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Kitware to Develop Open-Source HPC Design-Analysis Environment for Nuclear Energy Research This research will provide advanced modeling and simulation of nuclear power reactors for the design of future systems and operation of existing plants. June 18, 2013
Clifton Park, NY – Kitware, a leading developer of advanced scientific computing software, today announces a new Fast-Track award from the U.S. Department of Energy for the development of an integrated design-analysis environment (IDAE) for the nuclear power industry. Construction of nuclear power plants may have been halted for more than 30 years, but the United States’ nuclear power industry has continued to grow due to remarkable gains in power plant utilization through improved refueling, maintenance, and safety systems at existing plants. Throughout this time, the introduction of high performance computing (HPC) resources and advances in modeling and simulation have been deployed in many technical industries to enable rapid development of innovative products thus reducing the need to build expensive prototypes. This award encompasses both Phases I and II, and will involve the simplification and integration of advanced modeling and simulation capabilities into nuclear energy research workflows. The project will leverage established open-source tools to create a graphical end-to-end umbrella for guiding users and developers through the nuclear energy modeling and simulation lifecycle. The resulting framework will deliver strategic advancements in meshing, data exchange, and visualization for ensembles, uncertainty quantification, and analysis. The use of the final designanalysis environment will enable an ecosystem of synergistic activities to support a nuclear energy renaissance. “We’re looking forward to seeing the impact our design-analysis environment will have on nuclear energy research,” said Dr. Patrick O’Leary, Assistant Director of Scientific Computing at Kitware and Principal Investigator on this project. “By advancing the state-of-the-art in modeling and simulation, nuclear energy companies’ innovation will be accelerated and more realistic virtual design could lead to tomorrow’s nuclear power systems.”
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey and South Africa Announce $300 Billion of New Construction Projects at Annual Meeting July 12, 2013
The MENA nuclear construction market has boomed since 2009 when KEPCO secured the Middle East’s first tender for 4 new units to be constructed in the United Arab Emirates at a cost of $20bn. That nuclear program is on schedule with the country’s first nuclear reactor expected to start operations in 2017. Further significant developments over the past year include: Saudi Arabia’s atomic energy ambitions are grand enough to grant several reactor vendors multibillion dollar contracts to keep them busy building for decades. More than one design would avoid over-stretching one reactor builder and allow the kingdom to sign long-term contracts with several of its biggest trading partners. The Kingdom sees unique benefits of diversifying acquired technologies in terms of job creation, value chain localization, and knowledge transfer. It expects the first units to be built by 2022. This complex and sizeable endeavor is by far the region’s largest; with an estimated budget of over $250 Billion. Turkey wants to build a home-grown nuclear industry over the next decade as it seeks to cut reliance on costly imported oil and gas, even though the nuclear newcomer outsourced its first two atomic power plants to foreign firms. Turkey’s first nuclear plant, AKKUYU, under ownership of Russia's Rosatom, aims to be operational in 2019. Rosatom Corp. has invited EDF to help build the power plant as the Russian state atomic power company seeks partners for its new reactors. A $22 billion contract has been awarded to a Japanese-French consortium to build Turkey’s second nuclear power plant at Sinop on the Black Sea coast. Jordan will soon decide which of competing Russian and French-Japanese led consortiums will build two one-gigawatt nuclear reactors near the capital IN THE Al Mafraq Province at an estimated cost of €12 billion. Egypt has agreed that the Russians will help in conducting studies at the Dabaa nuclear station and to develop the experimental reactor in Anshas. A delegation is expected to begin work on the plans of building a 4 GWt of nuclear power facilities by 2025.
Onset Announces Training on Building Energy Analysis Software August 08, 2013
Bourne, MA – Onset, a world leader in data loggers and weather stations, today announced a threesession, online training package on Energy Charting and Metrics (ECAM) software, a free Microsoft Excel®-based tool that streamlines the analysis of energy use information from buildings. Hosted by Onset and developed and presented by Bill Koran, director of energy analytics at NorthWrite, Inc., the ECAM training package will provide step-by-step instructions on all features, from installation and initial charting to creating data-driven models, custom reporting, analyzing multiple data points, and performing a range of other functions. Developed with funding from multiple public agencies and organizations devoted to energy efficiency, ECAM is widely used by individuals and organizations across the U.S., including corporations, utilities, universities, and national laboratories, and also has users around the world. “ECAM can greatly accelerate the ability to understand energy consumption patterns and trends in buildings,” said NorthWrite’s Bill Koran. “We’re excited to roll out this comprehensive training packge with Onset, as it will help existing and prospective ECAM users get the most out of the software. It will help them analyze trend data from HOBO data loggers, energy meters, and Building Automation Systems. This, in turn, will enable attendees to better and more effectively identify inefficiencies and drill down to the source issue, perform Measurement and Verification, and track ongoing performance.” The training course consists of three, 2-hour online training sessions, and will start on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. EDT. To learn more or register, please visit https://student.gototraining.com/r/4987155297403036416.
Second Biogas ShockWave Power Reactor Installed in Italy The second BioSPR has been installed in Azienda Agricola Luzi in Italy. The BioSPR technology by Hydro Dynamics, Inc. helps biogas plants increase yield and overall plant performance. August 09, 2013 Rome, GA –
Hydro Dynamics, Inc. (HDI) of Rome, Georgia announced Azienda Agricola Luzi in Marche region of Italy has installed the ShockWave Power Reactor (SPR) in their biogas plant. The plant has installed the BioSPR 15 model sized for its 100 KW capacity. It is the second fully commercial install of the SPR technology for biogas in Italy with several more planned yet this year. HDI has partnered with ThreeEs of Milan, Italy for distribution of its ShockWave Power Reactor (SPR) for biogas and other industries. Three-Es has created a strong foothold for the SPR technology in biogas in Italy and is looking to continue that success in other countries and other applications. In biogas, waste food and agricultural products are converted to natural gas through bacterial digestion. The BioSPR (as it is termed for the industry) makes the fats, sugars, proteins and starches more accessible to the bacteria which increases yield and can reduce viscosity. The Italian biogas market is one of the world’s largest with more than 700 plants. “Three-Es offers their customers a beautifully engineered SPR solution that, as their motto says, is ‘One Step More’ ahead of the competition,” said Doug Mancosky, VP of R&D for HDI. “Three-Es is helping to revolutionize biogas in Italy and the rest of Europe. We are extremely excited about the immense biogas potential in both Italy and worldwide.” More information about Three-Es and the BioSPR can be found on their website at http://www.miscelatoriomogeneizzatori.it/. The Azienda Agricola Luzi facility was also recently filmed for feature on Italian TV. The program, to be shown in late August, and will include an explanation of the innovative BioSPR technology.
U.S, Permian Basin Oil and Gas Market 2020 Forecasts in New Research Report RnRMarketResearch.com adds latest report on “Permian Basin in the US, 2013 – Oil and Gas Basin Analysis and Forecasts to 2020” to its store. The report also provides details of the key exploration areas and major companies exploring various shales and plays in the Permian Basin. August 09, 2013
Dallas, Texas – Permian Basin Witnesses Continuous Production and Development Activities The Permian Basin is one of the most developed basins in the US, and has witnessed major production and developmental activities in Texas and New Mexico over the last five years. Total gross production from the Permian Basin amounted to 618.8 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) in 2012. The Permian Basin production from Texas contributed around 464.6 mmboe in 2012, whereas New Mexico contributed around 154.2 mmboe. According to the Railroad Commission of Texas, Pecos County reported the highest gross production from the Texas Permian Basin in 2012, at around 50.3 mmboe, followed by Andrews County with gross production of around 37.8 mmboe. In the New Mexico Permian basin, Eddy County reported the highest gross production with around 84.7 mmboe, followed by Lea County with around 63.9 mmboe (Gotech, 2013; RRC Texas, 2013a). The developmental growth of the Permian Basin has rewarded companies such as Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Devon Energy Corporation, Concho Resources Incorporated, and Apache Corporation, with a high volume of natural gas and high quality liquids. In 2012, Occidental Petroleum Corporation was one of the largest producers with around 89.8 mmboe from the Permian Basin. Kinder Morgan Incorporated and Devon Energy Corporation produced around 48 mmboe and 43.3 mmboe respectively in the same year (Gotech, 2013; RRC Texas, 2013a).
Natural Gas Powered Vehicles Experienced Strong Growth in 2012 Natural gas prices should remain stable for years to come while natural gas vehicles gain in popularity due low cost fuel and cleaner emissions. August 09, 2013
Willowbrook, IL – HE System Technologies reports a bright future for natural gas and natural gas vehicles. Natural gas is already displacing coal as the preferred fuel for power plants. This has produced a downturn in greenhouse gas emissions here in the U. S. The second fast growing market is natural gas vehicles. The percentage of heavy trucks and buses running on CNG (compressed natural gas) are expected to grow to 3.4% and 12.7% respectively by 2018. Analysts predict that natural gas vehicles will continue a growth rate of 12-19% annually over the next ten years. By 2020, they predict that 65 million NGVs will be on the road worldwide. CNG vehicle usage is not yet very widespread as current market penetration is still less than 1% of the total U.S. vehicle market. There are more incentives to switch to CNG over the long term. CNG vehicles generate lower emissions than their gasoline burning counterparts. Greenhouse gas reduction is seen as advantageous. The Federal government has extended tax credits for CNG refueling equipment and CNG powered vehicles.. Additionally, some states are offering inducements for CNG vehicle usage, such as tax credits or carpool lane status. According to Market Realist Inc. an unbiased Investors publication, “while in the short-term CNG vehicle usage is not very widespread, several factors, such as fuel price, cheaper equipment, and emissions concerns, are likely to push CNG vehicle usage higher. Thus, increased CNG vehicle usage would be a positive long-term demand driver for natural gas, which could provide price support to the commodity, and also higher revenues for domestic natural gas producers, such as Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Southwestern Energy (SWN), and Range Resources (RRC). Investors can also gain exposure to natural gas through ETFs such as the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG), which aims to track the front month natural gas futures price, and United States 12 Month Natural Gas Fund (UNL), which aims to track the average of the next twelve months’ natural gas futures prices.” It appears that natural gas will be a growing sector for decades to come. This provides stability in the market and confidence to make investments in infrastructure. HE System Technologies is working hard to do their part and supply fueling equipment for small fleets and individuals who want take advantage this cheap dependable and abundant fuel.
Ziff Energy Forecasts Western Canada Oil Production to 2020 New report predicts oil well drilling will remain strong till after 2015 before beginning to slow. August 09, 2013
Calgary, Alberta – Ziff Energy, a division of HSB Solomon Associates LLC (Solomon), today announced the release of its Western Canada Oil Production Outlook report that forecasts oil production in five regional Western Canada strategies to the year 2020. By assessing conventional and tight oildirected activity by these individual unique regions together with oil well initial productivity, Ziff Energy is better able to forecast overall Western Canada oil supply potential. The oil production outlook developed for each region within Western Canada creates a solid building block for the overall supply. Figure 1, illustrating oil production over a two-decade span by type, shows the decline in total conventional and tight oil production to 2009. Since then, horizontal oil well drilling has soared. Ziff Energy forecasts that oil well drilling will remain strong until after 2015 when increasing maturity of existing plays will result in a production slow down. A new crop of tight oil plays could stabilize or grow production to the end of the decade.
CONSPEC Controls Introduces Pre-Combustion Gas Detection System for Hostile PRB Coal Power Environments CONSPEC Controls has leveraged its expertise in monitoring explosive gases in the confined environments of underground coal mines to develop a pre-combustion gas detection system for PRB coal-fired power plants. August 13, 2013
CONSPEC Control's Continuous Mill Monitoring System (CMMS) provides continuous, near real-time readings of carbon monoxide in pulverizing mills at temperatures up to 200+°F. Combustion precursor gas detection is preferable to fire and explosion alarm systems because it detects the dangerous condition prior to ignition, which allows the timely initiation of inerting measures, thereby preventing fires and explosions. The system can be configured for any number of stations, from one self-contained unit installed at a single point of detection to scores of stations feeding separate streams of local atmospheric gases to sensors within a central control and readout station. The CMMS can be integrated into existing fuel inerting systems and is compatible with existing PLC process control systems. The system’s technology is based on CONSPEC's Fixed Gas monitoring technology which is employed widely in long wall coal mines due to its "coal grade" robustness. Increased use of PRB coal, which is inclined to spontaneous combustion, in power generation environments makes the MMS a natural solution to a persistent problem in the coal-fired power generation industry. Detecting hazardous fire conditions before they occur improves worker safety at the same time it reduces multi-million dollar losses in plant outages, equipment damage, fuel loss, and fire suppression materials use. CONSPEC Controls offers a complete line of Gas Detectors and Monitors for the mining, power generation, oil and gas, chemical, and HVAC/COVC industries. CONSPEC Gas Detectors and Monitors can be deployed either as a stand-alone system, programmed to generate a local alarm when minimum gas parameters are exceeded, or seamlessly integrated with an existing control or alarm system. CONSPEC Gas Detectors and monitors employ a CONSPEC PLC which can be programmed to detect methane (CH4) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), as well as more than 70 other combustible and toxic gases. Self-contained, solar-powered field models are also available.
Tradition Energy Awarded U.S. Communities Contract for Energy Consulting and Management Services Governments Will Maximize Savings on Energy Expenditures While Improving Procurement Efficiency August 13, 2013 Stamford, CT – Tradition
Energy announced today that it has been awarded a three-year contract to provide energy consulting and management services to the participants in the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. The City of Mesquite, Texas, served as the lead public agency and awarded Tradition Energy the contract, which started on August 1, after carefully evaluating proposals from several other national energy consultants. This is the first time the U.S. Communities cooperative purchasing program has provided access to a competitively solicited contract for energy consulting and management services. The contract is designed to help state and local public agencies, school districts and higher education institutions, and nonprofits maximize savings on energy expenditures while improving procurement efficiency. Through the contract, Tradition Energy will provide a comprehensive suite of services to public agencies, including but not limited to the procurement of electricity, natural gas, renewable energy and transportation fuels, procurement aggregation, demand response services, energy data management and reporting, energy bill processing and payment, energy risk management, market research and intelligence reporting and energy bill auditing and tariff rate analysis. “As an evaluation team member, I believe our panel has identified the best vendor to help reduce energy related expenditures," said Rich Butler, First Deputy Procurement Officer for the City of Chicago. “As a tax paying citizen, I was happy to see, first hand, the strong negotiating tactics that will result in the reduction of energy costs and saving government dollars for governmental agencies who subscribe to U.S. Communities.” “With this new contract, more than 90,000 state, local government, K-12, higher education, special districts and eligible non-profit agencies within the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance will be offered comprehensive advice in managing their energy expenditures and the most competitive pricing available in the public sector,” said Alan Kurzer, CEO, Tradition Energy. “We look forward to continuing our work with government and nonprofit organizations and to further that effort through U.S. Communities and its participating agencies.”
Breakthrough Solar Technology Beats Estimates by a Large Margin SHEC Energy Corp. beats estimates in achieving an 89% cost reduction in solar energy collection, making base-load solar power competitive against coal. August 13, 2013
Saskatoon, SK – A government granting organization recently completed a month long technical due diligence of SHEC Energy’s new Ultra Lite solar technology, demonstrating a materials cost reduction of 89% over its previous generation technology. The company estimated over a year ago that it may be able to reduce solar collection costs by 75%. The material reduction costs achieved to date are 89%, which is very significant. Although the labor component of the manufactured product is not known until the production line is complete, the company expects similar saving in labor. SHEC Energy has developed a Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and thermal energy storage technology to allow the production of renewable electricity 24 hours a day. This recent breakthrough will allow for the production of renewable power at a cost that is competitive with fossil fuel power generation in much of the world. Traditionally, solar power has been very expensive and governments around the world had implemented Pay In Tariffs (PITs) to heavily subsidize the industry. Many countries are now phasing out PITs and consequently, many companies can no longer remain profitable. Although photovoltaics (solar panels) are popular for rooftops, they are not a practical solution for large utility scale power generation, typical for powering entire cities. Also, adding electricity storage, like batteries, is very expensive. A great deal of investment is going into energy storage, particularly lithium battery technology. The issue with this is the limited supply of lithium in the earth’s crust at only 0.0017%. Lithium is used in batteries for laptop computers, cell phones and in electric cars. A great deal more lithium would be required for utility scale power storage. Some projections indicate that demand for lithium will outstrip supply as early as 2015.
European Power T&D Market Growth Driven by Renewable Energy Demand Says a New Research Report August 14, 2013
Dallas, TX – A rising demand for electricity coupled with environmental concerns across Europe is leading countries to look for more diverse energy sources, which will in turn boost investment in their Transmission and Distribution (T&D) infrastructure. The latest research report “Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Scenario in Europe Infrastructure, Investment and Regulations Analysis to 2020” states that key European countries, including Germany, France, UK, Norway, Italy, Ireland and France, will spend substantial sums on grid expansion and upgrade programs in order increase security of electricity supply, deploy smart grid technology and accommodate new sources of power generation – particularly renewable. In this new, Aug 2013 research, information is provided relating to T&D lines (Ckm), transmission capacity (MVA), substations (units) and cross-border grid interconnections. Key drivers and restraints impacting the market are also discussed and information is provided regarding smart grid deployment in these countries. According to the report, European T&D grids are characterized by issues related to network congestion and the integration of distributed energy resources. The need to increase cross-border grid interconnections will be another boost to the European T&D market, as it could lead to competition in the power market and the potential reduction of power prices. By providing a broader generation base, interconnections can improve energy supply security and reduce the need for the additional construction of power generation capacity, states the report. The report publisher’s senior analyst says: “Renewable energy accounted for around 70% of the total power generation capacity additions made in the EU in 2012, and further additions are being introduced as a result of EU targets on reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to increase the share of renewables total energy consumption by 2020. The aging nature of the T&D networks in Europe has raised concerns regarding the stability of the electricity supply and has prompted a number of nations to frame policies for the incorporation of efficient technologies into the grid. Europe is expected to invest heavily in the establishment of transmission infrastructure as it strives to create cross-border grid interconnections and harness the energy generated from renewable sources around the continent.”
Industrial CO2 Distillation Pilot Plant Proving Long Term Viability EPIC Systems, Inc. designed and engineered a distillation pilot plant that successfully removes over 80% CO2 from exhaust generated by a coal-fired power plant. August 14, 2013
St. Louis, MO – EPIC Systems, Inc. designed and engineered a distillation pilot plant that successfully removes over 80% CO2 from exhaust generated by a coal-fired power plant. The pilot plant, which utilizes Akermin Inc.’s process technology, has recently passed a significant milestone. It completed over 1,600 hours of operation without any reduction in efficacy. Samples of the flue gas confirm the system can produce high purity CO2, without any additional equipment to regulate emissions. This successful run proves the long term viability ofAkermin’s CO2 distillation technology. Akermin partnered with EPIC Systems to scale-up their technology and build their ground breaking pilot plant. EPIC’s scale-up specialists utilize a modular design/build approach. This approach saves the end user an average of 24% in cost, over traditional stickbuilt construction methods. Controlled construction of the self-contained pilot plant was completed in EPIC’s fabrication shop. Building the system offsite reduced the project timeline and increased safety. Before the unit shipped, it was fully FAT tested and ready for operation. The complexities of taking a proprietary CO2 capture technology from lab testing to full pilot plant scale required expertise in industrial distillation system development. Akermin brought their process technology to EPIC for system scale-up, controls integration and plant fabrication. Together a pilot skid was developed that balanced testing requirements and operational parameters with budget and timeline. Akermin is currently in development of the next generation approach. This system will use an environmentally friendly solvent and a proprietary process with on-line biocatalyst replenishment. The process has the potential to reduce cost of capture by as much as 40%, compared to past commercial scale solutions for coal fired power plants.
Habboush Group CEO Addresses World Economic Forum MENA 2013 Wadie Habboush, Esq, President and CEO of Habboush Group, represented the Iraqi private sector at the Iraq-related public session at the World Economic Forum MENA 2013, held in Jordan in May. August 14, 2013
DUBAI, UAE – Wadie Habboush, Esq, President and CEO of Habboush Group, represented the Iraqi private sector at the Iraqrelated public session at the World Economic Forum MENA 2013, held in Jordan in May. The panel session, entitled, “Economies in Focus: Iraq,” addressed the question: “How can Iraq deliver inclusive growth and development in light of favorable energy prices as well as the current political and security landscape?” The panel included other noted figures:
Sayed Amar Al-Hakim (Leading religious and political figure)
Saleh Al-Mutlag (Deputy PM of Iraq)
Baker Al-Zubaidi (Former Minister of Finance, and Interior)
Green Electronics Council Hosts Chinese Delegation, Meets with Federal Officials Meetings between environmental leaders from the United States and Peoples Republic of China addressed the future of greener electronics and reinforced long-term commitments to the EPEAT rating system. August 20, 2013
Portland, OR – The Green Electronics Council announced the successful conclusion of a threeday summit including a delegation from the People’s Republic of China, environmental experts from China and the United States and U.S. federal agencies. Held in Portland and Washington DC, the meetings included delegates from the Chinese Electronics Standards Institute (CESI), representatives from China’s recycling, certification and manufacturing sectors, and representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star program and General Services Administration. The delegation traveled to the United States as part of the Chinese government’s continued interest in strengthening environmental protocols and establishing their own global green purchasing policies. The Green Electronics Council organized the meetings with CESI, one of six global Product Registration Entities (PREs) who help manufacturers register products in the EPEAT green rating system. The meetings addressed a range of issues: establishing environmental standards, adopting best practices for recycling, implementing takeback programs, and determining which market areas offer the best opportunities for new environmental standards development. “The next generation of standards will be truly global in scope. Our partnerships with CESI, the members of this delegation, our global network of PREs and other international participants are critical to the continued success of the EPEAT program,” said Robert Frisbee, CEO of the Green Electronics Council. “These stakeholders’ sincere commitment to solving climate-change issues is impressive. We look forward to our continued work together.” Ms. Hongru Song, who led the delegation, said “All the members of this delegation and the People’s Republic of China overall are dedicated to improving environmental outcomes from our fast-growing electronics industries. Our policies focus on international cooperation, access to markets and business incentives for improved environmental performance. The EPEAT system of standards is our chosen path to pursue these goals in international markets. “We are especially interested in EPEAT’s efforts to create a truly unified system that promotes climate health,” continued Ms. Song, who is Director and Senior Engineer of CESI. “These problems are global, and CESI is committed to being part of the solution. We look forward to being members on the team creating the next generation of electronic standards, and to working together to bring the benefits of environmental leadership to global electronics markets.”
CENERGY POWER - Project Partner on IND Solar Farm August 20, 2013
Indianapolis, Indiana – In Indianapolis, Indiana the IND Solar Farm at the Indianapolis International Airport has introduced unique opportunities to local businesses. Several Indianapolis metropolitan-based organizations such as the Indianapolis Airport Authority, the City of Indianapolis, GES, Telamon Corporation, Johnson Melloh Solutions, Cenergy Power and Indianapolis Power & Light Company have partnered in bringing the IND Solar Farm to fruition. Project partner Cenergy Power, a value-added solar EPC company, has been leading the engineering, procurement and construction of the 12.5 megawatts DC solar farm. Cenergy’s team of seasoned developers, power engineers and construction managers rely on their extensive utility-scale expertise in order to propel the solar farm towards completion ahead of budget and schedule. Their pragmatic and collaborative approach to small utility solar projects is a key reason for their strong growth as a value-added solar partner for early-stage developers and longterm project owners. The IND Solar Farm is a high profile project that fits well within the organization’s capabilities thus, making the relationship with the IND Solar Farm a perfect match. By taking a very diligent and methodical approach to the design, permitting, procurement and construction planning of the IND Solar Farm project, Cenergy Power is making it possible for the project to be completed ahead of schedule and below budget, which is great for Cenergy Power’s reputation as a “valueadded partner” for small utility projects. “Cenergy Power feels very fortunate to have been selected as the solar engineering and construction firm to build the largest solar project at a U.S. airport,” said William Pham, CEO of Cenergy Power. “We want to thank the project owners, the Indianapolis Airport Authority, and Indianapolis Power and Light for not only selecting us as their solar engineering and construction partner, but also for supporting our commitment to complete the project well ahead of schedule and budget.” Utilities are under increasing pressure to implement renewable energy programs while financial renewable energy developers are constantly in search of professional partners on the ground to de-risk and optimize their returns on renewable projects. Cenergy strategically positions itself as the go-to partner for participants in large commercial and small utility solar projects. Cenergy’s strong understanding of the solar landscape has translated into increasing demand for its services. The $35-$40 million dollar alternative energy project is a significant public-private partnership that includes the Indianapolis Airport Authority, the City of Indianapolis, and privately held businesses.
Victory Energy Announces Extensive Global Market Expansion Plans CEO explains strategic rationale behind company’s global expansion initiatives. August 20, 2013
Collinsville, OK – Victory Energy, an industrial boiler manufacturer, announced a major new business initiative aimed at establishing a major global market presence for the company. The aggressive overseas expansion plan involves extending Victory Energy’s current domestic market position across international vertical industries and segments in power, refining, pulp and paper, petrochemical and all other ancillary markets that have steam requirements. The business penetration into international markets is a natural extension for Victory Energy as the company footprint begins to extend beyond domestic markets. Victory Energy CEO John Viskup commented on why the global business emphasis is so important to Victory Energy. “By expanding our global presence, it provides Victory Energy with the sales and service project business potential required to fuel our ambitious growth objectives. This allows us to make our product lines more applicable to all international combined cycle power plants. It’s the next step in making Victory Energy a global player in all the markets we serve, with increased presence both domestically as well as globally.” “In recent years, market conditions haven’t been conducive to making cost efficient use of industrial boilers and combined cycle HRSGs. That is all changing and we believe that market conditions are now right for internationally-based utility companies to actively investigate looking more favorably at the size of combined cycle plants Victory Energy supports due to relatively inexpensive natural gas prices and the lack of the large scale pipeline infrastructure being in place.” Viskup stated. Current economic conditions are fueling the trend and one of the main reasons behind Victory’s Energy foray into global markets. The change is rapidly accelerating based upon technological advancements in recovering energy resources for use in industrial boilers and combine cycle power plants, namely natural gas, which often times is a by-product of oil recovery. Horizontal drilling and fractionation have emerged as efficient ways to unlock these valuable resources. These reserves, which were previously thought to be too inaccessible to pursue, are now readily available. From an overall industry perspective, Victory Energy’s global expansion provides increased opportunities for utility and industrial companies to use cheaper, more accessible fuel sources to produce steam with industrial boilers and combine cycle power plants. Lower-cost fuel translates into far more affordable finished goods and electricity across previously underdeveloped parts of the world.
New Mechanical Gas Filtration System Provides Particulate Control Solutions Cambridge EnTech announces new solution capabilities for particulate control and air quality issues in processing plants. August 20, 2013
Cambridge, Md. – Cambridge EnTech, a division of Cambridge International, announces new solution capabilities for particulate control and air quality issues in processing plants. An innovative newly designed custom engineered gas filter, the Cambridge EnTech Reeltration System (RTS), cleans various types of particulate from the air stream and serves as a primary particulate control device for applications that generate nuisance dust, carry over, and emissions concerns. The Reeltration System is ideally suited for the biomass energy market as the primary particulate matter control device for small to mid-size projects and is a less expensive alternative to ESPs or baghouses. The new system complies with federal and state emissions regulations with a low cost per ACFM, while providing an inexpensive solution to address NIMBY (“not in my backyard”) concerns. In short, the Reeltration System makes smaller biomass projects feasible that might not otherwise get off the ground. How the Reeltration System Works: Filter media is used to capture particulate matter (PM) and is mounted on a reel-to-reel system in which the media exits the treatment area as PM is collected. The collected PM is removed from the media using a Clean-In-Place (CIP) system, and clean filter media is returned to the treatment area for further PM capture. The cleaned gas passes through the media and support system, into the exit chamber of the RTS. The Reeltration System is fully automated and works in a continuous process and specializes in capturing fine, course, wet, sticky, oily, low & high density particulate. Available in a variety of system configurations and customizable per application, the RTS is also designed to recapture valuable particulate for reuse. CET is an innovative U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing company specializing in systems design, material handling and filtration.
List of Bidders Revealed for the UK Smart Metering Roll-out August 21, 2013
London, UK – An Official announcement from DECC unleashes the latest developments in Smart Metering UK & Europe. The Department of Energy and Climate Change announced on 14 August the preferred bidders for the competitions it has conducted on behalf of industry to put in place the shared infrastructure needed to roll out smart meters across Great Britain. These competitions will put in place the Data and Communications Company which is responsible for linking 53 million smart electricity and gas meters in homes and small businesses with the business systems of energy suppliers, network operators and energy service companies.
Capita PLC has been selected as the successful applicant for the DCC Licence. CGI IT UK Limited has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Data Service Provider contract. Arqiva Limited has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Communications Service Provider contract for the North region (north of England and Scotland). Telefónica UK Limited has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Communications Service Provider contracts for the Centre (Midlands, East Anglia and Wales) and South (south of England) regions. Gemserv Limited has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Smart Energy Code Administrator and Secretariat contract.
DECC expects to make a statement to Parliament in early September once contracts have successfully been concluded. DECC expects suppliers to be ready to start their full scale roll-out by autumn 2015, supported by the DCC services, with the mass roll-out completed by the end of 2020. The two-day European Smart Metering UK & Europe Summit will feature the well established; UK & European Smart Metering Awards ceremony; this provides the chance for energy professionals to network with the biggest companies and decision makers in European Smart Metering. The European Smart Metering Awards is the must-attend event of the year for industry professionals. Attendees will gain advantage through networking with the key figures at the prestigious Awards ceremony and the Gala Dinner. Do not miss out. The awards categories include Roll-out Innovation Award, Customer Services Innovation Award, Utility of the Year Award, and Network Communications Award. The Award entrants will be judged by a panel of 10 smart metering experts from Utilities, Consumer Bodies, Universities and Associations throughout Europe.
Gaia Energy Systems and SolarWorld Streamline Solar Procurement Mendocino Transit Authority Becomes First in Nation to Buy and Install Solar System through Local-Government Solar-Purchasing Cooperative August 25, 2013
Santa Rosa, CA – Gaia Energy Systems, a full-service solar design and installation firm based in Northern California, has installed 18 kilowatts of SolarWorld solar panels at the headquarters of the Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) in Ukiah, Calif. The project is the first in the nation to take advantage of a renewableenergy group-buy program for local government agencies. Mendocino Transit Authority's 18-kW installation of SolarWorld solar panels is the first in the nation to take advantage of a new local-government solar-purchasing cooperative. (Photo: Business Wire) The program, Helping Governments across the Country Buy (HGACBuy), allows participating local governments to reduce the cost of going solar by sharing procurement contracts, pooling technical expertise and leveraging economies of scale. By using HGACBuy's new renewableenergy contracting vehicle -- which launched in early 2013 -- to procure its solar array, MTA avoids issuing an individual RFP, saving time, staff resources and money. "As a government solar contractor, we have seen the inefficiency and expense of the usual procurement process," said Kate Collins, CEO of Gaia Energy Systems. "Having the ability to bring our government customers an easy, cooperative-purchasing solution, which alleviates the cumbersome nature of the procurement system, is an incredible benefit." Gaia helped MTA access HGACBuy through its relationship with SolarWorld, the program's top-ranked supplier of solar panels, systems and engineering and construction services. SolarWorld is the only HGAC-approved supplier to produce high-quality solar cells and panels entirely on American soil. As a SolarWorld Authorized Installer, Gaia is an approved subcontractor under SolarWorld's HGAC contract. "We appreciate having access to quality American-made solar panels at attractive prices. We thought the application process was straight-forward and reasonably fast," said Dan Baxter, general manager for MTA.
Shell, ExxonMobil, BG Group, Woodside Join Asia-Pacific Decommissioning Workshop Leading Asia-Pacific regulators & operators to discuss latest decommissioning developments & challenges alongside expert trainers. August 26, 2013
Offshore liability in the Asia-Pacific is at an all-time high, with ageing infrastructure presenting critical challenges for the planning and execution of decommissioning & abandonment projects. Experts estimate a decommissioning market size of US$32 Billion. The regulatory landscape for decommissioning continues to evolve – providing the mechanism for advances in the region. Operators are collaborating with regulators to progress local decommissioning guidelines, whilst groups representing the ASEAN Nations build partnerships to establish broader decommissioning best practice. Successful preparation for decommissioning & abandonment is crucial to ensure that projects are carried out in a compliant, cost-effective and environmentally-sound way. But with only a limited number of projects in the region to draw from, taking a giant leap towards project execution presents an extremely challenging and costly prospect. To ensure that the Asia-Pacific Offshore Industry successfully prepares for decommissioning, applies global best-practices and shares latest regional developments, DecomWorld are gathering the leading experts in Kuala Lumpur for three days of intense training and insight. With confirmed speakers from leading operators including Shell, ExxonMobil, BG Group, Pertamina and Woodside, the 5th Annual Offshore Decommissioning Training Workshop is the premier meeting point for decommissioning and abandonment training in the Asia-Pacific.
Taylor-Wharton Releases Next Generation of MicroBulk Storage Taylor-Wharton Cryogenics LCC announced today its introduction of a new generation of MicroBulk storage tanks. August 27, 2013
Theodore, AL – This new Taylor-Wharton family of MicroBulk cryogenic storage vessels uses the latest cold stretch manufacturing technology with improved updated features and capabilities addressing the efficient storage and dispensing needs of industrial, health care, laboratories and food production businesses engaged in higher volume gas and liquid applications. The New Taylor-Wharton MicroBulk Product Line Features:
Manufacturing Methodology: Cold stretch. Capacities: From 240 liters to 3000 liters. Quality Materials: Durable stainless steel, super insulated, digital gauges. Automatic Fill Shut-Off: Compatible with delivery trucks automated shut-off systems. Reliable and Durable: Built to last, five year vacuum warranty. Telemetry Ready: Taylor-Wharton can provide plug and play telemetry systems.
Mark Fleischer, V.P. Sales and Marketing, said, “We are extremely pleased to be releasing this new enhanced MicroBulk offering that shows Taylor-Wharton’s dedication in continuing to provide the highest quality cryogenic vessels that will efficiently and safely serve the gas containment needs of our customers globally.” Taylor-Wharton produces a comprehensive range of bulk and portable cryogenic storage units. The company’s manufacturing facilities in the United States, Malaysia, China and the Slovak Republic, in addition to its warehouse locations in Germany and Australia, strategically position Taylor-Wharton to support the world’s major industrial gas markets. The extensive TaylorWharton engineered product menu includes cryogenic liquid storage equipment for industrial gases, biological specimen cryogenic storage, and LNG (liquefied natural gas) bulk cryogenic storage vessels for fueling stations. Founded in 1742, Taylor-Wharton is the oldest metalworking company in continuous operation in the United States.
Indian Gas Price Hike and Impact on Industries Analyzed in New Report Impact of Gas Price Hike on Different Industries and Overall Gas Sector in India helps decode the policy announcement and its impact on gas producers, gas transmission co’s, gas distributors, gas consumers, gas imports and overall economy and overall economy. August 27, 2013
Dallas, Texas – Government of India recently doubled natural gas prices from the existing $4.2 mmbtu to $8.4-8.5 per mmbtu. This is the first hike in gas prices in three years and will come in effect from April 1, 2014. The new price is based on the formula derived by Rangarajan committee. The move seems to have changed the prospect around entire gas sector and the same seems to have taken a leap of faith overnight. The premise given by government for this gas price hike is in sync with point raised by RIL i.e. Investments in gas exploration will increase only when price of domestic gas is attractive enough for Indian and overseas companies to commit capital to the sector that's full of risk. Every industry/stakeholder, across the gas value chain is now busy quantifying the impact of this hike on overall business. Whether the approved price hikes catalyze investment from both domestic and overseas companies, time will only approve of whether this hypothesis holds true. The move is however well appreciated by analysts, E&P and state oil companies as per the report at http://www.marketreportsonline.com/268583.html. Analysts view this to boost further investment in E&P sector and move towards reducing costly LNG imports. This would potentially double India’s natural gas reserves and opens up frontier for companies to take exploration at riskier location. There is certainly enough incentive for investment because the level of $8.4/mmbtu is close to international prices. Further hikes would eventually equal domestic gas prices with international rates and this should attract some investment into the natural gas sector. On the other hand government could boost revenue from royalties and thus a win-win situation for both government and companies. Market have already welcomed the move and shares of ONGC, Oil India and Reliance Industries jumped sharply after the announcement.
HVDC Transmission Grid Market Growth Driven by Offshore Wind Farms Installation Says a New Research Report August 27, 2013
Dallas, Texas – Global HVDC grid market is expected to reach $9.62 billion by 2018, at an estimated CAGR of 16.97% from 2013 to 2018. The major driving factors for global HVDC grid market are the growth in offshore wind farms installation and increasing the government incentivization. In the report, different technologies are discussed like line commutated converters and voltage source converters. The configuration includes back to back, monopolar, bipolar and multi-terminal. The HVDC’s component comprises thyristor, IGBT (insulated gate bipolar transistor), surge arrester, converter transformer, DC circuit, smoothing reactors, harmonic filters, control & protection. The depleting conventional power generation has drawn attention towards exploring the new prospects of power generation sources. Across the globe power consumption, demand tends to increase in near future. The major economies such as China and India, are continuously striving to develop scope to generate power from new sources such as wind farms, solar panel and tidal to satiate the power consumption demand of the cities. High voltage direct current grid is a main step towards power generation from the renewable sources. The growing need for integrated network, transmit bulk power generated from the remotely located renewable sources and interconnection with the neighboring grids are the key driver of the HVDC transmission market. The Global transmission grid market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.97% in the next five years (2013-2018). Some of the major companies dominating the global HVDC market are ABB (Switzerland) Siemens (Germany), Alstom (France), Toshiba (Japan), and others. ABB (Switzerland) and Siemens (Germany) are the key players of power generation and transmission market and it is found that these companies covers more than 80% of the overall market share in the global HVDC market. In-depth competitive landscape for each player and market share has been given in the report along with geographic analysis for HDVC grid market, covering the major regional markets, viz. Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (ROW). Some of the major contracts, agreements, major acquisitions, collaborations, and partnerships that boost the HVDC grid are discussed in the report.
Next Step Living, City of Boston and Mayor Menino Work to “Solarize” the City August 27, 2013
Boston, MA – Next Step Living™ is pleased to announce it has won the Renew Boston Solarize contract with the City of Boston to provide solar energy to homeowners through a new community discount program designed to make solar energy more affordable and available than ever. Headquartered in Boston’s Innovation District, Next Step Living is New England’s leading whole-home energy solutions company, serving nearly 50,000 households since 2008. Renew Boston Solarize officially launched Tuesday, August 27, 2013, and will run through November 30, 2013. Renew Boston Solarize is a community initiative of the City of Boston designed to bring competitively priced solar energy systems to homeowners by leveraging the power of the community to purchase equipment and services in bulk, thus reducing the cost. “Last year I joined the clean energy revolution, and I hope to have even more Bostonians join me in this year’s campaign,” Mayor Menino said. “Residents and businesses can lock in lower energy costs, create new clean energy jobs right here in Boston, and help us continue to ‘greenovate’ our city.” Through this program, qualified property owners will be able to install solar with little or no upfront cost and a monthly solar payment plan that could be less than what they are currently paying for electricity. In addition to providing rates that are affordable, Renew Boston Solarize offers a streamlined process for installation. Next Step Living has teamed with the city on multiple initiatives since 2009, including the successful Renew Boston program that has helped more than 18,000 Boston residents save energy, and the Mayor’s Whole Building Incentive initiative, which is designed to significantly cut the cost of energy efficiency improvements in two- and three-family homes. “Mayor Menino, the City of Boston, and the people of Boston have been our partners and supporters from Day 1” said Geoff Chapin, CEO and founder of Next Step Living. “We are extremely proud and grateful to have this opportunity to serve our community as well as help our customers improve the comfort, value, and energy efficiency of their homes, while working together to protect the environment for future generations.”
International Association of Drilling Contractors Announces Formation of the Well Control Institute August 27, 2013
Houston, Texas – The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) recently announced the formation of the Well Control Institute (WCI), a new industry body which will provide the drilling industry with a single, universal well control training and assessment standard. The WCI is expected to be fully operational by mid2014. “Preventing the unwanted release of hydrocarbons is the primary process safety concern at all stages of a well’s life cycle. Proper personnel training is an essential element in preventing unwanted releases,” said Stephen Colville, IADC President and CEO. “The WCI is a cross-industry initiative to deliver a step-change in operational integrity and well control incident prevention. The goal is to develop a professional and consistent approach to ensuring competence and credentials of everyone involved in all aspects of well control.” The WCI brings together all sectors of the drilling community to define and implement a new well control standard, which will build on the recommendations of the OGP Wells Expert Committee, IADC’s Well Control Advisory Panel and other industry stakeholders. The training and assessment standard developed by WCI will focus on learning and learning retention and will provide rig-role-directed learning objectives with an emphasis on kick detection and well shut-in. It will focus on the use of realistic simulation in a team environment and provide a reliable, secure and trusted testing process. The flexible curriculum will cover all well construction disciplines and specialized practices and will offer continuous opportunities for new learning with an enhanced frequency of assessment. “Existing well control training systems, including IADC’s WellCAP program, were originally based on decades-old regulatory frameworks. The WCI presents a unique opportunity to rethink what needs to be focused on for effective well control training and to modernize the industry’s training efforts through new methods and technology. In addition, the WCI has the potential to perform as a resource for collecting data to help improve well control equipment and practices,” said Steve Kropla, IADC Group Vice President, Operational Integrity.
In-Service Date for Keystone Gulf Coast Pipeline will be Pushed to Q1 2014 Genscape’s August 18 flyover reveals exposed pipe at ROW & uncompleted tank capacity & connections at Cushing August 28, 2013 Louisville, KY –
Construction of the Keystone Gulf Coast Pipeline (KGCP) is slightly behind plan, according to Genscape's most recent flight on August 18. On August 20, TransCanada said construction was over 90 percent complete and that the pipe was expected to be in service by the end of this year. Genscape believes this estimate to be optimistic based on construction progress. Genscape now estimates Q1 2014 to be a more realistic in-service date. The bulk of work remaining on the project is centered on the Cushing pumping station and along the pipeline right-of-way (ROW). At the Cushing terminal, four of the seven newly constructed tanks have hydrotested with a fifth tank currently hydrotesting. However, mixer installation and tank pipeline connections have yet to be completed for any of the seven new tanks. Genscape believes that completed tank capacity and associated connections are necessary for initial KGCP fill. The terminal, when complete, will contain 2.25mn bbls of storage capacity. For more information on TransCanada's Cushing storage facility, please refer to Genscape's North American Oil Storage service (http://info.genscape.com/cushing-8-27-13). Exposed pipe was observed near the Tupelo, Bryan, Delta and Lake Tyler facilities. Crews were observed working on pipeline connectivity along the ROW. The Cromwell, Bryan and Winnsboro pumping stations each have four pumps installed, and pipeline infrastructure looks to be nearing completion. Ground preparation continues at the Tupelo, Delta and Lake Tyler facilities. KGCP is a 36-inch-diameter line which will flow 485 miles from Cushing, OK, to Nederland, TX. The line will have an initial capacity of 700 Mbpd with the option to expand to 830 Mbpd. Linefill for KGCP is approximately 3.2mn bbls. Genscape estimates it will take approximately 40-60 days to fill the line at near 54-81 Mbpd fill rate. The Keystone pipeline from Hardisty, AB, to Patoka, IL, took nearly 180 days to fill in 2010 at near 50 Mbpd fill rate. Linefill for Keystone to Patoka was approximately 9.2mn bbls. This information was sent to Genscape's MidContinent Pipeline Flow clients on August 27. Complimentary trials of all of Genscape’s oil market services, including the MidContinent Pipeline Flow service, are available here: http://info.genscape.com/oil-8-27-13.
NYC Gets Aggressive on Smarter Transportation Infrastructure AGRION, the global business network for energy, cleantech & sustainability, will host industry professionals in New York City in September to address the progression of smart cities and the growing electric vehicle market as part of the effort to create a more efficient transportation system. August 28, 2013
New York, NY – According to the U.S. EPA, transportation accounts for 28% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, a number which has grown 18% in just 13 years. Smarter transportation planning, especially in urban environments, has therefore become crucial to combating these challenging statistics. Cities like NYC have taken the lead in transforming transportation infrastructure to face congestion and climate threats. “Share programs like Citibike and aggressive targets like NYC’s 33% electric taxis by 2020 are poised to have a seal impact on urban mobility,” according to Nicholas J. Davis, Managing Director of AGRION Americas. The key to developing a more intelligent transportation infrastructure involves the coordination of a variety of mobility systems – traffic management, smart parking, electric vehicles, charging stations, and real-time data management – as a way to predict traffic patterns, alleviate congestion, reduce carbon emissions and promote safety. In order to analyze these growing trends and the challenges impeding this market, AGRION will host a roundtable discussion in New York City on September 10th. With speakers from AECOM, NYC’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS/NYC), Axion Power, Bandwagon, and Hodgson Russ LLP, the intent is to foster an intelligent conversation among industry professionals on developing smarter solutions to efficient transportation and urban mobility. AGRION provides a platform for members to connect, exchange ideas, and identify business opportunities.
New Opti-Visor Automated Control Solution From Armstrong Drives Additional 15-30% Energy Savings Armstrong Fluid Technology has launched an automated control solution designed to drive additional energy savings from chiller plant. August 28, 2013
Toronto, Canada – Interfacing seamlessly with the existing building automation system, the Armstrong Opti-Visor controls the key energy-using components of the chiller plant, providing the optimal operating settings for equipment such as water-cooled, variable-flow chillers, compressors, cooling towers and condenser water pumps. By controlling the chiller plant ‘holistically’, OptiVisor harnesses valuable energy savings - even where equipment is recently installed. Armstrong Fluid Technology estimates that energy savings of between 15% and 30% can be expected from the chiller plant, meaning a payback period of less than a year. The first live installation of Opti-Visor in the UK, however, provided immediate savings of 42%, indicating that, depending on the application, the potential benefits could be even higher than the company’s quoted estimates. Armstrong Opti-Visor is an ultra-efficient relational control solution for operation of allvariable-speed chiller plant. It is ideal for retrofit in buildings with chiller plant less than five years old, but is also suitable for new construction applications involving variable primary flow chiller plants and advanced building automation systems (BAS). It is ideal for chiller plants with greater than 3 million ton-hrs of operation per year (1,000 tons at 3,000 run hours per year). Opti-Visor is connected to the BAS/BMS through the BMS communication. Here it learns about building conditions, building load and plant conditions from the BMS data. Using its advanced patented control methodology (Hartman Loop) it then integrates the variable speed devices to optimize energy efficiency, determining the optimal operating parameters. This information is communicated back to the BMS for the BMS plant automation module to implement.
LED Light from Larson Electronics Replaces Standard Incandescent Bulbs Larson Electronics has announced a powerful new LED lamp capable of acting as a direct replacement for incandescent bulbs used in standard light sockets. August 28, 2013
Kemp, TX – Larson Electronics has announced the release of a powerful new LED lamp capable of acting as a direct replacement for incandescent bulbs used in standard light sockets. The LED17W-PAR38-WP 17 Watt LED Style Bulb produces more light than 150 incandescent lamps and provides added versatility in the form of multiple color options. The Larson Electronics LED17W-PAR38-WP 17 Watt LED Style Bulb is designed for power, efficiency, and high durability and serves as an excellent alternative to incandescent bulbs used in standard E26 bulb sockets including those used in outdoor floodlights and indoor light fixtures. This LED light is far more efficient than incandescent bulbs, producing 1600 lumens of light output from only 17 watts, making it ideal for consumers who want to reduce their power use but don’t want to compromise their lightings’ effectiveness. In addition to excellent efficiency, this LED light is also waterproof and offers much greater durability and longer operating life due to its solid state construction. This light features an aluminum body for high strength and can withstand rough handling and use that would destroy typical incandescent bulbs, and the 50,000 hour life rating means this light will last at least 30 to 50 times as long as a standard incandescent bulb. The light output from this lamp is brighter, cleaner, and whiter than that produced by a 150 watt incandescent flood light, making it ideal for replacing outdoor landscaping lamps as well as industrial hand lamps and work lights. This lamp is also available in a variety of color temperatures including cool white, warm white, and neutral white to allow users to tailor output according to their preferences and needs. This LED lamp is also available in 12/24 VDC and 120-277VAC configurations to allow use with standard AC voltages or low voltage DC power sources. The LED17W-PAR38-WP is an excellent drop in alternative to standard flood lights and work lamps and gives operators the ability to greatly improve the performance of their existing lighting fixtures while drastically cutting power consumption and improving reliability at the same time. “Our new LED17W-PAR38-WP LED bulb produces 1600 lumens in an IP67 format, which means that it is a 50,000 life hour rated alternative to standard 150 watt PAR38 outdoor flood bulbs,” said Rob Bresnahan with Larson Electronics’ LarsonElectronics.com. “With low voltage options and AC voltages to 277 Volts, operators can use this bulb for any industrial application where the bulbs are exposed to weather elements.”
New Project to Lead Way in Cutting Industrial Emissions in China Some of China's biggest industrial enterprises will significantly cut their energy use and greenhouse gas emissions as part of a new project to drive the corporate adoption of energy management systems. News source: Institute for Industrial Productivity September 3, 2013
Beijing, China – Fifty-two of China’s biggest industrial enterprises could lead the way in curbing energy use across the country, thanks to a new partnership between the Institute for Industrial Productivity (IIP) and the Dezhou Energy Conservation and Supervision Center. IIP is a non-government organization focused on reducing industrial energy use worldwide and the Dezhou Energy Conservation and Supervision Center is a Chinese government organization based in the Shandong Province of China, one of the country’s most industrialized areas. Through the partnership, 52 industrial enterprises based in Dezhou City in Shandong province will receive assistance to adopt an energy management system (EnMS) by June 2014. EnMSs are widely considered to be one of the single-most important factors in reducing the energy use of industrial operations. They involve implementing a wide range of energy efficiency measures across a whole enterprise. Wang Shiyan, the Director of the Dezhou Energy Conservation and Supervision Center, said the Chinese government is promoting EnMS across China, and implementation has now started with the pilot in Dezhou. Industrial energy use and GHG emissions currently account for around a third of the global total; and China’s industry accounts for around 30 percent of that figure. China confounded skeptics by cutting energy intensity by almost 20 percent between 2006 and 2010, and it is on target to cut energy intensity by another 16 percent by 2015. This success is primarily the outcome of the government’s Top-1,000 Program and Top 10,000 Program, whose focus is to make the country’s largest enterprises more energy efficient. A comprehensive EnMS includes having an energy policy and clear targets; establishing roles and responsibilities within an enterprise; having an action plan; undertaking energy audits, measurement and reporting; providing training for staff; improving internal communications processes; and involving third-party certifiers to ensure production meets international standards.
France Declares Its Tidal Power Ambitions Major players in the French tidal industry declare huge opportunity for marine energy development at the 7th International Tidal Energy Summit. September 3, 2013
London – This November, key companies in the French energy market will outline the opportunity and potential for development French coastal regions at the annual international meeting point for the tidal energy community. French industrial interests have weighed heavily into tidal technology in recent years with the Alstom purchase Tidal Generation Limited and DCNS acquiring OpenHydro. While most of their development activity is still focused on the British Isles, developers are declaring ambitious plans; GDF Suez are currently carrying out feasibility studies on the Raz Blanchard and Passage Du Fromveur regions which are believed to be worth upwards of 80% of the marine potential in France. Meanwhile, EDF edges steadily towards commissioning the Paimpol-Brehat project in partnership with OpenHydro, which promises to be the largest commercial scale tidal project once it is completed. This November, West Normandy Marine Energy will host a dedicated half-day conference at the annual tidal industry meeting point featuring key representatives of the French tidal market. Along with the Ports of Normandy Association, Frances Energies Marines and the French grid operator RTE, WNME will outline the marine power opportunity in the Normandy region and the growing opportunity for both manufacturers and developers in the region. West Normandy Marine Energy will form an essential part of the 7th International Tidal Energy Summit (25-27 November, London), the leading international meeting point for the tidal energy market. Featuring leading representatives from GDF Suez, Scottish Power Renewables, DP Marine Energy, Alstom Tidal Generation, Andritz Hydro Hammerfest, Siemens Marine Current Turbines, ScotRenewables, Tidal Energy Ltd and many more, ITES2013 is the centre for commercial networking in the tidal power space. The 7th International Tidal Energy Summit (25th-27th November, Victoria Park Plaza, London). For full agenda speaker and registration information visit http://www.tidaltoday.com/tidalconference.
California Sets Q2’13 Record for Solar PV Strong utility-scale solar PV deployment to drive 2013 US demand to 4.2 gigawatts September 3, 2013
Santa Clara, Calif. – The US added 976 megawatts (MW) of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity during the second quarter of 2013 (Q2’13), up 24% Q/Q from 788 MW in Q1’13, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz North America PV Markets Quarterly report. “In Q2’13, new PV installed in California alone reached 521 MW, which is a new record for PV added by any state in the US for a three-month period and 53% of PV added in the US,” according to Finlay Colville, Vice President at NPD Solarbuzz. “California has added 1.6 GW in the past 12 months, with a further 1.1 GW forecast for the second half of the year.” During Q2’13, 72% of solar PV installations were ground mounted, with the remaining 28% from residential and commercial rooftops. Utility-based PV projects accounted for 59% of quarterly demand, with the remaining 41% split between commercial and residential installations. Strong demand continues to come from the ground-mount utility segment. PG&E has recently completed several large-scale projects within California, including the California Valley Solar Ranch, phase three of Topaz Solar, phase two of Antelope Valley Solar Ranch, and Gates Solar Farm. Other large ground-mount projects include the Arizona Public Service Agua Caliente plant and phase one of PG&E’s Copper Mountain Solar 2 in Arizona. Solar PV demand in the US is forecast to grow 14% Q/Q to 1.04 GW in Q3’13. During 2H’13, Arizona and North Carolina together will add 400 MW and an additional 500 MW will come from New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. Between Q3’12 and Q2’13, First Solar continued to lead module suppliers to the US market, with a market share of 22%, followed by SunPower at 12%. Leading tier-one Chinese suppliers Yingli Green Energy, Trina Solar, Canadian Solar, and Suntech filled the next four ranking positions and collectively supplied 27% of US market demand. US PV demand for 2013 is forecast to increase 17% Y/Y to reach 4.22 GW. NPD Solarbuzz expects 2014 PV demand to exceed 5.3 GW. Further growth over the next five years will result in the US having 20% of global PV demand. Confirming the strong PV growth potential of the U.S. market, the pipeline of commercial and utility projects now exceeds 44 GW. This pipeline includes more than 2,300 projects of 50 kW and higher, with commercial applications accounting for more than half of the total.
Order Efficiency Ltd Opens Gateway for Nigerian Oil and Gas and Energy Projects A Nigerian Energy company is inviting 'Interested Parties' to come forward and join an amalgamation of companies interested in Nigerian projects and the tendering process for scopes in them. September 01, 2013
London, UK – An indigenous Nigerian Energy company is driving the development of a homogenous network of companies that will serve the energy industries across the entire range of projects emerging from Nigeria. The Nigerian Gateway company is intent on fulfilling the objectives of the nation's Transformation Agenda. The identity of the Nigerian partner - The Gateway - will remain undisclosed until talks with senior officials of the current political administration are completed. Announcement of the Gateway group's launch is expected early 2014. "The key to the success of the Gateway initiative will be in the partnerships that form between the Gateway Company and other indigenous companies," says David Winter, Director of Order Efficiency Ltd The pool of Interested Parties is open to all companies that offer services to projects. The whole range of services is needed for the enterprise and Interested Parties are invited to join on an individual basis. All companies registered with the Gateway have access via the Gateway's website to all participating companies for the purpose of tendering, and partnering. All individuals registered with the Gateway receive regular updates on news related to Nigerian projects. "Joining the Gateway as an “Interested Party” will help you to stay informed about what is happening in Nigeria; which projects are available, contact details, advice on tendering, it’s worth joining for this information alone." - Barry Briggs, Aker Ltd Order Efficiency Ltd. are confident that their contribution to the enterprise - 'Project Health Control' as a methodology for management of Project Concerns - will serve as a common element linking the pool of “Interested Parties” in project delivery excellence. The Gateway list works as an opt-in information service that educates individuals on Project Health Control and provides a central source of public domain data on upcoming projects and assigned companies. From the Company viewpoint the Gateway holds information that the Company provides, confidentially and securely, for use in selection of tendering parties.
Industrial Surplus Enters the Oilfield Service Business A Houston based industrial company has been associated with several major national and international clients because of their ability to help in the Oilfield and rigging industry. August 31, 2013
Houston, Texas – In today’s economy, surplus material has more value to it than just scrap. Looking for scrap metal buyers is not a task for many corporations but to get a more lucrative association to work hand in hand with them is not an easy task. Most corporations want the best for their P&L statements but often misunderstand the benefit of having good associations when it comes to insuring that the surplus inventory and the scrap metal buyers they have can deliver the same goals. It is advised for these corporations to implement and seek more focused strategic business associations that can provide credibility and experience in buying surplus, obsolete or scrap material and inventory at competitive prices. Sometimes there is a need within the industry that becomes obvious when you wheel and deal with the big corporations. “We can now provide integrated onshore and offshore drilling and well servicing rig packages that creates a positive difference. It was so difficult to get good rates nationwide that we started dabbling in it ourselves,” said Shawn Parker, V.P of Industrial Surplus. Most scrap metal buyers should operate with a similar mission, to ‘Raise the standard’ by creating a competitive advantage of our business but also understanding the importance of mutual benefit. Most scrap metal buyers should strive to bring the most lucrative and innovative solutions, logistics and services by utilizing their expertise in operations and a result based work ethic. “Our affordable price is another reason that adds value to our name along with our incredible work ethic and our fervent desire to provide quality results to our clients, customers and vendors,” adds Shawn.
Buffett’s $500 Million Investment in Suncor Energy and What it Means to Strata Oil & Gas Inc. August 28, 2013
Calgary, Alberta – Ron Daems, President of Strata Oil & Gas Inc., discusses how Warren Buffett's position in Alberta's leading oil sands producer affects Strata's shareholders of Strata Oil & Gas. Warren Buffett has taken a major position in Suncor Energy, Alberta's leading oil sands producer. Industry analysts view this as a strong indicator of Wall Street's increasing appetite for oil sands stocks, with Peter Tertzakian of Arc Financial describing it as "a turning point" and others speculating it could signal good news for potential approval of the XL Pipeline. But how might this affect Alberta’s carbonate-hosted bitumen players? “I view this as the breakthrough that many Alberta bitumen producers have been waiting for in the market. Already, several of Wall Street's leading firms have taken major positions in "Carbonate Triangle" bitumen companies --- with Warburg Pincus, Blackstone Capital, and Goldman Sachs all piling in. But there’s no doubt that Buffett's $500 million stake in oil-sands producer Suncor is the icing-on-the-cake that investors needed to hear,” said Ron Daems, President of Strata Oil. Suncor's successful former CEO (Rick George) recently left Suncor and joined a carbonatebitumen player named OSUM Oil Sands.(3) “I’m encouraged that someone of Rick George’s caliber has decided to put his weight behind Alberta’s carbonate-hosted bitumen play. Many of us see Alberta’s carbonates as the next frontier in North American petroleum production, and Rick George’s presence underlines that potential,” continued Mr. Daems. Another leading player in the carbonates, Laricina Energy, has just announced approval for commercial production from its bitumen carbonate project, designed to produce up to 10,700 barrels per day.(4) “All these developments translate into an important fact: momentum is building in Alberta's bitumen carbonate play, and Strata Oil has one of the largest and most attractive projects in the industry. We acquired our project in 2005 and 2006, making us one of the earliest companies to position in the carbonates. Through drilling and geological analysis, we now have a recoverable resource of 887 million barrels of crude, and a total resource of 3.4 billion barrels. We believe our company offers substantial value to its shareholders.” Strata Oil’s Cadotte Central project is estimated to have a Net Present Value (NPV) of USD $1.3 billion. Its newly updated total of 887 bbls of recoverable bitumen provides significant additional upside potential which hasn't been factored into the $1.3 billion calculation yet.
Chief Oil & Gas and IMG Midstream Enter into Strategic Gas Supply Agreement Allows Locally Produced Marcellus Gas to Stay in Local Area for Power Generation August 28, 2013
New York, NY – Chief Oil & Gas and IMG Midstream announced today they have entered into a long-term strategic natural gas supply agreement. Chief will supply natural gas to multiple IMG electric generation facilities to enable the production of clean natural gas fired power. The agreement covers a specific area of mutual interest in Northeastern Pennsylvania along the Access and PVR Partners’ midstream systems. "We are pleased to enter into this agreement with IMG,” said Sam Fragale, SVP for Chief Oil & Gas. “Benefiting the local communities around our operations has always been important to Chief. With this agreement, a portion of the gas we produce in northeastern Pennsylvania will stay in the local area. That was important to us." Under the agreement, the parties will work together to identify additional gas-fired project opportunities to compliment Chief production positions in the region. This arrangement effectively adds IMG to Chief's local gas origination efforts and adds business process and scale efficiencies to IMG's business model. “This arrangement brings Chief, Access, and PVR Partners together as development partners,” said Ron Kiecana Managing Director at IMG Midstream. “We are excited to construct projects that will use locally produced gas, create new local gas markets and satisfy local electricity needs,” added Mr. Kiecana. “It is an exciting opportunity to work with Chief Oil and Gas, one of our largest upstream customers, and IMG on such an exciting opportunity,” said Mark Casaday, PVR’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer -- Midstream. “Finding additional markets, such as the clean and efficient gas-fired power generation that IMG is providing, will be instrumental in the continued success and prosperity of new US gas supply basins, such as the Marcellus Shale in Northeast Pennsylvania.” IMG expects this arrangement to enable construction to commence on up to three power generation facilities by the end of 2013. IMG’s facilities will be fully enclosed and minimize environmental impact through the use of advanced emission control technologies, closed loop cooling systems to minimize water consumption, being located near to gas production and existing electric infrastructure, and a compact design disturbing less than 2 acres of land.
NYC Gets Aggressive on Smarter Transportation Infrastructure AGRION, the global business network for energy, cleantech & sustainability, will host industry professionals in New York City in September to address the progression of smart cities and the growing electric vehicle market as part of the effort to create a more efficient transportation system. August 28, 2013
New York, NY – According to the U.S. EPA, transportation accounts for 28% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, a number which has grown 18% in just 13 years. Smarter transportation planning, especially in urban environments, has therefore become crucial to combating these challenging statistics. Cities like NYC have taken the lead in transforming transportation infrastructure to face congestion and climate threats. “Share programs like Citibike and aggressive targets like NYC’s 33% electric taxis by 2020 are poised to have a seal impact on urban mobility,” according to Nicholas J. Davis, Managing Director of AGRION Americas. The key to developing a more intelligent transportation infrastructure involves the coordination of a variety of mobility systems – traffic management, smart parking, electric vehicles, charging stations, and real-time data management – as a way to predict traffic patterns, alleviate congestion, reduce carbon emissions and promote safety. In order to analyze these growing trends and the challenges impeding this market, AGRION will host aroundtable discussion in New York City on September 10th. With speakers from AECOM, NYC’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS/NYC), Axion Power, Bandwagon, and Hodgson Russ LLP, the intent is to foster an intelligent conversation among industry professionals on developing smarter solutions to efficient transportation and urban mobility. AGRION provides a platform for members to connect, exchange ideas, and identify business opportunities. Through weekly meetings in offices around the world, AGRION members can determine critical business drivers, explore innovation, and realize sustainable growth in a world challenged by resource constraints, climate change, and evolving political landscapes. To learn more or create your own profile, visit http://www.agrion.org.
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3rd Annual Energy & Innovation Conference September 17: Canonburg, Pennsylvania Join Catalyst Connection and the National Energy Technology Laboratory Regional University Alliance (NETL-RUA) on September 17, 2013 for the 3rd Annual Energy & Innovation Conference to collaborate with other manufacturers, business leaders, researchers, venture capitalists and environmentalists to accelerate technology commercialization. This year’s Conference features the search for Game Changing Innovation. When: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Where: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe 1000 Corporate Drive Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317 724-743-5000 What this Year's Agenda has to Offer: Learn about Innovation That Makes Sense from a Leading Expert Hear how to overcome the Technology and Commercialization Valleys of Death Participate in judging new innovations to help determine the next "Game Changer" Hear Success Stories on Open Innovation, Bridging the Valley of Death and Industry Partnerships with NETL Listen to a Panel Discussion among Key Energy Leaders as they share Challenges, Needs and Opportunities Choose to attend a session dedicated to taking a deeper look at Open Innovation or Commercialization Network, network, network throughout the day and during the Energy and Innovation Poster Session and Reception Planner: Cindy Connelly
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Energy & Clean Technology Venture Forum September 12: Houston, TX The Rice Alliance's 11th Annual Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum on September 12, 2013 is the largest energy and clean technology venture capital conference in the southwest. This event represents an opportunity to learn about the latest emerging technologies, meet investors to seek funding, see promising companies, learn about investment opportunities, meet individuals from the energy & clean technology industry, learn about promising companies seeking to expand their management team, as well networking and learning opportunities for entrepreneurs, researchers, investment professional and business executives. This is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the energy and clean technology community in the region. The conference will include industry luminary speakers, investors, and promising startups from throughout the U.S. and beyond. Why attend? To gain access to investors and potential funding To see the most promising disruptive energy & clean technologies To attract potential customers To cultivate strategic relationships with industry players To meet promising technology companies To network with key service providers in the entrepreneurial and energy communities All areas within the energy & clean technology industry will be represented at the forum, including: Alternative, clean or sustainable energy; Oil & Gas exploration and production technologies; Oil & Gas refining and marketing technologies; Electricity and power generation; Energy storage, transportation, efficiency or conservation; Environmental remediation; Software applications for the energy/clean tech industrySmart grid and other I.T. related companies to improve energy efficiency If you have questions about the Energy & Clean Technology, please contact the Rice Alliance at tvforum@rice.edu or 713-348-3443.
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Carbon Management Technology Conference October 21-23: Alexandria, VA
The 2013 Carbon Management Technology Conference (CMTC) conference will draw professionals from all engineering disciplines to share their expertise and provide their perspectives on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to changing climate. The conference will focus on engineering perspectives regarding key issues, including technologies, strategies, policies, management systems and metrics. Experts and practitioners will share their findings and experience with the readiness, effectiveness, and implementation of options involved in meeting the challenges posed by greenhouse gas emissions. Engineering expertise, experience, and perspectives are critical to developing a viable path to meeting these challenges. CMTC welcomes engineers of all relevant disciplines, researchers and scientists, executives, agency personnel (international, federal, state and local), operations and maintenance engineers/managers, economists, academics, regulatory and legal professionals, suppliers of products and services, and project, technology and HSE managers to this successor to the inaugural 2012 CMTC. CMTC will feature presentations by keynote speakers, technical papers, poster presentations, and panel discussions. Dave Rogers, General Manager of Climate Change at Chevron, is chairing CMTC 2013. Jim Howard, Director-Electric System Compliance & Security with Lakeland Electric and the 2012 President of IEEE-USA, is co-chair. For more information, please visit: http://www.globaleventslist.elsevier.com/events/2013/10/2013-carbon-management-technologyconference-cmtc-2013/
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Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition October 22-24: Jakarta, Indonesia
The 2013 Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (APOGCE), co-organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and Society of Indonesian Petroleum Engineers (IATMI), will be held 22–24 October 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The conference will highlight both projects and human capital through its theme "Maximising the Mature, Elevating the Young." Most projects in the Asia Pacific region are either under development (young) or in decline (mature) with both possessing different challenges altogether. With a big gap in the industry where mid-career professionals are scarce, it is imperative for experienced professional to do the balancing act of ensuring project quality while mentoring young professionals up to "stand-alone quality." Equally, our young members need to take charge of their development and seek from those who know. In addition to the technical sessions, this conference will include energetic panel sessions on hot topics such as "Shale Gas Impact on Global Outlook," "Bridging the Demographic Gap in the Oil and Gas Industry," and "HSE Considerations in Unlocking Unconventional Reserves." The conference also features exciting activities for the young members, such as Young Professionals Workshop, Petrobowl, Student Paper Contest, Education Day and Teachers' Day.
For more information, please visit: http://www.spe.org/events/apogce/2013/
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Joint Federal Cyber Summit 2013 October 23-24: Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Federal Business Council are proud to host the Joint Federal Cyber Summit (JFCS), set to take place Wednesday, October 23, 2013 and Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Department of Commerce HQ in Washington DC. This collaborative government wide event is truly one of a kind, with speakers and attendees anticipated to represent more than 10 federal government agencies. This information sharing will be accomplished through keynote speakers on both days, along with numerous targeted breakout sessions (including a session with a federal CISSO panel), hands on live demonstrations, and industry exhibits. Up to 400 attendees are expected at JFCS from various government agencies, and contractors. Some of those include: Department of Commerce, EPA, Treasury, Customs, Department of State, USDA, Department of Labor, Department of Energy and FAA. If you have a dynamic presentation to offer the attendees of this premiere event, please contact Diana David at diana@fbcinc.com for more information on submitting a Speaker Proposal. For more information, visit http://www.fbcinc.com/event.aspx/Q6UJ9A00WQFL
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Government & Military Smart Grids and Microgrids Symposium October 24-26: Washington, D.C. The world microgrid market topped $4 billion in 2010, and according to a recent Congressional study the military microgrid market alone is projected to increase by 375% from 2010-2020. Microgrids, localized groupings of power generation, storage and load management units, can operate, if necessary or by design, independently from the larger power grid. Because of their size and flexibility, they are able to incorporate alternative sources of energy more easily and promise to provide increased reliability and security, critically important for both military installations (fixed and mobile) and for homeland security/the national power grid. Emerging “smart grid” technologies, including advanced metering, transmission efficiencies, smart switches, enhanced demand response capabilities, distribution automation, energy management systems, electric vehicle integration, microelectronics, integrated communication systems and others, may pave the way for the creation of “intelligent,” self-managing energy grids. This outstanding conference brings together the key planners and technical experts who are leading the way in developing military smart and microgrid systems. What role do smart grids and microgrids play in OSD and Service energy strategies and acquisition plans? What is the status of government smart grid and microgrid initiatives and pilot projects? How do fixed-site vs. mobile requirements differ? What are the emerging lessons learned in tactical deployments? For more information, visit: http://www.militarysmartgrids.com/benefits-attending-smart-gridsmicrogrids/
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SPE Intelligent Energy International October 28-30: DICEC, Dubai SPE Intelligent Energy International is the world’s premier Conference and Exhibition for integrated operations, Intelligent Energy and the digital oilfield. Each year the event brings together the industry’s leading professionals to focus on the cutting edge technologies and developments in these fields, and we are thrilled to bring the event to the Middle East for 2013. This major annual international forum provides an unrivalled opportunity to discuss and discover the very latest technology at the FRee exhibition, while keeping abreast of new developments in the conference through exclusive plenary sessions, panel discussions, technical conference program and knowledge sharing sessions.
Keep up with the major issues and new trends in Intelligent Energy Meet with and listen to acknowledged industry leaders Renew and/or develop multinational and cross-industry contacts and partnerships Learn best practices by attending the SPE Intelligent Energy International Conference Discuss priorities for producing materials and resources Find out how to choose and use various technologies, products and services Explore the key components of successful strategies, approaches and applications Share experiences, information and tips with peers
For more information, please visit: http://www.intelligentenergy-me.com/
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Deepwater Operations Conference & Exhibition November 5 – 7: Galveston, Texas The Deepwater Operations Conference and Exhibition is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year. Coming off of record attendance in 2012, the event will continue the tradition of excellence in addressing operational challenges involved in developing deepwater resources. The 11th annual Conference will continue the tradition of excellence in exploring the challenges involved in deepwater production. This conference connects operations staff, engineers and management personnel to innovative ideas, trends and technology in the industry. The Conference allows the free and open exchange of ideas, as proceedings will not be published and press is not allowed to attend the sessions. This format allows for the open and frank exchange of ideas, best practices and lessons learned that impact global deepwater development. The advisory board has solicited presentations from industry leaders who address trends, issues and developments in deepwater production. Attendees can expect to learn and discuss the reallife issues and solutions relevant to deepwater operations today. Challenges in deepwater production are complex and command our attention to develop solutions that are economical and long-term. The Deepwater Operations Conference and Exhibition provides a unique experience for attendees and exhibitors to share, learn and connect in a forum dedicated to addressing these challenges. Who attends Deepwater Operations? Field Professionals (Superintendent, Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Toolpusher) Engineering Management Purchasing (Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Manager) Consulting
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Regional Oil & Gas Exhibition in West Kazakhstan November 5 – 7: Aktau, Kazakhstan
The 8th Mangystau Regional Oil, Gas & Infrastructure Exhibition will take place on 5 - 7 November 2013 at the Grand Nur Plaza Hotel and Convention Centre in Aktau, Kazakhstan. Greater exports of oil and natural gas to neighbouring China, Russia and Europe has made this exhibition a key regional event for local and international operators seeking new business development opportunities in the resource-rich Mangystau region and city of Aktau - one of Kazakhstan’s hubs for oil and gas activities. Maersk Oil Kazakhstan, Mangystau Munaygas Kazakhstan, OzenMunayGas, Shell Kazakhstan and RIG Kazakhstan are some of the major companies who have participated at this important event. For more information, please visit http://www.mangystauoilgas.com/naturalgas.html
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SPE Unconventional Resources Conference November 5-7: Calgary, Alberta
The SPE Unconventional Resources Conference–Canada offers E&P professionals the latest techniques and best practices for discovering, developing, and producing unconventional resources in North America. The SPE Unconventional Resources Conference–Canada offers E&P professionals the latest techniques and best practices for discovering, developing, and producing unconventional resources in North America. Conference Topics Covered: Innovation and New Technologies Reservoir Characterization & Modeling Reservoir Engineering & Production Analysis EOR Opportunities Optimizing Hydraulic Fracturing Stimulation Alternatives Water Management Regulatory and Environment Drilling & Completions Strategies Reserves, Resource and Economic Disclosure Case Studies – the Good, the Bad, the Ugly For more information, visit: http://www.spe.org/events/curc/2013/
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Fall Refining & Equipment Standards Meeting November 11-13: New Orleans, Louisiana “Advance Your Standards” Plan now to attend the API 2013 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Your participation keeps API standards going strong, and we would like to help you share your standards expertise with the next generation. API invites you to sponsor firsttime attendees from your company complimentary at all API 2013 standards meetings. Complimentary registration is limited to sponsored first-time attendees only. These attendees must be registered by, and accompanied by a participant from the same company. In addition, the sponsoring participant cannot be a first-time attendee. Reason for Attending: You will have access to technical committee meetings covering API standards and best practices used throughout the industry industry to promote safe and environmentally sound operations. You will learn about the latest research and development on refining process equipment, including future R&D efforts that may benefit your business in the long run. You will obtain the latest information from industry suppliers by visiting their tabletop exhibits. You will have many opportunities to make contacts with your colleagues and establish new business connections. Who Should Attend: Industry professionals involved in the refining and petrochemical industries Operations and engineering managers Process unit engineers and specialists Refinery equipment specialists Find out more at: http://www.api.org/events-and-training/calendar-of-events/2013/fall-refining
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2013 Unconventional Resources Conference and Exhibition – Asia Pacific November 11-13: Brisbane, Australia “Delivering Abundant Energy for a Sustainable Future� The growing importance of developing "liquids-rich" basins offers additional challenges in optimising production and reservoir management. This conference focuses on addressing the growing global interest in all unconventional resources and the unique aspects of their development and management. The conference theme of "Delivering Abundant Energy for a Sustainable Future" is extremely timely. Development of unconventional resources promises abundant hydrocarbons for future generations yet, there are still formidable challenges facing us as we seek to realize this potential. The stakes couldn't be higher. Unconventional resources exploration and development is now a worldwide challenge that has taxed us technically and requires major engagement with regulators, governments, and the community. Each of us has a role to play. This conference will cover the emerging influence of unconventional gas and liquids-rich production in the Asia Pacific region, as well as all the peripheral technologies that are associated with the production of unconventional systems. International presenters and speakers will address the big questions and offer their technical knowledge and experience. You will find panel sessions on advancements in petrophysics, successful delivery of mega-projects, exploration areas, and evaluating stimulation effectiveness. Other discussions will include making the new standards for reserves work in practice and on sharing unconventional resources industry experience. For more information, visit: http://www.spe.org/events/urce/2013/
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