Major Gas and Electric Utility Selects ViryaNet to Optimize Scheduling and Field Activities

ViryaNet Limited, a leading provider of software applications that optimize business processes for field service management, today announced that a major northwest US gas and electric utility has selected the ViryaNet product to schedule, route, and manage its workforce of field technicians. This major utility provides services to customers in multiple... 

Essential Resource for Top-Level Analysis Covering the Global Energy Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Energy” report to their offering. Datamonitors Global Energy industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the energy industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends... 

The A2B Electric Bike Offers Urban Freedom for People Who Want to Get Out of Their Cars

Ultra Motor today announced the availability of its new A2BTM electric bike. Developed and manufactured by an international team of expert designers and engineers, the A2B is a state-of-the-art electric bike built specifically for urban transport across the American city landscape. Increasing challenges are making urban transportation more costly and... 

President of Iceland Assumes Patronage of Driving Sustainability ‘08

The President of Iceland, Mr. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, will inaugurate Driving Sustainability ‘08, an exclusive international platform for sustainable energy solutions for transport, at Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, Iceland, on September 18 & 19, 2008. Invited as special speaker, the world famous aeronaut and psychiatrist Dr. Bertrand Piccard... 

Wavefront Energy & Environmental Services Inc. – Oklahoma CO(2) Flood to Benefit from Powerwave

Wavefront Energy and Environmental Services Inc., a world leader in fluid injection technology for improved/enhanced oil recovery and groundwater restoration is pleased to report that Powerwave will be implemented in Texas County, Oklahoma by a Denver-based, New York Stock Exchange traded, independent oil and gas producer having operations in the Permian... 

Shell Brings More Consumers to the Pump With New Online Offerings

Now consumers can win free Shell fuel, play a new racing game, and join a movement to help protect the nation’s vehicles from gunk — all online! Today Shell introduced a number of new, interactive components to its U.S. Web site, including the “Shell $2,900 EVERY DAY Giveaway” promotion with chances to win free Shell fuel every... 

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

KEMA Management Strategies Position Utilities for the Future

KEMA has promoted Bob Grant to lead the firm’s operational excellence practice. The management consulting practice has been growing in the North American market as electric utilities seek to address significant existing and emerging challenges such as a graying workforce, aging assets, sourcing decisions, global supply chain management, and evolving... 

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

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.... 

We Energies, Madison Gas & Electric, Wisconsin Public Power Commit to Additional Environmental Initiatives

We Energies, Madison Gas & Electric and Wisconsin Public Power today announced a significant new commitment to environmental initiatives. They include reductions in greenhouse gases, investments in additional renewable energy resources, funding to protect Lake Michigan’s ecosystem and the retirement of older, less-efficient generation. “Coupled...