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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
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
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
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
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.
Oil in Water Monitors at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference
Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments will exhibit at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference at Booth #4809 from May 5 - 8, 2014 in Houston, TX at the Reliant Park Center. - April 30, 2014 - Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments
Enterprising, Disabled Man Solicits for Help to Rebuild Business, Goldbearingpaydirt.com, After Being Unjustly Closed Down
"Without doubts, the American government advocates non-discrimination when it comes to giving jobs to the disabled in the society; but then, many of them are still being rejected or not able to find the flexible conditions they need to perform," states Robert Schaefer. Today, Robert Schaefer, an enterprising, disabled man asks for help to rebuild his home-based business that was unjustly closed down. - April 28, 2014 - Robert Schaefer
Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference
Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments will be exhibiting at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at Booth #4809. - April 27, 2014 - Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments
TD-500D Hand Held Oil in Water Analyzer Stands Ready Around the World for Immediate Service
To contribute further to environmental protection and provide immediate service worldwide, Turner designs Hydrocarbon Instruments has strategically set up a TD-500D Stocking Distribution Global Network for immediate TD-500D and accessories supply. - April 27, 2014 - Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments
Global Mining Giant Sandvik is Platinum Sponsor for Upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference in Kitwe Next Week
Global mining giant Sandvik, platinum sponsors for the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference (CBM-TEC), is currently building a high-tech, multimillion dollar facility in Kitwe, where the event takes place from 28-29 April. The company’s Accounts and Applications Manager -... - April 25, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Water Innovations Showcased at World Water Day Event in Washington
The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Water Partnership celebrated World Water Day by displaying twenty-eight American developed water technologies, designed to address global water challenges in developing countries. These technologies were part of the “USTech H2.0” event held on... - April 25, 2014 - Lifewater Drilling Technology
Mangas Power Signs OEM with John Deere
Oilfield manufacturing equipment distribution company signs OEM with reputable John Deere for design and sell of John Deere-powered products. - April 10, 2014 - Mangas Power
Heyl & Patterson Signs License Agreement with ELB Engineering Services in South Africa
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA has signed an exclusive license agreement with ELB Engineering Services of Johannesburg, South Africa, for bulk material handling equipment. - April 10, 2014 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
San Antonio Relay for Life Sponsored by Brian Alfaro
An oil and gas entrepreneur known for his contributions in the San Antonio area, Brian Alfaro will be partnering with the American Cancer Society to stomp out cancer. The ACS is hosting its annual Relay for Life on May 2, and Brian Alfaro is proud to sponsor the largest Relay in San Antonio. Relay... - April 04, 2014 - Primera Energy
Pioneer Engineering Announces New Dynamic Shop Balancing Services
The new service is designed to help clients combat catastrophic failures of their large rotating equipment through the routine utilization of precision balancing. - April 03, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Digi-Tally, Inc. to Attend 2014 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston
Digi-Tally, Inc., a leading designer and producer of advanced measurement tools for the energy industry, today announced that representatives will attend the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at the Reliant Park Center in Houston, TX, on May 5-8, 2014. Digi-Tally representatives and the... - April 03, 2014 - Digi-Tally, Inc.
Pioneer Engineering to Present at Noria’s 15th Annual Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas
The engineering firm will be presenting a case study on the benefits of a properly implemented condition monitoring program. - April 02, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
New Ecommerce Site Makes Purchasing Biobased and Biopreferred Products Easier
6R Supply launches their ecommerce site for purchasing biobased industrial products. - March 29, 2014 - 6R Supply
CBM-TEC Offers Free Exploration, Production and Processing Sessions in Kitwe in April
The upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference or CBM-TEC in Zambia’s mining hub Kitwe from 28-29 April is offering free-to-attend sessions on the exhibition floor for all visitors. - March 27, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Saskatchewan Mining Companies Including Stauber Drilling, Inc. Will Attend the 6th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum
Stauber Drilling is pleased to announce that they will be one of the many great Saskatchewan mining companies attending the 6th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. The Premier Mining Supply Event will be held April 8 & 9, 2014 at TCU Place in Saskatoon and will be presented by the... - March 22, 2014 - Stauber Drilling
MAST Conference/Exhibition Gets a MENA/Asia Boost
The 11th MAST will be co-located with 111th NATO Naval Armaments Group meeting in Istanbul, Turkey: uniting Europe with Asia and with direct connection to Middle East North Africa, your colleagues and counterparts from Abu Dhabi, Azerbaijan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Turkmenistan are already registering. - March 20, 2014 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Viridian Energy President Recognized as Network Marketing Leader
Viridian Energy President, Meredith Berkich, has been named one of the Most Influential Women in Direct Selling by Direct Selling News. - March 20, 2014 - Viridian Energy
Global Oil and Gas Tank Storage Experts Set to Gather in Dubai for Landmark Tank World Congress and Expo
With just under a month to go until Tank World Congress and Expo, the global tank storage industry is preparing to visit Dubai for two days of expert insight, practical case studies, in-depth discussion, technology launches and networking on April 14th and 15th 2014. - March 19, 2014 - Tank World
csimsoft Releases Trelis 15.0 Mesh Generation Software for CFD and FEA
csimsoft, a leading developer of advanced meshing tools for the CFD and FEA, announced the March 12 release of Trelis 15.0, a version upgrade of its popular Trelis meshing software. The new version includes significant enhancements to the software's ability to handle geometry preparation, improved... - March 15, 2014 - csimsoft
Chestnut Exploration & Production Launches Industry Blog
Blog to provide insight into industry trends and predictions on the state of the oil and gas industry. - March 14, 2014 - Waldman Bros
Mine-NRG and Cornerstone Sustainable Energy Form Preferred Provider Relationship
Mine-NRG, Inc., (“Mine-NRG”), (a privately held FL Corporation) and Cornerstone Sustainable Energy (“CSE”), (OTCBB: CSEI) have entered into a “Preferred Provider” relationship which combines their respective technologies to provide sustainable power solutions to... - March 13, 2014 - Mine-NRG, Inc.
H&M Industrial EPC Receives Recognition from AkzoNobel
After damage causes AkzoNobel facility to shut down, a top group of vendors were put in place to get the rebuild done fast and safely. - March 11, 2014 - H&M Industrial EPC
Green Alternative Systems Promotes CNG Conversion for a Cleaner Burning Fuel Source
Green Alternative Systems is encouraging CNG conversion as a cleaner burning fuel source and to receive benefits such as lowered fuel costs, safer vehicles and the potential to receive rebates through government programs. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is a fossil fuel like diesel, gas and coal, it different when it comes to its environmental impact. - March 09, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
Niche Products Expanding Into Brazil
Niche Products Ltd is pleased to announce that the formal establishment of Niche Produtos do Brasil is now underway. The coming Niche facility will provide in‐ country manufacturing of subsea control fluids as well as 24 hour technical support for present and future customers. Mike Mahaney,... - March 07, 2014 - Niche Products Limited
Zambian Minister of Mines Christopher Yaluma to Deliver Keynote Address at CBM-TEC Mining Expo at Kitwe on 28 April
Zambia’s Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development, the Hon. Christopher Yaluma, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference or CBM-TEC that is taking place in Kitwe, Zambia from 28-29 April. Organised in association with Electra Mining... - March 06, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Stauber Drilling Inc. is Offering Geophysical Logging
Stauber Drilling Inc. is offering geophysical logging for their Saskatchewan based clientele. Geophysical logging is the process of making a detailed record of the geologic formations penetrated by a borehole. This log may be based either on visual inspection of samples brought to the surface or on... - March 02, 2014 - Stauber Drilling
Brian Alfaro Partners with the Multiple Sclerosis Society
This Saturday, March 1, the Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold its annual 5K MS Walk in San Antonio. Located at the AT&T Center in downtown San Antonio, the MS Walk attracts thousands of volunteers and participants seeking a cure for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a genetic... - February 26, 2014 - Primera Energy
Metromedia Energy Launches New Live Reverse Power Auctions Service
Metromedia Energy (MME), the premier energy brokerage firm for the Northeast, is unrolling a new offering this year: live reverse power auctions. This innovative auction-style platform turns the tables on conventional price-bidding models, empowering the customer with decision making tools and... - February 22, 2014 - Metromedia Energy
Skillings Mining Review Profiles American Vanadium in Its February 2014 Issue
For February 2014, Skillings Mining Review's monthly series "Profiles in Mining" features an interview with American Vanadium's President, CEO and Director Mr. Bill Radvak. - February 22, 2014 - Skillings Mining Review
CM Labs Releases Vortex Dynamics 6.1
Latest release includes new Editor features, focuses on ease of use - February 22, 2014 - CM Labs Simulations Inc.
Zambia’s Chamber of Mines Supports CBM-TEC and is Upbeat About Country’s Mining Future
The CEO of the Chamber of Mines of Zambia, Mrs Maureen J Dlamini, says there is still a huge potential for green fields operations with high grade copper and other minerals available for exploitation in that country. The Chamber’s President, Mr. Emmanuel Mutati, heads up an impressive list... - February 22, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Brian Alfaro: "Production Rates Higher Than Initially Released"
Last week Brian Alfaro released information stating that his Screaming Eagle 3H well was expected to produce 1,200 barrels of oil equivalent a day. After further flow tests, Alfaro determined that the Screaming Eagle 3H well tested at a maximum rate of 1,777 barrels of oil equivalent a day. This... - February 20, 2014 - Primera Energy
Heyl & Patterson to Supply Biomass Torrefaction Unit to University of Minnesota Duluth
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA announces the sale of an indirect-fired rotary calciner to the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) for wood torrefaction. - February 19, 2014 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Brian Alfaro Does It Again: Soaring Production in the Eagle Ford Shale
Brian Alfaro, a San Antonio-based oil and gas industry leader, has done it again. While he plans to expand his number of wells in the Eagle Ford in 2014, Alfaro’s existing wells are producing exceptionally well this year. Located in the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale, the Screaming Eagle 2H... - February 15, 2014 - Primera Energy
2nd Annual Texas Eagle Ford Shale Exposition & Service Company Conference
2,000+ Attendees, 250 Exhibitors, 100 Speakers - Concurrent Sessions, 5 Platforms, Open-call for presentations & Speakers: “Trail of the Shale - Forging Pathways to a New Energy Marketplace” - April 28–30, 2014, American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, Texas, www.texaseaglefordshaleexpo.com - February 10, 2014 - Texas Eagle Ford Shale Expo
CBM-TEC Mining Expo Reaches Out to Zambian Mining Industry with Practical Programme
The President of Zambia’s Chamber of Mines, Mr. Emmanuel Mutati, heads up an impressive list of speakers at the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference or CBM-TEC in Kitwe, Zambia from 28-29 April. The official brochure for the event, which is expected to be attended by 1500... - February 09, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
SIX Safety Systems Announces Acquisition of WorkSMART Ergonomics Ltd.
SIX Safety Systems, a global leader in worker fit for duty risk solutions, announced today the acquisition of WorkSMART Ergonomics, a top ergonomic and human factors consulting firm in Canada. With the close of this acquisition, SIX Safety Systems will strengthen its already comprehensive worker... - February 07, 2014 - SIX Safety Systems
Primera Energy LLC Encourages New Containment Measures
As oil and natural gas exploration in the Eagle Ford Shale is expected to increase in 2014, so have environmental concerns over hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” Companies are now also implementing surface containment policies to protect groundwater from above-ground... - February 06, 2014 - Primera Energy
Pioneer Engineering Announces Public Training Course for Vibration Analysis in Miami, FL
Pioneer Engineering announces introductory-level vibration analysis training course at the LUDECA Training Center in Miami, FL on May 13-16, 2014. - February 05, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Primera Energy LLC Uses Eco-Friendly Handouts for Its Charity Events
Primera Energy LLC is a company well-known for its dedication to charitable causes. On Feb. 1 Primera will sponsor the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Tower Climb and Run and on Feb. 8 it will sponsor the American Heart Association’s Red Run. Primera Energy also took an extra step to... - January 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Primera Energy LLC Reveals Patriotic Namesake for “Screaming Eagle” Wells
Primera Energy LLC is a Texas-bonded operator drilling for oil and natural gas in the Eagle Ford Shale. Primera’s Eagle Ford wells 1H through 4H are referred to as “Screaming Eagle.” As Primera Energy plans to expand its number of wells in 2014, the company released information... - January 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Alfaro Energy Sponsors the American Heart Association
Heart disease is the number-one cause of death in America, killing an average of 600,000 people every year according to the Center for Disease Control. The American Heart Association aims to improve cardiovascular health through awareness campaigns and events. On Saturday, Feb. 8 the Red Run for... - January 23, 2014 - Primera Energy