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Texas Right of Way Associates is Now Licensed to Survey in 16 States
Texas Right of Way Associates announced today that they are now licensed to survey in 16 states in the U.S. which includes the Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale and the Barnett Shale plays. Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) is based out of Fort Worth, Texas. “TRWA... - October 22, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
Fountain Quail to be Featured at Global Shale Gas Summit
Attendees of the Global Shale Gas Water Management Initiative 2010 will hear from Fountain Quail's COO and tour its state-of-the-art facilities. - October 22, 2010 - Fountain Quail
OMV & PETROM Adopt Palantir Solutions Software for Consolidated View of All Global Assets
PalantirCASH & PalantirPLAN have been installed by OMV & Petrom. - October 21, 2010 - Palantir Solutions
The Plaza Group Named a Top International Chemical Distributor
Leading international petrochemical marketing firm, The Plaza Group, was named a top international chemical distributor by ICIS. - October 20, 2010 - The Plaza Group
UC Hub Update on Operations
To inform the current status of UC Hub and its operations. - October 18, 2010 - UC Hub
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Installs Custom High Throughput Assay from Wildcat Discovery Technologies for ARPA-E Carbon Capture Project
First milestone completed in three year effort targeting the discovery of materials for CO2 capture. - October 16, 2010 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Pink and White Are Part of Fall’s Colors for New Rochelle-Based Business
A&N Heating Oil is pleased to announce they have joined the fight against breast cancer in a very visible way. A&N, a family owned and operated heating oil distributor based out of New Rochelle, New York, has recently painted one of it’s delivery trucks pink and white in hopes of... - October 15, 2010 - A&N Heating Oil
Learn About Smart Meters Now Being Utilized by Major Utilities Companies Worldwide in the October Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital’s October issue presents an in-depth look into utilities companies across the globe that see implementing smart meters as an intelligent solution for controlling energy consumption. Italian company, Enel, introduced its smart metering system in 2005, and has since acquired a... - October 14, 2010 - WDM Group
Important Details on Oil Pipeline Construction Jobs in October’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital’s October issue uncovers details on major pipeline projects in the works around the globe. As controversy surrounds the oil industry due to recent leaks or spills, major pipelines continue to be developed worldwide. As Nigeria is known as Africa’s largest oil producer,... - October 14, 2010 - WDM Group
LiquidPiston, Inc. Awarded “Rising Venture Energy & Clean Technology Company” by Rice Alliance
LiquidPiston, developer of the High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle Engine which promises to double small-engine fuel efficiency, was selected as one of the Rising Venture Energy & Clean Technology companies at the 8th Annual Rice Clean Technology Venture Forum in Houston on Sept 16, 2010. The Rising Venture award recognizes LiquidPiston's technology and business vision in reducing dependence on imported oil; improving efficiency; mitigating climate change; and stimulating the “green” economy and jobs. - October 14, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
Vilje, Norway, Commercial Asset Valuation and Forecast to 2014 Now Available at ReportsandReports
Vilje field is located in the northern part of North Sea in Norway. The field is located in the block 25/4 on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It is to the north of Heimdal Field and at a total reservoir depth of 7,446 feet. The field was discovered in the year 2003 with a gross oil column of about 223 feet. - October 14, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
The Latest Hydropower Trends Are Revealed in This Month’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital is pleased to announce the launch of its October issue. The cover story of the October issue discusses hydropower, particularly trends and top companies in the industry. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), “Water is currently the leading renewable... - October 13, 2010 - WDM Group
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Potter Church Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas announces spud of Garfield, County Oklahoma oil and gas prospect. Company controls 2240 gross acres and has 13 additional drilling locations on the AMI. - October 12, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Genscape Adds More Refinery and Storage Monitoring
Genscape, the leading global provider of energy fundamentals information for commodity and financial markets, today announced it has started measuring crude oil storage levels at Midland, Texas and monitoring refineries in the Gulf region. Using proprietary technology, Genscape will assess the... - October 11, 2010 - Genscape
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Present at MarineTech Summit 2010
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner will present at MarineTech Summit 2010 in Dalian China during the Offshore Oil & Gas Engineering, Mining and IOR Technology Forum. - October 07, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Geomares Launches Website on Marine Spills and Pollution, Spill-International.com
Geomares Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Spill International, the international website and newsletter on the prevention, preparedness for, response to and restoration of marine spills and pollution, www.spill-international.com. Spill International provides international experts... - October 07, 2010 - Geomares Publishing
Rentricity Inc. Presents to Investors at Cleantech New York Forum and Philadelphia IMPACT 2010 Events
Frank Zammataro, President and Co-Founder, will present “Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid Powered by Renewable Water Energy” to the clean technology investment community at the Cleantech New York Forum and Impact 2010 Philadelphia events. The presentation will stress the... - October 06, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
GasBids.com – Save Gas Money with Gas Gift Cards Starting at $0.00
GasBids.com launches collaborative shopping auction site for automotive and gasoline gift cards. Customers can win gift cards at up to 100% off retail or choose the Buy Now option to purchase items at retail price. New gas gift card auctions are starting every day. - October 06, 2010 - GasBids.com
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Denman Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas spuds Breitling-Denman prospect in Victoria County TX. - October 02, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Algae 2020 Study Identifies High Value Markets and Producers of Biofuels, Biochemicals, Bioplastics, Biojet, Animal Feed, Omega 3s and Heart Healthy Oils
The Algae 2020, vol 2 global tour and study addresses and answers the key question "when will algae for biofuels be commercially viable, and which companies and projects are presently best positioned to meet this challenge? How will biochemicals, biopolymers and high value product markets be achieved? - September 30, 2010 - Emerging Markets Online
TAG Oil Announces New Light Oil Discovery, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand
TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) reports a new oil discovery in New Zealand’s Taranaki Basin with the Sidewinder-1 exploration well, located within TAG’s 100%-controlled, 7,910 acre, Broadside exploration permit PEP 38748. The Sidewinder-1 well was drilled to a total depth of 1,601m, and... - September 30, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
American Right of Way Associates Announces: CEO, Don Valden Will Hold an Eagle Ford Shale Training Class
Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes - September 27, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Woody Biomass Prices in the US Increased in the 3Q/10 After Having Trended Downward Since Early 2009, Reports NAWFR
Prices of wood fiber used for energy declined during most of the recession, partly as a result of the low cost of fossil fuels, which can serve as an alternative source for many industrial energy consumers. However, in the 3Q, biomass prices were up in the South, the Northwest and Southwest, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. This trend break occurred mainly because of reduced fiber supply and generally lower biomass inventories. - September 27, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Alpha Oil Set to Go Public as Interest Grows in Largest Oil Deposit Ever Discovered
Alpha Oil looks set to join a select group of oil and gas companies, who have grown a popular following among the London Alternative Market community. The company is currently unlisted and owns a number of interests in the Caribbean basin, and with growing interest in the region it is set to join... - September 25, 2010 - Alpha Oil
MacDermid Offshore Solutions Announces New Fluid Monitoring Lab Facility in Ghana
MacDermid Offshore Solutions (MacDermid) announced the opening of a new laboratory facility in Takoradi, Ghana for production and drilling control fluid monitoring and testing. The new facility will serve production operators, drilling contractors, OEM’s, and service companies in West Africa. - September 25, 2010 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
Mayor Nolan Crouse of St. Albert, Speaks About Current and Upcoming Initiatives in the City
In a report in Energy Digital, Mayor of St. Albert, Nolan Crouse, speaks on their current “Join Us” campaign to attract new business owners to the area and their current city council priorities. The Campaign promotes the idea that business owners benefit from living in close proximity... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Lackeby Water: Setting the Standard for Eco-Friendly Biogas Upgrading
With its CApure™ technology pioneering the market, Lackeby Water sits ahead of the game in the water-waste market. Starting life in Germany from the humble plumbing trade back in 1935, Lackeby Water, has since grown into a large water-waste and water-treatment company; having built 10 plants... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Ken Hartwick, CEO of Just Energy, Reveals the Role Technology Will Play in the Company’s Growth
In an interview with Energy Digital, Ken Hartwick, CEO of Just Energy discusses innovative technology, green initiatives on the horizon and plans to expand its geographic footprint further into the United States and Canada. Just Energy relies on the latest technology to assist the sales team in... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Lucky Strike Acquisition Changyun Coal Mine in China, Proposes $1,500,000 Private Placement
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX.V-LKY), (the “Company”) is pleased to announce today its intention to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 6 million units (the "Units") at a price of $0.25 each for gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000. Each Unit consists of one... - September 23, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
National Grid Implements ZEMA Suite Replacing Incumbent Competitive Solution
ZE PowerGroup Inc.® is pleased to announce that National Grid http://www.nationalgrid.com/ (LSE: NG.; NYSE: NGG), has implemented its ZEMA Suite™ enterprise data management software solution to support US energy procurement operations. National Grid is an international energy delivery... - September 23, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
Fountain Quail Expands Recycling Capacity in Marcellus Shale by 50 Percent
Water recycler adds third NOMAD unit to treat shale gas drilling wastewater in Pennsylvania. - September 22, 2010 - Fountain Quail
Rentricity Completes First Commercial Installation for Pennsylvania Water Authority
Rentricity’s 30 Kilowatt Micro Hydro Flow-to Wire System powers water pumps with “green’ electricity at the MAWC Beaver Run Water Treatment Plant in Westmoreland County, PA. - September 20, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Abundance of Unconventional Natural Gas Changing the Industry Landscape
This report focuses on natural gas covering natural gas exploration, natural gas extraction, natural gas production, natural gas transportation, natural gas storage, and natural gas distribution. - September 19, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
TAG Oil Acquires Condensate-Rich Deep Gas Discovery, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand
TAG Oil (TSX-V: TAO) Announces Acquisition of Condensate-Rich Deep Gas Discovery, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. TAG plans to recommence development with horizontal-drilling and multi-stage fracturing technologies developed specifically for these types of tight-sand gas reservoirs. - September 17, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Deep Sea Intervention Opens ROV Tooling Manufacturing Facility in Singapore
DSI Singapore opens new dedicated facility to develop and manufacture remote intervention ROV tooling and sub-sea engineering products for sale and rental. - September 17, 2010 - Deep Sea Intervention Pte. Ltd.
UTRS Announces Opening of Montana Laboratory Facility
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is proud to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art research and development facility in Butte, Mont. The new facility houses an industrial prototyping shop and research laboratory for a wide range of materials science projects led by... - September 15, 2010 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
The Plaza Group Expands Global Presence: Opens Panama Office to Better Serve Latin America Market
Leading international petrochemical marketing firm The Plaza Group opens Latin America office to support strong growth in Central and South America and hires two employees to manage and support the new full-service office. - September 15, 2010 - The Plaza Group
Breitling Oil and Gas Readies Drilling Plan for BREITLING-DENMAN #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas plans to spud the BREITLING-DENMAN #1 prospect on September 20, 2010. - September 14, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
An Inside Look at the Five Fastest Growing Worldwide Companies in the Latest Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital’s September issue presents an in-depth look into the five fastest growing energy companies around the globe. Read about the following companies: Suncor Energy, ONEOK Partners, Woodside Petroleum Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd and First Solar. First Solar was ranked as the number... - September 13, 2010 - WDM Group
The Top Five Global Biofuel Companies Are Discussed in the Latest Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital presents insight into the top biofuels companies around the globe as the cover story of its September issue. Read about the following companies: Australian Renewable Fuels Limited, BlueFire Ethanol Fuels Inc, Brazil-based Cosan, Coskata and Sapphire Energy. CEO of BlueFire, Arnold... - September 13, 2010 - WDM Group
Clean Coal Electricity Generation to Grow 9.4% Annually Through 2013
This report assesses clean coal energy technologies including pollutant emission Reductions, particulate removal systems, flue gas desulfurization, nitrogen oxide reduction systems, conversion efficiency improvements, and more. - September 11, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Ferrara Flame by Italkero Luxury Patio Heating and Lighting is One of the Newest Additions to the Top Hollywood and Beverly Hills Locations
After adding Warmth and Lighting to the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, the Italkero Original Falo Imported Exclusively by Ferrara Flame has become a popular addition to the top Five Star Resorts around the world. - September 09, 2010 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero
Desert Burning - Desert Storm Novel Receives Favorable Reviews. Released to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Kuwaiti Invasion.
On August 2, 1990 the world was rocked with the message that Kuwait had been invaded by Iraq. For eight months the world held its breath as it prepared for the "mother of all battles." Thomas T. Fields has resurrected the events of that time in this new novel, Desert Burning. - September 08, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
TAG Oil Taranaki Basin Operations Update: Exploration Drilling, Development Drilling and Work-Over Programs Commence
TAG Oil Ltd. is beginning the next phase of its Taranaki program, including exploratory and horizontal development drilling. The prime objective is to build TAG’s oil and gas revenue in Taranaki, where the Company has already established high netback oil production from its Cheal Production Facility. Operations are moving forward on the basis of successful pilot testing of downhole recovery technologies and recently completed fracturing programs. - September 08, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
LA Firm Chosen to Process $100M Fund Applications
Gulf Coast Restoration and Protection Foundation has contracted with First Premium Insurance Group to process applications for money from a $100 million fund set up by BP PLC to help oil rig workers idled by a federal moratorium on new deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. - September 04, 2010 - First Premium® Insurance Group, Inc.
The Top Five Global Biofuel Companies and Clean Energy Technology Trends in September’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital is pleased to announce the launch of its September issue. The cover story of the September issue discusses five major biofuels companies around the world, such as Australian Renewable Fuels Limited and BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. Find out what these companies are working on, and how... - September 03, 2010 - WDM Group
Doyon Utilities Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense for U.S. Army Utility Energy Management Project
Doyon Utilities (Fairbanks, Alaska) selected NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDMS as part of their ongoing project with the US Army to study utility energy management at three military bases in Alaska. NorthStar's MeterSense MDMS system will empower the military with utility usage information that will move the Alaska's Army installations toward meeting their energy management goals. - September 02, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Birmingham Fuel Oils Opens New Depot in the Heart of the West Midlands, UK
Fuel oil distributor Birmingham Fuel Oils (B.F.O) has recently opened its new depot in the heart of Birmingham, West Midlands. With its new location, positioned closely to the famous M6 motorway and road network Spaghetti Junction, Birmingham Fuel Oils aims to be the main fuel oil and lubricant... - September 02, 2010 - Birmingham Fuel Oils
TAG Oil Announces Filing of First Quarter Financial Results
TAG Oil reported its first quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2010. Copies can be obtained through the Company’s website. - August 31, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
KVA Stainless Introduces New Technology to Produce High Toughness Seam-Welded Pipe for Gas and Oil Production/Pipelines
Patent Technology Creates a New Market for Low Cost, High Strength Stainless Steel Pipes. - August 27, 2010 - KVA Stainless