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TAG Enters Into Farmout Agreement with Apache Corporation on New Zealand Acreage in the East Coast Basin
TAG Oil has entered into a farmout agreement with Apache Corporation to explore and potentially develop oil and natural gas resources in TAG’s New Zealand East Coast Basin exploration permits. - September 02, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Savannah Ocean Exchange Launches September 2011 with Over 30 Events Celebrating Connection with the Ocean & Coasts
Four Public Exchanges will focus on the many ways Coastal Georgia connects with the oceans: Culture & Cuisine, Vessels & Viewing, Presentations & Performances, and Events & Excursions. This event is timed to coincide with the Solutions Exchange, which will attract global leaders in industry, technology and oceans conservation to Savannah to award the 2011 Gulfstream Navigator Award for the best Solution Inspiring Action. - September 02, 2011 - Savannah Ocean Exchange
West Lafayette Schools Go Green; New LED Lighting in the Gymnasium is Completed
West Lafayette School District installs energy efficient and environmentally sound lighting in their gymnasium helping to save money and other resources. - September 02, 2011 - Enreco USA
Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd Acquired the Outstanding 39% of Their Exploration License
GMEL is a mineral exploration and development company which aims at unlocking mineral rich resources in Greenland. - September 02, 2011 - Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd
Metering Latin America in Sao Paulo in October as Multi-Million Smart Meter Rollout Looms
“We are living in interesting times in the energy market in Brazil,” says Adriano Rehder, the project director of the annual Metering Latin America, which will once again unite utilities, smart metering and smart grids experts, regulators and global technology giants in Sao Paulo from 25-27 October. - September 02, 2011 - Metering Latin America
FloaTEC President Eric H. Namtvedt to Address Pre-Salt Brazil Congress in Rio de Janeiro in September
The Brazilian pre-salt shows the industry's continued ability to adapt to new challenges and come up with new and innovative solutions to find and extract oil in new areas, says Eric H. Namtvedt, President of FloaTEC, a deepwater floating production systems producer. - September 02, 2011 - Pre-Salt Brazil Congress
Greensleeves Increases Control Software Depth
Shane Mason has joined the Greensleeves team as part of the Controls Development Group. He will drive advanced energy modeling used by the company to increase the efficiency of HVAC systems. - September 01, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
Southlake Energy Reveals Use of State of the Art Equipment in Recent Projects
Southlake Energy is proud to announce utilization of cutting edge technologies, greatly enhancing the probability of drilling and completing prolific oil and gas wells. These technologies are currently being used on a Jackson County Lease project among others. - September 01, 2011 - Southlake Energy
American Workers Honored During Labor Day Marathon on Sportsman Channel
The American worker and sportsman will be honored during the inaugural Brotherhood Outdoors Labor Day marathon, which will feature eight back-to-back episodes airing from 1 to 5 p.m. ET. on Monday, September 5 on Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman. A... - September 01, 2011 - Union Sportsmen's Alliance
ONR Funds Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi to Study Nanoscale Wetting Dynamics of Superhydrophobic Surfaces at Stevens
Dr. Choi's DURIP grant supports development of innovative anti-corrosion materials. - September 01, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand in Sydney in November to Look at Global Lessons Learnt
Australia and New Zealand’s top utility professionals will meet in Sydney in November to explore new ways to improve reliability, quality and security of water and electricity supply in a cost-efficient and customer-friendly way. This year’s Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand... - September 01, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand
EMLab P&K Prepares Mold and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Assist Flooded Areas in Eastern Seaboard After Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene brought storms and flooding to states along the Eastern Seaboard from North Carolina to Massachusetts. EMLab P&K prepares to help states recover in Hurricane Irene's aftermath by increasing mold testing and bacteria testing capacity. - August 31, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Gas Line & Appliance Company in Marysville, WA Partners with SEO Pro to Better Serve Area Clients
Hamblen & Sons Heating has hired Prospect Genius, an online advertising company to better serve local residents. - August 31, 2011 - Hamblen & Sons Heating
Conservation Charters Next Frontier for Yachting
Yachts are serving as platforms for unprecedented Ocean Science, Exploration, and Conservation. - August 31, 2011 - Ocean Preservation Alliance
ROUND2 INC. Named to the Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies for Second Year
ROUND2 INC., a leading eRecycling service provider, announced today that it has been named to the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 List for a second straight year. ROUND2’s 2011 ranking improves to 1779 from 1906 the year before. The Inc. 500|5000 annual list exclusively ranks America's fastest-growing... - August 30, 2011 - ROUND2 INC.
Cyclists Halfway Around Our Nation: 5 Hearts, 10 Legs Pedal Over 8800 Miles for Clean Water Solutions
Cycling 8,840 miles to raise money and awareness for safe, clean water wells in underdeveloped countries, the h2o riders have pedaled over 4300 miles and passed through 11 of the 35 states they will ride since they started late June. - August 30, 2011 - The h2o Ride
Microhydro Project Database to be Launched at Hydropower Africa in September
A database detailing all microhydro installations in Eastern and Southern Africa will be launched at the upcoming Hydropower Africa conference and exhibition in Johannesburg from 19-23 September. The web-based database will show current developments and provide information while hydropower industry... - August 29, 2011 - Hydropower Africa
Suzlon Powers a New Brand Initiative – P.A.L.S
RJ Malishka, Milind Soman, Gerson da Cunha and Anil Dharker sign up as p.a.l.s. champions. - August 29, 2011 - Suzlon Energy Pvt Ltd
Intuitive Concepts Coauthors the Gratitude Book Project: A Celebration of Personal Heroes
The Gratitude Book Project is launching a special edition eBook commemorating the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The Gratitude Book Project: A Celebration of Personal Heroes will be available September 5, 2011, and is a compilation of stories about people who are admired for courage and have influenced lives in a positive way. - August 28, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Risk Consultant Charles Gurdon to Addresss North Africa Oil & Gas Summit in October
The Libyan National Transitional Council will undoubtedly favour companies from those countries that have supported it and French and British companies could do particularly well during the country’s economic reconstruction says Charles Gurdon who is the Managing Director of the London-based... - August 28, 2011 - North Africa Oil & Gas Summit
ESA Renewables Opens Construction Office in Clay County
New office in Hayesville, North Carolina will facilitate future growth of solar energy in North Carolina. - August 27, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Midwest Meets Rigorous BNSF Coal-Dust Mitigation Standards
Soil-Sement® is the only dust-control solution currently in use in Powder River Basin; Less product + greater control efficiency = lowest total cost per ton - August 27, 2011 - Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
Government Approval for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments on the Kvanefield Project
The Greenland Government approves Terms of Reference for environmental and social impact assessments on the Kvanefield project. Environmental and social impact assessments are significant components of an ultimate feasibility study. Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum has laid down the guidelines of... - August 27, 2011 - Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd
AXI to Exhibit at AFCOM Data Center World, Orlando - Booth 634 September 12-13, 2011
ALGAE-X® Programmable, Automated Diesel Fuel Filtration Systems remove water and sediment, eliminate microbial contamination and stabilize your diesel fuel, providing optimal diesel fuel quality at all times. Their systems ensure safe and reliable emergency power for mission critical equipment with peak engine performance whenever it is needed. - August 26, 2011 - AXI International
Welcome to a New Era in Land-Based Carbon Management
Greenfleet today welcomes the passage of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) legislation - the much anticipated program to accredit, register and trade carbon offsets from improved land management practices around Australia. - August 26, 2011 - Greenfleet Australia
Four-Wheel Bob’s New Adventure: Supporting Bay Area Trails
The East Bay Hills Trails Hike and Ride begins on August 31 and runs through September 5th. Bicyclists can join the event on Saturday and Sunday. Highlights of the event include five days of hiking from Crockett to Cull Canyon, totaling 53.5 miles; a six day 100-mile equestrian ride year, starting in Berkeley at the Anderson Equestrian Camp in Tilden Park; an evening talk by 4-Wheel Bob’s about his epic climb to the top of White Mountain, California's 3rd largest peak. - August 25, 2011 - East Bay Ridge Trail
Alto Ventures Hits 5.56 g/t Gold Over 3.5 Metres Intersected at the East Coldstream Deposit, Ontario
5.56 g/t Gold over 3.5 Metres Intersected at the East Coldstream Deposit, Ontario - August 25, 2011 - Alto Ventures
E Source Announces Top Utility Websites
Since 2002, E Source has been benchmarking utility websites to gauge how successful they are in serving residential customers. According to the latest E Source benchmark study, the top-rated U.S. electric and gas utility websites belong to Wisconsin Public Service, Avista Utilities, Entergy Corp., and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The top-rated Canadian utility websites belong to Énergie NB Power and BC Hydro. - August 25, 2011 - E Source
Heyl & Patterson Signs Representative Agreement with Tecnagent in Chile
Heyl & Patterson of Pittsburgh, PA, USA signs an exclusive representative agreement with Tecnagent of Santiago, Chile to enhance the sales of thermal processing systems to the mining industry in Chile. - August 25, 2011 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Ceram Launches New Service - Hygrothermal Performance Testing of External Wall Insulation (EWI) Systems to M.O.A.T. 22 and ETAG 004
Ceram extends the scope of its testing of external wall insulation (EWI) systems, following the investment in two bespoke hygrothermal rigs. - August 25, 2011 - Lucideon
18 Watt GL-DL08 LED Downlight Introduced in GlacialLight's Capella Series
With environmental protection in mind, GlacialLight has designed the Capella Series GL‐DL08 LED Downlight to be RoHS compliant. Furthermore, these downlights contain no hazardous chemicals, such as mercury, and do not emit harmful UV or IR rays, making them more eco‐friendly than traditional lighting fixtures. In addition, power conversion efficiency is greater than 80%, helping to reduce energy costs. - August 25, 2011 - GlacialTech Inc
IMR KHA – Portland Earns A2LA Accreditation
IMR KHA - Portland expands it's approvals with A2LA accreditation. - August 24, 2011 - IMR Test Labs
IMR Test Labs Earns Nadcap Accreditation for Composites Testing
IMR offers high-quality materials testing services and now expands the composites testing department with Nadcap accreditation. - August 24, 2011 - IMR Test Labs
New NOC Heads to Gather for North Africa Oil & Gas Summit in Madrid
For the first time since the crisis in North Africa, new leaders of regional national oil companies (NOCs) will meet in Madrid for the 6th annual North Africa Oil & Gas Summit, from 26-27 October to talk about investment in the oil and gas industry in the region. Some 350 oil and gas industry... - August 24, 2011 - North Africa Oil & Gas Summit
Belize Submarine Tour, Newest Excursion Coming to Belize During 30th Anniversary of Independence
Belize Submarine Tour, the newest excursion and first tourist submarine in Belize, is preparing for its Grand Launch this Fall, which is the 30th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence as a nation state. - August 24, 2011 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
EPA Uses Efficient, Inexpensive C.I.Agent EVAC Filtration System
When a frac tank full of oily waste had to be emptied, the EPA used the EVAC Filtration System from C.I.Agent® Solutions. Not only were hydrocarbons captured and sediment removed, the EVAC System cost only a fraction of the use of a vacuum truck, saving thousands of dollars. Last fall, a fuel... - August 24, 2011 - C.I.Agent Solutions
Sustainability and Environmental Management Consultant Libby Bernick Joins TerraChoice as VP
TerraChoice, a North American environmental marketing firm, is pleased to announce the hiring of Libby Bernick as Vice President of its consulting practice. With more than 25 years of experience, Bernick designs and delivers sustainability consulting solutions with award-winning expertise and a... - August 24, 2011 - TerraChoice
Indian Country Business Summit Keynote Speakers Announced
The 2011 Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) keynote speakers have been announced. U.S. Representative Tom Cole and Mark Masters, CEO Chloeta Fire LLC, will address an array of topics regarding “Teaming for Success.” The ICBS will focus on familiarizing buyers with state, federal,... - August 23, 2011 - Chloeta
LifeSpan Again Named to Inc. 5000
LifeSpan Technology Recycling announced today that the company has once again been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, a compendium of the most entrepreneurial and fastest growing companies in America. The company was also included in last year’s list. LifeSpan President Dag Adamson... - August 23, 2011 - LifeSpan
Everett Announces Private Placements and Completion of 4,000,000 Units
Everett Resources Ltd. (“Everett”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed two non-brokered placements of its securities. The first a flow-through private placement of up to $770,000 of its securities consisting of the sale of 14,000,000 units at a price of $0.055 per unit, each unit... - August 23, 2011 - Everett Resources Ltd.
Lindsay Wagner's "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" 3-Day Workshop in Calgary
Join Lindsay Wagner in the welcoming setting of the Blackfoot Inn in Calgary, Alberta for a three-day "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" workshop. This workshop is an opportunity to explore how life is perceived through the stencil of the mind, release negative emotions and heal old wounds and experience the Oneness Deeksha, which effortlessly initiates opening to a greater experience of connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. - August 23, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Prince William County Service Authority Receives Peak Performance Award
The Prince William County Service Authority’s commitment to environmental stewardship has resulted in a prestigious Gold Peak Performance Award for the H. L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility (AWRF). The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) gave the H. L. Mooney AWRF... - August 21, 2011 - Prince William County Service Authority
Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Launch Family Hiking Day
On September 24, 2011, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with its 31 Trail Clubs will be launching Family Hiking Day. Supported in part by REI, Family Hiking Day is an opportunity to introduce families to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), and all of the benefits that come from being active... - August 20, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Solar Photovoltaic Installation Workshop at Stevens on August 25
Stevens Institute of Technology is offering a PV installation workshop on August 25 at the build site for the Empowerhouse Solar Decathlon Competition entry. - August 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Michael Bruno of Stevens Edits Maritime Security Journal Lauded by DHS
The US Department of Homeland Security praised the May/June 2011 issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal as guest edited by Dr. Bruno from Stevens Institute of Technology. - August 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Junk Removal Service in Sutton, MA, Hires SEO Pro to Better Serve Local Clients
In order to better serve the residents of Sutton, MA, Al's Rubbish and Container Services has signed up for Prospect Genius's SEO & Lead Generation program. - August 19, 2011 - Al's Rubbish and Container Services
Prestigious Dallas Award is Awarded to Couch Oil and Gas
Couch Oil and Gas Receives New USCA Dallas Award - August 19, 2011 - Couch Oil and Gas
Stratus Building Solutions is a Top Global Franchise
Stratus Building Solutions was ranked #41 in the Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises for 2011. - August 19, 2011 - Stratus Building Solutions
ENTACT Environmental Services on ENR Top 200 Environmental Firms List
ENTACT, LLC, a recognized industry leader in providing environmental remediation and construction services to an international client-base, has been ranked number 65 on ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms List for 2011. Established in 1991 in Dallas, Texas, ENTACT was founded on the belief... - August 19, 2011 - ENTACT, LLC
U.S. Company, NCFI Polyurethanes, Launches TerraThane.com Website for Geo-Technical Applications and Uses
New Website provides product and application resources to companies working in concrete lifting, concrete slab repair, pipeline work, highway and roadway construction and repair, bridge repair, mine reclamation, pole setting, and soil stabilization. - August 18, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes