Energy Industry Marketing Conference Hosted by Gulf Publishing Company 28 August 2008

August 8, 2008

Gulf Publishing announced its ninth installment of the Marketing in the Oilfield Conference will take place on 28 August 2008 at the Marriott Houston Westchase Hotel. The conference, titled “Technology and Marketing: Friends or Foes?” will provide energy industry marketing professionals with the latest research and best practices for successfully... 

NCGA Thanks EPA for Denying Request to Waive Renewable Fuels Standard

August 8, 2008

The National Corn Growers Association hailed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision today to deny a request to reduce the renewable fuels standard as growers prepare for the second-largest corn harvest in history and consumers clamor for solutions to high gasoline prices. “We’re very grateful but not surprised by the EPA’s... 

Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Supports EPA Decision But Urges U.S. Congress to Do Its Part on Ethanol Import Tariff

August 8, 2008

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to maintain the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) at its current level, but urges Congress to reduce the imported ethanol tariff that increases the cost of gasoline for American drivers. “Today’s EPA decision was sound. It... 

Arizona State University’s Global Institute of Sustainability to Host Rain Bird’s Ninth Intelligent Use of Water(TM) Summit

August 8, 2008

Rain Bird®, the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, announced today that it has partnered with Arizona State University’s (ASU’s) Global Institute of Sustainability to discuss sustainability and global water-scarcity issues at the upcoming Intelligent Use of Water Summit IX. Scheduled for September 3, 2008 at... 

Marathon to Donate $2.4 Million to Create Future Fuels Gallery at the Detroit Science Center

August 7, 2008

Marathon Oil Corporation announced a $2.4 million grant to the Detroit Science Center for the creation of a new Future Fuels Gallery at the museum. The 6,000 square-foot, three-story gallery will be one of the museum’s largest exhibit areas and the Midwest’s only public, educational display of petroleum and alternative fuels technology.... 

Rentech Successfully Produces Ultra Clean Synthetic Fuels at Colorado Facility

August 7, 2008

Rentech, Inc. announced that the Company has successfully produced synthetic fuels at its Product Demonstration Unit (PDU) in Commerce City, Colorado. Rentech’s PDU is the only synthetic fuels facility in the United States today producing transportation fuels. The facility is designed to produce approximately 420 gallons per day of synthetic jet and... 

Atlantic Energy Begins Energy Efficiency Project for NJ School District

August 7, 2008

Atlantic Energy Solutions, Inc has just initiated a turn-key energy efficiency and conservation project for its first Southern New Jersey Regional School District. What is going to occur is a significant annual energy savings in cost and wattage usage for the district with a payback of 1.9 years. This equates to taking 6 cars off the road with the 31.8... 

Duke Energy Carolinas Signs Deal to Turn Landfill Gas into Energy

August 7, 2008

Beginning in 2009, gas produced from a landfill in Durham, N.C., will be turned into power to serve customers of Duke Energy Carolinas. The company announced today that it has signed an agreement with Methane Power Inc. to purchase two megawatts of renewable energy generated from the city of Durham landfill, which was closed in the mid-1990s. “This... 

Veolia Environmental Services Names New President and CEO of Hazardous Waste Division

August 7, 2008

Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C. (Veolia), the hazardous waste division of Veolia Environmental Services (NYSE:VE), is pleased to announce the appointment of a new president and CEO to its leadership post. Jim Bell assumes the top position effective August 1, 2008. He replaces Philippe Martin, who has been appointed Vice President, Innovation and... 

Santa Clara University Among Top 25 Cutting-Edge Green Colleges

August 7, 2008

From the first cup of coffee poured in the morning to the last piece of paper recycled at night, sustainable living is a part of life at Santa Clara University. And, this week the University’s efforts are being recognized as the school is named one of the nation’s 25 most environmentally responsible by the Kaplan College Guide 2009. The Guide features,... 

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