Hagens Berman LLP Continues to Investigate Hercules Offshore Inc. After SEC Probe Announcement

Hagens Berman LLP, an investor-rights law firm, is continuing to investigate Hercules Offshore to determine if the company violated securities laws. The investigation began after the announcement of a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice investigation of certain of the company’s activities. Hagens Berman partner Reed... 

Offshore Finds Are Transforming Africa Into a Major Oil Producing Region

MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of GBI Research’s new report “Oil Market in Africa to 2015 – Offshore Finds Transforming Africa into a Major Oil Producing Region,” to their collection of Oilfield Equipment & Services market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/product/display.asp?ProductID=6164897... 

High-Temperature Ceramic Coating Protection, by Furnace Mineral Products Incorporated, a Feature of “Industry Today” on Industrialinfo.com

Industrial Info Resources will host special guest Furnace Mineral Products (Stouffville, Ontario) as part of this week’s “Industry Today” webcast. Furnace Mineral Products is a recognized global leader in advanced high-temperature ceramic coatings for the power generation industry. The high-temperature ceramic coatings offered by Furnace... 

Dresser-Rand Announces Plan to Acquire Grupo Guascor S.L. (“GG”)

Dresser-Rand Group Inc., a global supplier of high-speed rotating equipment and service solutions, announced today that it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) to acquire Grupo Guascor S.L. (“GG”) for an enterprise value of euro 500 million ($690 million) in a cash and stock transaction. The enterprise value includes... 

Stewart & Stevenson Announces the Appointment of New Directors

Stewart & Stevenson LLC announced today the appointment of Anthony G. Petrello, J. Robinson West, and Munawar (Micki) H. Hidayatallah as three new members to serve on its Board of Directors. Mr. Petrello has been President and Chief Operating Officer of Nabors Industries Ltd. since 1992, a Director since 1991, and Deputy Chairman from 2003. He holds... 

Vitol, Helios and Shell Reach Agreement on African Downstream Businesses

Vitol today announced that, in partnership with Helios Investment Partners, it has agreed to purchase the majority of Shell’s shareholding in most of their downstream businesses in Africa for a total consideration of some $1 billion. Under the agreements, two new joint venture companies will assure continued availability of Shell fuels and lubricants... 

Cornerstone Provides Expertise in Newton County Renewable Energy Business Park Project Receiving LMOP Award

Cornerstone Environmental Group, LLC announced that it provided engineering design and compliance services for the Newton County Renewable Energy Business Park LFG Direct-Use Project, located in Brook, Indiana, one of six projects recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)... 

Support for Online Service Programs Growing

In today’s fast-paced high-tech world many companies are looking to use technology to make life simpler and more convenient for their customers. If MXenergy’s new online customer service programs are any indication, customers are highly appreciative. MXenergy, one of the nation’s leading independent energy providers, now offers multiple... 

John Wood Group PLC (‘Wood Group’, the ‘Group’) Announces Disposal of Well Support Division for $2.8 Billion

Wood Group, the international energy services company, today announces it has entered into a conditional agreement to sell its Well Support Division to GE for cash consideration of $2.8 billion (the “Disposal”). Following the Disposal, the Board of Directors intends that Wood Group will return cash of not less than $1.7 billion to shareholders... 

Universal Lubricants Expands to Meet Growing Demand for Cleaner, Greener Re-Refined Oil

One of the country’s oldest lubricant manufacturing and distribution companies, Wichita’s Universal Lubricants (UL) established in 1929, is poised for double-digit growth for the foreseeable future thanks to a technologically advanced and highly capable re-refinery, and efficiencies gained through its environmentally-friendly closed-loop...