Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Water is a Limited Commodity That Must be Managed Sustainably & Strategically
The International Energy Agency predicts oil and gas will meet the majority of the worlds energy demand for the foreseeable future raising the spot light on the role water plays in oil and gas production. Oil and gas companies looking to achieve sustainable growth will increasingly have to manage their water footprint, as well as their carbon footprint. Never has there been the need for collaboration between these sectors in…
Energy-Saving Propeller Boss Cap Fins System Reaches Major Milestone
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) and MOL Techno-Trade, Ltd. (MOL Tech; President: Hidehiro Harada) today announced that the energy-saving Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF), developed by MOL, West Japan Fluid Engineering Laboratory Co., Ltd., and Mikado Japan, Ltd., and sold by MOL Tech, has now been ordered for 2,000 vessels worldwide.
The PBCF is an energy-saving device attached to the propellers of a vessel. It breaks up the…
TAG Confirms New Oil and Gas Discoveries in Taranaki Basin Exploration Wells
Strong test results confirm new oil and gas discoveries in the Sidewinder-2 well and the Cheal-C1 well, both located in the Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. The Sidewinder oil and gas discoveries are located in TAG Oil's Petroleum Exploration Permit 38748. The Cheal oil and gas discoveries are located in TAG Oil's Petroleum Mining Permit 38156.
Vancouver, BC, August 13, 2011 -- TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX: TAO) and (OTCQX: TAOIF) is pleased…
Headway in Financing issues for Solar Power Projects in India
New Delhi, August 13, 2011 - Solar Power is booming worldwide and India aims to be one of the largest player in the Asian Solar market along with China and Japan. With the ambitious National and State programs on Solar, India is expected to have a Solar Power Generation capacity in excess of 50 GW by 2020.
One of the biggest hurdle that Solar faces in India is that of financing.…
European Smart Grid Cyber Security - Priority One; Securing the Digital Infrastr …
SMi Conferences are proud to announce the 2nd annual European Smart Grid Cyber Security Forum, to be held on March 12th and 13th in London. Following the success of this year’s event, the Forum will again bring together the most influential European and North American utilities and cyber security authorities, to further develop the international roadmap to securing our energy infrastructure.
Abstracts are currently being accepted, please contact Jamison Nesbitt at…
Vorks Energy to provide solar rooftop solution to a Delhi Schools
Vorks Energy has recently signed agreements with number of schools in Delhi and NCR region to provide solar roof top solution. The schools will run completely on solar energy during the day and will use energy from battery bank when sun is not available. The system is ideal for schools and colleges, since majority of usage for electricity is during school working hours which are typically around 8 to 9…
Vorks Energy sees huge potential in Indian solar energy market
India has a huge future growth potential for the solar photovoltaic industry. This is mainly due to the increasing electricity demand, high irradiation levels, favorable government policies, and investments worth billions of dollars being made in the sector.
Indian government is taking steps towards implementing large Megawatt (MW) scale solar power projects and is poised to position itself as one of the world’s major solar producer. Besides, it is quickly developing…
Metering Europe looks at how utilities can meet smart meter targets by 2020
What needs to happen for Europe to meet its smart metering targets? The continent's utility industry will take urgent stock in October during the annual Metering Billing/CRM Europe conference and expo in Amsterdam with more than 4000 smart metering experts from utilities, energy regulators, technology suppliers and industry associations attending.
Challenges to EU roll-outs
Says Aida Mezit, Metering Europe producer: "The EU deadline of 2020 by which 80 percent of…
SUNSTALL expands Solar Install Services Coverage to the East Coast
Novato, California – SUNSTALL, a top rated large-scale ground mounted solar array installation service provider emphasized its fundamental commitment to the North American solar market. The service provider is now serving clients with cost efficient foundation solutions and structural installation services from a new hub in New Jersey, significantly increasing the nationwide coverage.
“Being close to our clients sharing expertise and best practices for foundation and installation technologies is invaluable not…
The Bra Recyclers Begin Planning 2nd Annual Bra Recycling Month In October
The Bra Recyclers, a textile recycling company based in Gilbert, Arizona, announces plans for the 2nd Annual Bra Recycling Month to take place this October. For the entire month of October, traditionally dedicated to Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness, The Bra Recyclers intend to collect recycled bras in an effort to help women nationwide bring attention to these powerful causes in a unique way, while directly helping to re-shape…
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Amplehavest.org Team Up to Fight Hunger and …
BOSTON, MA, August 2011 -- Green Education Foundation (GEF) and AmpleHarvest.org present the Plant with a Purpose Campaign, which outlines how individuals and groups can grow fresh produce for the purpose of donating to food pantries. GEF, a sustainability education nonprofit, and AmpleHarvest.org, a nationwide nonprofit organization linking growers and local food pantries, are calling on young gardeners from across the country to donate their excess produce to those…
Factor Power Inc. Celebrates One Year Anniversary
It is with great joy that Factor Power Inc. is pleased to celebrate our one year anniversary, thanks to the loyalty of our valued customers, vendors and resellers.
Like most businesses, the first year is always a challenge. We have had many challenges, but with all of them we have come out on top. The openness of our relationships with our customers, vendors and resellers, has made all of these challenges…
Bauen Capital Launches Its Brazil Green Initiative
Sao Paulo, Brazil – GO BIG OR GO HOME! That is the Bauen Group's motto concerning their green initiative, announced earlier this week for their Brazilian social housing operations. The project’s first phase includes a platform that generates more than US$300 million in transaction volume across various Brazilian states within the next 3 years. Sustainability will be embedded into its development processes, implementing a “Green” design and Carbon Offset plan…
SOLARCON India Advances Solar Workforce Development Initiatives in India
Bangalore/Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai/Hyderabad,India - August 10, 2011: SEMI India will host the third edition of SOLARCON India, the region’s premier solar business and technology focused industry exposition and international conference from November 9 to 11 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre in Hyderabad, India. The theme for this year’s exposition, representing the widening solar value chain in India, will be: “Showcasing the Solar eco-system: From polysilicon to power plants”. SOLARCON…
ASCO Introduces Stainless Steel Pilot Valves for Offshore Applications
ASCO Numatics, the world’s leading manufacturer of comprehensive fluid automation, flow control, and pneumatics solutions, has introduced the 8361 Series of stainless steel pilot valves. The series’ unique design eliminates the dormancy or “sticking” problems that can occur in control valves installed in the pneumatic logic panels that control monitoring safety systems in offshore oil and gas production facilities. In addition, the valve line was launched with online tools that…
The Best Subsea and Topside Bolt Tensioning Tools Just Got Better with the Launc …
A return to Offshore Europe for Tentec, a specialist engineering company and market leader in design and manufacture of topside and subsea bolt tensioning tools and systems sees the launch of an innovative and unique range of equipment. The Optimus 7 series range of subsea tensioning tools will be shown for the first time anywhere in the world on Booth 1C96.
Designed for use on not only ANSI B16.5, ANSI…
SEI Now Offering Solar Business and Technical Sales Training
Carbondale, Colorado – United States – August 2, 2011 – Colorado-based Solar Energy International, known for solar certification and technical training in renewable energy, has added a solar business and technical sales training class to their already extensive list of courses available this year. It is designed specifically for those who are interested in going into the sales and marketing end of the solar energy industry, as opposed to working…
Headway in India's Rural Electrification using Solar Power
"Solar Power is an answer to woes of millions of people breathing kerosene fumes and the Indian Government woes over kerosene subsidy" - Headway Solar (P) Ltd.
New Delhi, August 6, 2011 - Millions of people in India rely on subsidised kerosene to bring a flicker of light to into their homes. The black marketeers profit, while the Indian government pays the bills. Laying the grid for all the people is…
TECTUS presents ATEX RFID on the Offshore Europe show in Aberdeen UK 6.-8. Septe …
Moers, 05.08.2011 Easier tracking and tracing, cost savings and transparency in the supply chain, as well as providing best possible maintenance in hazardous area, could be possible and improved by using mobile and stationary TECTUS ATEX certified RFID readers and ATEX certified RFID transponders.
„We offer as one of only a few suppliers world wide the complete ATEX RFID system component solution consisting of RFID TAGs (transponders) and stationary and…
PULS UK Introduces Life Expectancy Data Logging to QS/QT 40 Power Supplies
Leading Din Rail power supply manufacturer PULS UK has introduced data logging to its single-phase QS40 and three-phase QT40 1 Kw units. The move will enable the company to establish life expectancy figures based on actual in service conditions.
PULS uses semi conductor technology to collect data relating to operating temperature, input voltages and other vital information which can later be downloaded to calculate the life expectancy of the product. The…
Investors in Angola should be confident says Ambassador Ballard-Tremeer
Now that Angola’s reserves have returned to end-2008 levels and a new investment law is in place, potential investors should again have the confidence to look seriously at the non-oil investment opportunities in that country, says the Honorary Chief Executive of the South Africa – Angola Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Roger Ballard-Tremeer. In the run-up to the annual investment forum, iPAD* Angola, taking place in Luanda from 13-16 September,…
The European Regional Development Fund in Poland (EFRE) co-finances a beach clea …
In June, the city of Gdynia at the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea purchased a BeachTech Marina beach cleaning machine. This investment for a beach cleaner by the service contractor "Czysta Plaza" was co-financed by a special development programme of the European Union.
The Regional Development Fund for the region of Pomerania in Poland, the "Activity of Regional Operational Programme for Pomorskie Voivodship", includes EU support from the years 2007…
The elusive brain drain in oil and gas
SINGAPORE (5 Aug 2011) – 2011 marks intensified recruitment targets for oil and gas companies globally. The war for talent is on for hard-to-find petrotechnical professionals (PTPs) and the pressure is on to develop hard-to-retain operations people. With the generation of geoscientists and petroleum engineers hired before the deep recruitment cuts of the mid-1980s approaching retirement, new talent distribution now centred on Asia and Russia and changes in gender ratios,…
Territorial disputes on E&P in Asia ramps up as China Sea explored
SINGAPORE (4 Aug 2011) – Blistering economic growth across Asia over the past few decades has cranked up anxiety levels amongst governments about energy supplies. Asia’s state-run NOCs have become more confident about searching out new oil and gas assets in foreign fields, with such pressure erupting tensions over offshore overlapping sovereignty claims in the South China Sea, where maritime borders are not clearly defined and often overlap.
What’s the status…
CWC Group, Gazprom Global LNG and Petrobras Host 7th Annual LNG Awards, November …
The LNG Awards, now in their 7th year, will be presented at the World LNG Summit and Award Gala Dinner in Rome, hosted by the CWC Group, Gazprom Global LNG and Petrobras on the 15th November 2011.
Recognising and celebrating excellence in the LNG industry, this year sees the presentation of two new award categories: ‘LNG Executive of 2011’ and the ‘LNG Technological Innovation Award 2011’.
These awards…
Pre-Salt Brazil meeting in September to showcase opportunities for international …
As Brazil prepares to explore one of the largest oil discoveries ever, international oil and gas operators are meeting with the state-run body Petrobras and other government institutions at the annual Pre-Salt Brazil Congress in Rio de Janeiro in September.
The massive offshore oil and gas reserves remain of crucial economic and political importance in Brazil, says Pre-Salt Brazil Congress project director, Bruno Araújo. "So far more than…
European Unconventional Gas Summit in Krakow to focus on communication challenge …
Public acceptance and assurance of the safety of the unconventional gas industry are just some of the market challenges that will be discussed at the European Unconventional Gas Summit in Krakow from 27-29 September.
"Continual advancements in horizontal and directional drilling, hydro-fracking and seismic imaging are enabling the unconventional gas market in Europe to progress at an unprecedented rate", says Zara Nathan, Conference Director for the European Unconventional Gas…
Marelli Motori making inroads in Africa's hydropower industry
Marelli Motori says the time and energy it has invested in the African market in the last few years is starting to pay off. The global Italian generator giant's regional manager for Africa, Dean Pratt: "During the past three years we have invested a lot of time and energy in growing the Marelli Motori brand into the African market and we offer this market more value for money".…
Breaking New Ground: Local expert in sustainable garden design selected for Grou …
A nationally recognized landscape designer from Akron has been selected to participate on a panel of experts called the “Ground Crew.” Sabrena Schweyer, APLD, co-owner of the Akron-based firm Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc, has joined six garden authorities to answer questions in a weekly Cleveland Plain Dealer column. “Ask the Ground Crew” explores community questions about garden and landscape plants, care, pests, and best practices for creating and maintaining outstanding outdoor spaces…
SolarVolt Power - Builds First Solar Modules That Carry a Lifetime Warranty
This puts SolarVolt Power in the position of being the first solar module manufacturer who is willing to extend the warranty on both the construction and power output well beyond the industry standard of 8-10 years on construction and 25 years on 80% power output!
The people at SolarVolt Power have done extensive research in the area of product longevity, using many different types of cell encapsulates and alternative forms of…
Environmental Monitoring lab in Chennai
ABC Environ Solutions Pvt.Ltd is the Environmental Engineering company,EIA Consultants and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board,team offer the Operation and Maintenance of R/O plants and desalination plants based on Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant.
ABC Environ involved in Environmental Monitoring and conducting Environmental Assessment,EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) studies, EIA Consultants in Chennai, Environmental Consultants in India also in Chennai and Water Treatment.
We are the first firm in India to be Accredited by…
The Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park Rangers captured poachers killing endangered a …
The rangers of the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park in Mozambique captured poachers killing endangered species cold-handed. The poachers are indiscriminately killing mainly elephants and other protected species by using sharp metal loops, direct fire and also by strychnine diluted in water. Some poachers were apprehended thanks to the timely intervention by specially trained rangers and then they were handed over to the local police, where they will be defending their actions…
Stack Testing for Dummies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2011
Stack Testing for Dummies by Scott Swiggard and Ron McCulloch
With steadily increasing environmental regulations, it is more important than ever for industry leaders and environmental managers to understand the EPA’s air quality requirements and the nature of testing services that they often must contract to prove compliance with these regulations. Stack Testing for Dummies, by Dr. Scott Swiggard and Ron McCulloch of Golden Specialty…
Environmental Laboratories in India
C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre is a Centre of Excellence of the Ministry of Environment and Forests , Government of India, established jointly by the Ministry and the C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation. C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre in collaboration with the British High Commission, New Delhi implemented a project on Biodiversity Conservation through Capacity Building. The objective of the project was to provide participants an understanding of the design and nature of…
For Immediate Release: Chainsaw Safety Season
For Immediate Release: Chainsaw Safety Season
Freeport, ME (July, 2011). When a summer thunderstorm rolls through with heavy winds knocking down trees and limbs, many homeowners don’t think twice about grabbing a chainsaw to clear the debris on their property. They should. The limb they may end up cutting may be their own. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, chainsaws are responsible for over 40,000 emergency room visits…
Fox Run Retirement Community Residents in Novi, MI, Run Their Campus' Recycling …
NOVI, MI (July 29, 2011) -- “Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do. Do without.”
For people who lived through the Great Depression and World War II -- or whose parents did -- that little ditty represents words to live by. So it’s no surprise that Fox Run retirement community residents in Novi helped to develop and now oversee the recycling program at their 120-acre campus. . In 2010,…
Minister helps Christmas tree farmer complete new plantation
Minister for Climate Change and local MP Greg Barker joined Christmas tree farmer Clive Collins to plant the 5,000th sapling at Catsfield Christmas Tree Farm, near Battle in Sussex.
Planting 5,000 trees this year was a momentous task and Clive was delighted Greg accepted his invitation to join him to mark the completion of the new plantation.
Clive has been growing and supplying Christmas trees to retail and commercial customers for over…
Asia-Pacific-Weeks: „Waste & Waste Management Forum at “Green Cities – Green Ind …
Paris/Berlin/Qingdao/Bangkok: “Green Industries” today are nearly subject of every strategic discussion since Fukoshima. So again in September 2011, when the 8th. Asia-Pacific-Weeks will start a more than 200 event programme with great international participation and a special focus on “green industries”. Waste & Waste Management are among the key head lines of the weeks which started some 16 years ago on the initiative of the then-Governing Mayer of the newly…
NobleProbe® - Powerful measuring instrument for UV LEDs
Powerful UV LED special light sources require adequate measuring instruments to measure irradiance. In addition to its UV LED units, Heraeus Noblelight also supplies appropriate measuring instruments.
Often, monochromatic light sources such as LEDs are measured using conventional measuring devices which are calibrated for broadband gas discharge lamps. This may yield imprecise results from which incorrect conclusions are drawn, which then may lead to unreliable processes.
Heraeus Noblelight, a leading…
Pressure Sensors Serve as Critical Components in Accurate Operation and Maintena …
Wind energy offers an environmental friendly fuel alternative to fossil fuel-generated electricity. Windmills are required to convert this “green” energy of the wind into electricity. Because of the remote location of many windmills, sensors serve as critical components in their operation, maintenance and safety. Pressure sensors monitor yaw brake, lubrication oil, cooling circuit pressure, and level in gear boxes. Differential pressure sensors monitor filter conditions. As a hydraulic…
ALT, the first manufacturer put CREE’s MT-G LED into mass production
Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT), the leading high-power LED lighting manufacturer in Taiwan, has announced the agreement with CREE (Nasaq: CREE) in May to reserve production capacity of its latest LED chip—MT-G, in order to compete the leader position of the market. As expected, from June ALT has dramatically grown up in sales, and received large quantity orders from Australia, Germany, and United States. That means ALT has great success on…
Easy Access to Subject Matter Experts with EcoSeed and Zintro Partnership
Waltham, MA, July 27, 2011 --(OpenPR.com)— EcoSeed (EcoSeed.org) and Zintro, Inc. (zintro.com) are pleased to announce a collaboration between the organizations. EcoSeed and Zintro have teamed up to integrate easy access to relevant renewable energy experts from within EcoSeed’s content. Each Ecoseed article includes a Zintro widget. When a reader clicks on that widget, it opens up a simple inquiry form with a list of sample experts…
CleanTech and Specialty Chemicals Recruiting Firm Baymark Consulting Rebranding …
Salt Lake City, July, 27, 2011 - After fifteen years in the energy and technology recruiting sector, Baymark Consulting, Inc. has announced they are changing the corporate identity to Helix Recruiting, Inc. - Building Corporate DNA since 1996.
Over the last fifteen years Baymark Consulting has helped numerous US based and multinational companies ramp up strategic functions. They directly impacted companies such as Amyris, Weir Services, Flowserve and Bechtel. …
EMLab P&K's Houston Lab Receives TCEQ NELAP Accreditation for Water Testing
EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the TCEQ NELAP accreditation of its analytical laboratory in Houston, Texas. EMLab P&K’s water testing lab in Houston is accredited by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for water analysis (NELAP Certificate # T104704489-11-1). EMLab P&K’s Houston lab offers water analysis for drinking water testing and non-potable water testing including: E. coli, Total coliforms, Heterotrophic plate counts, fecal coliforms, Enterococci (non-potable water), and…
Atlanta Electrical Contractor Lights Up Faces
Atlanta, Ga. – July, 2011 – My Neighborhood Electrician is spoiling customers through electrical work. Their employees are trustworthy and the work is reliable. They are the premier Atlanta electrical contractor, servicing both residential and commercial customers’ needs.
Being the premier commercial electric company, My Neighborhood Electrician takes the utmost precautions when choosing employees. Prior to joining the company, each potential employee is checked in order to ensure customer’s security and…
For a Quality Electrical Contractor, Atlanta Citizens Choose My Neighborhood Ele …
Atlanta, Ga. – July, 2011 – For residential and commercial electrical services, residents of Atlanta have increasingly turned to the value and professionalism offered by My Neighborhood Electrician. This electrical contractor business offers a full range of electrical services, all of which are completed in a timely manner.
When it comes to electrical services, My Neighborhood Electrician can be trusted to perform top-quality electrical installation service, as well as cabling, lighting,…
Rural Population of India adopting Solar, while the rich in developed world shy …
Rural Population of India might not have many choices but they are adopting Solar Energy even as developed world is still shying away by calling it expensive.
New Delhi, July 26, 2011 - Millions of people in India are not connected to the electricity grid and even those who are connected, do not have a reliable power supply. Leave alone, the rural population, even swanky new townships have no reliable grid…
LayerZero Co-Founder Jim Galm Elevated To Senior IEEE Member Grade
Jim Galm, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of LayerZero Power Systems, Inc., has been selected as a Senior Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) member. The grade of Senior Member requires experience reflecting professional maturity and significant professional achievements.
Jim Galm has contributed towards significant discoveries and advancements in the power distribution industry, having authored numerous patents, including LayerZero’s Dynamic Phase Compensation Technology. Jim Galm…
Fully-automated testing of redoxflow batteries - Test station supplier developed …
The German supplier FuelCon AG has enhanced its product range of fully-automated testing stations with a new system for characterizing redoxflow batteries.
With increasing use of renewable and locally generated energy, also the demand for more efficient utilization of grid capacities including prevention of congestions, as well as bigger grid integrated energy storage systems comes more and more in the focus of research. As very promising energy storage system, the technology…
Top of the tree: SolarMax MT series awarded two "very good" marks at the Photon …
Biel, 25.07.2011. The trade publication Photon tested the SolarMax 13MT three-phase string inverter and awarded it with the prized "very good" seal of approval for its efficiency. The Sputnik Engineering AG device functions "not only precisely, but also efficiently" with MPP tracking and, according to the editors, also achieved other "very good results". This means that the device is one of the leading test candidates and "is an exemplary demonstration…
