Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
AMPEGY RELAUNCHES WEBSITE AND DEBUTS REPRESENTATIVE LOOK UP TOOL
Ampegy, an energy network marketing company, announces the re-launch of its website, Ampegy.com, which offers visitors improved functionality and enhanced content. The website debuts a Representative Look Up Tool - the first of its kind in the energy network marketing industry.
The Representative Look Up Tool allows potential customers and prospective Representatives to find the nearest Ampegy Independent Representative by entering in their zip code, or to look up an…
RSS Install 80MVA Temporary Power in Oman
Rental Solutions & Services (RSS), a global provider of rental power, temporary cooling and mobile water solutions, has successfully installed 80MVA of rental power in the Sultanate of Oman.
RSS has been selected by two power generation authorities in Oman to design, build and manage temporary power packages in four different locations in Oman: Ja’laan Bani Bu Ali Grid Station, Al Mulladah Intersection Station, Dibba and Ghundham.
The 80MVA temporary power…
Iraq Mega Projects 2011: Chinese Company China Petroleum & Engineering Corp. (CP …
The Chinese oil firm China Petroleum and Engineering Corp. (CPECC) have been awarded a $174 million contract to build three crude processors, and has begun work on the contraction on the first production network of southern Iraq’s Halfaya Oil Filed.
The new plants will raise the production of Halfaya Oil Field by 100,000 barrels per day, which currently produces approximately 12,000 bpd and plans to produce 20,000 bpd by the end…
Discuss next generation Smart Grid Communications at SMi’s Telecoms for Smart Gr …
Next generation Smart Grid communications; how do we ensure our future advanced technology infrastructure is reliable and secure? How do utilities ensure communications networks are efficient and will optimize their assets as well as enable consumer participation?
Connectivity of energy networks is paramount, and no one understands this more than public and private network providers. The question is - do utilities use Public or Private Networks?
Join us in this heated…
The Bra Recyclers Announce The Bra Recyclers Network --- 'Where Green Minds Thin …
Phoenix, AZ (June 30, 2011) – The Bra Recyclers, in an effort to increase awareness about recycling re-usable textiles and supporting women in transition, announce a recycling program called The Bra Recyclers Network. The program is designed to recognize and reward recyclers for their green-deeds. As a part of the initiative, recyclers can receive a $50 gift card for themselves and for a ‘green’ friend. The program is designed so…
New Easy-to-Use ASTM Test Method for Measuring Soot Levels in Diesel Engine Lubr …
E. Norwalk, CT June 30, 2011 – Wilks Enterprise is pleased to announce that the InfraCal Soot Meter now gives users an approved ASTM testing method for measuring the percent level of soot in diesel engine lubricating oil. In late June, ASTM issued Method D7686-2011 entitled “Test Method for Field-Based Condition Monitoring of Soot in In-Service Lubricants Using a Fixed-Filter Infrared (IR) instrument.”
With the InfraCal Soot Meter, rapid,…
VisiInc PLC Announces Open Inventor Integration into Vistime
The Visi platform is the next evolution in visual communication, and is capable of delivering solutions in both the physical and virtual environment in 3D.
Sugar Land Texas and Perth, Western Australia, June 30, 2011 -- VisiInc PLC (VZJ) (deutsche-oerse.com).
Following the major announcement of a signed distribution agreement with MMRGlobal, Inc. (OTCBB: MMRF) (“MMR”) and VisiInc PLC (VZJ) (http://www.deutsche-boerse.com) to launch MMRGlobal’s patented consumer and professional health IT products and services,…
14th Gulf of Guinea Oil & Gas Returns to its Roots in Africa
The CWC Group announced that the 14th Gulf of Guinea Oil & Gas Conference will return to its roots in Africa, and will be now an integral part of Africa Energy Week. Africa Energy Week will run from 20 to 23 September and will serve as a platform to bring together what is set to be the largest and most senior forum of decision makers to focus on African oil…
Shine, Baby, Shine!
Larry Hagman, American film and TV icon, known from playing the legendary J.R. Ewing in the 80’s primetime soap opera Dallas spent four full days in Perth, WA attending the Supanova Pop Culture Expo and spreading the word about solar energy.
On his last day before flying back to Los Angeles, Larry Hagman, Solarmatrix and the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) went on a tour through Perth to promote clean and renewable…
New 24 Joule Power Wizard Electric Fence Energizer Contains Livestock in Pasture …
Power Wizard 24000 includes Ultra Low Impedance Technology for the Toughest Vegetation and Fence Conditions
STREETSBORO, OHIO (June 29, 2011) – The Power Wizard 24000 Fence Charger is designed to become one of the most powerful electric fence energizers manufactured in the United States. This new premium model of electric fence energizer leads the way in Ultra low impedance technology to contain cows, horses and other livestock through very wet and…
Brady Associate Receives National Standards Certification
GREENSBORO N.C. (June 29, 2011) — Brady (bradyservices.com), a company that provides high-efficiency HVAC systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today that Brian Smith has received Level II Analyst Certification by the Vibration Institute (vibration.org). The certification program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
Vibration analysis is an important part of maintaining peak performance for equipment that includes rotating parts. It…
SMi Group announce inaugural Distribution Automation conference, 10th & 11th Oct …
SMi Group are delighted to announce their inaugural Distribution Automation conference taking place on the 10th and 11th October 2011 in London. Critical to the efficient and reliable operation of the Grid, Distribution Automation could create a self healing grid with real-time monitoring adjustments to changing loads, generation, and intelligent control that would reduce potential outages without operator intervention.
This conference will bring together European utilities and technology leaders for…
SGS HELPS AUO BECOME THE WORLD’S FIRST ISO 50001:2011 CERTIFIED MANUFACTURING OR …
(GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, 28 JUNE, 2011) – SGS is pleased to announce that it has certified AU Optronics Corporation’s ("AUO") 8.5G TFT-LCD facility located in Central Taiwan Science Park, Taichung, Taiwan against ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management Systems Standard. AUO is the world’s first manufacturer facilities to have obtained this certification just following the publishing of ISO 50001 standard for energy management by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) on June 15. …
First GAF-trained Mines Inspectors start work in Afghanistan
Munich, Kabul, June 29th, 2011
After 2 years of training on mines and mining technology nineteen Mines Inspectors have passed their written and oral exams successfully and were awarded certificates in Mine Inspection by the Minister of Mines and the GAF team. The award of the certificates is a major milestone in GAF’s capacity building project with regards to cadastre, inspectorate, audit and licensing functions within the Ministry of Mines, Afghanistan…
Solar Lighting is changing lives in Rural India
Approximately 500 million people in India's countryside still have no access to electricity. The government's ambitious plan to electrify the entire nation by 2012 is based, in large part, on providing rural homes (particularly some 25,000 of the remotest villages) with decentralized renewable energy systems.
New Delhi, June 29, 2011 - Depending on the size, a Solar Home Lighting System can operate one or several lights. Normally a Solar Home…
HABDANK – Solid Solutions, now also for the roof.
The company HABDANK PV-mounting systems from Göppingen, which is successful around the world with its innovative photovoltaic ground mounted systems, has expanded its product range to include a new mounting system for trapezoidal sheet roofs. With the mounting system HABDANK TR, HABDANK has developed a very solid, easy-to-install mounting solution for the most varied roofs with corrugated or trapezoidal sheet roofing in steel and aluminium sheets. The mounting system can…
Window World of St. Louis is Committed to EPA Lead Safe Certification Standards
St. Louis, MO – Originally receiving Lead-Safe Certification in February 2010, Window World of St. Louis is committed to providing safe and environmentally-friendly replacement window and door installation for residents throughout St. Louis and the surrounding areas.
Beginning in April 2010, all home improvement companies who performed replacement window, siding, door, and drywall installation were required to complete companywide Lead paint training and certification. Any home improvement work…
The Plaza Group to Join International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (I …
HOUSTON – June 27, 2011 – The Plaza Group, a leading international petrochemical marketing company, will join the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Inc. (IISRP) on July 1. As a new affiliate member, The Plaza Group will actively support the IISRP mission to further the long-term growth of the synthetic rubber industry worldwide, benefiting synthetic rubber material producers, customers and end users.
Randy Velarde, The Plaza Group President, said…
FlexMouldVenter by ABB Robotics enables foundries to perform efficiently
Sand casting as a technology has changed over the years. Today, in cutting edge foundries, sand casting has become automated, protecting workers and improving productivity.
With the improvement of technology, the production of sand casting has become much more efficient. Even with the improvement, sand casting still faces some key issues during the production process. One of the key issues is ventilation.
During the process of sand casting, air or gasses are…
The Beautiful Convergence of Nature & Technology--ALT’s Taiwan Aboriginal Plant …
(Jun 22, Taipei) The largest LED light Show in Taiwan—Photonics Festival in Taiwan 2011—has been completed on June 16th. This year, the exhibition has attracted 220 LED exhibitors from domestic and oversea. The number of visitors is over 40,000. The event host, PIDA, says that the number of both exhibitors and visitors this year has been higher than previous years ever. Contrast with previous years, all LED exhibitors has showcased…
Vegetable Water Treatment System Installation Progressing
Santa Maria, CA- DRAMMwater with our vendor Advanced Treatment Technologies designed and supplied a complete closed loop water management system for this 64 acre vegetable production greenhouse that will expand to 128 acres.
The water management system supplies ultra-pure, highly oxygenated water to the greenhouse and landscape irrigation systems; to the utility and processing applications; and to the potable water supply for the entire facility.
The DRAMMwater system includes the treatment and…
Ministry of Water & Electricity Confirmed Support of CWC Saudi Water & Power For …
London (23 June 2011): Once more the Ministry of Water & Electricity Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al Hussayen from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has confirmed that “Given the significance of this major international Forum for Saudi Arabia’s power and water sectors” he will support Saudi Water & Power Forum again this year. The event will be held in Jeddah, on the 4-6 December 2011.
Following last year declaration by…
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Bonnie Plants Team Up to Launch “Garden as …
BOSTON, MA, June 2011 -- Green Education Foundation (GEF), and Bonnie Plants, have launched Garden as a Teaching Tool, a program that utilizes the garden as a place for children to learn about sustainability and conservation practices. GEF, a sustainability education nonprofit, and Bonnie Plants, a supplier of premium-quality vegetables and flowers to retail outlets nationwide, are calling on schools and youth groups from across the country to participate to…
NCERC to Install Arisdyne’s Controlled Flow Cavitation System in Research Operat …
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. to donate the use of pilot scale system to aid in research to enhance ethanol yields
EDWARDSVILLE, IL and CLEVELAND, OH (June 23, 2011) -- The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) has agreed to license and support a Controlled Flow Cavitation (CFC) system from Arisdyne Systems, Inc. Arisdyne’s CFC system will be offered as an adjunct test feature of NCERC’s pilot scale ethanol…
Range of Rural Solar Home Lighting Systems launched by Headway Solar in India
Solar off-grid home lighting systems are proving to be a energy starved rural India. Headway Solar is looking for pan-India distribution network for its range of Solar Home Lighting Systems.
New Delhi, June 23, 2011 - Approximately 500 million people in India's countryside still have no access to electricity. The government's ambitious plan to electrify the entire nation by 2012 is based, in large part, on providing rural homes (particularly some…
New name for wind measurement expert Ammonit: Ammonit Measurement GmbH
Berlin, 21 June 2011. In order to increase its visibility on the global market and respond to its international clientele, the German wind measurement expert Ammonit is now operating with an English company name: Ammonit Measure-ment GmbH. The name change has been effective since 14 June 2011.
For more than 20 years Ammonit has played a leading role in the global wind measurement sector. In the next weeks Ammonit is going…
Latest BTEC Webinar on Biomass Thermal Finance
Register now to attend the free webcast, “Biomass Thermal Finance: Options, steps, and resources for biomass project development,” on Wednesday, June 29 at 2PM ET by the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC), and hear from three experienced panelists on their insights into financing models for varying scales of biomass thermal projects. This is the seventh webinar in a series funded in part by the USDA's Wood Education and Resource Center…
New lab makes Taiwan solar cell companies more competitive
By Aaron Hsu
The recently completed Certification Body Testing Laboratory will make it easier for Taiwan’s photovoltaic cell manufacturers to sell their products on the international market, the state-sponsored Industrial Technology Research Institute said June 21.
Built under the direction of ITRI, the CBTL is the third lab in the world to have met all requirements set forth by the International Electrotechnical Commission, a global organization that manages conformity assessment…
Festivals of Speed Returns to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
ORLANDO, FL (JUNE 2011) – The Festivals of Speed will once will once again bring together the world’s most exotic automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles and watercraft at the Four-Diamond Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes benefiting the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Now in the sixth year at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, the Festivals of Speed, set for October 7-9 has continued to expand by adding an additional day of automotive appreciation…
ACHEMA 2012: Getting ready for the energy turnaround
„Innovative Energy Carriers and Storage“ on display at ACHEMA’s Special Show:
Renewable energy generation and mobile applications depend on innovative technologies for energy storage. The ACHEMA Special Show 2012 presents the latest technological trends and concepts. In combination with the scientific congress and closely interlinked with the whole range of process technologies on display, it offers a unique setting for the discussion of integrated and innovative solutions.
It’s not just that…
The AVL Emission Test Systems is serious about improving the output of engine em …
New engines, tighter exhaust regulations, and ongoing development in the automobile industry make it necessary to provide modern and adaptable technology for exhaust measurement.
AVL ETS GmbH, with its location in Neuss and Gaggenau, is determined to develop complete test stations with all the components of hardware and software to the highest standards.
Whether used in industry, automobiles, bikes, or off-road vehicles, almost all types of engines can be tested, certified,…
US Water Services Announces New Division, US Water Energy Services
St. Michael, MN (June 17, 2011) – US Water Services, Inc is pleased to announce the launch of US Water Energy Services to focus on total water management of shale gas production in the natural gas industry.
U.S. Water Services is pleased to announce that it has started a new division, U.S. Water Energy Services, to focus on the Upstream Oil & Gas Sector with down hole treatment for scale and…
U.S.-based Exergy Group Opts for MWM as Engine Supplier
The North American subsidiary of the traditional company MWM from Mannheim, Germany, recently received an order for four engines for two biogas plants ("Double B" and "Swager Farms") of the Exergy Group in Idaho. As announced by Exergy at the AgStar Conference in Boise, Idaho, in May, MWM was selected for the supply of the engines and for the maintenance of two biogas plants of Exergy New Energy, the biogas…
Thailand's renewable investment opportunities showcased at Clean Power Asia
"Thailand is committed to the low-carbon pathway", says Dr. Twarath Sutabutr, Deputy Director-General, Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, in Thailand's Ministry of Energy. Dr Sutabutr heads up a high-level and expert list of energy speakers at the upcoming Clean Power Asia conference and expo in Bangkok, from 28-30 June.
With regards to investment opportunities in Thailand, the country's ministry of Energy says alternative energy resources provide a…
PULS UK to Supply Legacy Products for as Long as Customers Need Them
Power supply manufacturer PULS UK has said it will continue to maintain stocks of every item in its range for as long as customers need them. The announcement means that designers and operators can be sure that identical PULS replacement units will always be available, simplifying maintenance and avoiding the need for re-certification of control systems.
Power supplies are a fundamental element in any production control system so the ability…
Opus Energy raises Cystic Fibrosis Trust pledge to £15,000
Opus Energy, the UK’s leading business energy supplier, has increased its pledge to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
After setting out last June to raise £10,000 for the charity, fundraising has been so successful that the company has chosen to increase their 2010/11 pledge to £15,000.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the UK’s most common, life-threatening inherited diseases and claims two lives a week in the UK. Money raised by Opus…
INTERGAS VI Conference & Exhibition Supported by the Ministry of Petroleum, Egyp …
Cairo (28 May 2011): CWC Group Limited and Egypt International Fairs are delighted to confirm that with a proven track record of 10 years in spite of the critical situation in Egypt, INTERGAS VI was a success and got the full support of the Ministry of Petroleum, Egypt.
The event took place as scheduled from 10-12 May 2011 at the Cairo International Convention Centre where more than 1000 companies participated…
RobotStudio Palletizing PowerPac highlights expanded ABB palletizing portfolio u …
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (June 9, 2011) – ABB Robotics, a leading supplier of industrial robots, introduced a comprehensive range of new palletizing products at Interpack 2011, May 12-18 at the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds in Germany. The new offerings include two new palletizing robots and three new palletizing grippers. The most revolutionary aspect of the expanded palletizing portfolio, however, is the Palletizing PowerPac for RobotStudio, a powerful new programming software…
Perfectly Positioned for the Future - Delta Electronics Celebrates 40 Years
With 6.6 billion US Dollars turnover in 2010, it was the most successful year in the history of the Delta Group, the world's leading provider of power management and thermal management solutions. This success and the 40th anniversary of Delta will be celebrated in Europe on June 16. This event will be held at Delta's European headquarters in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) and at the same time in the branch offices…
McCormick USA and Woods Equipment Announce Strategic Alliance
Duluth Ga. (June 15, 2011) - Duluth, Ga. based McCormick USA and Oregon, IL. based Woods Equipment Company announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership to offer Woods-attachments through McCormick USA’s nationwide dealer network.
This alliance covers a full line of agriculture and landscape equipment including cutters, finish and zero-turn mowers, front-end loaders, backhoes, snow blowers, and assorted scrapers, discs, rakes, post hole diggers, stump grinders and blades. All…
Power station site commissions UPM Tilhill for ecological survey work
(UPM Tilhill, Gloucestershire, 09 June 2011) – Experts from UPM Tilhill’s specialist ecology team have completed a survey of a former nuclear power station on the banks of the Severn Estuary which shows that plant and animal life are thriving there.
UPM Tilhill was asked by the Berkeley Power Station owners to carry out the work in order to identify habitats that were of particular value or ecological sensitivity. As part…
Clean Power Asia: region reports back on renewable and cleaner fossil power succ …
Over 300 global power industry professionals to gather for unique meeting in Bangkok
Australia and the Philippines are just some of the more than 14 countries in the region that will present case studies and report back on renewable and cleaner fossil power projects during the upcoming Clean Power Asia in Bangkok from 28-30 June.
The Ministry of Energy of Thailand, who is officially supporting Clean Power Asia, and…
SE Asia poised to be central energy market, region’s O&G to step up
SINGAPORE (9 Jun 2011) – Expounding on revised expansion plans of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), Datuk Shamsul Azhar Abbas, chief executive officer of Petronas, said that, “Capex quantum will be intensified to outpace rising costs, upgrade asset integrity, enhance yield of existing/legacy assets, drive growth and venture into more challenging and green field plays such as enhanced oil recovery, deep-water and unconventional (hydrocarbons)”.
Chief amongst Petronas’ ambitious plans is the…
Ed Stafford Joins the Ranks of CSA Celebrity Speakers’ Exclusive Speaker List
Burnham, UK, June 13th, 2011 - Ed Stafford has become renowned around the world after becoming the first person to walk the entire length of the Amazon River in August 2010. The journey took 860 days starting at the river’s source in southern Peru, over the Andes and along the entire length of the Amazon River to its mouth on the Brazilian coast. Since returning home to the…
CWC Launches Australia Gas 2011
The Australia Gas Conference 2011, a brand new feather to CWC’s Global Gas Series portfolio, will run from 31 October to 2 November 2011 in Sydney, providing the opportunity for the international gas industry to meet Australian decision makers, highlighting Australia as a groundbreaking gas province.
Australia is already the fourth-largest LNG exporter in the world and has over US$200 billion of LNG projects in the pipeline, aiming to triple production…
New Video features Portable Infrared Analyzers for On-Site Measurement of Oil in …
East Norwalk, CT, June 10, 2011 – Wilks Enterprise is pleased to announce a new video featuring the measurement of oil and grease in water/soil with easy-to-use portable infrared analyzers. This 3-minute video demonstrates how on-site measurements with the InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyzers can save time and money, as they allow oil and grease levels in wastewater to be determined in under 15 minutes. These measurements help ensure compliance…
Shridhar University Pilani Rajasthan Marks World Environment Day
In the international arena, India today which has emerged as a decisive environmental, social, economic and political power is befittingly the first time global host of World Environment Day 2011 with theme – Forests: Nature at Your Service.
No one has any doubt that Environment is changing in many aspects. Starting from 1972, 5th June is celebrated globally every year as the World Environment Day (WED). The United Nations, through this…
Twice the Yield, Half the Cost
St. Michael, MN (June 9, 2011) – U.S. Water Ethanol Process Technologies Introduces COR™; product used to extract corn oil in ethanol production.
U.S. Water Ethanol Process Technologies, a subsidiary of US Water Services, Inc, announces the development of CORTM, an enhancement additive proven to increase the removal of corn oil from mechanical separation systems at dry-mill ethanol plants more efficiently than other products in the market. The product will benefit…
All Eyes on Asia Pacific for Global LNG Buyers and Sellers Meet
From 19 – 21 September 2011, the CWC Group will host the 3rd World LNG Series: Asia Pacific Summit in the global LNG hub, Singapore. The Asia Pacific Summit is known in the industry as the most influential buyers and sellers meet, and welcomes delegates from over 150 companies across the world to listen to ground-breaking discussions, build contacts and do business.
The global gas market is more dynamic than ever…
The Meeting Place For The World's Shale Gas Industry
The American Gas Association (AGA), The International Gas Union (IGU) and the CWC Group, today have announced the dates for the World Shale Gas Conference and Exhibition taking place on the 7 - 11 November 2011 in Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
With Europe, Asia and Africa all poised to develop shale fields of their own, this event provides unique opportunities to share knowledge, form partnerships and promote the emergence of this…
