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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
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
Energy Solutions, Inc. Releases Natural Gas Price Outlook
In its most recent analysis, Energy Solutions, Inc. identifies why natural gas prices are entering an entirely new pricing regime – one that may take many by surprise. - March 03, 2010 - Energy Solutions, Inc.
PCO Innovation Partners with Schneider Electric in Maintaining Symphony, Its Technical Data Management Application
PCO Innovation is announcing it has taken charge of maintenance on Schneider Electric’s Symphony application, which is based on Parametric Technology Corporation’s (PTC) Windchill technology. - March 03, 2010 - PCO Innovation
Getting Creative at MEGAJOULE – Innovation Branch Explores New Approaches to Mesoscale and CFD
MEGAJOULE has created a branch fully dedicated to advanced wind modelling solutions, innovation and research. MEGAJOULE|Inovação will offer its services in Mesoscale Modelling and CFD simulations and spearhead the development of new services and products for the wind energy market. - March 03, 2010 - MEGAJOULE
Economist Says Iowa Biodiesel Mandate Wrong Approach
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice (ICFC) today released an economic study analyzing the impact of a statewide biodiesel mandate, as proposed in Senate File 464 and currently being considered by the Iowa State Legislature. Economist Wayne Newkirk, Ph.D., a longtime Drake University professor and president of Economic and Financial Consulting, reviewed and addressed the effects of a state mandate on demand, prices, employment and tax receipts, as well as the impact to fuel marketers and retailers. - March 02, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
SunPods Inc Signs 5MW Supplier Agreement with ET Solar
Interest continues to grow in SunPods ground-mounted solar arrays. - February 28, 2010 - SunPods Inc.
PEECO Completes Supply and Commissioning of 10.4MWe Gas Turbine Power Plant at Prudhoe Bay, AK. Electric Utility
Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co. (PEECO) has provided major upgrades to double the utilities electrical capacity with a 10.4MWe Gas Turbine Power Plant in Prudhoe Bay, AK. - February 26, 2010 - Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Company
Latin Power Group, Inc. (DBA LPG Electrical) Announces Its World Class Advisory Board
World Class Advisory Board has been invited to participate in LPG Electrical to help achieve the goals of the company - February 25, 2010 - Latin Power Group, Inc. (LPG Electrical)
New Glacial Energy Website
After months of hard work and preparation, Glacial Energy is pleased to roll out its new website. The new website has many more features including “Glacial U” which is designed to educate customers and visitors to the site about various energy subjects. It also contains pertinent... - February 25, 2010 - Glacial Energy
Genscape Launches Real-Time Natural Gas Flow Monitoring Service
Genscape, the leading global provider of energy information for commodity and financial markets, today launched NatGas RT™, a new service allowing subscribers to track domestic natural gas flows in real-time. Offering a comprehensive combination of public and proprietary data, NatGas RT... - February 24, 2010 - Genscape
Endress+hauser and eSight Energy Sign Strategic Reseller Agreement
Process automation solutions provider, Endress+Hauser, has announced a global strategic reseller agreement with leading energy management software supplier, eSight Energy, to market the eSight product suite as part of its complete solutions portfolio. - February 24, 2010 - eSight Energy Inc.
Indonesia Speeds Up Licensing Process to Seize Billion Dollar O&G Projects: High-level Forum Launched with Center for Energy Think Tank and Arc Media Global
High-level forum launched to support the theme, "Effective Production Sharing Agreements, Engagement Strategies and Partnerships Models for NOC-IOC-SC Adapted for the New Economy" - February 24, 2010 - AMG First LLC
Novel Ultrasonic Device to Mix New Alloy for Super Capacitor
The Ceramic Group at Queen’s University in Kingston, lead by Prof. Vladimir D. Krstic, is working with Stratford, Ontario based ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc. , lead by Nico van Dongen, on a new type of advanced ceramic alloy that could dramatically outperform the existing materials. - February 22, 2010 - ALUPRO-MPI Ultrasonics Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Commences Drilling Operations on Its BREITLING-STAR #1 Well; Utilizes New Technologies
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, an independent producer based in Irving, Texas, announced today that drilling operations have begun on its BREITLING-STAR #1 well. Utilizing a 2,000 horsepower drilling rig from Felderholff Brothers Drilling Company, Breitling has commenced drilling its... - February 19, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
AMI to Support MAST as the Event's First Ever Specialist Market Information Partner
AMI International announced today it has joined MAST Events as the event’s official Market Information Partner. As the first ever dedicated market information partner to be linked with MAST, AMI will offer unique expert insights into future naval and maritime market trends and developments,... - February 19, 2010 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Latest E&P Sharing Contracts and Agreements Launched by Energy Think Tank Affiliated with Arc Media Global
Latest E&P Sharing Contracts and Agreements Jakarta program launched by energy think tank Center for Energy Sustainability and Economics - February 19, 2010 - AMG First LLC
Palantir Solutions & Fekete Associates Software Alliance Puts an Economic Valuation on Oil & Gas Reserves
Fekete’s F.A.S.T Harmony integrated with PalantirCASH shows technical and economic reserves variance - February 18, 2010 - Palantir Solutions
Global Oil Shale Market Reports Now Available on MarketsandMarkets
Global oil shale resources can supply more than 2.8 trillion barrels of nonrenewable energy. This is almost three times the capacity of crude oil reserves. Currently, the cost of retorting oil from oil shale is higher than the cost of crude oil production. - February 18, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Remote Hybrid Power Station Containerized
Elite Buildings introduces a Hybrid Remote Power Station; the renewable energy prototype is wind and solar powered, all self contained in an ISO container footprint. The unique design is based on the premise and need for a rapidly deployable remote power station, ideal for military applications. - February 17, 2010 - Elite Buildings