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RecoverIR™ Announces Breakthrough Capabilities for Detecting Utility Energy Theft
RecoverIR, Inc. (RIR) announces the launch of RecoverIR™ Services. These services include Aerial Thermal Mapping, GIS, IT Support, & Analysis, for Identification and Recovery of Lost Energy & Billings from Utility Energy Theft. The company was conceptualized after an extraordinarily successful energy theft project for DTE Energy. - January 23, 2010 - RecoverIR™
Eos Group Inc. and Hard Dollar Corporation Announce Partnership
Eos Group, Inc. is pleased to announce their partnership with Hard Dollar Corporation, a leading developer of construction estimating software. The partnership with Hard Dollar adds a new and powerful cost management solution to Eos Group, Inc.’s offering of services, packaged software and... - January 20, 2010 - Eos Group
Central Hudson Propane Plant Utilizes New Thermablok Aerogel® Insulation, Saving Money and Surpassing Government Regulated Fire Codes
Faced with a failing fire protection system at eight, 30,000-gallon above-ground propane storage tanks, Central Hudson engineers have designed a new system using Thermablok aerogel insulating material to restore safety features to the tanks that actually surpass the National Fire Protection... - January 20, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
ZEMA Sets a Record in Client Acquisition in December
ZE PowerGroup Inc.® is pleased to announce that December was a record setting month for client acquisition. ZE successfully completed its 2009 year end by concluding licensing agreements of its award winning ZEMATM Suite with seven major clients including: three of the world's top oil and gas... - January 20, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
MTS Group Inc., Artheon and NorthStar Are Pleased to Announce They Have Entered Into a Joint-Venture
The MTS Group USA, Artheon Energy Group (“Artheon”) India, NorthStar Battery Company (“NorthStar”) of Sweden are pleased to announce they have entered into a joint-venture, Artheon Battery Company Pvt. Ltd., to manufacture and market storage batteries in India. - January 19, 2010 - MTS Group
NorthStar Utilities Expands Presence in Caribbean with Selection by National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA)
NorthStar Utilities Solutions announced today that National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA), located in St. Georges, Grenada has selected NorthStar CIS for their customer relations management and utility billing system. - January 17, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
MEGAJOULE Expands Its International Presence with Opening Offices in Poland and Brazil
The MEGAJOULE Board approved new offices in Fortaleza, Brazil and Warsaw, Poland which will officially take up their work from January. MEGAJOULE boasts an important commercial presence in both markets and standing strongly on two continents MEGAJOULE takes off into 2010 contributing with its excellent know-how to a future of clean energy. - January 16, 2010 - MEGAJOULE
inXitu’s Cost Effective XRD Now Available for Calcite in Coal Determination
Following the introduction of BTX in mid 2009, inXitu now offers a clean fuel version of this new class of products. - January 15, 2010 - inXitu
Two Companies Awarded Funding Under New Jersey’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Fund
New Program Supports Manufacturing of Innovative Clean Energy Technologies The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today approved funding to support West Windsor-based Princeton Power Systems, Inc., and AppliCAD, Inc., of Farmingdale under the state’s new Clean Energy Manufacturing... - January 15, 2010 - Princeton Power Systems
CRL Sweden Releases Advanced OEM MESH Networking Software Suite for Wireless Communication
Specialist of OEM MESH software for wireless networks, CRL Sweden, is releasing a suite of products that combined serve as a complete turn-key solution for rapid adding of MESH capabilities to radio platforms such as WiFi, WiMAX or any proprietary system or radio standard. - January 13, 2010 - Communication Research Labs Sweden AB
Warehouse Safety Hazards and Solutions Guide Now Available from Graphic Products
The “Warehouse Safety Hazards and Solutions Guide” presents specific solutions to common warehousing hazards. - January 10, 2010 - Graphic Products, Inc.
Capital Safety Opens State-of-the-Art Height Safety Training Centre in Singapore
Capital Safety Group (CSG) has opened a new 7,000 square foot indoor air-conditioned height safety, rescue and confined space training centre in Singapore. It is equipped with the latest engineered training apparatus and CSG products. The training courses offered are accredited to meet or exceed all relevant international standards, including OSHA ANSI, CSA, ASNZ and WSH Code of Practice. It is currently offering special discount for early bird registration on its diverse array of courses. - January 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd
PetroChallenge 2010 Comes to University of Houston - Computer Simulation Competition Piques Interest in Careers in the Oil and Gas Industry
Hundreds of high school and university students will participate in PetroChallenge 2010, a computer simulation competition taking place at the College of Technology during the university’s Winter Break. High school students will compete Jan. 9-10 and university students Jan. 11-12. Past competitors have described the event as "an intense treasure hunt." - January 07, 2010 - University of Houston
Greentech Investment Closes Strong in 2009
Mercom Capital Group announces clean energy venture capital dollars invested and deals funded for 2009. - January 06, 2010 - Mercom Capital Group, llc
"Haynesville" the Movie Now Available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com
"Haynesville," a documentary about shale gas production is now exclusively available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com. - January 04, 2010 - Shaleforum.com
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation Reaches Agreement to Acquire 100% of Oklahoma Oil and Gas Exploration Company
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, a growing oil and gas drilling and exploration company, is pleased to announce that it has in place a preliminary agreement for the purchase of Southwest Energy Exploration of Oklahoma City, OK. Under the confidential terms of the agreement, which will go into... - December 30, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Celergy Networks Strengthens Its Smart Grid / Smart Energy Integration Business
Celergy Adds Telecom Veteran Martin W Greenwood to Its Executive Team - December 30, 2009 - Celergy Networks, Inc.
Pacific Sunset Resources Inc Names Ryan Colgrove as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Today Pacific Sunset Resources Inc., a privately held Nevada Incorporation, announced that they have named Ryan Colgrove, as Chief Executive Officer of the company effective immediately. Founders of the company publicly announced and declared the acceptance to the media on December 21, 2009. - December 29, 2009 - Pacific Sunset Resources, Inc.
Palantir Solutions Bolstered for Strong Growth in 2010 with Strengthened Teams in Houston, Calgary and Singapore
Palantir Solutions, which provides economic / planning consultancy and software to the oil and gas community, has announced a set of global appointments. Jason Ambrose, CEO and co-founder, Palantir Solutions commented: “As is being widely reported, oil and gas companies are tightening their... - December 23, 2009 - Palantir Solutions
New Breitling Oil and Gas Filtering Technology to be Tested in Hardeman Basin
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, an independent producer based in Irving, Texas, announced the availability of new 3-D seismic interpretation and filtering technology developed exclusively by the company, which increases the likelihood of pinpointing - with greater than 86 percent accuracy -... - December 22, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
TAG Provides Resource Assessment on Winchester Permit
TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) advises that the Company has completed an internal Resource Assessment on the Company’s 100% controlled Winchester exploration permit PEP 38748, located in the onshore Taranaki basin, New Zealand. TAG’s internal qualified reserves evaluator prepared the... - December 22, 2009 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Hammersmith Mfg. & Sales Announces the FlexxRight Demo Day
You're Invited - FlexxRight Demo Day - January 28th, 2010. Hammersmith Mfg., makers of the FlexxRight invite you to come see how to Dig Safer, Prevent Pipeline Damage, Reduce Costs with the safest, most flexible bucket on the market. - December 20, 2009 - Hammersmith Mfg
NAEG Announces Merger, New Symbol, Audited Financials
Native American Energy Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: NAGP) ("NAEG" or the "Company"), formerly trading under the symbol NVMG.PK, today confirmed the completion of a merger with publicly traded Flight Management International, Inc. (a Delaware corporation), and further announced that... - December 18, 2009 - Native American Energy Group, Inc.
New Web Carbon Counter Shows Live Carbon Dioxide Readings
GHG Analytical's new web based Carbon Counter knows the "Heartbeat of the Planet." - December 18, 2009 - GHG Analytical
GHG Analytical Becomes California's Newest Verification Body
GHG Analytical was recently accredited as California's newest verifier for the State's ambitious Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting regulations. California's emissions reporting scheme is the first of its kind in the Nation. - December 18, 2009 - GHG Analytical
Donovan & Watkins Partners with IASeminars to Offer Training Courses on IFRS
Donovan & Watkins, a subsidiary of Willis Group Companies, is pleased to announce their collaboration with IASeminars, a leading global provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), in order to offer CPA consultants and other financial professionals a... - December 17, 2009 - IASeminars Ltd
Rapid Expansion of Wood Pellet Capacity in North America Drives Sawdust and Wood Chip Prices Upward, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
The wood pellet industry in North America has grown six-fold since 2004, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The dramatic expansion has resulted in higher costs for sawdust and wood chips in the regions with the greatest growth, including Western US and Canada. - December 17, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
2009 Edition of the Crane Technical Paper No. 410 (TP-410) Ships Today
Engineered Software Announces the First Shipments of the New 2009 Edition of Technical Paper No. 410. The first major rewrite in over 20 years and includes new chapters, and accompanying online calculators. - December 16, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.
TAG Oil Developing Oil and Gas Exploration Block in New Zealand to Expand Taranaki Interests
Winchester Permit 38748 has significant oil discovery potential: centered in a proven, prolific discovery fairway. - December 16, 2009 - TAG Oil Ltd.
TAG Closes Acquisition of Trans-Orient, Gaining 100% Control of World-Class Oil Shale Prospects in a Major Expansion of New Zealand Interests
This merger represents a pooling of financial resources, production, appraisal, development and high-impact exploration. - December 16, 2009 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Vestas Chooses Weather Decision Technologies Lightning Decision Support System for Wind Energy Farms
Lightning display and predictions keeps wind energy crews safe, provides critical data for cost avoidance. - December 16, 2009 - Weather Decision Technologies
West Coast Aerial Photography Photographs Construction Progress of Solar Plant in City of Mendota
West Coast Aerial Photography photographing solar power plant construction in Mendota, California, one of most advanced photovoltaic solar facilities in the world. - December 14, 2009 - West Coast Aerial Photography, Inc.
Inyo Process Launches a Teflon Lined Injection Quill
Inyo’s Teflon Lined Steel Injectors provide an excellent solution for injecting concentrated acids and aggressive chemicals in larger diameter pipelines. - December 13, 2009 - Inyo Process
Petrochemicals in 2010: Terraforming, Released by Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting
A global review of petrochemicals in 2009 and an outlook for 2010. The global petrochemical industry made rapid adjustments to uncertain market conditions throughout 2009. China will make significant progress toward supplying its own continuing, rapid growth; while the Middle Eastern region will expand its role as the incremental petrochemical supplier to the world. - December 12, 2009 - Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting
Northstar Signs Agreement with Hearst to Implement Metersense
NorthStar Utilities Solutions signed an agreement with Hearst Power Distribution to implement MeterSense as their Operational Data Store. MeterSense is a comprehensive meter data management solution (MDMS) designed to provide utilities with long-term storage of billing and operational data, validation, and through its configurable Rules Engine, intelligent real-time event management. - December 12, 2009 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
America Approved Energy Services Has a Solution for Businesses with Rising Energy Costs
Up to 70% of all energy contracts signed in markets of deregulation are negotiated by a qualified, licensed, professional consultant firm with specific knowledge of the industry. There is no cost for this service. The role of America Approved is to advise businesses on how to buy, use, and manage... - December 08, 2009 - AMA Energy Services
Hardwood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Have Surpassed the Cost for Softwood Fiber in 2009 as Demand for Hardwood Pulp Rose, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Higher hardwood pulpwood costs in Brazil, Australia, Russia and Sweden pushed the 3Q/09 Global Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) to the highest level in 12 months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The HFPI was over six percent higher than the Global Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI), the biggest difference in 21 years. - December 04, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
New York City’s First ‘Zero Energy Building’ Coming to the Red Hook Section of Brooklyn
Designs for New York’s first sustainable zero-energy, live/work building are nearing completion, with ground-breaking scheduled for February and completion planned for summer 2010. This structure is expected to become a distinctive new addition to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. As defined... - December 03, 2009 - Redhook Green
Energy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI) Saves Stryker Corporation’s Puerto Rico Plant 18 Percent in Energy Costs
Energy Automation Systems estimated that the Stryker facility would save nine percent on energy use, but when completed, the installation actually realized an 18 percent reduction. - December 02, 2009 - Energy Automation Systems
Industry's Lowest Cost Ethernet Extender Now Comes with Free Power Over Ethernet Injector
Ethernet Extension Experts Adds 350 PoE Injector to ALL 820 Ethernet Extender Kits - November 24, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Texas Right of Way Associates Announces: We Are a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Texas Right of Way Associates/TRWA, Inc. announced today they are doing business as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). “I am pleased to announce TRWA, Inc. is the only Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise Right of Way Acquisitions and Land Survey company doing business in the Barnett... - November 24, 2009 - TRWA, Inc.
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Solicitation of Interest to Conduct Feasibility Study for Zanzibar Renewable Electric Generation Project from Alexander Solutions LLC
Alexander Solutions, LLC, has been contracted by the island province of Zanzibar in the nation of Tanzania to produce a feasibility study for renewable electric generation. Consideration will be given to Alexander Solutions as a sole green energy provider upon completion of the study, if it is to the long-term interest of Zanzibar. Alexander Solutions is seeking partners which can perform this study and also subsequently can create an end-to-end solution for green merchant generation. - November 23, 2009 - Alexander Solutions LLC
Laura Benold Joins Public Relations Firm, Mercom Capital Group
Laura Benold, former Event Director for the Clean Energy Venture Summit and Marketing Communications Associate at the Austin Technology Incubator, recently joined the team at Mercom Capital Group as a Public Relations Executive. - November 22, 2009 - Mercom Capital Group, llc
Global Partners United Completes Initial Agreement to Help Heat Beijing Using Bixby Clean Energy Technology
Global Partners United has just signed a letter of intent with one of the largest heating suppliers in China to use Bixby Energy Systems patent-pending, revolutionary, closed loop coal gasification technology for the city of Beijing. The letter of intent is for an initial order of 100 systems to be... - November 22, 2009 - Global Partners United
The Plaza Group's Velarde to Speak at Phenol/Acetone & Derivatives Markets 2010 Conference in Bangkok
The Plaza Group's founder and president, Randy Velarde, will be a guest speaker at the 2010 Phenol / Acetone & Derivatives Markets Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. - November 21, 2009 - The Plaza Group
Best in Class PoE Ethernet Extender Takes Distance - and Operating Conditions- to the Extreme
Ethernet Extension Experts Makes Major Upgrades to Its 865 PoE Ethernet Extension Kit at No Additional Cost. - November 20, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
NorthStar Utilities Solutions Continues Expansion in the State of Washington with Selection by Douglas County PUd
NorthStar Utilities Solutions, a division of Harris Computer Systems, announced today that Douglas County Public Utility District No. 1, located in East Wenatchee, WA, has chosen NorthStar CIS for providing it's customers superior customer relations management and utility billing. - November 20, 2009 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Palantir Portfolio Optimisation Puts Value on Exploration Assets
An oil & gas industry first: exploration assets, not just reserves, included in valuations (includes portfolio optimisation) - November 20, 2009 - Palantir Solutions
PowerContinuity Power Protects MoneySupermarket.com’s UK Operations
Power Continuity Systems has successfully completed a bespoke power protection system for MoneySupermarket.com, the UK’s number 1 price comparison site. - November 19, 2009 - PowerContinuity Systems