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Pioneer Engineering Announces New Dynamic Shop Balancing Services
The new service is designed to help clients combat catastrophic failures of their large rotating equipment through the routine utilization of precision balancing. - April 03, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Pioneer Engineering to Present at Noria’s 15th Annual Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas
The engineering firm will be presenting a case study on the benefits of a properly implemented condition monitoring program. - April 02, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
New Ecommerce Site Makes Purchasing Biobased and Biopreferred Products Easier
6R Supply launches their ecommerce site for purchasing biobased industrial products. - March 29, 2014 - 6R Supply
CBM-TEC Offers Free Exploration, Production and Processing Sessions in Kitwe in April
The upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference or CBM-TEC in Zambia’s mining hub Kitwe from 28-29 April is offering free-to-attend sessions on the exhibition floor for all visitors. - March 27, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Saskatchewan Mining Companies Including Stauber Drilling, Inc. Will Attend the 6th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum
Stauber Drilling is pleased to announce that they will be one of the many great Saskatchewan mining companies attending the 6th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. The Premier Mining Supply Event will be held April 8 & 9, 2014 at TCU Place in Saskatoon and will be presented by the... - March 22, 2014 - Stauber Drilling
Viridian Energy President Recognized as Network Marketing Leader
Viridian Energy President, Meredith Berkich, has been named one of the Most Influential Women in Direct Selling by Direct Selling News. - March 20, 2014 - Viridian Energy
MAST Conference/Exhibition Gets a MENA/Asia Boost
The 11th MAST will be co-located with 111th NATO Naval Armaments Group meeting in Istanbul, Turkey: uniting Europe with Asia and with direct connection to Middle East North Africa, your colleagues and counterparts from Abu Dhabi, Azerbaijan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Turkmenistan are already registering. - March 20, 2014 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Global Oil and Gas Tank Storage Experts Set to Gather in Dubai for Landmark Tank World Congress and Expo
With just under a month to go until Tank World Congress and Expo, the global tank storage industry is preparing to visit Dubai for two days of expert insight, practical case studies, in-depth discussion, technology launches and networking on April 14th and 15th 2014. - March 19, 2014 - Tank World
csimsoft Releases Trelis 15.0 Mesh Generation Software for CFD and FEA
csimsoft, a leading developer of advanced meshing tools for the CFD and FEA, announced the March 12 release of Trelis 15.0, a version upgrade of its popular Trelis meshing software. The new version includes significant enhancements to the software's ability to handle geometry preparation, improved... - March 15, 2014 - csimsoft
Chestnut Exploration & Production Launches Industry Blog
Blog to provide insight into industry trends and predictions on the state of the oil and gas industry. - March 14, 2014 - Waldman Bros
Mine-NRG and Cornerstone Sustainable Energy Form Preferred Provider Relationship
Mine-NRG, Inc., (“Mine-NRG”), (a privately held FL Corporation) and Cornerstone Sustainable Energy (“CSE”), (OTCBB: CSEI) have entered into a “Preferred Provider” relationship which combines their respective technologies to provide sustainable power solutions to... - March 13, 2014 - Mine-NRG, Inc.
H&M Industrial EPC Receives Recognition from AkzoNobel
After damage causes AkzoNobel facility to shut down, a top group of vendors were put in place to get the rebuild done fast and safely. - March 11, 2014 - H&M Industrial EPC
Green Alternative Systems Promotes CNG Conversion for a Cleaner Burning Fuel Source
Green Alternative Systems is encouraging CNG conversion as a cleaner burning fuel source and to receive benefits such as lowered fuel costs, safer vehicles and the potential to receive rebates through government programs. CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is a fossil fuel like diesel, gas and coal, it different when it comes to its environmental impact. - March 09, 2014 - Green Alternative Systems
Niche Products Expanding Into Brazil
Niche Products Ltd is pleased to announce that the formal establishment of Niche Produtos do Brasil is now underway. The coming Niche facility will provide in‐ country manufacturing of subsea control fluids as well as 24 hour technical support for present and future customers. Mike Mahaney,... - March 07, 2014 - Niche Products Limited
Zambian Minister of Mines Christopher Yaluma to Deliver Keynote Address at CBM-TEC Mining Expo at Kitwe on 28 April
Zambia’s Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development, the Hon. Christopher Yaluma, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference or CBM-TEC that is taking place in Kitwe, Zambia from 28-29 April. Organised in association with Electra Mining... - March 06, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Stauber Drilling Inc. is Offering Geophysical Logging
Stauber Drilling Inc. is offering geophysical logging for their Saskatchewan based clientele. Geophysical logging is the process of making a detailed record of the geologic formations penetrated by a borehole. This log may be based either on visual inspection of samples brought to the surface or on... - March 02, 2014 - Stauber Drilling
Brian Alfaro Partners with the Multiple Sclerosis Society
This Saturday, March 1, the Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold its annual 5K MS Walk in San Antonio. Located at the AT&T Center in downtown San Antonio, the MS Walk attracts thousands of volunteers and participants seeking a cure for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a genetic... - February 26, 2014 - Primera Energy
Metromedia Energy Launches New Live Reverse Power Auctions Service
Metromedia Energy (MME), the premier energy brokerage firm for the Northeast, is unrolling a new offering this year: live reverse power auctions. This innovative auction-style platform turns the tables on conventional price-bidding models, empowering the customer with decision making tools and... - February 22, 2014 - Metromedia Energy
Skillings Mining Review Profiles American Vanadium in Its February 2014 Issue
For February 2014, Skillings Mining Review's monthly series "Profiles in Mining" features an interview with American Vanadium's President, CEO and Director Mr. Bill Radvak. - February 22, 2014 - Skillings Mining Review
CM Labs Releases Vortex Dynamics 6.1
Latest release includes new Editor features, focuses on ease of use - February 22, 2014 - CM Labs Simulations Inc.
Zambia’s Chamber of Mines Supports CBM-TEC and is Upbeat About Country’s Mining Future
The CEO of the Chamber of Mines of Zambia, Mrs Maureen J Dlamini, says there is still a huge potential for green fields operations with high grade copper and other minerals available for exploitation in that country. The Chamber’s President, Mr. Emmanuel Mutati, heads up an impressive list... - February 22, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Brian Alfaro: "Production Rates Higher Than Initially Released"
Last week Brian Alfaro released information stating that his Screaming Eagle 3H well was expected to produce 1,200 barrels of oil equivalent a day. After further flow tests, Alfaro determined that the Screaming Eagle 3H well tested at a maximum rate of 1,777 barrels of oil equivalent a day. This... - February 20, 2014 - Primera Energy
Heyl & Patterson to Supply Biomass Torrefaction Unit to University of Minnesota Duluth
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA announces the sale of an indirect-fired rotary calciner to the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) for wood torrefaction. - February 19, 2014 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Brian Alfaro Does It Again: Soaring Production in the Eagle Ford Shale
Brian Alfaro, a San Antonio-based oil and gas industry leader, has done it again. While he plans to expand his number of wells in the Eagle Ford in 2014, Alfaro’s existing wells are producing exceptionally well this year. Located in the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale, the Screaming Eagle 2H... - February 15, 2014 - Primera Energy
2nd Annual Texas Eagle Ford Shale Exposition & Service Company Conference
2,000+ Attendees, 250 Exhibitors, 100 Speakers - Concurrent Sessions, 5 Platforms, Open-call for presentations & Speakers: “Trail of the Shale - Forging Pathways to a New Energy Marketplace” - April 28–30, 2014, American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, Texas, www.texaseaglefordshaleexpo.com - February 10, 2014 - Texas Eagle Ford Shale Expo
CBM-TEC Mining Expo Reaches Out to Zambian Mining Industry with Practical Programme
The President of Zambia’s Chamber of Mines, Mr. Emmanuel Mutati, heads up an impressive list of speakers at the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference or CBM-TEC in Kitwe, Zambia from 28-29 April. The official brochure for the event, which is expected to be attended by 1500... - February 09, 2014 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
SIX Safety Systems Announces Acquisition of WorkSMART Ergonomics Ltd.
SIX Safety Systems, a global leader in worker fit for duty risk solutions, announced today the acquisition of WorkSMART Ergonomics, a top ergonomic and human factors consulting firm in Canada. With the close of this acquisition, SIX Safety Systems will strengthen its already comprehensive worker... - February 07, 2014 - SIX Safety Systems
Primera Energy LLC Encourages New Containment Measures
As oil and natural gas exploration in the Eagle Ford Shale is expected to increase in 2014, so have environmental concerns over hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” Companies are now also implementing surface containment policies to protect groundwater from above-ground... - February 06, 2014 - Primera Energy
Pioneer Engineering Announces Public Training Course for Vibration Analysis in Miami, FL
Pioneer Engineering announces introductory-level vibration analysis training course at the LUDECA Training Center in Miami, FL on May 13-16, 2014. - February 05, 2014 - Pioneer Engineering
Primera Energy LLC Uses Eco-Friendly Handouts for Its Charity Events
Primera Energy LLC is a company well-known for its dedication to charitable causes. On Feb. 1 Primera will sponsor the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Tower Climb and Run and on Feb. 8 it will sponsor the American Heart Association’s Red Run. Primera Energy also took an extra step to... - January 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Primera Energy LLC Reveals Patriotic Namesake for “Screaming Eagle” Wells
Primera Energy LLC is a Texas-bonded operator drilling for oil and natural gas in the Eagle Ford Shale. Primera’s Eagle Ford wells 1H through 4H are referred to as “Screaming Eagle.” As Primera Energy plans to expand its number of wells in 2014, the company released information... - January 29, 2014 - Primera Energy
Alfaro Oil and Gas is Giving Back
Alfaro Oil and Gas has been in the energy business for years. While successful energy extraction is always important for this company, community responsibility is a top priority. In 2014 alone Alfaro Oil and Gas has been involved with charities such as the Multiple Sclerosis Society, American... - January 23, 2014 - Primera Energy
Alfaro Energy Sponsors the American Heart Association
Heart disease is the number-one cause of death in America, killing an average of 600,000 people every year according to the Center for Disease Control. The American Heart Association aims to improve cardiovascular health through awareness campaigns and events. On Saturday, Feb. 8 the Red Run for... - January 23, 2014 - Primera Energy
Heyl & Patterson Signs Partnership Agreement with BHJD in China
Heyl & Patterson Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA has entered into an exclusive partnership with BHJD Mining Engineering & Technology (Beijing) LLC in China for coal drying technology. - January 17, 2014 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Brian Alfaro to Sponsor Annual San Antonio Tower Climb
For the twenty-ninth year the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is hosting its annual Tower Climb and Run on February 1, 2014. The Tower Climb and Run funds research programs seeking a cure for cystic fibrosis, a debilitating disorder most often affecting the lungs. Brian Alfaro, the operator of... - January 16, 2014 - Primera Energy
Primera Energy LLC Announces Spring Charity Event Schedule
Primera Energy LLC, a Texas-based energy company, has released the first part of its 2014 charity event schedule. A company known for its commitment to charity, Primera Energy believes in giving back to enrich the San Antonio community. In fact, this growing energy company is so committed to... - January 16, 2014 - Primera Energy
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Run Sponsored by Alfaro Energy
On Feb. 1 the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host its annual Tower Climb and Run in downtown San Antonio. The proceeds from this event directly benefit research seeking a cure for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that usually affects the lungs. Alfaro Energy, a San Antonio-based energy... - January 16, 2014 - Primera Energy
Skillings Mining Review Profiles Joy Global's New Facility in the Iron Range (Virginia, MN) in Its January 2014 Issue
For January 2014, Skillings Mining Review's Profiles In Mining interviews featured Mr. Lester "Bud" Fontana, Regional Sales Manager- Iron Range Operations and Mr. John D. Ward III, General Manager - Iron Range on what this facility means for the Iron Range and for mining in general. - January 13, 2014 - Skillings Mining Review
Primera Energy Commits to Environmental Consciousness in the New Year
Primera Energy LLC has plans to expand in 2014 while preserving the landscape of the Eagle Ford. - January 11, 2014 - Primera Energy
Irving Materials, Inc. Acquires W.T. Congleton Co.
Irving Materials, Inc., a construction industry material supplier and contractor, announced it acquired W.T. Congleton Co., a Lexington, Ky.-based ready mix concrete supplier. Irving Materials will immediately integrate W.T. Congleton’s entire production staff and Lexington plant operations... - January 11, 2014 - Irving Materials, Inc.
BFMC Gold Mines Announces Its First Test Hole Results
B4MC Gold Mines, Inc. (ticker symbol: BFMC) is pleased to announce that during three days of testing in early December at its Quartz Creek property in Montana, it successfully recovered and weighed 7.85 troy ounces of placer gold from approximately 254 yards of gravels which were removed from three... - January 10, 2014 - B4MC Gold Mines, Inc
Brian Alfaro Expanding Environmental Initiative in 2014
Brian Alfaro plans to drill new wells in 2014, but stays committed to his altruistic principles, continuing his environmental protection policies. - January 09, 2014 - Primera Energy
Primera Energy Granted Eagle Ford Excellence Award
On Dec. 11 the South Texas Energy Economic Roundtable (STEER) awarded the 2013 Eagle Ford Excellence Award to Primera Energy. The Inaugural Eagle Ford Excellence Awards were, in the words of STEER President Omar Garcia, a way for “recipients to set the standard for good corporate... - January 08, 2014 - Primera Energy
Aloetrade America LLC Invested in a State of the Art Aloe Plantation and Processing Factory in Mexico
Aloetrade America LLC, - a Miami, Fl. based company involved in the aloe business, completed a technology transfer package under an investment scheme for a new state of the art aloe plantation and processing plant located in Navojoa, Sonora State, Mexico. The technology transferred is related to... - January 06, 2014 - Aloetrade America LLC
Brian Alfaro Granted STEER Award for Safety
On Dec. 11 the South Texas Energy Economic Roundtable (STEER) awarded the 2013 Eagle Ford Excellence Award to Brian Alfaro. In a San Antonio Business Journal interview the President of STEER, Omar Garcia, said, “The Eagle Ford Excellence Award recipients set the standard for good corporate... - January 05, 2014 - Primera Energy
Kiran Gems Conducts Interoffice Cricket Tournament as a Part of Their "Employee Recreations and Development"
Kiran Gems, Mumbai had two days, 21/12 and 22/12, of inter office cricket tournament as a part of their “employee recreations and development” program. There were 12 teams which had employee participation from all levels of Kiran i.e. right from “office assistant” to... - January 02, 2014 - Kiran Gems
Gulf Coast Western Completes Louisiana and Mississippi Production Purchase
Gulf Coast Western purchased interests in 13 Wells located in Louisiana and Mississippi with combined production of Approximately 800 barrels of oil per day. The purchase agreement also includes additional developmental prospects. Gulf Coast Western explores, develops and acquires domestic oil and gas reserves primarily in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. - December 20, 2013 - Gulf Coast Western
Green Alternative Systems Encourage CNG Inspection for All Converted Vehicles
Green Alternative Systems is encouraging customers to have a routine CNG inspection if they have had their vehicle converted from traditional fuel sources such as propane and diesel to compressed natural gas or liquid propane. This ensures that vehicles are always safe and road-ready and that... - December 20, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems
New CBM-TEC Mining Expo to Put Zambian Copperbelt on the Map
Some 1500 mining experts are expected at the upcoming Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo and Conference or CBM-TEC in Kitwe, Zambia in April next year at an industry event that has been described as long overdue for the region. - December 08, 2013 - Copperbelt Mining Trade Expo & Conference
Japan Rare Earths Have Released a Resource Estimate for Their Deep Ocean Exploration Zone
Japan Rare Earths, the rare earth mining and recycling company based in Tokyo, Japan, is pleased to announce an initial resource estimate for their deep sea exploration zone. The newly discovered deposits are located close to the uninhabited Japanese island of Minamitorishima, which lies around 1,800 kilometers to the southeast of Tokyo, within Japan’s exclusive economic zone. - November 22, 2013 - Japan Rare Earths