Preferred Technology Introduces Industry’s First Silica Dust-Control Solution
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- Category: Production & Completions
- Published: 2014-Apr-30
RADNOR, Pa.-- Preferred Technology, an affiliate of Preferred Sands and one of North America’s leading proppant technology companies, recently announced the launch of DustPRO, a cost-effective dust-prevention proppant solution that can help oilfield service, exploration and production companies meet and exceed current and future silica dust exposure limits.
Oil Spill Clean Up In US Arctic Waters Requires Increased Infrastructure To Use Full Range Of Response Methods
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- Category: Production & Completions
- Published: 2014-Apr-25
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A changing climate is increasing the accessibility of U.S. Arctic waters to commercial activities such as shipping, oil and gas development, and tourism, raising concern about the risk of oil spills. A new report from the National Research Council says that a full suite of proven oil response tools is needed to address potential oil spills in U.S. Arctic waters, but not all of them are readily available.
Technology Innovators Challenged To Design Next-Generation Air Emission Monitors
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- Category: Production & Completions
- Published: 2014-Apr-25
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Environmental Defense Fund and five oil and natural gas companies are calling all engineers and technology developers to submit a proposal for the Methane Detectors Challenge. A collaborative between industry and environmental groups, this competition is designed to invent next-generation technologies that will ultimately help reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas operations.
Vallourec Receives Top Industry Awards Among Global Oilfield Product Manufacturers
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- Category: Production & Completions
- Published: 2014-Apr-25
HOUSTON, Tex. -- The North American operations of Vallourec has received the 2013 Total Satisfaction Award among global oilfield product manufacturers in EnergyPoint Research’s independent Customer Satisfaction Survey. In addition, Vallourec received the highest ranking in Performance and Reliability, plus seven other categories.
Ferus Natural Gas Fuels Acquires Encana’s Share In Alberta LNG Plant
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- Category: Production & Completions
- Published: 2014-Apr-25
CALGARY, Alta. -- Ferus Natural Gas Fuels, Inc., a North American leader in LNG and CNG fueling solutions, has announced it has completed the purchase of Encana Corporation’s 50 per cent interest in the Elmworth, Alberta 190,000-litre per day liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility, retaining key Encana technical and management personnel.
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