology Fund, Inc
Stark Oil & Gas Limited Opens New Office in Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Stark Oil and Gas Limited ("Stark") is establishing a new office in Port Moresby, and aim to boost operations out of the capital of Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Oceania. “After these recent massive prospect discoveries, we are pleased to increase our presence on the ground,”... - November 07, 2012 - Stark Oil and Gas
Ichthys Project Control Fluid Contract Awarded to MacDermid Offshore Solutions
MacDermid Offshore Solutions Australia has been awarded a contract for the supply of subsea hydraulic control fluids to the INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG Project in the Browse Basin offshore Western Australia. Support for the project will come from MacDermid’s technical support centre in... - November 03, 2012 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
HeatingOil.co.uk Website Launches to Empower Heating Oil Purchasers Across the UK
GB Oils has announced the launch of a new domestic heating oil website at HeatingOil.co.uk to supply users across the UK with more choice when choosing their heating oil supplier. - November 03, 2012 - HeatingOil.co.uk
Stark Oil & Gas Limited Files Application for Oil Block in Sudan
Stark Oil and Gas Limited ("Stark") are in the process of obtaining an oil block from the Ministry of Petroleum of The Republic of Sudan. Representatives of Stark have over the last seven years conducted the appropriate due diligence during several of their visits and at meetings with the... - November 02, 2012 - Stark Oil and Gas
Simcol Petroleum Signs a Multi-Level Sponsorship Deal with NHRA, Female Race Car Driver, Nicole Lyons
Simcol Petroleum is taking advantage of a rare sponsorship platform giving the brand access to a unique opportunity to garner market exposure to both of Lyons professional racing sports. The multi-level deal delivers Simcol Petroleum an exceptional marketing opportunity to capture both NHRA and... - October 30, 2012 - Simcol Group
PDR Contracted by Imperial Oil Team to Create New Campus
Planning Design Research announced today its role as Campus Program Architect and Workplace Design Architect on the design/development team of Imperial Oil’s new headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The complex will be located on the southeast side of Calgary at Quarry Park, a mixed-use... - October 29, 2012 - Planning Design Research
Odyne Systems, LLC, and Altec, Inc., Approve Non-Exclusive Global Supply Agreement
Partnership to Broaden the Deployment of Energy Efficient Odyne System Solutions. - October 22, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Polymerupdate Launches iPhone, iPod and iPad Application for Polymer News & Prices
The Polymerupdate iPhone, iPod and iPad application provides business critical information related to the global petrochemical markets on your mobile smart phone device. - October 17, 2012 - Polymerupdate.com
American Right of Way Academy is Offering Training Workshops for the Energy Industry
American Right of Way Academy announced today, they will be offering two professional Oil & Gas Energy Training Workshops in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - October 16, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) Announces Successful Drilling of the Chisos #1 Oil Well
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) would like to formally announce the successful drilling of the Chisos #1 oil well located in Liberty County, Texas. - October 12, 2012 - Texas Energy Group, LLC
The US Surpassed Canada as the Largest Wood Pellet Exporter in the World in the First Half of 2012
The expansion of wood pellet capacity in the US South the past few years has enabled the US to export more pellets than Canada, making the US the largest exporter in the world. With continued investments throughout southern US, export volumes are forecast to increase from an estimated 1.5 million tons in 2012 to 5.7 million tons in 2015, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - October 11, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Metromedia Energy Unveils Progressive Branding Initiative
Since 1995, Metromedia Energy has been a steadfast energy partner and portfolio manager for commercial, industrial and municipal clients. Their legacy of growth has impacted thousands of U.S. companies and multi-site facilities. As an independent energy marketer, they work on their clients’ behalf to secure competitive energy costs while prioritizing quality service. To learn more, visit www.mmenergy.com. - October 05, 2012 - Metromedia Energy
4th Global Gas Processing Praxis Interactive Technology Workshop
The burning of natural gas in an open flame, known as flaring, is a common practice in the process of producing natural gas for commercial and industrial markets. However, the emissions produced in this process have a high negative impact on the environment and on human & animal life. Flaring... - October 04, 2012 - Praxis Global
South Korea and Japan Will Become Large Importers of Pellets and Energy Chips in the Coming Decade, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Both Japan and South Korea intend to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and increasingly rely on renewable energy in the future. As a consequence, both countries will increase their importation of wood pellets and energy chips from other countries in Asia and from North America in the coming years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
KMK Acquires More Acreage on the Pines Spillway Prospect
According to Ken Kleinke, the Company’s Owner, Operator, and Managing Venturer, “We got this prime acreage to accommodate a multi-well development project on the Pines Spillway Prospect - the first of which will be the Benton No. 1 Well.” In the time since the Company has secured... - September 28, 2012 - KMK Oil & Gas, Inc.
AmertechTowerServices Completes Cooling Tower Rebuild Project for Waste to Energy Plant
AmertechTowerServices, a turnkey cooling tower parts and repair company, was awarded a project to rebuild an eight cell counter flow cooling tower, including replacement of all fill, drift eliminators, and nozzles for a Waste to Energy facility. - September 27, 2012 - AmertechTowerServices, LLC
Energy Advantage Inc to Speak at Upcoming FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC
Claire Purvis, Manager of Sustainability at Energy Advantage, will speak at the 2012 FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC on October 4th, 2012. Purvis will present on best practices for engaging stakeholders in sustainability. In the session, titled “Telling a Complicated Story:... - September 22, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) Announces the Pipeline Hook-Up on the Davis Estate #1 Well
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) would like to formally announce the pipeline hook-up on the Davis Estate #1 well, located in Liberty County, Texas. - September 22, 2012 - Texas Energy Group, LLC
Broderick Joins Senior Leadership at Fountain Quail
30-year industry veteran will also head up new venture with Select Energy. - September 21, 2012 - Fountain Quail
"Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery Market to be Worth $4.2bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
High oil prices are helping companies using carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery pay more for CO2. This is providing an increasing amount of opportunities for facilities producing carbon as a by-product to monetise their waste. This provides both an option to increase production of oil from maturing fields, while sequestering the undesirable CO2 in safe underground structures. - September 18, 2012 - visiongain
StayGreen Oil Launches Its Revolutionary Used Oil Marketplace
The Web-Based Solution Greatly Increases Efficiency, Reduces Cycle Time, and Provides a Centralized Database for Recording Used Oil and Used Cooking Oil Collection Data in the US and Abroad. - September 14, 2012 - StayGreen Oil
"Global Offshore Oil & Gas Decommissioning Market to be Worth $3.24bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the Global Offshore Oil & Gas Decommissioning Market will reach a value of $3.24bn in 2012, as the combination of ageing infrastructure and increasing regulations help to drive the market. This includes spending on well plugging and abandonment (P&A), jacket and topsides removal, pipeline decommissioning, onshore disposal and all other costs associated with planning and carrying out decommissioning projects. - September 14, 2012 - visiongain
Aloetrade America Transfers Technology to Manufacture and Sell Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Products for Oil and Gas Industry
Aloetrade America LLC reaches an industrial and commercial agreement with venezuelan aloe manufacturer PIZCA to process and sell aloe-based formulas -specific blends of polysaccharides and anthraquinones- for use in conventional oil wells and also in unconventional oil and gas production, basically hydraulic fracturing fluids. - September 12, 2012 - Aloetrade America LLC
ALGAE-X International Premiers SMART FPS Compact Diesel Fuel Polishing System
The SMART FPS Compact is the perfect solution for removing water, sludge and contaminants from diesel fuel, preventing clogged filters, reducing smoke and emissions, reducing downtime and extending fuel injection and engine service life. - September 12, 2012 - AXI International
"Tight Oil Market to be Worth $13.2bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the tight oil market will reach a value of $13.2bn in 2012. The industry will experience solid growth over the forecast period, with the rapid expansion of national tight oil markets, especially the US and Canada. Visiongain's report reveals a detailed forecast taking into account a myriad of aspects which will affect the tight oil sector. - September 11, 2012 - visiongain
Bbb Champions Oil Company Announces New Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations
Champions Oil CEO Gary Bergholtz, Sr praised Ms. Zumla, “She is our first female executive. We are excited to have a business woman of her stature and knowledge.” - September 07, 2012 - BBB Champions Oil Company, Inc.
Immediate Supply of Guar Gum Available in the US
The guar gum market has experienced unprecedented demand during the last 24 months, with prices increasing as much as 1,600%. To address the demand, Celeritas Chemicals has entered an agreement for immediate supply of guar gum to the U.S. market. - September 06, 2012 - Celeritas Chemicals
Sonardyne Brasil to Present 6G at Rio Oil & Gas 2012
Sonardyne Brasil will be showcasing its sixth generation (6G®) product range of subsea acoustic positioning, inertial navigation and wireless communication technology at the upcoming Rio Oil & Gas Expo and Conference 2012. - August 31, 2012 - Sonardyne
Construction Sector Benefits from New Information for Jobseekers
Mining Oil and Gas Jobs announces the launch of a new section in the Careers and Industry Guide dedicated to the Construction sector. As the Australian resources industry moves into a new phase of heavy civil construction on multiple projects, employers in mining, energy, and oil and gas have a new resource to help candidates plan construction careers. - August 30, 2012 - Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Houston Company, BBB Champions Oil, Wins License to Explore in the Rugged Terrain of Nepal
This week in Kathmandu, Nepal, Gary Bergholtz, Sr., CEO of BBB Champions Oil Company, Inc. will formally meet with officials of the Nepalese government and the Nepalese Department of Mines and Geology to be awarded a license to explore for oil and gas in Nepal’s Block 10 (Biratnagar) a 4969... - August 30, 2012 - BBB Champions Oil Company, Inc.
Noble Selects Sonardyne Acoustics for Noble Globetrotter II BOP
Sonardyne International Ltd. has been awarded a contract by Noble Corporation to supply a Wireless Acoustic Emergency BOP Control System for its new deepwater drillship. The Noble Globetrotter II is the fifth Noble new-build vessel, along with other existing rigs, to be equipped with... - August 30, 2012 - Sonardyne
itek Energy and RA POWER & LIGHT LLC Join Forces
20MW Commercial Solar Strategic Initiative for Washington Industries - August 29, 2012 - RA POWER & LIGHT LLC
Downstream Asia in Singapore to Look at Optimization of Refinery Operations
The optimization of refinery and petrochemical operations, from the assets, to the staff, to the energy management of projects, is just some of the industry trends under the loop during the upcoming Downstream Asia conference and expo in Singapore in October. - August 29, 2012 - Downstream Asia
Bel-Ray Company Announces Partnership with MARCO Peruana in Peru and Panama
Bel-Ray Company, Inc. – the leading USA-based specialty lubricant company is pleased to announce a partnership with MARCO Peruana, a leading mining service company based in Chile, with entities in Peru and Panama, for distribution of their Mining and Marine product lines in those countries. - August 26, 2012 - Bel-Ray Company
HSE Excellence: Journey to Goal Zero
This three-day conference will discuss proficiency on health, safety and environment more effectively within the extractive industries to ensure business continuity and maximize performance. - August 24, 2012 - American Leaders
Clean Energy Yorkshire Completes Unique Solar Installation at Knaresborough Car Finance Business
A leading Yorkshire renewable energy installer can claim a first for a scheme it has completed at a business in Knaresborough. - August 24, 2012 - Clean Energy (Yorkshire) Ltd
Aqua-Pure, Select Energy Join Forces
Joint venture will be formidable player in shale gas wastewater solutions. - August 23, 2012 - Fountain Quail
Oil and Gas Academy Offering Workshops in the Shale Plays
American Right of Way Academy announced today that they will be offering professional Oil & Gas Training Workshops in San Antonio Texas on Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - August 20, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
TAG Oil Reports 102% Increase in Production Revenue, Strong Balance Sheet, and Provides Operations Update
TAG Oil's 1Q2013 interim financial statements have been filed and indicate increases in production revenue and operating cash flow. For additional information please visit TAG Oil's website athttp://www.tagoil.com/. - August 16, 2012 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Rising Investments Indicate Unbound Future of Shale Gas Development in Australia: KuicK Research
Massive quantities of shale gas found in Australia can catapult its LNG business to unprecedented heights. - August 12, 2012 - KuicK Research
ESG Solutions Expands Its Microseismic Operations in Denver, Colorado
ESG Solutions, an industry leader in microseismic technology and services, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Rocky Mountain region operations. - August 09, 2012 - ESG Solutions
Contour Map Software Generates San Andreas Fault Map
Scientific Computer Applications, Inc. (SCAI), of Tulsa, Oklahoma, released a San Andreas Fault map that was created by their contour map software product, Mapping Contouring System (MCS), a petroleum reservoir modeling software package used in the petroleum Industry by petroleum engineers, reservoir engineers, geophysicists, and geologists. Whereas the previous perception was that the San Andreas Fault map is nearly vertical, US Geological Survey found the fault appears to be propeller shaped. - August 07, 2012 - Seed Technologies
Veriforce Provides OSHA Compliance Safety Training for Pipeline Operators and Contractors
Veriforce, a leader in providing regulatory compliance and contractor management solutions for Electric Utilities and the Oil & Gas Industry, announces new online OSHA Compliance Training courses. - August 04, 2012 - Veriforce, LLC.
Santa Clarita Water Division (CA) Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' CIS
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the Santa Clarita Water Division has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution. Using NorthStar CIS the division will drive its efficiency, integration, and continuing commitment to customer service. - August 02, 2012 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
A Drop in Demand for Woody Biomass in the US Reduced Biomass Prices in the South, Northeast and the West During the 2Q/12
Prices for mill and forest biomass fell in most major consuming regions of the US in the 2Q/12, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The main reason for the declining prices is the continued fall of natural gas prices to levels not seen in ten years. - July 27, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
YouSaveOnElectric.com, the Goes Energy Management System (GEMS) Unveils How to Reduce Your Electric Bill up to 57 Percent Without Changing Your Electric Company
GOES Energy Management Systems (GEMS) are leading the market by reducing energy consumption in homes across the globe. GEMS are specifically designed to lower your electric bill while reducing your carbon footprint. GEMS offer the latest technology and are manufactured specifically for GOES. You will find everything you need to know about reducing your energy bill to starting your own GOES distributorship as you view their website! - July 26, 2012 - You Save On Electric
"Floating Production Storage and Offloading Market Will Reach $6.9bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the FPSO Market to be worth $6.9bn in 2012. The industry will experience solid growth over the forecast period with the rapid expansion of national FPSO markets, particularly within the developing and emerging countries of South America, Asia and Africa. Visiongain's report reveals a detailed forecast taking into account a myriad of aspects which will affect the FPSO sector. - July 26, 2012 - visiongain
"Oil Refinery Catalyst Market to be Worth $3.7bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the Oil Refinery Catalyst Market will reach a value of $3.71bn in 2012, as a combination of refining capacity additions, increasing regulations and a changing global crude slate help to drive the market. - July 26, 2012 - visiongain
Natural Gas Price Decreases Favoring the Propylene Production from Methanol
Intratec report reveals that Methanol to Propylene units in US can have an internal rate of return of more than 30% per year, boosted by low-priced raw material. - July 14, 2012 - Intratec Solutions