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France’s Total Strengthens Partnership with Saudi Zahid Group
France's Total sold 30% stake in Moroccan subsidiary Total Maroc to Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group and Total Maroc plans to sell a 15-percent stake later on Casablanca's stock market. - May 21, 2014 - Altaaqa Global
Brian Alfaro’s Well Production Bodes Well for Decades of Production
Brian Alfaro's Legacy 1H well exceeds expectations and is predicted to be in production for the next 30 to 40 years. - May 21, 2014 - Primera Energy
Pioneer Engineering Introduces New Tribology and Lubrication Services and Training Course
New oil analysis and lubrication services focused on education and personalized tribology solutions for clients around the world. - May 21, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Successful Launch of CBM-TEC Expo in Kitwe in April Put Zambia’s Copperbelt on the Map
The hugely successful launch of the Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference (CBM-TEC) in Kitwe from 28-29 April attracted 92 exhibitors, 1600 visitors, 140 conference delegates, including Zambian Vice President Dr Guy Scott and Mining, Energy and Water Development Minister, Hon. Christopher... - May 21, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Strong Protection for Heavy-Duty Applications
Reliable overload protection and easy handling are the compelling features of RINGFEDER POWER TRANSMISSION’s new GERWAH GWS heavy-duty couplings. - May 21, 2014 - RINGFEDER POWER TRANSMISSION GMBH
TiEcon 2014 Names PrecisionHawk to List of "50 Hottest Tech Start-ups"
TiE50 recognized the 50 award winners at its annual entrepreneurial conference in Santa Clara, CA. - May 20, 2014 - PrecisionHawk
Welspun Renewables Commissions Karnataka’s Largest 19 MW (DC) Solar Capacity
Project with tracker technology will annually supply 30,724,000 units of clean energy. WREPL’s 11 MW (DC) project commissioned in less than three months from PPA signing, nearly 10 months ahead of schedule. 8 MW (DC) was commissioned last year about 2 months ahead of schedule. Project achieved full load within a week of commissioning, touched high CUF% of 27% in a day. For next 25 years 23,043 tones of CO2 emissions will be mitigated on a yearly basis. - May 18, 2014 - Welspun Renewables
Shoals Technologies Group and American Helios Constructors Partner to Provide Largest U.S. Army Base PV Project
Shoals Technologies Group, the leading manufacturer of PV Balance of Systems components, today announced it has been awarded the contract to provide 17.5 MW of ground mount racking to the Fort Huachuca U.S. Army Base. Chattanooga, Tennessee based American Helios Constructors will serve as the EPC for the project. - May 17, 2014 - Shoals Technologies Group
Family Ponding at the Larchmont Reservoir with Sheldrake Environmental Center
Family fun with Sheldrake on June 1st. Join Sheldrake and look to see who is living in in their local pond. Come help Sheldrake welcome the much awaited warm weather. - May 17, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Alberta Septic Systems is Offering Inspection and Septic Pumping Services to Local Area Clientele
Newcastle, WA-based specialists for cost-effective septic tank maintenance, Alberta Septic Systems are now offering an affordable tank inspection and septic pumping service to King and Snohomish County homeowners. The company’s expert services will ensure the complete safety of home septic... - May 16, 2014 - Alberta Septic Systems
GlacialLight Presenting LED Lights and Drivers at 19th GuangZhou International Lighting Exhibition
Surface Mounted Down lights, Panel Lights and LED 50W Bay Lights Latest Additions to Indoor Lighting - May 16, 2014 - GlacialTech Inc
Pasadena Student Receives Future Engineer Scholarship
Aydan Delgado, a senior at Pasadena Memorial High School in Pasadena, TX, will be attending the University of Houston as a Chemical Engineering major. The smart and driven young man, was awarded with the 2014 Future Engineer Scholarship from H&M Industrial EPC at the Scholarship Ceremony held... - May 16, 2014 - H&M Industrial EPC
New Study from PERC Shows Propane Heating Systems Offer Quickest Payback
Independent study shows that residential propane heating systems provide greater affordability, efficiency and comfort with fewer CO2 emissions. - May 16, 2014 - Propane Education & Research Council
Food Packaging: Overview of Trends, Standards and Implications on Food Safety
The objective of this complimentary webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to provide an overview of key GFSI standards on food packaging, discuss the key drivers of packaging innovations and explore the role of packaging on safety and shelf life of food. - May 16, 2014 - SGS
Water Planet Engineering’s Vorti-SEP® Selected to Recycle Wastewater for BMW
Water Planet Engineering’s Vorti-SEP® water treatment technology was selected to treat and recycle wastewater generated as part of BMW’s month-long launch event for their new i8 and i3 plug–in hybrid vehicles in Santa Monica, California. - May 15, 2014 - Water Planet Engineering
Clean Solar Achieves B Corp Certification
Clean Solar is proud to announce its certification as a B Corporation, making it the first solar installation company headquartered in the Silicon Valley to achieve B Corp status. The prestigious designation is awarded to new companies which use the power of business to solve social and... - May 15, 2014 - Clean Solar
Finalists Announced for the 2014 GreenBuilt Home Tour
The one-of-a-kind tour of sustainably built homes taking place in July features innovative building projects from Northbrook to Naperville and neighborhoods across Chicago. - May 15, 2014 - USGBC- Illinois Chapter
Nice Home Services Launches New Website for the Alexandria Area
Nice Home Services announces the release of their new website, www.nicehomeservices.com. - May 15, 2014 - NICE Home Services
Saint-Goban's Rulon® J Polymer Material Used as Supporting Role in Bogie of New 7000 Series Trains in Washington DC
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® J sliding elements will be utilized on the bogie of the newest 7000 series trains in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Manufactured by an industrial company in Japan whose expertise includes land, sea, and air transportation systems, the 7000 series cars are... - May 15, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Aquentium Technology Designed to Enhance Medical Marijuana Industry in Canada
Aquentium, Inc. (OTC: AQNM) CEO Mark Taggatz stated, “I am very pleased with the recent movement within the medical marijuana industry in Canada and how the growth of the hemp industry could have a very positive impact for Aquentium and its shareholders.” - May 15, 2014 - Aquentium
Over €100 Million for Climate Change Innovation Programmes Announced in Europe
Climate-KIC to unveil multimillion investment for long-term programmes at European Business Summit. - May 14, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
US Building Consultants Hires Experienced Local Architect as Fourth Principal
US Building Consultants has hired Scott Krehl as its fourth principal. With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Architecture degree from the University of Florida, Mr. Krehl brings an invaluable amount of experience to USBCI. Mr. Krehl has worked on over 100 projects throughout his career which serves as the highlight of his prolific career. - May 14, 2014 - USBCI
US Building Consultants Brings in Experienced Forensic Investigator as New Principal
US Building Consultants has hired Scott Stephen as a new principal. With years of experience in building envelope field analysis and diagnostic testing, roof design and installation consulting and more, Stephen brings a vast amount of experience to USBCI. - May 14, 2014 - USBCI
Patent Issued for Revolutionary Water Valve Guarantees Over 10% Water Savings
TeraValve has arrived with its proprietary revolutionary water valve based on fluid dynamics theory that can save 8 to 25 percent of water bills, enhance meter accuracy & eliminate excessive consumption. - May 14, 2014 - TeraValve
Nick Richmond and Brian Barrick of Matrix Basement Systems Honored with Big50 Award
Nick Richmond and Brian Barrick, owners of Matrix Basement Systems, Inc. and Matrix Manufacturing, USA have been selected by REMODELING magazine to join the REMODELING Big50. The Big50 awards were presented at a gala dinner at the Remodeling Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2014. - May 13, 2014 - Matrix Basement Systems
Meeting the Requirements of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative Webinar
The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) is an initiative of the major brands in the pharmaceutical sector. PSCI is a group of pharmaceutical companies that share a vision of improved social, economic and environmental outcome for all stakeholders of the pharmaceutical supply chain, focused particularly on acceptable working conditions, safe process and facilities, economic development and a cleaner environment for local communities. - May 13, 2014 - SGS
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Offers Fleet CNG Conversions
Green Alternative Systems has just announced that the company offers fleet CNG Conversions to the automotive industry. - May 13, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
Lindsay Wagner's Inaugural Acting Retreat to Benefit Inland Empire Media Academy, July 13-19
Join Emmy award-winning actress Lindsay Wagner for a special week-long advanced acting retreat from July 13-19, 2014 in the welcoming setting of the Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. With four decades of experience in the industry, 40 TV movies, 5 mini-series, several television series, and feature films to her name, Lindsay brings an in-depth knowledge of working with the camera and offers individual guidance to develop greater spontaneity and deepen your acting skills. - May 11, 2014 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Bushwise Guides Nature Lovers to a Far Reaching Career in the South African Bush
Bushwise, a leading professional training provider in the safari industry, launches far-reaching careers for young nature lovers across South Africa and the world. - May 10, 2014 - Bushwise
Signals Intelligence Group Partners with Innovation Excellence to Feature Confidence in Making Innovation Decisions at FEI 2014
Kobi Gershoni, Signals Intelligence Group, and Julie Anixter, Innovation Excellence and Disruptor Foundation, are to speak in Boston, MA with top innovative thinkers in industry to discuss the interplay of intuition and intelligence in making courageous innovation decisions. - May 09, 2014 - Signals Intelligence Group
Unique Maritime Group Signs Joint Venture Agreement with OEG Offshore
Unique Maritime Group, which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, is proud to announce a joint venture agreement with OEG Offshore (OEG), to offer the rental and sale of offshore equipment in the Middle East region. The new joint venture... - May 09, 2014 - Unique Maritime Group
Johnny on the Spot Announces the Acquisition of Atlantic Restrooms
Johnny on the Spot, LLC., Portable Restrooms & Temporary Fencing begins providing superior service to newly acquired Atlantic Restroom clients for the 2014 season. - May 09, 2014 - Johnny on the Spot, LLC.
Solamon Invited to Sit at London Energy Roundtable; Yeo to Meet Officials from Cameroon
Having launched and augmenting its Electrify Africa campaign, Solamon Energy Corp is pleased to announce the company has been invited to not only meet senior government officials from Cameroon in London but also while there to sit at a roundtable and provide straight-forward input toward... - May 09, 2014 - Solamon Energy Corp.
SolarCraft Completes Installation of Solar Power System on Hess Production Facility
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 649 kW solar power system at Hess Collection Winery providing nearly 100% of the electrical needs for its Napa, CA production facility. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the new system will reduce Hess’s utility costs by thousands every year, while reducing the load on the local utility grid. - May 08, 2014 - SolarCraft
Buffalo Watt Releases Converged Energy 2014 May Update
Buffalo Watt today announced that it has released Converged Energy 2014 May Update. The update includes numerous enhancements to the Retail Energy and Cloud Automation functionality of the platform. Cloud Automation has added support and interoperability with Echelon’s iLon SmartServer 2.0. - May 08, 2014 - Buffalo Watt
YANMAR mCHP Unit Powers New Hotel in Maine
One 10 kW Unit Installed at Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port Hotel in Maine - May 08, 2014 - YANMAR America
Campbell Thermography to Provide Thermographic Imaging of Ohio State University Campus
The imagery will be used to analyze steam system efficiency, find leaks in the steam lines, evaluate the condition of the roofs, and look for energy loss in the buildings. Thermographic imaging is an essential tool in getting roof repairs done efficiently without sending good roofing material to the landfill while getting wet, useless insulation replaced. - May 08, 2014 - Campbell Thermography LLC
African Utility Week Focuses on Why Energy Savings and Back-Up Generation Are More Vital Than Ever
Due to the national power shortage and the rising electricity prices, large power and water users like mining houses, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants and the agricultural sector need to address the impact that consumption has on their bottom line and explore technology that can mitigate... - May 07, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Puckett Attendance Center Will Produce Biodiesel in the Classroom with Renewable Energy Equipment
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has delivered a B-60 Biodiesel Processor to Puckett Attendance Center, MS. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used in the classroom to begin instructing students on green fuel technologies. - May 07, 2014 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
TAG Receives Consent to Drill Exploration Well on Waitangi Hill, Targeting Fractured Source Rocks
The Gisborne District Council has granted TAG Oil (TSX: TAO) and (OTCQX: TAOIF) consent to drill the Waitangi Valley-1 well, located in Petroleum Exploration Permit 38348 in the East Coast Basin, New Zealand. - May 06, 2014 - TAG Oil Ltd.
YANMAR America to Participate in Mother Earth News Fair
Yanmar America Corporation is proud to be a Title Sponsor of this year’s Mother Earth News Fair being held at the Western North Carolina Agriculture Center on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, in Fletcher, N.C. Yanmar has long been committed to the sustainable land owner and the rural... - May 06, 2014 - YANMAR America
5th Annual Taste of North Berkeley
Come join the Berkeley Lions, Tues. May 6th, 5:30-8:30pm. Stroll along North Shattuck between Hearst and Vine, while enjoying samples at Gourmet Ghetto Eateries and raising money for charity. Join in with the Berkeley Lions Club, serving the needy of Berkeley for 95 years, in this opportunity to try some of the best faire in town. Show support for over twenty-five local shops contributing tasty treats to raise funds for the community. - May 04, 2014 - Berkeley Lions Club, Lions International
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Sustainable Community" through the Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program. Robert Apple, Planning Manager, led the effort to maintain certified status in this community and is being... - May 04, 2014 - Audubon International
International Geothermal Workshop Announced by GRC
The Geothermal Resources Council will present a two-day course in Jakarta before the 2nd Indonesia International Geothermal Conference and Exhibition. - May 03, 2014 - Geothermal Resources Council
Oorja Fuel Cells Licenses Two Patents from Los Alamos National Laboratory for Improving Efficiency and Cost-Cutting
Oorja Fuel Cells and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) today announced a licensing agreement allowing Oorja Fuel Cells to deploy two key energy technologies developed by Los Alamos through programs with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The technologies, available through LANL’s Express Licensing Program, are aimed at improving power density and reducing the cost of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) based power systems. - May 03, 2014 - Oorja Fuel Cells
City of Cape Town Official Host City of African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa in May
The City of Cape Town has a clear, very strategic and long-term vision to plan for the expansion of the city and cope with subsequent growth, along with the need to drive carbon emission reduction, increase the use of clean energy, and maximise on water resources, says Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl,... - May 03, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seal Helps to Prevent Blowout in Rocket Engine Check Valves
Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® spring-energized anti-blowout seal has been qualified as a static seal in rocket engine check valves for the aerospace industry. Check valves are flow control devices that allow the flow of pressurized fluid (liquid or gas) in one direction only. In normal... - May 02, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Continent’s Energy and Water Leaders Join Forces to Discuss Challenges and Celebrate Successes at Annual African Utility Week in Cape Town in May
More than 5000 power and water professionals, including utility heads from Nigeria, Uganda, Namibia, Senegal, Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa, will gather for the 14th annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and expo at Cape Town’s CTICC from 13-14 May. - May 01, 2014 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Isleworth Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of Isleworth recently became the next community in Florida to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program provides a framework with which communities can assess their current status of green initiatives for... - May 01, 2014 - Audubon International