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March 31, 2022

EHS Managers are Increasingly Appreciated by Their Organizations, Enviro.BLR.com Survey Finds

Environmental health and safety managers are perceived as doing a valuable job by their employers. The bad news is that only half of those taking part in BLR's survey report that they regularly communicate the business value of their environmental or safety activities.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) March 31, 2022 -- Environmental health and safety managers are perceived as doing a valuable job, with 75% of the 470 respondents in a Business and Legal Reports, Inc. online survey agreeing with the statement that their organizations see the value in their EHS activities. The trend is positive too, with 77% reporting that expectations for EHS have increased over the past 5 years. Full results of the survey conducted by Enviro.BLR.com – Making State Environmental Compliance Easier – may be downloaded at http://www.blr.com/80502500/PRS7

If increased EHS stature is the good news, however, the bad news is that only half of those taking part in the survey report that they regularly communicate the business value of their environmental or safety activities, or that they have a formal process for measuring EHS performance.

“The profession is growing in stature, and recognizes that it needs to manage toward business drivers,” said Clare Condon, managing editor of BLR’s environmental products. “The response to BLR’s survey shows that EHS professionals need to complete the cycle by finding out how to communicate the value of their environmental and safety activities to upper-level management,” Condon commented.

When asked to relay their biggest on-the-job headaches, 24% of the EHS managers surveyed listed paperwork and red tape, 14% referred to problems getting upper management buy-in, and 27% reported problems with employee training and compliance. Encouragingly enough, more managers say that their budgets are increasing (38%) than decreasing (20%).

To address these growing needs in an era of increased responsibilities, BLR’s Enviro.BLR.com provides regulatory activity tracking, plain-English analysis of EHS regulations, detailed training meetings, checklists and forms, and access to its team of expert attorneys and practitioners for 1-day compliance answers.

About BLR
Old Saybrook, Conn.-based BLR produces plain-English compliance and training resources for environmental, safety, HR, and compensation managers. For a free catalog, call 800-727-5257 or visit www.BLR.com.

Contact:
Environmental Managing Editor Clare Condon
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860-510-0100 x 2240

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 03:10 AM | Comments (0)

Research and Markets : A Roadmap to Coal Gasification 2005

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14690) has announced the addition of Coal Gasification 2005: Roadmap to Commercialization to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) March 31, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14690) has announced the addition of Coal Gasification 2005: Roadmap to Commercialization to their offering.

Coal gasification offers one of the most versatile and clean ways to convert the energy contained in coal into electricity, hydrogen, and other sources of power. Turning coal into synthetic gas isn't a new concept, in fact, much of the basic technology dates back to World War II. During the gasification process, coal is subjected to heat, pressure, and steam. These forces act as catalysts, breaking the coal down into various gases, which consist mostly of hydrogen. The resulting gases can then be burned to generate electricity. The waste heat created by this process also offers cogeneration opportunities.

Coal gasification plants are cleaner than standard pulverized coal combustion facilities, producing less smog and acid rain forming sulfur and nitrogen byproducts. For this reason, gasification appeals to many as a way to utilize relatively inexpensive and expansive coal reserves, while still protecting the environment. Pioneering coal gasification electric power plants are now operating commercially in the United States and in other nations around the globe. These plants produce significant quantities of syngas from a variety of feedstock’s and produce a wide variety of products. The mounting interest in coal gasification technology reflects a convergence of three changes in the electricity generation marketplace.

These changes are:
- The increasing maturity of gasification technology;
- The extremely low emissions from Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) plants, especially air emissions, and the potential for lower cost control of greenhouse gases than other coal-based systems;
- The recent dramatic increase in the cost of natural gas based power, which is viewed as a major competitor to coal based power.

At the end of 2004 the DOE granted funding for two additional IGCC projects, in Florida and Minnesota, both of which are expected to further advance industry acceptance of this technology. These projects, along with other operating private facilities, illustrate the viability of this technology. During President Bush’s second term, coal is expected to play a key role in the nation’s energy policy. With the President’s ‘Clear Skies’ Initiative requiring 70% reductions of many emissions by 2018, a market for utilizing clean coal technologies over the long term will most definitely evolve. Coal Gasification 2005: Roadmap to commercialization provides an introduction to coal gasification technology and its ability to unlock the huge energy reserves found in coal in an environmentally responsible way. Working gasification projects in the private and public sector are discussed and recommendations are offered to provide a “roadmap” for the continued and successful commercialization of this technology.

Contents include:
-Clear explanations of different coal gasification technologies
-Emissions & efficiency comparisons with other fuels and technologies
-Examples of US and global gasification projects - successes and failures
-Commercial developments in 2004 and 2005 forecasts
-Gasification projects by syngas output
-Recommendations for greater market penetration and commercialization

With its focus on emerging technology, projects under development and key industry players, this study is an invaluable tool for:

-Planning and finance personnel
-Coal and electricity power project developers
-The trading and investment community

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14690

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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Fax: +353 1 4100 980

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 03:10 AM | Comments (0)

Research and Markets : Current Trends and Future Prospects for Power in Europe

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14718) has announced the addition of European Electricity Market Profiles: Current Trends and Future Prospects to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) March 31, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14718) has announced the addition of European Electricity Market Profiles: Current Trends and Future Prospects to their offering.

With rapidly changing market dynamics caused by liberalisation, EU enlargement and environmental issues, a broad understanding of the European power markets is now more important than ever before.

This report provides an incisive overview of the key elements and structural conditions influencing each of the EU 25 power markets.
Through an analysis of market fundamentals, infrastructure, national and regional legislation and supply/demand conditions,
The report shows how the power markets within Europe are at widely varying stages of development and maturity.

Reasons to Purchase
-Obtain up-to-date, relevant and standardised information on Europe's electricity markets from a single source
-Gain a logical framework to monitor market developments and emerging trends, identify opportunities and plan strategies
-Save time tracking multiple information sources

Each of the 25 EU member state markets are analysed with specific detail in the following areas:
- Market Summary – An overview of the main trends and characteristics of
each market.
- Supply and Demand Balance – A statistical analysis of supply sources.
combined with consumption by end-use sector
- Supply Overview – A detailed analysis of indigenous production trends and trade flows.
- Demand Overview – An analysis of current and historical sectoral demand trends.
- Regulatory Structure – An examination of key governmental, legal and
political influences on the sector
- Infrastructure – An overview of key generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14718

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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Fax: +353 1 4100 980

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 03:08 AM | Comments (0)

March 30, 2022

An Economical Invention Overcomes Oil Price Hike and Pollution

Makes all trucks, cars, suv's, diesel power generators save fuel, reduce emissions. Certified by two leading vehicles and engines manufacturers in the Philippines-Mitsubishi motors and Isuzu motors.

(PRWEB) March 30, 2022 -- The World's first all fuel electronic catalytic convertor cum onboard fuel synthesizer for making the diesel, bio-diesel, marine diesel, turbine fuel and the gasoline (both leaded and unleaded) hydrogen rich for enabling enhanced combustion through plasma catalyis for giving reduced emissions, improved fuel economy and enhanced engine performance is now available for export to all countries in bulk quantities.

The hydrodrive electronic catalytic convertor cum onboard fuel synthesizer for all fuels and all makes and all sizes of engines is a cute and compact device measuring one foot long, one inch in diameter weighing approximately one kilogram. It has no moving parts,no chemicals or rare earth metals. The open ended fuel passage acts as a wave guide and has nanolayers. The unit is installed in the fuel system after the fuel filter outlet and before the fuel pump inlet on the low pressure side and powered by the existing vehicle's 12 v battery activated through the ignition switch.Upon energising, the fuel molecules are excited and the cold plasma produces ions which with the assitence of the nanaolayers in the wave guide hydrogenase the fuel changing its properties in real time onboard for a changed kinetics of combustion.

The science of cold plasma catalysis making the fuels hydrogen rich has now been confirmed by several leading research laboratories in the usa and in other countries.These research laboratories have also confirmed that hydrogen rich fuels enables changed kinetics of combustion giving reduced emission,enhanced engine performance and appreciable fuel savings.Such a process is also found to be the most economical way to make vehicles run with the benefits of hydrogen cars without the hastles of using high pressure storage of hydrogen and costlier fuel cell hybrid cars.Instant use of hydrogen produced from the fuels along with the flowing fuel will facilitate emission reduction and improved engine performance of billions of inuse cars all over the world in a more economical manner.

This unit had proved it's effectiveness in both diesel fuel of 350-500 ppm sulphur and with vehicles running on leaded gasoline and unleaded gasoline and also in applications from a small car like 800 cc to a 10 wheeler truck,diesel power generator of 1250 K.W.and also with vehicles using bio-diesel.

In the diesel,the smoke and spm reduction are above 60-70%,oxides of nitrogen reduction is above 25%.In the leaded and unleaded gasoline engines almost near zero carbon monoxide emission and unburnt hydro carbon less than few hundreds of ppm is achieved with nil oxides of nitrogen emission.

The fuel economy improvement is minimum 5% even in bigger diesel gensets of 1250 kilowatts.In the ship engines,ship companies have recorded 13% fuel savings over an year of actual operational results based on data logged.In most of the cars and trucks,vans and suv's,the fuel efficiency had gone from a minimum of 7.% to maximum 25% depending upon engine design.

The clean combustion effected due to fuel quality improvements effected as the fuels flows in real time reduces the emission loads on the exhaust catalytic convertor improving their life and efficiency.This invention is a boon to diesel soot oxidising catalyst and soot trap manufacturers for enhancing their product performance even without the need for ultra low sulphur diesel.

Several thousands of these units are in successful operation in India, Philippines with several applications and vehicles.

Renowned japaneese engines and vehicles manufacturers-Mitsubishi motors and Isuzu motors have tested and certified the effective emission reduction and fuel economy improvement performance in actual road conditions with regular commercial outlet oil company fuels.Their testimonials along with other users testimonials are displayed at the Web Site reference below.

http://www.hydrodrive.8k.com/toc.htm

To know how much gasoline can be saved,please visit the Web Site Link: http://www.freewebs.com/hydrodrive/FUEL%20ECONOMY%20IMPROVEMENTS%20AND%20EMISSION%20REDUCTIONS%20IN%20GASOLINE%20CARS.htm

The retrofit costs only usd 150 per piece for all 12 v battery vehicles with 12 v alternator and usd 300 per pice for all 24 v battery vehicles with 24 v alternator.This retrofit will make great difference to the entire world's green house gas reduction and fuel economy improvement resulting in less use of fossil fuel by many countries,all car users and fleet owners.

This invention was selected by the Dow Jones group-Far Eastern Economic Review,Hong kong for the asian innovation award gold 2001

This economical retrofit will give an economical answer to the People Republic Of China Govt's latest mandate to all the vehicle manufacturers to follow the fuel economy improvement standards from January 2005 with all vehicles.

Hydrodrive systems and controls pvt. ltd is looking for distributors in all countries for bulk import to meet the demand and also suitable investors for local manufacture in many countries under technology transfer and licencing of this product now under the patent regime in the USA, UK, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, India and in several other countries.

Contact details:
S.Gopalakrishnan,
Managing Director
Hydrodrive systems and controls pvt. ltd,
P.Box.no.5076,
Plot No.69,industrial estate,
Perungudi,
Chennai-600096.
India
Email:e-mail protected from spam bots
Tel: 91-44-24960287
Fax: 91-44-24915110
Mobile:+919841261365

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 04:09 AM | Comments (0)

March 29, 2022

EcoComposite Announces Successful Test of Breakthrough Fuel Cell Technology at UC Davis

EcoComposite LLC announces the successful test of its proprietary fuel cell technology by the prestigious Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis. These cost-effective fuel cell plates can be produced in both large and small quantities, and will accelerate the acceptance of fuel cell technology by consumers and commercial industries.

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2022 -- EcoComposite LLC, a new force in the design and production of commercial fuel cell systems, today announced the successful test of its proprietary Becker Fuel Cell Plate technology by the prestigious Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis.

Test results over a period of two days demonstrated that EcoComposite's proprietary plate technology functioned appropriately and the performance was similar to that expected from graphite plates normally used in fuel cells. Based upon these results, there is every expectation that EcoComposite's fuel cell plates will perform well in fuel cell systems and can be used as a much more economic alternative to standard graphite and other plate systems currently available.

The tests were conducted by Marshall Miller, Senior Development Engineer at ITS-Davis, on prototype fuel cells built using the Becker plate technology in a standard configuration.

The Becker Fuel Cell Plate is named after its inventor, Mr. Rolf Becker, founder of EcoComposite. "This recent achievement opens the door for cost-effective fuel cell systems to be produced in both large and small quantities," stated Becker. "EcoComposite will play a critical role in the advancement of the fuel cell industry and acceleration of acceptance of fuel cell technology by consumers and commercial industries."

Press Contact:
Katherine Wood - 916.716.4318 –e-mail protected from spam bots
Investor Relations:
Ken Murray - 916.600.2230 – e-mail protected from spam bots

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 02:52 AM | Comments (0)

March 28, 2022

Global Water Crisis Captured in Darkly Comedic Memoir

Environmental crisis, post-Soviet dysfunction, international intrigue, Silk Road history and an unsolved murder – this darkly comic true-crime memoir reads like a novel and is packed with disturbing details about the world’s misuse of water.

Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2022 -- By 2025 world demand for water is expected to outstrip supply by 56 percent. In the United States, the world's leader in water consumption, the reckless use of water is depleting rivers, lakes and aquifers. In Texas, it is the new oil. The Ogallala Aquifer – which is in South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico – is being tapped and its water is being sold to the highest bidder. Nowhere on the planet is the situation so dire as in Central Asia, where the Aral Sea is now 20% of its 1960s’ size and experts are predicting its complete disappearance by 2020.

Communications officer Rob Ferguson took part in a $250 million project funded by the World Bank to save the Aral Sea. A year later, the project had achieved next to nothing and Ferguson was a prime suspect for the murder of his former secretary. He recounts his experience with a storyteller's eye for detail and a sharp sense of humor in The Devil and the Disappearing Sea: Or, How I Tried to Stop the World’s Worst Ecological Catastrophe (ISNB 1-55192-737-3, $15.95 pb, May).

This tragic-comic tale is driven by people who have been compared to characters in Evelyn Waugh and Carl Hiassen stories. In an advance review, Outpost wrote, “A weird, entertaining, and informative amalgam of a book: part memoir, part ecological nightmare, part satire, part absurdist noir. . . Ferguson finds himself in one bizarre scenario after another, always with his wit intact.”

In a starred review, Publishers Weekly writes, "His wry account of a turbulent year clearly articulates the tragic consequences of what he now deems inevitable failure—millions of acres of arable land reduced to poisoned, salty plains—with skilled reporting and detail-rich writing."

As a whole, Devil and the Disappearing Sea gives readers an understanding of Central Asian politics, ancient tribal and religious tensions, and contemporary battles for natural resources – all of which are playing themselves out on today's global stage.

Rob Ferguson has worked as a communications specialist on international projects in Vanuatu, Mongolia and Central Asia for organizations as varied as the World Bank, the United Nations Development Program, the BBC, UNESCO, the Soros Foundation and the Worldwide Fund for Nature. He lives in Toronto, Canada and travels extensively. This is his first book.

The Devil and the Disappearing Sea:
Or, How I Tried to Stop the World’s Worst Ecological Catastrophe
By Rob Ferguson
6 x 9, 270 pp

Trade paper
$15.95, 1-55192-737-3

Also available in cloth
$24.95, 1-55192-599-0

Publication date:
May 2005

For interviews or more information, please contact Emiko Morita
at 604-323-7120 or e-mail protected from spam bots.

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 04:47 AM | Comments (0)

March 25, 2022

PST Ltd. to be Featured in World Pipelines Magazine

PST Ltd. (the “Company”) is scheduled to be featured in World Pipelines Magazine, a premier publication for the oil & gas pipeline industry. PST is starting to catch the attention of the major publications. As security concern rises to the top of the oil corporation's agenda, so do the business opportunities.

(PRWEB) March 25, 2022 -- PST Ltd. (the “Company”) is scheduled to be featured in World Pipelines Magazine, a premier publication for the oil & gas pipeline industry. PST is starting to catch the attention of the major publications. As security concern rises to the top of the oil corporation's agenda, so do the business opportunities.

PST is focusing its efforts on new technologies that can be adapted to the growing oil security market.

About the Company: PST Ltd. is a global security and technology firm covering the oil & gas industry. The company has offices in the major oil producing regions around the world. PST is an international firm built by veteran oil industry engineers and provides vital technologies to the oil & gas industry. By developing and licensing cutting edge technologies, PST delivers a cost effective solution for securing infrastructure facilities such as oil pipelines, gas pipelines, oil exploration facilities, oil refineries, nuclear power plants, electrical power plants, water treatment plants and government facilities.

This press release contains forward looking statements. In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plans", "confident that", "believe", "expect", or "intend to", and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 02:40 AM | Comments (0)

Doe Run to Work at Rivermines Superfund Site

Barbara Shepard, The Doe Run Company’s vice president of human resources and community relations, has released the following statement regarding the company’s ongoing environmental efforts at the Rivermines Superfund site in St. Francois County, Missouri.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 24, 2022 -- Barbara Shepard, The Doe Run Company’s vice president of human resources and community relations, has released the following statement regarding the company’s ongoing environmental efforts at the Rivermines Superfund site in St. Francois County, Missouri.

"Doe Run will undertake reclamation work at the Rivermines site, including reshaping the main chat pile; re-grading, adding soil cover and seeding the tailings area; excavating and beautifying the site; and working with the City of Park Hills to monitor public access. We’re eager to proceed with the projects, several of which we have already started. Doe Run is committed to working with our local communities on these efforts, and we will update residents on the progress. For instance, we have partnered with the Old Lead Belt Materials, a local company that uses chat for asphalt and road applications, so that it can continue to operate on the site—a positive for all involved."

The Doe Run Company, along with its subsidiaries, is a privately held natural resource company focused on environmentally sound mineral production, recycling and metals fabrication. Based in St. Louis, the company and its subsidiaries serve as North America’s largest integrated lead producer and third-largest total lead producer worldwide, employing more than 4,000 people. The company and its employees are committed to keeping its operations and communities clean and safe while producing essential raw materials – lead, zinc, copper, gold and silver – that are needed for everyday life. Doe Run and its subsidiaries have U.S. operations in Missouri, Washington and Arizona, and South American operations in Peru. For more information about Doe Run, visit http://www.doerun.com.

Contact:
Tammy Stankey or Christi Dixon
(314) 469-3500
http://www.doerun.com

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March 24, 2022

PST Ltd. Meets with Investment Bankers

(PRWEB) March 24, 2022 -- PST Ltd. (the "Company") management has met with several investment bankers regarding its planned share listing. All signs were positive and the Company expects to finalize various aspects of the floatation in the coming months.

Security companies are the talk of the investment community leading management to believe that PST will be widely accepted by the public.

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New Web Application for Cable Gland Selection Launched by Hawke International

Selecting the correct cable glands for use in hazardous areas has never been easier. Hawke International has developed a web-based cable gland selection application that is available to registered users of their web site ehawke.com.

(PRWEB) March 24, 2022 -- Selecting the correct cable glands for use in hazardous areas has never been easier. Hawke International has developed a web-based cable gland selection application that is available to registered users of their web site www.ehawke.com. This enables project designers and electrical engineers to spec a complete project over the internet, 24/7, from anywhere in the world. This is just one feature of the new registered users area, which also includes installation-training videos, downloadable PDF brochures and a searchable FAQ database for technical questions.

Using the selection application on the web is easy. Registration takes seconds. Projects can be saved and recalled later for additions or amendments to be made. Once selection is complete, the application can send the specification to Hawke, or their appointed distributors, to receive a quotation. This turns a previously time consuming exercise into a few mouse clicks

Andy Troy, Hawke's web developer, explained, "One of the goals for the project was to provide the user with a better experience than traditional web-based applications. Macromedia's state of the art rich internet application technology fitted the bill perfectly. This provides a single screen user interface that allows all selections and amendments to be made without page re-loading, thus making the process rapid and hassle free."

"The only requirement is that Macromedia Flash Player is installed on the client PC. This free download is already installed on 98 percent of internet connected machines. Hosting the service on Hawke's website also removes a problem for companies that are unable to install certain types of software due to their own security policies," added Andy.

Andy concluded, "We have made a substantial body of information easily accessible. We have also introduced a fun element - as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations we are running a competition (www.ehawke.com) to find the oldest installed Hawke cable gland. The competition closes on the 30th July 2005."

More information: Phil O'Connor, Hawke International, Tel. +44 (0)161 308 3611 Fax. +44 (0)161 308 5831 e-mail protected from spam bots Web: www.ehawke.com

Colour separation, advertising and other commercial enquiries: Gill Bancroft, Hawke International, Tel. +44 (0)161 308 3611 Fax. +44 (0)161 308 5831 E-mail: e-mail protected from spam bots

High/low resolution images are on the web at www.ainsmag.co.uk/ha218/3860ha1a.htm

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New Name and Symbol for Avalon

Avalon Gold Corporation (OTCBB: AVGC) announces that a majority of the shares entitled to vote on such matters, approved a change of name from Avalon Gold Corporation to "Avalon Energy Corporation." On March 7, 2005, a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation was filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada changing the name to Avalon Energy Corporation.

Bellingham, WA (PRWEB) March 24, 2022 -- Avalon Gold Corporation (OTCBB: AVGC) announces that a majority of the shares entitled to vote on such matters, approved a change of name from Avalon Gold Corporation to "Avalon Energy Corporation." On March 7, 2005, a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation was filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada changing the name to Avalon Energy Corporation.

The Corporation also took the necessary steps to change its symbol and CUSIP Number. Therefore, the CUSIP Number has changed from 05343E 10 4 to 05343W 10 4. Effective at the opening of business on March 22, 2005, the symbol will change from "AVGC" (OTCBB: AVGC) to "AVLN" (OTCBB: AVLN).

Carlton Parfitt, President of the Corporation, states, "Since the Company's main focus is in oil and gas, that is, the LAK Ranch Oil Field in Wyoming and the Uinta Basin Overpressured Gas Field in Utah, the change of name to Avalon Energy Corporation better reflects our corporate goal to become a successful oil and gas producer."

On behalf of the company,
/s/ Carlton Parfitt
Carlton Parfitt, President

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained herein which are not historical fact are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain delays in testing and evaluation of products and other risks detailed from time to time in Avalon's filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

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North Franklin Gas Production from "Archer-Whitney #1" Well Begins

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE.OB) is pleased to report that natural gas production has begun from the "Archer-Whitney #1" gas well. The operator of the North Franklin Project informed the Company that the well was put on production and began flowing gas into the gas buyers system. A gas sales contract is in place with a natural gas purchaser and Silver Star will begin to receive revenue as of today's date.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 24, 2022 -- Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE.OB) is pleased to report that natural gas production has begun from the "Archer-Whitney #1" gas well. The operator of the North Franklin Project informed the Company that the well was put on production and began flowing gas into the gas buyers system. A gas sales contract is in place with a natural gas purchaser and Silver Star will begin to receive revenue as of today's date.

The operator of the project has choked down and metered the flow at an initial rate of 2.0MMcf and will be increasing the flow in small increments until the pressures from the reservoir stabilize at an acceptable rate that will not damage the casing or productive sand layer. It is critical for the field health to inhibit a simple open flow and to choke down pressures to prevent gas reservoir "coning" and drawing water into the sands by the outgoing gas.

The Company will endeavor to release further gas flow rates from the well as soon as numbers become available. The gas well will now be evaluated as to I.P.R.s (Initial Production Rates) and flow rates will be established as to the performance of the well and response of the reservoir.

The Company has always expected excellent deliverability from the well and is optimistic that ultimately, gas flow rates will be similar to area analog gas fields and that 5,000 mcf/day is a realistic flow rate target. The production rate will now be evaluated and assessed by the Company, partners and operator as to optimal numbers for the well and reservoir.

Robert McIntosh, President of Silver Star, stated, "The inaugural production at North Franklin is a tremendous accomplishment for the Company. Now that the well is finally online it comes at a time when gas prices continue to rise due to high demand and Silver Star is positioned to take advantage of these natural gas prices. The Company has plans for drilling 5 more wells on the leases and the second well is scheduled to begin drilling immediately on the lease when the conditions allow us to mobilize drilling equipment."

Monday's gas price based on PG&E-Citygate; pricing is $7.19 mcf.

About Silver Star Energy, Inc.
The Company is committed to the exploration and extensive development of oil and natural gas reserves throughout western North America. Company management is focused on an acquisition program targeting high quality, low risk prospects provided via key strategic alliance partnerships.

Safe harbor for Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for statements of historical fact, the information presented herein constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include general economic and business conditions, the ability to acquire and develop specific projects, the ability to fund operations and changes in consumer and business consumption habits and other factors over which Silver Star Energy, Inc. has little or no control.

On Behalf of the Board:
Silver Star Energy, Inc.
"Robert McIntosh"
Robert McIntosh-President

To find out more about Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE), visit our website at www.silverstarenergy.com

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EcoComposite Announces Successful Test of Breakthrough Fuel Cell Technology - UC Davis Endorses Technical and Economic Viability

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) March 23, 2022 -- EcoComposite LLC, a new force in the design and production of commercial fuel cell systems, today announced the successful test of its proprietary Becker Fuel Cell Plate technology by the prestigious Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis.

“Test results over a period of two days demonstrated that EcoComposite’s proprietary plate technology functioned appropriately and the performance was similar to that expected from graphite plates normally used in fuel cells," said Marshall Miller, Senior Development Engineer at the Institute. “Based upon these test results, there is every expectation that EcoComposite’s fuel cell plates will perform well in fuel cell systems and can be used as a much more economic alternative to standard graphite and other plate systems currently available.”

The neutral, third party tests were performed on prototype fuel cells built using the Becker plate technology in a standard configuration.

The Becker Fuel Cell Plate is named after its inventor, Mr. Rolf Becker, founder of EcoComposite. “This recent achievement opens the door for cost-effective fuel cell systems to be produced in both large and small quantities,” stated Becker. “EcoComposite will play a critical role in the advancement of the fuel cell industry and acceleration of acceptance of fuel cell technology by consumers and commercial industries.”

Press Contact:
Katherine Wood – 916.716.4318 – e-mail protected from spam bots

Investor Relations:
Ken Murray – 916.600.2230 – e-mail protected from spam bots

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Pre IPO Exceeds Management's Expectations

PST Ltd's (the "Company") pre IPO has exceeded management's expectations. In late 2004, PST began a pre IPO share placement, in which capital was raised through rounds of equity financing. The Company has been planning a share listing for 2005 and the process continues to move forward.

(PRWEB) March 23, 2022 -- 179 companies went public in the US in 2004, the highest number since 2000. When combined with the European Exchanges, the number of total companies listing on an exchange was much higher. Companies in the oil and gas sector are among the best performers of the year.

Superior Energy Services a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange is raising an additional USD $292.3 million. Superior Energy Services stock price has doubled in the past 12 months. In addition, TransMontaigne Partners, a pipeline and storage company has seen its stock price run up 50% since the beginning of 2005. TransMontaigne is seeking to raise an additional USD $105 million in a secondary offering.

"The IPO market had a nice rebound in 2004 and we hope that this trend continues in 2005", stated Mr. Woolman, President PST Ltd. The Company will provide further guidance as additional progress is made.

PST stands for Pipeline Security Technology. The company has zero debt, a full portfolio of products and a solid management team.

About the Company:
PST Ltd. is a global security and technology firm covering the oil & gas industry. The company has offices in the major oil producing regions around the world. PST is an international firm built by veteran oil industry engineers and provides vital technologies to the oil & gas industry. By developing and licensing cutting edge technologies, PST delivers a cost effective solution for securing infrastructure facilities such as oil pipelines, gas pipelines, oil exploration facilities, oil refineries, nuclear power plants, electrical power plants, water treatment plants and government facilities.

The statements in this press release that relate to the company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the company's results from new products in development are forward-looking statements. Since this information may contain statements that involve risk and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the company's actual results may differ materially from expected results. This press release contains forward looking statements. In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plans", "confident that", "believe", "expect", or "intend to", and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

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World Financial News Network Favors Aztec Mining that Develops Precious Minerals

Summary: Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp of World Financial News Network gives favorable analysis to Aztec Mining that develops precious minerals in gold and silver.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) March 21, 2022 -- WFNN's consistently outperforms established industry benchmark indicators. Based on in-depth research and analysis, their analysts recommend securities worldwide showing the highest probability for stock price appreciation. With constant vigil, WFNN looks for economic opportunities in the private and public company sectors.

Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp, WFNN's Chief Independent Analyst, said, “WFNN believes that the company shows exceptional management for the future. Seldom companies of this size recruit management of this caliber. WFNN sees the company continuing to build a mining portfolio of properties. The company seems ready for a breakout to the $2.00 range. The supply of stock in the market appears very limited, and any announcements or press releases would show significant gains in the share price. WFNN believes that Aztec appears as an undiscovered property in their unique sector."

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About WFNN
World Financial News Network provides a unique blend of data, timely information and today's technologies to assist with up-to-the-minute investment and economic values on markets and investments around the world.

About Aztec Mining
Aztec Mining is a corporation involved in acquiring mineral claims and attempting to exploit them. Their initial interest is in exploiting gold, silver and platinum from properties. They have an interest in which are located in Alaska. Other properties are being considered for acquisition at this time, which are located in Arizona and Canada. They plan to have more locations than these two locations. Upon acquisition of the properties, the company will seek additional properties in mining for ore in precious metals and stones.

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Research and Markets: Solar Photovoltaics and Wind Power are Fastest Growing New Forms of Renewable Energy for Power Generation

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14272) has announced the addition of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Report 2005 Edition 2 to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 23, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14272) has announced the addition of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Report 2005 Edition 2 to their offering.

The second edition of the Solar Photovoltaic report charts the changes in the industry in this last dramatic year.
- The report charts the past utilisation factor of manufacturing capacity and estimates future patterns, predicting future capacity requirements to 2010.
- 24 solar PV manufacturers companies which have announced production capacity expansion plans over the next three years are identified.
- Installed capacity and production volumes are projected to 2010.
- Future production capacity requirements are estimated to 2010.
- Country and market profiles of the largest solar companies are provided, together with information about the smaller players.

The leading companies have announced ambitious expansion plans and new players are entering the market. The global emphasis of the industry is changing. Cell and module production continues to grow at over 30% a year and capacity will triple in the next three years. In a market developing as rapidly as photovoltaics, the balance of demand and production capacity is a pendulum, swinging from surplus to shortage. The manufacturing industry has passed through three phases and is now reaching global consolidation.

In common with many other new technologies, the industry started with many small companies. Three countries have now emerged as leaders, as Germany consolidates its role with some major development plans announced in 2004.

SPV 2005 outlines the technology and the industry, with the applications of solar photovoltaics. Market sizes and future projections are provided, together with a break down of grid-connected and non-grid use, distributed generation, details of markets and production. Production is analysed by country and technology (single and poly cell silicon crystal, thin film and concentrators, with sub-categories). With the high cost of electricity generated by solar PV, the market is dependent on government support until prices come down to mainstream electricity generation costs. The report outlines the measures adopted to support the industry.

Price analysis is included, with details of historical development for the last ten years where available, together with installed costs for grid-connected and non-grid applications.

The solar PV experience curve is shown with an explanation of its derivation and use in predicting the price development of new technologies.

Contents include:
- Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics
- Applications of Solar PV Technology
- PV Industry Value Chain
- Installed Solar PV Generating Capacity
- Installed Solar PV Capacity and Production Projections to 2010
- Manufacturers of Solar PV
- National Solar Industries and Company Profiles
- Products
- Government and Industry Support Programmes
- Prices
- Forecasting a New Technology

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14272

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March 21, 2022

IHRDC’s Training Leads to International Certification for 35 Assistant Drillers in Abu Dhabi

The first generation of national trainees from the National Drilling Company of Abu Dhabi successfully completed IHRDC’s Accelerated Competency Based Drilling Technology Program and went on to pass the Well CAP (IADC) examination to earn International Well Control Certificates.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 21, 2022 -- International Human Resources Development Corporation (IHRDC) announced today that the first generation of national trainees from the National Drilling Company (NDC) of Abu Dhabi successfully passed the Well CAP examination to earn Well Control International Certificates.

One of the main goals of IHRDC’s Accelerated Competency Based Drilling Technology Program is to replace non-Emirate employees by training new UAE college graduates in drilling industry jobs such as Floor Men, Warehouse Men, Radio Operators, Derrick Men, Assistant Drillers, and Trainee Drillers. A further goal is that of deepening the value of work and promoting a sense of pride among trainees.

IHRDC’s Cairo Office, which specializes in Operations and Maintenance Competency Development Training, is managing the NDC Project. Dr. Samy Salem, Operations Director for IHRDC, Cairo stated: “ From the beginning, IHRDC intended to create a sense of pride in the trainees. Now, they realize that they are pioneers in their vocation and are leading the way for future emirate citizens to enter the drilling field. The credit for this achievement goes to our marvelous team of instructors in Abu-Dhabi”.

IHRDC’s Accelerated Competency Based Drilling Technology Program will prepare a minimum of 280 national trainees to meet World Class standards over a three-year period. Each trainee will receive 105 weeks of training in three phases: Roustabout and Floor Man Module (29 weeks), Derrick Man Module (32 weeks), and Assistant Driller Module (44 weeks). The program includes short-term classroom instruction followed by rigorous on-the-job competency development training.

Mr. Yousef Al-Halabi, NDC Project Manager noted that nine program graduates have already been assigned to rigs as Assistant Drillers and there are many more to follow: “The program started in September of 2002 and is progressing very well as the trainees are being graduated after the completion of 105 weeks of theoretical and practical knowledge in the Accelerated Competency Based Drilling Technology Program at the school and the rigs. So far, nine trainees from the first batch have graduated and been deployed in the rigs as full-fledged Assistant Drillers, … the other 5 batches will follow in their footsteps to form a generation of graduates from the Drilling Practices School that make efficient hands in the drilling industry."

One such former trainee, Waleed Saeed Al Neaimi, who recently graduated with a degree in Petrochemical Engineering and is now a fulltime Assistant Driller praised the program: “ For 2 ½ years since joining this career development training course I gained a lot of beneficial information on a daily basis thanks to our experienced instructors…now I am working as an Assistant Driller and all of my supervisors are satisfied with my work. Now, I have a clear and promising future.”

The training provided by IHRDC supports Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), of which NDC is a wholly owned subsidiary, in achieving its stated objective of maximizing the percentage of UAE nationals in the workforce of ADNOC's group of companies.

For more information on this project or others, please visit the website at www.ihrdc.com or contact:

Bradford Donohue
IHRDC - Boston
Director of Corporate Development
1-617-536-0202 ext. 2259

Ayman Meneassy
IHRDC - Cairo
Vice President, Middle East and Africa
20 2 519 7275

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EMS Group Extends Reach Into Power Segment, Launches EMS Power Services

EMS Group has launched EMS Power Services, which will provide power generation facility operations and maintenance to America's fossil power industry. EMS Power Services implements industry best practices to reduce cost of operations, improve quality, improve reliability, and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. By engaging EMS Power Services, power generators have more time and resources to focus on core business activities, such as improving heat rate, optimizing dispatch, monitoring performance, managing scheduled maintenance, revenue growth, new capital projects, and customer service.

(PRWEB) March 21, 2022 -- Energy Maintenance Services Group I, LLC (EMS Group) has launched EMS Power Services, which will provide power generation facility operations and maintenance to America's fossil power industry.

EMS Power Services implements industry best practices to reduce cost of operations, improve quality, improve reliability, and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. By engaging EMS Power Services, power generators have more time and resources to focus on core business activities, such as improving heat rate, optimizing dispatch, monitoring performance, managing scheduled maintenance, revenue growth, new capital projects, and customer service.

EMS Group's stable of energy services businesses has been steadily growing. In 2003, EMS Group launched EMS Pipeline Services. In 2004, EMS Pipeline Services acquired Hanover Measurement Services.

"Our team includes experts with over 20,000 megawatts of operational experience in the domestic and international power industry encompassing natural gas, oil, coal, and all of the major manufacturers of gas turbines, reciprocating engines and circulating fluidized bed technology," said Tim Nesler, CEO of EMS Group. "When EMS Group established EMS Pipeline Services, we anticipated being able to leverage its skilled workforce and unparalleled expertise across a number of industry segments, and EMS Power Services proves that our marketing and growth strategy is sound."

With its pipeline O&M; expertise, EMS brings a unique combination to the power industry known as its Pipe to Power(TM) strategy. For the first time, power generators can utilize EMS' gas measurement and balancing capabilities as part of an overall power facility O&M; plan, which can optimize maintenance schedules and dispatch decisions.

EMS Group has appointed Kevin Holfeld, vice president of business solutions, to launch EMS Power Services. He has previously held positions with Brown & Root, Marathon Power Company and El Paso Merchant Energy.

For more information about EMS Power Services, visit www.emspower.net or call 713-595-7600

About EMS Power Services
EMS Power Services is an energy operations and maintenance services company that provides asset management, consulting, regulatory compliance, measurement, communications, and web-based data management to the power industry. For more information, visit the Web site: http://www.emspower.net

About Energy Maintenance Services Group (EMS Group)
Energy Maintenance Services Group is a business development company focused on providing operations and maintenance services to three major segments of the energy industry -- pipelines, power, and water facilities. For more information visit the Web site: www.emsglobal.net

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March 20, 2022

UK Engineers Contribute 140 Tonnes of Ductwork to Giant Oilfield in Kazakhstan

Specialist ductwork manufacturers, Senior Hargreaves, a division of Senior Plc, has just completed the first phase to supply ductwork for a new oilfield development in Kazakhstan.

(PRWEB) March 20, 2022 -- Specialist ductwork manufacturers, Senior Hargreaves, a division of Senior Plc, has just completed the first phase to supply ductwork for a new oilfield development in Kazakhstan. The contract, valued at £600,000 at the UK factory gate, involves the supply of 140 tonnes of rigid ductwork. This will be installed by local contractors in turbine halls, control rooms and a substation in the Tengiz oilfield. This is a super giant reserve close to the Caspian Sea with an estimated reserve of six billion barrels.

Hargreaves won the contract against international competition for their ability to meet the stringent delivery programme. Contracts were signed in October and the first shipment left the UK in November. The final shipment will be delivered in spring 2005. The ultimate client, Tengizchevroil (TCO), a joint venture between the Kazakh national oil company and Western producers, has plans to increase output to 700,000 barrels per day by 2010

Work was awarded to Hargreaves by PFD UK, an alliance between Parsons Energy and Chemical Group and Fluor Daniel. PFD is the appointed engineering procurement and construction management company for the project. Over the next 40 years it is projected that TCO will invest around $20 billion in Kazakhstan developing their energy reserves.

Ductwork will be supplied in rigid format, rather than flat pack, to allow site work to progress quickly. For economical shipping, smaller sections of ductwork will be nested inside larger sections. Ventilation systems are needed to ensure comfort for Tengiz oilfield workers and to dissipate process heat in an environment where outside temperatures can fluctuate from minus 36 to plus 44 degrees centigrade. Around 35 tonnes of the ductwork will be fabricated in stainless steel to handle high temperatures and aggressive environment.

More information: David Lowe, Senior Hargreaves, Tel. +44 (0)161 764 5082 Fax. +44 (0)161 762 2336
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North Franklin Pipeline Tie-In Finished - Gas Production from "Archer-Whitney #1" Well Can Now Begin

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) is pleased to report that the pipeline at the North Franklin Project has been finished. The "Archer-Whitney #1" gas well has now been tied-in and will be put online.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 20, 2022 -- Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) is pleased to report that the pipeline at the North Franklin Project has been finished. The "Archer-Whitney #1" gas well has now been tied-in and will be put online.

A gas sales contract is in place with a natural gas purchaser. Once official production begins, the gas well will be evaluated as to I.P.R.s (Initial Production Rates). Flow rates will now be established by the performance of the well and response of the reservoir. The Company has always expected excellent deliverability from the well and is optimistic that ultimately, gas flow rates will be similar to area analog gas fields and that 5,000 mcf/day is a realistic flow rate target.

Robert McIntosh, President of Silver Star stated, "The completion of the pipeline at North Franklin is a milestone for the Company. After undergoing lengthy delays, the 'Archer-Whitney #1' well can now be put online at a time when energy prices are soaring due to increased demand. Now, Silver Star can focus on the development of the gas field in the upcoming months by drilling more wells and increasing cash flow to the company."

Today's gas price based on PG&E-Citygate; pricing is $7.09 mcf.

On Behalf of the Board
Silver Star Energy, Inc.
"Robert McIntosh"
Robert McIntosh-President

To find out more about Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE), visit our website at www.silverstarenergy.com

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World Financial News Network Favors Equitable Life Investments, Developer of Oil and Gas Properties Worldwide

Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp of World Financial News Network started coverage and gives favorable analysis to Equitable Life Investments. The company develops oil and gas properties.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) March 20, 2022 — Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp of World Financial News Network started coverage and gives favorable analysis to Equitable Life Investments, which develops oil and gas properties.

WFNN consistently outperforms established industry benchmark indicators. Based on in-depth research and analysis, its analysts recommend securities worldwide showing the highest probability for stock price appreciation. With constant vigil, WFNN looks for economic opportunities in the private and public company sectors.

Dr. Beauchamp, WFNN's Chief Independent Analyst, said, “WFNN sees their interest in making acquisitions as a major step for Equitable Life Investment. With the additional management in place, WFNN believes that this company stands ready to move forward. WFNN sees the company moving to $3.00 per share in the near term. With oil prices skyrocketing, Equitable Life Investments presents itself as an excellent opportunity for the future."

For brief information of this new company, examine: http://wfnn.info
Click on the search button at top of the page by entering the name.

About WFNN:
World Financial News Network provides a unique blend of data, timely information and today's technologies to assist with up-to-the-minute investment and economic values on markets and investments around the world.

About Equitable Life Investment:
Equitable Life Investments made a few recent investments in the oil and gas sector. Equitable Life Investments Company Inc. (EQLFF) Equitable Life Investments Company Inc. has acquired fifty percent of Soma Petroleum, LLC, and a U.S. based company. Soma Petroleum has acquired the exclusive rights to drill for oil and gas from the government of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa, this property was made a dividend at the end of last year to shareholders. The company is partnering with Inter-Continental Petroleum Co. Ltd (ICPC) - China-based oil and gas exploration company. ICPC has an extensive international track record in oil and gas. It plans to acquire more properties.

Contact:
Joseph de Beauchamp
WFNN 206-343-3912
http://wfnn.info

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March 19, 2022

Acetone In Fuel Said to Increase Mileage 15-35%

Readily-available chemical added to gas tank in small proportion improves the fuel's ability to vaporize completely by eliminating the surface tension that causes some particulates to not fully vaporize.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2022 -- Acetone (CH3COCH3), also called dimethylketone or propanone, is a product that can be purchased inexpensively in most locations around the world, such as in the common hardware store. Added to the fuel tank in tiny amounts, it aids in the vaporization of the gasoline or diesel, increasing fuel efficiency, engine longevity, and performance -- as well as reducing hydrocarbon emissions.

How it Works
Complete vaporization of normal fuel is far from perfect in today's cars. A certain amount of fuel in most engines remains liquid in the hot chamber. In order to become a true gas and be fully combusted, fuel must undergo a phase change.

Surface tension present an obstacle to vaporization. For instance the energy barrier from surface tension can sometimes force water to reach 300 degrees before it vaporizes. Similarly with gasoline.

Acetone drastically reduces the surface tension. Most fuel molecules are sluggish with respect to their natural frequency. Acetone has an inherent molecular vibration that "stirs up" the fuel molecules, to break the surface tension. This results in a more complete vaporization with other factors remaining the same. More complete vaporization means less wasted fuel, hence the increased gas mileage from the increased thermal efficiency.

That excess fuel was formerly wasted past the rings or sent out the tailpipe but with acetone it gets burned.

Acetone allows gasoline to behave more like the ideal automotive fuel which is PROPANE. The degree of improved mileage depends on how much unburned fuel you are presently wasting. You might gain 15 to 35-percent better economy from the use of acetone. Sometimes even more.

How Much to Use
Add in tiny amounts from about one part per 5000 to one part per 500, depending on the vehicle -- just a few ounces per ten gallons of gas.

Figure 1:
Percentage MILEAGE GAIN when a tiny amount of acetone is added to fuel. The curves A B C show the effect on three different cars using different gasolines. Some engines respond better than others to acetone. The D curve is for diesel fuel. Too much acetone will decrease mileage slightly due to adding too much octane to the fuel. Too much also upsets the mixture ratio because acetone (like alcohol) is a light molecule.

After you find the right amount for your car per ten gallons, and you are happy with your newfound mileage, you might want to try stopping the use of acetone for a couple of tanks. Watch the drop in mileage. It will amaze you. That reverse technique is one of the biggest eye openers concerning the use of acetone in fuel.
In a 10-gallon tank of gasoline, use two to three ounces of pure acetone to obtain excellent mileage improvements. In a ten-gallon tank of diesel fuel, use from 1 to 2 ounces of acetone. Performance went up too. Use about a teaspoon of acetone in the fuel tank of a lawnmower or snowblower.

Where to Get Acetone
The pure acetone label is the only additive suggested and is easily available from most stores in 16-ounce plastic bottles and in one-gallon containers from some large farm supply stores. But any acetone source is better than none. Containers labeled acetone from a hardware store are usually okay and pure enough to put in your fuel. We prefer cans or bottles that say 100-percent pure. The acetone in gallons or pints we get from Fleet Farm are labeled 100% pure. The bottles from Walgreen say 100% pure. Never use solvents such as paint thinners or unknown stuff in your gas. Toluene, benzene and xylene are okay if they are pure but may not raise mileage except when mixed with acetone.

Additional Benefits
In addition to increased mileage acetone added to fuel boasts other benefits such as increased power, engine life, and performance. Less unburned fuel going past the rings keeps the rings and engine oil in far better condition. A tiny bit of acetone in diesel fuel can stop the black smoke when the rack is all the way at full throttle. You will notice that the exhaust soot will be greatly reduced.

Acetone can reduce hydrocarbon emissions up to 60-percent. In some older cars, the HC readings with acetone went from say 440 PPM to 195, as just one example. Though mileage gains taper off with too much acetone, hydrocarbon emissions are nevertheless greatly reduced. Pure acetone is an extremely clean burning fuel that burns in air with a pretty blue, smokeless flame.

Acetone reduces the formation of water-ice crystals in below-zero weather which damage the fuel filter.

There are no known bad effects and every good reason to use acetone in your fuel. I have never seen a problem with acetone, and I have used ACETONE in gasoline and diesel fuel and in jet fuel (JP-4) for 50 years. I have rigorously tested fuels independently and am considered an authority on this important subject.

Cautions
Keep acetone away from painted surfaces, such as the paint on your car under the gas tank opening. Acetone is the key ingredient in paint remover. In addition to paint, fuels, including acetone, can also dissolve asphalt and most plastics.

Never allow skin contact with it. It can damage clothing as well. Don't breathe it. Keep children away from all dangerous chemicals. Read the directions on the container.

Acetone is a highly flammable liquid. Do not expose it near a flame or spark. Acetone should be stored outside, with proper ventilation, not inside your house. Gasoline and/or acetone will dissolve cheap plastics, so be sure the container you store it in will not deteriorate.

No Issues with the Engine
I have soaked carburetor parts in acetone for months and even years to see if there is any deterioration. Any parts made to run with gasoline will work with acetone just fine.

Contrast with Alcohol
In contrast, alcohol has been shown to be corrosive in an engine, yet they put THAT into gasoline. Alcohol in general is anti-mileage. Most of the alcohol that enters your gas came here from Europe as stale wine. Alcohol is no good in fuels. In Brazil, millions of engines and fuel systems were ruined by alcohol.

Furthermore, alcohol increases surface tension, producing the opposite effect from acetone.

Alcohol in fuel attracts water. This hurts mileage because water acts like a fire extinguisher. Some cars may run badly and even quit due to the incombustible nature of the water laden fuel. We know of a dozen cars that recently stopped running due to water in the alcohol and gas mixture.

In below-zero weather, the water and alcohol form abrasive, icy particles that can damage fuel pumps.

Hasn't Been Warmly Received
Questions asked of someone in the petroleum industry regarding ACETONE will often automatically trigger a string of negative reactions and perhaps false assertions. We may have heard them all. The mere mention of this additive represents such a threat to oil profits that you may get fabricated denials against the successful use of acetone in fuels.

The author has never found any valid reason for not using acetone in gasoline or diesel fuel. Plus it takes such a tiny amount to work. No wonder they fear this additive.

Political Action
You might Email this article to your government representative. After sufficient data has been collected, and that data supports the conclusions presented here, ACETONE should be ordered by Federal Law to be present in all fuels. While you're at it, request that vehicles be equipped with a MPG read-out to make it easier for consumers to know what is and is not working to improve their mileage.

If You Want to Do Independent Testing
For those of you who like to see the data yourself, there is a great little device available to check your exact gas mileage and more. See http://ScanGauge.com for an instrument that fits any car1996 or newer. It measures your real-time MPG, inlet temperature and many more details as you drive. This inexpensive tool should end a lot of debate over what works for mileage and what does not. We use the TRIP function to average the MPG at a steady 50 MPH both ways.

Since the fuel from every gas station is slightly different from the next, the MPG performance will also vary slightly. Then there exist a wide variety of additive choices at the terminals that affect quality. When trucks deliver gasoline to the gas stations, their method of mixture for the various grades of fuel is astonishingly lax. What the pump says the fuel rating is, and what the rating actually measures can be so different that the "premium" might actually be closer to "regular," and vise versa in extreme cases. Also other variables in the cars performance such as warm external temperature versus cold external temperature, using the AC or not, headlights or not, incline of drive, etc. Try to eliminate as many of these variable as possible in your comparative testing.

Be consistent where you buy your gasoline because different gasolines vary tremendously. The best gas and the worst gas in your neighborhood will likely have a 30-percent spread in mileage. Same for diesel fuel. (In my experience with repeated test results, I have found that Texaco, Chevron and Canadian Shell deliver excellent gasoline mileage.) Try to keep down the number of variables wherever you gas up by using the same station, same pump, same grade or same octane before testing.

Incidentally, in almost all cases, the lowest octane is best for mileage. Most modern vehicles do not have high enough compression to justify using high octane fuels. The testing indicates best mileage is usually obtained with 85 or 87 octane gasoline. Too much octane causes a loss of power and economy. BUT too little octane causes the same things plus knocking. Listen carefully to your engine for tell-tale knocks or clicks when you start out from a light. The best mileage points to the correct octane when the engine is properly tuned.

The ScanGauge enables you to notice these difference and then see the difference with and without acetone added in various proportions.

Report Your Findings
PES Network Inc. has created an index page at PESWiki where you can report your findings. PESWiki is a publicly editable website where you can post a summary of your results, or create a full page, with all the details you wish to report, with images and links to video or spreadsheet data.

http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Acetone_as_a_Fuel_Additive

Other Additives Exist
There are of course other additives that improve mileage (which also have had less than a favorable reception by the petroleum industry). Certain octane improvers for example also aid mileage. We recently proved that Carb Medic from Gunk can raise mileage when 3 oz. are used with 2 oz. of acetone per 10 gallons of gasoline, even in cold weather.

Many products claiming to improve mileage are expensive and do not really help much. Others are fakes. For instance, a smooth flow of air into a carburetor or injector is far better for mileage than turbulent air. Yet many people deliberately introduce turbulent air into their engines. There are many silly myths floating around the car industry to fool the average person. Another is that cold intake air improves mileage. NO. Warm air improves mileage.

Test for yourself. Take a mileage check for each and every tank of gas or diesel fuel like we do. Your actual mileage is not that of a single tankful but the average of perhaps five tanks worth. To be accurate, you should not miss any checks. This takes discipline to get reliable results. Someday your car will do it for you with an MPG gauge on the dash. But for now, YOU ought to keep tabs on your mileage for all our sakes.

The above story by Louis LaPointe, adapted by Sterling D. Allan with LaPoint's permission, is published, with related links, at
http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone

Sources
The above story was adapted with permission from a story reported at:
http://www.lubedev.com/smartgas/additive.htm

Harry Dschaak of Rockland Idaho, who drove gasoline semi trucks and has reported on the method used in the industry for fuel mixture.

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March 18, 2022

Invensys Awarded Multi-Million Automation Contracts for RasGas II Expansion Project in Qatar

Foxboro and Triconex systems are selected to help ensure efficient and safe operation at one of the world’s largest LNG liquefaction facilities

(PRWEB) March 18, 2022 -- The Invensys Global LNG Business and Technology Centre has announced that the Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company II (RasGas-II) in Qatar, through its Engineering Procurement Contractor – the Chiyoda (Japan) and Snamprogetti (Italy) consortium – has awarded Invensys Singapore an approximately USD $8 million automation contract for the LNG Train 5 Production and Utilities units, with options for expansion of the Storage and Loading Facilities. The project scope includes Foxboro-brand I/A Series process control systems, Triconex TMR Safety Instrumented Systems and Fire and Gas Protection Systems, plus associated project engineering services.

Train 5 will have a production capacity of 4.7 million tons per annum (mtpa), and when it comes on line in 2007, it will bring the total capacity of the Ras Laffan LNG complex to over 20 mtpa.

Invensys, a world leader in automation technology for the LNG industry, has previously successfully implemented the process control systems, safety systems, and many additional systems for Ras Laffan LNG Trains 1 and 2, and was awarded the Expansion Project for LNG Train 3, Train 4, and associated projects.

Picture available at at http://www.ballard.co.uk/press_releases/company_releases.aspx

Photo caption: Patrick Buffet, President Invensys IPS Europe, and Alex Dodds, Managing Director RasGas, conclude deal at GasTech 2005

About Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited
The Company was established in 1993 to produce LNG and related products from a designated area within the North Field, the largest offshore non-associated natural gas field in the world. Two onshore LNG trains have been constructed to manufacture 6.6 million tons of LNG per year, together with 45,000 barrels per day of condensate and 300 tons per day of solid sulphur. The Company has drilled 15 offshore wells on three platforms capable of producing more than 1.1 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day.

Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (II) was established in 2001 by Qatar Petroleum (70%) and ExxonMobil (30%). Train 3 was commissioned in the first quarter of 2004. Train 4 is scheduled for start up in the fourth quarter of 2005 and Train 5 is scheduled for start up in 2007. Each new train is rated for 4.78 mtpa. New offshore wells, the largest producing wells in the industry, are also being drilled. For more information log on to www.rasgas.com

About the Invensys Global LNG Business and Technology Centre
The Invensys LNG Business and Technology Centre leverages a network of satellite centers located in Singapore, Houston, Montreal, and elsewhere. These centers focus on developing, deploying, and supporting business and technology solutions for liquefaction, marine, and regasification. Additional resources are drawn as needed from Invensys’ other sales, support, and technical centers around the world, thus enabling Invensys to deliver consistently high-quality solutions and responsive support to LNG customers anywhere in the world.

About Invensys
Invensys is an automation, controls and process solutions Group working to create value for customers and investors. Our products, services, expertise and ongoing support enable intelligent systems to monitor and control processes in many different environments. The businesses within Invensys help customers in a variety of industries - including hydrocarbons, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, rail, telecommunications, paper, food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceuticals and personal care - to perform with greater efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness.

Process Systems (IPS) provides products, services and solutions for the automation and optimisation of plant operation in the process industries. APV specialises in process equipment engineered into systems and asset services for food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical and chemical clients. Eurotherm is a leading supplier of control and measurement instrumentation solutions and services to industrial and process customers. Rail Systems is a multinational leader in the design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety-related rail signalling and control systems. Climate Controls is a major provider of the components, systems and services used across the world to make commercial and residential environments safer, more comfortable and more efficient. Appliance Controls has the broadest system and component offering for the appliance industry worldwide.

The Invensys Group is headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 35,000 employees operating in 60 countries, Invensys helps customers to improve their performance and profitability, building value for end users and shareholders alike.

I/A Series, Foxboro, Foxboro I/A Series, APV, Avantis, IMServ, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex, and Wonderware are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Petrol Oil and Gas Confernece Particpation

NaturalGasStocks.com (NGS) Reports Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. Participates in Upcoming Desert Wealth Conference, March 31- April 1, 2022 in Addition to NGS Online Audio Conference March 16th

Point Roberts, WA (PRWEB) March 18, 2022 -- www.NaturalGasStocks.com (NGS), a global investor website for the natural gas sector is pleased to report that Petrol Oil and Gas (POIG) will be presenting at the upcoming Desert Wealth Conference March 31 and April 1, 2022 in Scottsdale Arizona. Management from several small cap companies as well as industry key note speakers will present to investors for the two day conference. Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. is also presenting in the Naturalgasstocks.com March 16th online investor conference. The audio presentation will be archived at http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/forums/Portals/naturalgas2.aspx

Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POIG) is producing oil, gas, and coal bed methane at properties in Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. Recently, the Company acquired 71 CBM producing wells in Southeast Kansas on 10,000 acres flowing about 3,000 Mcf per day. The new property has the potential for another 100 drillable sites, and the Company plans to utilize cash flow generated from this project to fund the aggressive drilling program currently underway. http://www.petroloilandgas.com

NaturalGasStocks.com is a portal under the InvestorIdeas.com umbrella. The NGS site does not make recommendations, but offers a unique information portal to investors to explore news, articles, and recent research.

Desert Wealth Conference Details:
Where: Scottsdale, Arizona
When: March 31st & April 1st 2005

Participating Companies: Infinity Inc., Arena Resources, Inc., Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POIG), Digital Ally, Inc. (more to be added)

Sponsored by: Source Capital Inc., Arizona Stock Reporter, Quarles & Brady Streich Lang, LLP and Desert Wealth

NGS Online Natural Gas Investor Conference:
NaturalGasStocks.com is pleased to host its second online investor conference in audio format, March 16, 2005. The online forum/conference will feature speakers from a cross section of small and large public companies in the natural gas sector as well as industry experts. The format will be an audio and accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Interested investors can gain perspective from industry participants and experts. The conference will also be archived for investors following the live airing.

For further information click: http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/forums/Portals/naturalgas2.aspx

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March 17, 2022

Kwintessential Launch New Intercultural Awareness Game

Intercultural awareness is increasingly being recognised as an important skill in today's global economy. Kwintessential have launched a new online Intercultural Awareness game providing a fun introduction into the subject.

(PRWEB) March 17, 2022 -- With world trade increasing and new economic powers emerging, businesses are becoming more aware that understanding cultural differences is critical to ensuring businesses success. Kwintessential, the London based cross cultural communications consultancy, have launched a new Intercultural Awareness game aiming to provide a fun introduction to national cultural characteristics.

Today’s global marketplace sees a much greater and more frequent interaction between people from different cultures. Within the business environment especially, cross cultural differences can and do lead to poor interpersonal communication, weak relationships and failed business ventures. Understanding and coping with these cultural differences provides businesses and their personnel with a competitive advantage on the international stage.

Kwintessential offer a range of cross cultural training courses to both individuals and businesses wishing to improve their understanding of other cultures. With an array of training courses covering areas such as business etiquette, cross cultural management, post-merger intercultural synergy and expatriate relocation the company has also provided free tools to those wishing to learn more about cross cultural differences.

To date, the Kwintessential website has published a number of free online tools such as articles, guides to doing business abroad and cross cultural quizzes. They are now launching a new intercultural awareness card game based on the classic game of Trumps.

The game is founded upon academic research and uses categories devised by the Dutch academic Professor Geert Hofstede who established a set of basic dimensions that highlight the differences between cultures. Through playing the game the user comes to learn more about the general traits of the countries represented, which can then be applied to their own experiences and understanding.

“The aim of the game is to try and combine a bit of fun with an insight into some of the cultural differences between people. The game is intended to be a simple way to introduce users to some concepts and the academic foundations of cross cultural training,” explains Kwintessential’s MD, Neil Payne.

To learn more about the game please visit http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/intercultural/awareness.html

For more information about Kwintessential, please visit their website at http://www.kwintessential.co.uk or contact them on +44 208 406 9288

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BP Fuels Up its Online Learning

BP signs a major e-learning deal to transform learning across its business – making use of the latest technology to enable a worldwide learning organisation.

(PRWEB) March 17, 2022 -- The global deal, with e-learning provider SkillSoft, allows BP to supply up to 80,000 users with its own custom-developed training and third-party vendor modules as well as with SkillSoft and Books24x7 content.

Training and 24x7 online mentoring will be delivered through a BP customised and branded version of SkillSoft’s learning management system, SkillPort. BP will also have the ability to customise SkillSoft courses if required. SkillSoft’s entire courseware library of over 4,500 courses will be available to BP employees, contractors, and - in some areas – customers; including courses available in 15 languages.

e-learning content incorporates IT, desktop, business skills, and UK and US health & safety courses; 24x7 support for 50+ IT and project management certifications; and full access to over 7,000 online IT, desktop and business books via Books24x7. Users will be able to search on a specific topic and view all the resources available to them within seconds using the SkillSoft Search-and-Learn facility.

Claire Hamlin, Head of e-learning at BP said:

“This deal will enable us to create one consistent global platform for e-learning under our Weblearn portal, consolidating and delivering any type of learning - both formal and informal - right across the BP group.”

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Safety.BLR.com Helps Employers with this Challenge: How to Deliver Required OSHA Training to a Growing Population of Hispanic Workers

Safety.BLR.com has just created a Spanish Resources Center to help employers keep up with the challenge of keeping a rapidly growing multilingual workforce in compliance with OSHA’s safety and health requirements.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) March 17, 2022 -- Experts at OSHA recognize the problem, but busy employers are the ones trying to cope with it. Immigrants make up an estimated 14 percent of the U.S. workforce, and nearly half of them are considered to have limited proficiency in English. That translates into a big challenge for employers: how to keep a multilingual workforce in compliance with OSHA’s stringent safety and health requirements.

Fortunately for employers, Safety.BLR.com, the website for safety professionals that makes training and compliance easier, has just created a Spanish Resources Center at http://safety.blr.com/spanish.cfm. The Center includes Spanish training handouts and quizzes on 54 OSHA topics. It also features news, white papers, forms, guidance documents, regulatory activity, and agency directives and interpretations to help manage occupational safety and health for the Spanish-speaking workforce.

Steve Quilliam, editor at Safety.BLR.com, commented on the site’s new Resources Center: “OSHA requires companies to make sure their employees understand safety training and follow OSHA requirements. That obligation doesn’t change if their employees have a limited understanding of English. So with its prewritten training materials and handouts, our new Spanish Resources Center can be a helpful solution to this challenge.”

The 54 training topics in the Resources Center include Spanish handouts and quizzes on confined spaces, defensive driving, electrical safety, and eye protection.

Sample safety meeting for Hispanic workers:
To help employers get their training started, BLR has made available a sample hazard communication training meeting in English and Spanish, similar to those available at Safety.BLR.com. To download this free sample, go to www.blr.com/81001600/PRS3

About BLR
Old Saybrook, Conn.-based BLR produces plain-English compliance and training resources for safety, environmental, HR, and compensation managers. For a free catalog, call 800-727-5257 or visit www.BLR.com

Contact:
Safety.BLR.com Managing Editor Steve Quilliam
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LNG Tanker Liability is Limited by U.S. Law

Liability for disasters caused by LNG tankers delivering liquefied natural gas to American coastal communities is severely limited by the current law of the United States.

(PRWEB) March 17, 2022 -- Ironically, U.S. Law now protects foreign vessel owners transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) rather than protecting American citizens and U.S. coastal communities that could be incinerated and destroyed by an LNG tanker disaster.

Communities now facing LNG facility proposals throughout coastal America are worried about the safety of LNG, and want to know if LNG tanker owners would be responsible for American deaths, injuries and property damage resulting from an LNG spill and disaster.

“People want to know if LNG tanker owners importing their dangerous cargo to America will be financially responsible for all the damage they cause,” said consumer protection attorney Tim Riley who hosts a comprehensive LNG website http://TimRileyLaw.com.

According to Riley, who is licensed to practice law in New York and California, all LNG vessel owners are protected by the Limitation of Vessel Owner's Liability Act, 46 U.S.C. 181, et seq.; and the owner's liability is limited to the value of the vessel and value of its cargo contents remaining after a calamity occurs. The U.S. Supreme Court has long held that where a ship sinks after a calamity, the sinking is the termination of the voyage and the value of the vessel - thus the limitation of the ship owner's liability.

“Ironically, the more damage that occurs to the LNG vessel, and the more cargo lost, the lower the liability for the vessel owner. This means that an LNG tanker disaster resulting in the total loss of the vessel and total loss of its cargo would result in minimal financial liability for the LNG vessel owner - even where the disaster incinerates an entire coastal community, killing and injuring thousands of Americans while destroying billions of dollars of property. Shockingly, the LNG tanker owner's financial liability in such a scenario for all property damage would be absolutely zero; and for the loss of thousands of American lives and thousands of severely burned victims, the vessel owner’s liability would be limited to just $420 per vessel ton,” attorney Riley explained.

Protecting vessel owners was originally established by the Limitation of Vessel Owner's Liability Act in 1851, and our Supreme Court has long held that the owner's duty is essentially satisfied when he properly equips the vessel and selects competent crew to operate it, and neither the vessel, nor her owners are responsible for damage or loss resulting from faults or errors in navigation or in the management of the vessel.

Sadly, wrongful death claims, burn victim claims, medical costs, loss of earnings, destruction of homes, cars, airplanes, businesses, stores full of inventory, industrial complexes, and infrastructure losses which would result from an LNG disaster would be left without adequate recourse or compensation.

“There are approximately three dozen LNG importation facilities now being proposed throughout our United States coastline communities. Each facility would require gigantic LNG tankers holding the energy equivalent of 55 Hiroshima bombs, to deliver their ultra hazardous cargo dangerously close to coastal communities,” said Hayden Riley who co-hosts the LNG website.

“Most people don't know about LNG and the enormous risks it poses, because there are so few LNG importation facilities in the world. Currently the continental United States has only four operating facilities, three of which have never been continually operational since built in the late 70's; and even though the LNG industry has had limited activity in its short history - its safety record is truly alarming,” Mrs. Riley said.

Two massive LNG disasters have already occurred. The first in Cleveland, Ohio in 1944, which killed 128 people, produced many burn victims and incinerated one square mile of that city; and the most recent LNG disaster, of January 2004, created more burn victims caused more deaths and destroyed approximately $1 billion of property in remote Algeria. The photographs of the LNG disasters depicted on the Riley’s website resemble Hiroshima after the atomic bomb was dropped.

The tragic lesson learned from LNG disasters is that once the ultra hazardous liquefied natural gas is released from confinement, it instantaneously vaporizes and becomes an expanding ignitable vapor cloud of mass destruction incinerating everything and everyone in its path. LNG inferno temperatures are so extreme that the radiant heat produced causes death and destruction even outside the perimeter of the fiery blast.

On September 21, 2004, The Providence Journal, in an article entitled, "Lloyd's Executive Likens LNG Attack to Nuclear Explosion," that paper reported that a Lloyd's of London Insurance executive Peter Levene likened an LNG attack to a nuclear explosion. "Gas carriers too, whether at sea or in ports, make obvious targets," said Levene. "Specialists reckon that a terrorist attack on an LNG tanker would have the force of a small nuclear explosion."

Hayden Riley says, “The current proliferation of LNG proposals will result in the greater probability of another disaster. LNG facility proponents and vessel owners will never be able to guarantee our safety.”

“Attempting to minimize the tragic lesson of the Cleveland and the Algerian disasters, LNG proponents continuously hype LNG's self-proclaimed 'safety' record. They boldly maintain that their LNG facilities and tankers will operate and deliver LNG perfectly safe - always - without incident, and will be impervious to all natural calamity and terrorism. Such self-bravado is ridiculous and unrealistic, but if they truly believe all LNG operations will run perfectly safe in American communities, then they should back-up their claims by putting their money where their mouth is. All LNG vessel owners, LNG facility owners/operators, and the current LNG facility applicants should voluntarily agree to be held strictly liable and fully responsible for all harm caused by their ultra hazardous activities - without any financial limitations. But such voluntary compliance is equally unrealistic to expect.” said attorney Riley. “Our U.S. laws must be changed, and they should no longer protect foreign interests and the importers of LNG over the rights of American citizens,” he added.

The Riley’s maintain, “Protecting importers of foreign fossil fuel while exposing American citizens and communities to devastation without adequate recourse or recovery is shortsighted, irresponsible and requires immediate congressional action.”

Tim and Hayden Riley have also produced a documentary film, The Risks and Danger of LNG, which highlights the hazards of LNG by demonstrating its vulnerability to accidental disaster and terrorism; and shows how massive its destruction can be. The film was an Official Selection of the Malibu Film Festival, 2004, and has received high praises by an international anti-terrorist expert.

To preview a short trailer of the movie and to purchase a DVD or VHS copy of the entire film, visit http://LngDanger.com

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Grillman Propane Staff Receives Training Certification from National Propane Gas Association

Grillman Propane of Easton recently announced their senior staff has recently achieved training certification for the National Propane Gas Association’s Certified Employee Training Program (CETP).

EASTON, MA (PRWEB) March 17, 2022 -- Grillman Propane of Easton recently announced their senior staff has recently achieved training certification for the National Propane Gas Association’s Certified Employee Training Program (CETP). With nearly 20 years of experience and more than 7,000 customers ranging from South Boston to the Cape, staff at Grillman Propane are experts in gas related products and service.

Grillman Propane’s, co-founder Amber Tufts and senior LP Gas Installer Stephen Bagg, have just received certification in CETP. The formal employee training and skills certification program allows propane business owners and their senior staff to educate, empower and improve the safety of their employees. The nationwide training program provides a structured way to train, test, and document the progress of propane industry employees to ensure they are properly trained and educated.

Owner, Jeff “The Grillman” Tufts achieved CETP last year. The certification of Amber Tufts and Stephen Bagg will enable all of the senior staff at Grillman to train new employees using a highly efficient and effective approach.

CETP is a product of an ongoing partnership between the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA). The National Propane Gas Association, with 3,500 members through the nation, is the national trade association for propane and LP-gas in the United States.

Grillman: Propane- hearth –home- patio
Founded in 1985, Grillman has been providing propane, high-end gas grills and accessories, special grilling sauces (more than a dozen different kinds), hearth and patio items to commercial and residential customers throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Grillman supplies propane gas for home heating, space heating, water heating, cooking, dryers, gas logs, forklifts, motor fuel, restaurants, pool and spa heaters, caterers, generators and construction. They also provide sales and service on natural gas appliances.

Gas grill tank refills with convenient delivery service is available to homes and businesses within the area. For more information or to schedule propane gas grill tank refill, contact (508) 238-3139 or visit the website at www.Grillman.com. Headquartered in Easton, Mass., Grillman is located at 613 Turnpike Street on route 138 between the intersection of route 106 and the Raynham-Taunton Greyhound Park. Easy highway access off route 24 Exit 16B or route 495 Exit 8

Contact: Steve Dubin (781) 582-1061

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NaturalGasStocks.com Upcoming Natural Gas and Oil and Gas Stocks Online Conference: Tracking Trends in the Energy Sector

www.NaturalGasStocks.com (NGS), a global investor website for the natural gas sector, is pleased to host its second online investor conference in audio format, March 16, 2022

Point Roberts, WA (PRWEB) March 17, 2022 -- www.NaturalGasStocks.com (NGS), a global investor website for the natural gas sector, is pleased to host its second online investor conference in audio format, March 16, 2005. The online forum/conference will feature speakers from a cross section of small and large public companies in the natural gas sector as well as industry experts. The format will be an audio and accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Interested investors can gain perspective from industry participants and experts.

Upcoming Natural Gas Investor Conference: http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/forums/Portals/naturalgas2.aspx

Date: March 16, 2022
Keynote Speakers: Neal Dingmann, M.S. Howells & Co, Energy Analyst
Laurence S. Lese, Transactional Securities Attorney/Partner, Duane Morris LLP
Prabhas (PR) Panigrahi, EKN - Managing Director of Research
Media Sponsors: The Oil & Gas Financial Journal
Format: Audio and Power Point Presentations
More details: http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/forums/Portals/naturalgas2.aspx

Participating Public Companies
Syntroleum Corporation (NASDAQ: SYNM) is in the business of monetizing remote and/or stranded natural gas. It is the developer, user and licensor of the Syntroleum® Process, a proprietary process for converting natural gas (or synthesis gas from coal) into ultra clean liquid fuels like Diesel and Naphtha - a process generally known as gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology. Syntroleum employs its technology to acquire equity in oil and gas development projects where GTL can be critical to a project's success. Syntroleum also licenses the Syntroleum Process to others. Syntroleum's unique air-based GTL technology offers attractive solutions to monetize natural gas reserves (including flared gas) that are not economic to produce using traditional methods. The air-based technology enables Syntroleum to target gas reserves in the range of 1-3+ trillion cubic feet which are too small for LNG projects or world scale GTL projects. http://www.syntroleum.com

Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POIG), is producing oil, gas, and Coal Bed Methane at properties in Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. Recently, the Company acquired 71 CBM producing wells in Southeast Kansas on 10,000 acres flowing about 3,000 Mcf per day. The new property has the potential for another 100 drillable sites, and the Company plans to utilize cash flow generated from this project to fund the aggressive drilling program currently underway. http://www.petroloilandgas.com

Avalon Gold Corporation (OTCBB: AVGC) has an undivided 85% working interest in a giant gas field lease in the prolific natural gas producing Uinta Basin, located in the US Rockies, Utah. The lease comprises 13,189 acres with a potential 4 TCF recoverable gas and is overpressured by a 0.55 – 0.85 gradient. Avalon states that its Uinta Basin Prospect has the potential of being a Giant Gas Field similar to the Drunkards Wash Field and the Jonah Field, both recognized gas fields. The Drunkards Wash Field, just south of Avalon's prospect area, is estimated to be between 2-4 TCF of recoverable gas. The Jonah Field Overpressured Gas Plain, which is analogous to the Company's prospect area, has similar overpressuring, depth, reservoir rocks and is estimated to be 2.5+ TCF. http://www.avalongold.ws

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) is committed to the exploration and development of oil and natural gas reserves throughout western North America. Company management is focused on an acquisition program targeting high quality, low risk prospects provided via key strategic partnerships. The Company has its first producing gas well being tied-in to pipeline in California, and excellent prospects both there and in Alberta. http://www.silverstarenergy.com

NGS Featured Public Companies: (NGS is compensated for featured company profiles)

Avalon Gold Corporation (OTCBB: AVGC) see conference info above
Heartland Oil & Gas Corp (OTCBB: HOGC) Heartland is developing approximately 915,000 acres of coal bed methane lands in the Forest City Basin (FCB) in the state of Kansas, USA. Using an 80 acre spacing the acreage is expected to provide approximately 10,000 drill locations. The company currently has 89 wells, in eight pilots including 55 CBM wells that are currently dewatering and/or venting gas, 26 CBM wells awaiting stimulation and 8 saltwater disposal wells. Heartland's recent acquisition of Evergreen Resources' FCB assets and $44.5 Million financing provide for long term growth. http://www.heartlandoilandgas.com/

Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: POIG) see conference info above

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) see conference info above

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Firms to Present Breakthroughs in Environmentally Friendly Use of Coal, Coal Slurry and Coal Wastes at Coal Technology Conference

Robert E. "Bud" Klepper will outline his innovations which make it possible to unlock both the chemical and heat energy of coal in an environmentally sound way. His technology makes it possible to use all grades of coal, including coal waste and slurry, to generate clean energy and transportation fuels at competitive prices.

PARKLAND, FL (PRWEB) March 17, 2022 -- Robert E. Klepper of BioConversion Technology, LLC will present a paper at the annual International Technical Conference on Coal Utilization & Fuel Systems. The conference is sponsored by the Coal Technology Association in conjunction with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fuels & Combustion Technologies Division, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) of the U.S. DOE.

It is one of the Association's major programs and is one of the world's leading technical conferences on coal technologies. The conference will be held April 17 - 21, 2005, in Clearwater, Florida, USA and Mr. Klepper is scheduled to present on April 20 and will be sponsored by Phoenix Biofuels, LLC.

The paper, entitled “Clean Coal Technology – Beyond IGCC” was jointly authored by Mr. Klepper and Laurence W. Stewart Sr. Managing Member of Phoenix Biofuels, LLC. The paper will describe unique gasification and related innovations developed by Mr. Klepper which will greatly expand the ability of the United States to unlock the energy of its abundant coal reserves as well as certain heretofore unusable coal waste streams for power, liquid fuels including ethanol, methanol, hydrogen, etc., and other products in environmentally friendly ways.

William Eng, Managing Member of Phoenix Biofuels observed: “Prior to Mr. Klepper’s innovations the highest and best use for coal was to extract its energy through combustion in the form of heat. Unfortunately that method lacks flexibility and pollutes the environment unless expensive pollution abatement equipment is employed. Mr. Klepper has found a way to unlock the much more desirable and flexible chemical energy in coal to create power, liquid fuels and other products. Moreover, he does it in a way that is very environmentally friendly and at costs that are competitive in today’ market place, and were competitive even before the recent run-up in oil prices. We think it is going to force decision makers at all levels to reconsider what is possible and responsible in generating clean energy.”

Mr. Klepper’s innovations not only make it possible to extract clean energy from all forms of coal (including brown and high sulfur coal) but also makes it possible to do the same with coal slurry, coal tailings, pet coke, oil shale, waste oil, or any other carbonaceous material, singly or in combination. The Phoenix Group is working closely with a number of public and private entities to utilize the Klepper innovations to tap the enormous power reserves of coal and coal wastes in several states. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the paper and presentation, please send an email to e-mail protected from spam bots with “Coal Technology Paper” in the Subject Field. More information on the innovations and their applications can be found on the Phoenix CGI, LLC website at www.phoenixcgi.com

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March 16, 2022

Pipeline Tie-In Begins at North Franklin

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) is pleased to report that the operator of the North Franklin Project has informed the Company that the tie-in operations of the "Archer-Whitney #1" well have commenced. The crew is onsite and has begun the tie-in of the well.

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) March 16, 2022 -- Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) is pleased to report that the operator of the North Franklin Project has informed the Company that the tie-in operations of the "Archer-Whitney #1" well have commenced. The crew is onsite and has begun the tie-in of the well.

The operation involves the boring of approximately 20 feet underground and connecting the last 177-foot section of the pipeline to the gas well. The operations are estimated to take several days following which the well will be put online and gas production can commence.

Silver Star has previously announced that a contract is in place with a natural gas purchaser. When final connection and tie-in is completed, the well will be evaluated as to I.P.R.s (Initial Production Rates). Silver Star is optimistic that gas flow rates will be similar to area analog gas fields and that 5,000 mcf/day is a realistic target.
The March 11th gas price based on PG&E-Citygate; pricing is $6.46/mcf.

About Silver Star Energy, Inc..
The Company is committed to the exploration and extensive development of oil and natural gas reserves throughout western North America. Company management is focused on an acquisition program targeting high quality, low risk prospects provided via key strategic alliance partnerships.

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Silver Star Energy, Inc.

"Robert McIntosh"
Robert McIntosh-President
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March 15, 2022

World Financial News Network Favors Equitable Life Investments, Developer of Oil and Gas Properties Worldwide

Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp of World Financial News Network started coverage and gives favorable analysis to Equitable Life Investments. The company develops oil and gas properties.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 15, 2022 -- Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp of World Financial News Network started coverage and gives favorable analysis to Equitable Life Investments, which develops oil and gas properties.

For brief information of this new company, examine: http://wfnn.info. Click on the search button at the top of the page by entering the name of the company.

About Equitable Life Investment:
Equitable Life Investments made a few recent investments in the oil and gas sector. Equitable Life Investments Company Inc. (EQLFF) has acquired fifty percent of Soma Petroleum, LLC, and a U.S. based company. Soma Petroleum has acquired the exclusive rights to drill for oil and gas from the government of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa. This property has made a dividend at the end of last year to shareholders. The company is partnering with Inter-Continental Petroleum Co. Ltd. (ICPC), a China-based oil and gas exploration company. ICPC has an extensive international track record in oil and gas. It plans to acquire more properties.

For more information, see: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/3/prweb215980.htm

Contact:
Joseph de Beauchamp
WFNN
206-343-3912
http://wfnn.info

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Delamore & Owl Group to Market SINOCHEM Global Energy Vision Fund

SINOCHEM,one of the largest Chinese Company, launches a US 200 MM SINOCHEM Global Energy Vision Fund.

London, England (PRWEB) March 15, 2005--The Sinochem Global Energy Vision, LP is being established to invest in high-quality investment opportunities in China and other Asian countries to create a diversified portfolio of private market and emerging businesses focusing on energy.

The International Energy Outlook 2004 of the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that world energy use will continue to increase over the next 25 years, including large increases for the developing economies of Asia. Sinochem Global Energy Vision responds to this investment opportunity of China and Asia by investing in attractive energy opportunities for global investors.

Sinochem Global Energy Vision L.P. is seeking US$200 million in Limited Partner commitments from qualified investors.

SINOCHEM is the fifth largest company in China. The core businesses of SINOCHEM consist of oil, chemicals, fertilizers, financial services and other businesses. For further information on SINOCHEM please visit www.sinochem.com

The Managing Principals will be led by Dr. Chen Guogang, serving as Chairman of the General Partner and Ms. Lilia Clemente as the Vice Chairman.

Delamore & Owl Group of Companies, a global financial services company, has been appointed as the placement agent for the fund. The businesses of the group consist of commodity trading, financial services, consultancy and other businesses. The group operates in over 30 countries. For company information, please visit www.delamoregroup.com

The placement agreement was signed on December 15,2021 between Lilia C. Clement on behalf of the General Partner Sinochem Energy Vision L.P. and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Director, Delamore & Owl Group of Companies

Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any queries relating to this release.

DISCLAIMER: This announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell these securities. This announcement appears as a matter of record only.

Ms Diane Lee
Client Relation Officer
DELAMORE & OWL GROUP OF COMPANIES
44-207-399 7855

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March 14, 2022

Research and Markets : View This Definitive Study of the International Green Tag Market

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13752) has announced the addition of Green Power Tags Report to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 14, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13752) has announced the addition of Green Power Tags Report to their offering.

This report is a definitive study of the international green tag market. The report takes a comprehensive look at what green tags are, how they work, the role they can play in spurring renewable energy development, the different models for implementing green tags, government programs in support of green tags, current offerings of green tag suppliers, and customer purchases of green tags.

Topics covered in the report include:
- Overview of green power
- Definition of what Green Tags are and how they work
- Explanation of the benefits of Green Tags
- Discussion of the importance of certification and verification
- Detailed description of how Green Tags are developing throughout the world
- Profiles of U.S. Green Tag suppliers/certifiers/brokers
- Description of Canadian, European, Australian, and Japanese Green Tag programs

Companies Mentioned:
3 Phases
Aquila
Automated Power Exchange
Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Community Energy
EAD Environmental
Environmental Resources Trust
Evolution Markets
Green-e
Maine Interfaith Power & Light
Mainstay Energy
Mass Energy Consumers Alliance
NativeEnergy
National Energy & Gas Transmission
Renewable Choice Energy
Sterling Planet
Sun Power Electric
Vision Quest Windelectric
Waverly Light and Power
Green Tags In Canada
BC Hydro
Green Tags Ontario
TerraChoice
Vision Quest
Green Certificates In Europe
RECerT
InTraCert
ELGREEN
REBUS
REALM
ASCerT

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13752

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Research and Markets : Towards A Hydrogen Economy

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13772) has announced the addition of Towards A Hydrogen Economy to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 14, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13772) has announced the addition of Towards A Hydrogen Economy to their offering.

The 1st Edition of Towards A Hydrogen Economy is a concise 110-page study of the movement towards using hydrogen as a key energy carrier in the future. The report takes a high-level look at the current state of hydrogen and addresses the infrastructure requirements needed to make the hydrogen economy a reality.

The report offers a detailed look at the move to a hydrogen economy by:
- Identifying the current status of hydrogen production and use
- Discussing the key business drivers of the move towards hydrogen
- Discussing the barriers to implementation that stand in the way of a transition
- Providing a critical look at whether the hydrogen economy can succeed
- Describing the options that exist for a hydrogen infrastructure
- Identifying the key government initiatives making the hydrogen economy a reality
- Providing profiles of key hydrogen infrastructure manufacturers

Companies Mentioned:
-Alchemix
-Giner Electrochemical Systems
-H2Gen Innovations
-Hydrogen Solar
-Membrane Reactor Technologies
-MesoFuel
-Millennium Cell
-Norsk Hydro Electrolysers
-Powerball Technologies
-PowerNova Technologies
-Proton Energy Systems
-QuestAir Technologies
-Solar Hydrogen Energy
-StarTech Environmental
-Stuart Energy Systems
-Teledyne Energy Systems
-Hydrogen Storage and Delivery
-Dynetek Industries
-Fueling Technologies
-FuelMaker
-General Hydrogen
-HERA Hydrogen Storage Systems
-Hydrogen Components
-Japan Steel Works
-Quantum Technologies
-Safe Hydrogen
-Texaco Ovonic Hydrogen Solutions
-Fuel Processing
-Gas Technology Institute
-Harvest Energy Technology
-HydrogenSource
-HyRadix
-InnovaTek
-Osaka Gas
-Shell Hydrogen
-SOFCo-EFS Holdings
-ZTEK

Contents of the Report include:
- Getting Hydrogen Off the Ground
- Business Drivers
- The Critic's View of a Hydrogen Economy
- The Environment
- National Security
- Stranded Investment
- Options for a Hydrogen Infrastructure
- Hydrogen Production
- Hydrogen Transportation
- Fueling Stations
- Hydrogen Pathways
- Government Programs to Further Hydrogen
- International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy
- International Energy Agency Hydrogen Program
- Hydrogen Company Profiles

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13772

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Research and Markets : The Changing Face of the U.S. Transmission Industry

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13782) has announced the addition of the U.S. Transmission Industry Report to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 14, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13782) has announced the addition of the U.S. Transmission Industry Report to their offering.

The report provides an in-depth look at the fast changing transmission industry and includes information on both past and present changes in the structure of the U.S. transmission grid and those involved in it.

The report takes a wide-ranging look at changes in the transmission business; focusing on FERC's efforts to create ISOs and RTOs, utilities' responses to FERC's Orders, the status of existing and planned transmission entities; the economics of RTOs, current efforts to standardize the look, feel, and interaction of market participants with RTOs; and reliability issues with the grid.

Topics covered in the report include:
- The History of Transmission in the U.S.
- The Impact of FERC Orders 888 and 889
- FERC's Push Toward RTOs through the Merger Approval Process
- Profiles of Existing ISOs, Independent Transmission Companies (ITCs), and Merchant Transmission Companies
- History of FERC RTO Activities
- Explanation of FERC Order 2000
- Current Status of Proposed RTOs
- Analysis of Southeastern RTO and Northeastern RTO Mediation Reports
- Discussion of FERC's Standard Market Design
- Review of RTO Cost/Benefit Analyses
- Discussion of FERC's Standard Generator
- Interconnection NOPR
- Analysis of Other Key FERC Transmission Actions
- Review of August 14, 2021 Blackout Causes, Recommendations, and Responses
- Maps of ISO, ITC and RTO Territories

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13782

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Research and Markets: Russian Oil in Asia: New Markets for CIS Exporters

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13871) has announced the addition of Russian Oil in Asia: New Markets for CIS Exporters to their offering

(PRWEB) March 14, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13871) has announced the addition of Russian Oil in Asia: New Markets for CIS Exporters to their offering.

Exporters from Russia and Kazakhstan are planning to break out to the Asian-Pacific oil market within a few years. After several large-scale pipeline projects are in place, former USSR republics may become one of the main sources of oil for Asian energy consumers-and an alternative to supplies from the Persian Gulf.

Asian consumers have a chance to both access additional supply sources and gain a role in infrastructure projects in the former USSR.

The implementation of several eastern export projects from Russia and Kazakhstan will affect the European markets as well. To make the new pipelines commercially justified, exporters will reroute the oil flows from Europe to the larger and dynamically developing Asian market.

These considerations make this report useful for managers of those companies that operate in both Asia and Europe.

The report highlights the following issues:
- Current volumes and routes of oil exports from the former USSR to Asia
- Asia's largest potential consumers of Russian and Kazakh oil
- Projects of increasing oil supply to Asia, their benefits and risks
- The ability of Russia and Kazakhstan to guarantee uninterrupted oil supplies to Asia, oil production potential of these nations
- Prospects of demand for ex-USSR oil in the Asian-Pacific area.

The report of about 60 pages including maps, charts and tables is of particular interest for oil companies looking into opportunities of Russian and other CIS investments and with Russian companies, as well as for suppliers of equipment and services for pipeline projects.

Companies Mentioned
- YUKOS
- LUKOIL
- Rosneft
- Sibneft
- Sakhalin Energy
- Sidanko
- TNK-BP
- Petrosakh
- Aktobemunaigaz
- PetroKazakhstan
- CNPC
- Sinopec
- Sakhalinmorneftegas
- Daqing Petroleum Company
- RZhD
- Transneft
- Nippon Oil Corporation
- Exxon Neftegas Ltd
- Dalmostostroi
- Poong Lim Company
- Starstroi
- LUKOIL-Neftegasstroi
- Saipem SA
- AMEC Spie Capag
- Chioda Corporation
- OJSC LenmorNIIproject
- Rosneft-Nakhodkanefteproduct
- Transbunker
- KazMunaiGaz
- East Siberian Oil Co.
- Tomskneft
- Yuganskneftegaz
- Slavneft

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13871

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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March 13, 2022

The Future of Wave and Tidal Energy is Dictated By the Development of New and State of the Art Processes

There are clearly certain elements of fluid machinery devices that are technologically state of the art and are paving the way to new developments in wave and tidal energy. This seminar deals with the latest advances and innovations offering an international spectrum of speakers discussing facets including large structures, linear generators and unique testing methods/standards.

(PRWEB) March 13, 2022 -- There is currently much R&D; activity related to wave energy and recent research by The Carbon Trust highlighted the potential for the UK to become a global leader in this field. Over and above its R&D; involvement, the UK has considerable exploitable natural resources and significant indigenous human capital.

The forthcoming IMechE symposium ‘Fluid Machinery for Wave and Tidal Energy: State of the Art and New Developments’ will present some of the more promising wave and tidal technology including associated engineering challenges, from the design stage right through to grid connection. Delegates will be exposed to state of the art components in this emerging market and network with other industry professionals, creating business opportunities in the manufacture, deployment and operation of these devices.

The Symposium is guaranteed to appeal to researchers, engineers, offshore engineering companies, the electricity supply industry, power industries, wave, tidal stream and renewable energy companies. Wave and tidal energy is potentially the next big thing in renewables. Britain’s maritime heritage, our experience in renewable energy, combined with our innovation skills mean there is the potential for Britain to take an international lead in the development of these technologies. The event will raise the profile of Wave and Tidal power, bringing people up to date with the rapid advances and showing what opportunity exists for the UK to build an industry with international markets. Engineering will be the key to the success of the technologies and so the event will ensure Britain’s engineers are at the fore.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has secured some of the most prestigious figures in Wave and Tidal energy to demonstrate their state of the art and innovative techniques and devices. The symposium takes place at IMechE Headquarters, One Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London on the 19 October 2005. Tickets are predicted to be in great demand due to the high profile nature of this topic and early registration is recommended.

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March 11, 2022

Research and Markets : View This Comprehensive Study of the Distributed Generation Market Now

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13737) has announced the addition of Distributed Generation: Technologies, Opportunities, and Participants Report to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 11, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13737) has announced the addition of Distributed Generation: Technologies, Opportunities, and Participants Report to their offering.

The report is a comprehensive study of the Distributed Generation (DG) industry. It takes a wide-ranging look at the current and future state of DG and both individually and collectively addresses the technologies of Microturbines, Reciprocating Engines, Stirling Engines, Fuel Cells, Photovoltaics, Concentrating Solar, and Wind.

Topics covered in the report include:
- The Key Technologies being used or planned for DG
- The Uses of DG from utility, energy service provider, and customer viewpoints
- The Economics of DG and its Market Potential
- The Benefits of DG from multiple perspectives
- The Barriers that exist to implementing DG
- The Participants involved in the DG industry
- The state of Current Regulatory Activities and Rulings effecting the implementation of DG
- Analysis of DG interconnections
- Glossary of DG terms

'Distributed Generation: Technologies, Opportunities, and Participants Report' includes 41 charts, tables, and schematics that provide a wealth of cost, market, and technical information on various DG technologies. In addition, profiles of 34 major distributed generation manufacturers are included.

Manufacturers Profiled:
- Acumentrics
- Astris Energi
- AstroPower
- Ballard Power Systems
- BP Solar
- Bowman Power Systems
- Capstone Turbine Company
- Evergreen Solar
- FuelCell Energy
- Fuel Cell Technologies
- Global Solar Energy
- Hydrogenics
- IdaTech
- Ingersoll-Rand Energy Systems
- Kyocera Solar
- Metallic Power
- Nuvera Fuel Cells
- MicroGen
- Plug Power
- PowerLight
- ReliOn
- RWE SCHOTT Solar
- Shell Solar
- Siemens Westinghouse
- SOFCo-EFS
- Spire Solar
- Stirling Technology Company
- STM Power
- Sulzer Hexis
- Turbec AB
- Turbo Genset
- United Solar Ovonic
- UTC Fuel Cells
- Whisper Tech

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13737

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Research and Markets : Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Debate Rages

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13693) has announced the addition of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Credit Trading Report to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 11, 2022 -- Greenhouse gases are gases that have the ability to absorb heat in the atmosphere. Most are naturally occurring and others man-made. In both cases, human activity is believed to be increasing the levels of these gases in the earth’s atmosphere. Many scientists agree that these changes in atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases(GHGs) can and will alter the balance of energy transfers between the atmosphere, space, land, and the oceans causing the earth to warm up like a greenhouse. In the past century alone, the average surface temperature of the Earth has increased by 1º Fahrenheit. While this may not seem like much, it is likely a larger increase than any other century within the last 1,000 years, and has been accompanied by melting glaciers, an increase in sea level, and more extreme rainstorms.

The debate about whether global warming is occurring, or even if it is occurring, whether or not global warming is detrimental, rages on. However, most agree that taking action to reduce GHG emissions is the wisest course of action for the future.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13693) has announced the addition of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Credit Trading Report to their offering.

The report is a definitive 125-page study of the current state of the global move towards developing markets for trading GHG emissions credits.

The report takes a comprehensive look at what's driving the development of trading regimes, what's the best way to implement trading, what options exist for participation in trading, what the current and future state of the market is, and who the major players are.

Topics covered in the report include:
- Overview of the climate change debate
- Details on the major greenhouse gases
- Explanation of the Kyoto Protocol and the Marrakesh Accords
- Discussion of the basics of GHG emissions trading
- Comparison of different trading schemes and methods
- Review of U.S. and International actions to implement GHG emissions trading
- Analysis of the current market for emissions credits
- Forecast of future emissions credit market volume and prices
- Profiles of the major traders, brokers, exchanges, and registries involved in GHG emissions trading

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13693

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Research and Markets : Distributed Generation Here To Stay

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13682) has announced the addition of Distributed Generation Case Studies to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 11, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13682) has announced the addition of Distributed Generation Case Studies to their offering.

The 3rd Edition of Distributed Generation Case Studies report provides a look at commercial distributed generation applications from the customer’s viewpoint. It was developed through interviews with 33 organizations that have implemented or are in the process of implementing photovoltaic, fuel cell, gas turbine, microturbine, or wind systems.

This report is intended to provide significant value to companies who are considering implementing a distributed generation solution, companies who want to understand how distributed generation applications are working, and companies who want insight into customers' views on distributed generation.

For each of the case studies, the organization was asked to:
- describe the project, the system, and the service providers used
- discuss the reasons why they selected the specific distributed generation solution
- describe any issues they had to deal with in getting the project approved, funded, or implemented
- evaluate how the system has performed
- discuss the interconnection process and any net metering or sale back arrangements
- provide lessons learned for others looking to implement distributed generation solutions to consider

The organizations which took part in the project represent a broad cross-section of energy consumers. They include colleges, offices, buildings, museums, energy service companies, government agencies, manufacturers, data centers, hotels, casinos, hospitals, ranches, and even a religious order.
While these organizations are very different in their composition and decision drivers, there are a number of common threads that are evident in discussing their decisions to implement distributed generation.

Out of the case studies come a number of interesting findings. The most common reason for implementing a distributed generation solution was environmental concern. A number of the commercial organizations surveyed have organizational policies on reducing the environmental impact of their operations and view distributed generation as a means of demonstrating their commitment to these policies. In addition, some companies were looking to reduce emissions for regulatory reasons pertaining to their status under federal or local environmental protection rules. Many of the non-commercial organizations surveyed also wanted to demonstrate their commitment to the environment, as well as educate the public about distributed generation technologies.

Overall, the results in this report indicate that distributed generation is here to stay. While the technologies are generally not cost-competitive without grants and rebates, they are coming down in price. As more installations occur, “teething problems” will become less common, application expertise will increase, and installation/ interconnection will become simpler. It appears that a bright future awaits these technologies, and it's only a matter of time before they become commonplace.

Organizations surveyed include:
4 Times Square - The Condé Nast Bldg
Atrium Hotel
Bentley-Simonson
Cape Charles Sustainable Tech. Park
Chabot Space and Science Center
ChevronTexaco Data Center
City of Burbank, CA
City of Jeannette, PA
Dakota Station
Fetzer Winery
First National Bank of Omaha
Fountain Valley City Center
Harbec Plastics
IBEW 332
La Quinta Inn and Suites
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
Ledgewood Creek Vineyards
Los Angeles Harbor College
Masonic Village
Mauna Lani Resort
Mohegan Sun Casino
Neutrogena
OCM BOCES
Parker Ranch
Pasadena City College
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Pierce College
Sacred Heart Monastery
Santa Rita Jail
SC Johnson
South County Hospital
Yale University
Yosemite National Park

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13682

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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March 10, 2022

Toftejorg Technology A/S Changes Name to Oreco A/S

Oreco A/S develops the market's most effective systems for automated, non-man entry tank cleaning and oil recovery.

Ishoej, Denmark (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 10, 2022 -- Oreco A/S is the new name of Toftejorg Technology A/S, developers of the market's most effective systems for automated, non-man entry tank cleaning and oil recovery.

Toftejorg Technology are longstanding leading specialists in automated systems for tank cleaning and oil recovery. As an element in the company's reprofiling, and to signal a more rejuvenated market approach, Toftejorg Technology has been renamed Oreco A/S

"Oreco stands for Oil REcovery COmpany," says Managing Director Michael M. Meyer, "because this is the area in which we have our core expertise. Our new name will continue a tradition of tank cleaning expertise that goes back almost half a century."

Ready for the Challenges of the Future
The combination of advanced technology, robust cleaning systems and a global network of partners has given Oreco a prominent market position. Nevertheless, many challenges await in the years ahead.

Environment, health and safety are critical issues in today's world. And tank farms, tank cleaning companies and refineries require both fast and effective tank cleaning solutions that make optimal use of resources and create minimal environmental pollution.

"We therefore look forward to the future with considerable confidence," says Michael M. Meyer. "With our existing product programme and with ongoing development of our systems we enable our customers to meet modern-day requirements."

Established, Safe Systems
Oreco's integrated and automated solutions, BLABO® and MoClean®, are established names in the market and will therefore retain their existing identities. They will continue to represent innovative technology which is used and valued all over the world.

Safety considerations are met through system design to HSE specifications. This means that the systems combine almost 100% oil recovery with non-man entry, which eliminates the risks involved in manual tank cleaning.

But Oreco's work is far from finished there. Oreco continuously improves its systems, ensuring that the company can present new and effective ways of meeting the oil industry's environmental requirements also in the future.

For further information:
Contact Marketing Manager Christine Qvistorff on tel. no. +45 4332 0202 or e-mail e-mail protected from spam bots. See also redesigned website with new name and logo: www.oreco.com

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NaturalGasStocks.com Reports: First Annual C.K. Cooper Small-Cap Oil & Gas Conference Highlights Energy Industry’s Niche Players with Upside Opportunities

From Coal-Bed Methane to Natural Gas and Oil, From Exploration to Production, Presenting Companies Represent Attractive Propositions for Mergers or Acquisitions

Point Roberts, WA (PRWEB) March 10, 2022 -- NaturalGasStocks.com Reports: First Annual C.K. Cooper Small-Cap Oil & Gas Conference Highlights.

www.NaturalGasStocks.com (NGS), a global investor website for the natural gas sector, recently sponsored and attended the first annual C.K. Cooper Small-Cap Oil & Gas Conference, which was held in Palm Springs, California, February 18th.

Upcoming Natural Gas Investor Conference:
NaturalGasStocks.com is pleased to host its second online investor conference in audio format, March 16, 2005. The online forum/conference will feature speakers from a cross section of small and large public companies in the natural gas sector as well as industry experts. The format will be an audio and accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Interested investors can gain perspective from industry participants and experts.

For further information click:
http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/forums/Portals/naturalgas2.aspx

NaturalGasStocks.com includes a growing list of public companies in the sector. For our list of companies involved in natural gas, click here:
http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/Companies/NaturalGas/Stock_List.asp

Article Excerpt: NaturalGasStocks.com Reports: First Annual C.K. Cooper Small-Cap Oil & Gas Conference Highlights Energy Industry’s Niche Players with Upside Opportunities

From Coal-Bed Methane to Natural Gas and Oil, From Exploration to Production, Presenting Companies Represent Attractive Propositions for Mergers or Acquisitions

By Brian Eriksen Noer, NaturalGasStocks.com
March 2005

C.K. Cooper’s goal as a company has always been to educate their clients and to present them with sound investment advice. This philosophy was extended to encompass the proceedings at their conference. C.K. Cooper gathered a group of presenting oil and gas companies, all of whom fit the mold of being smaller issues that are beginning to develop their own niche opportunities, and which will eventually become attractive to a larger E&P; company as a potential acquisition.

Phil McPherson, Director of Research with C.K. Cooper said, “The long term opportunity within the energy sector remains robust. Large cap E&P; companies will spend more money on stock buy-backs and dividends than on global exploration projects, during a time of record commodity prices. This should send one clear message to investors: Large cap E&P; companies are cash rich and opportunity poor. Our group of small cap companies are opportunity rich, with limited cash budgets. The conclusion: mergers and acquisitions of these companies should increase to a record pace in 2005.”

“It is easy to state that the energy sector is the place to be for investors,” said Stan Ross, CEO and President of Infinity Inc. (NASDAQ: IFNY). “If you as an investor can find the young small cap companies that are truly trading and have some upside (not the ones where the stock is so thinly traded that their stock is somewhat manipulated), companies like the ones presenting today at the C.K. Cooper conference, there is great upside available. If I was on the outside and not involved with Infinity I would come to Phil McPherson and the C.K. Cooper group and definitely look at the companies that they have brought together, because they have a great track record.”

“We anticipate that 2005 will be a continuation of the past two years,” said Tom Riley President of Petroleum Development Corporation (NASDAQ: PETD), “during which we have seen strong commodities pricing, oil remained strong, and natural gas is also staying strong in spite of a very mild winter and summer of 2004. Our perception is that there is currently a combination of mild demand coupled with a strong commodity pricing environment which should remain bullish for 2005.”

Tim Rochford, President of Arena Resources (AMEX: ARD), predicted a number of exciting developments for the industry in 2005: “We are seeing oil prices closer to $50 a barrel than $40 and that will continue to be the case; we are seeing gas holding at north of $5 and comfortably so. In 2005 we will see a number of companies change, either through mergers, acquisitions, or sell outs – there will be a change in complexion.”

Click here to read the full article: http://www.naturalGasStocks.com/Companies/NaturalGas/Articles/C.K.Cooper.asp

NGS Featured Public Companies: (NGS is compensated by Featured companies. Please read disclaimer)

Heartland Oil & Gas Corp http://www.heartlandoilandgas.com
Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc
http://www.petroloilandgas.com
Silver Star Energy, Inc., http://www.silverstarenergy.com
Avalon Gold Corporation http://www.avalongold.ws

For more information contact:
Dawn Van Zant 800.665.0411
Trevor Ruehs 866.730.1151
Brian Noer 866.725.2552
Web Site: www.InvestorIdeas.com

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March 09, 2022

Deer Creek Energy Deploys Unique Quorum Software to Manage Oil Sands Production Volume

Deer Creek Energy Limited (Deer Creek) has agreed to license Quorum Volume Management software from Quorum Business Solutions, Inc (Quorum)

Calgary (PRWEB) March 9, 2022 -- Deer Creek Energy Limited (Deer Creek) has agreed to license Quorum Volume Management software from Quorum Business Solutions, Inc (Quorum). The newly developed application marks the first time in the oil and gas industry where a software spans and integrates three critical volume management functions: field data capture, production allocation as well as data measurement, validation and calculation for upstream and midstream operations.

Deer Creek is a Calgary-based oil sands development company with interests in both steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) and mining assets. Deer Creek is the operator and has an 84 percent working interest in the Joslyn Project located North of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The complexity around managing Joslyn’s production activities required the most comprehensive volume management solution.

“In an effort to manage the oil and gas production volume from Joslyn, Deer Creek conducted a thorough evaluation of commercially available software in the market but failed to come up with an optimal solution, until we reviewed Quorum.” said Mark Montemurro, Deer Creek’s VP of Thermal Operations. “Quorum Volume Management is the most complete software application that addresses multiple facets of the oil and gas measurement and data management operations.”

About Quorum Business Solutions, Inc.
Quorum Business Solutions, Inc. is a product-centered consulting company that designs, develops, implements, and supports business software solutions for the energy industry with a unique approach to providing a longer product life span. Founded in 1998, Quorum now has over 160 staff operating out of offices in Houston, Dallas, and Calgary.

Represented among Quorum’s clients are over 20 Fortune 500 companies.
Quorum Energy Software Suite is a set of integrated business applications designed for companies that produce, gather, transport, process and market natural gas and other energy commodities. The inherent integration of the suite allows the products to work together to facilitate straight through processing from wellhead to burner tip.

The Quorum Upstream Suite includes products for land & lease management, integrated mapping/GIS, production & revenue accounting, core financials (GL, AP, AR), cost accounting (JIB, AFE, FA), division order, volume management, and gas marketing. The Quorum Midstream Suite includes TIPS, the de facto industry standard solution for gas plant accounting, and products for measurement, division order & disbursements, gathering management, liquids marketing, and enterprise contract management. The Quorum Pipeline Suite includes products for pipeline transaction management, pipeline integrity management, and right-of-way management.

For more information, visit Quorum’s web site at www.qbsol.com or call 713-430-8601

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EVWorld.Com Poll Foresees Future US-China Conflict Over Oil

Results of February 2005 on-line reader poll

(PRWEB) March 9, 2022 -- China recently became the world's largest consumer nation in virtually every commodity category except one: oil. Here it is second only to the United States in its thirst for petroleum and it is that appetite that a five-to-one majority in a recent Internet poll believe will eventually bring it into conflict with the World's only super-power.

China's demand for oil has seen it scouring the planet from Russia, where it has sought a stake in Yukos-controlled oil fields, to Canadian tar sands, to Venezuelan crude, to reserves in Somalia, to cutting lucrative deals Iran, which has earmarked nearly 15 percent of its oil production for China. And it is gradually beefing up its naval and maritime presence along the vital oil tanker routes that thread strategic Far East choke points.

And while China is aggressively seeking to encourage greater use of renewable energy and conservation technologies, its booming economy continues to strain the world's ability to produce enough oil to meet global demand, driving up prices into the +$50 a barrel range; and potentially setting the stage for a future economic, diplomatic and/or possible military conflict.

So, during the month of February 2005, EV World, the Internet's leading web portal for news and information about sustainable transportation technologies, asked its readers, "Do you believe that China's growing appetite for oil will eventually bring it into conflict with the United States?"

A total of 670 readers took part in the poll. Of those 77 percent (517) responded "Yes"; 15 percent (100) responded "No"; and 8 percent (53) replied "Unsure". That's a five-to-one margin of those who see potential conflict between two of the world's largest consuming nations.

"This is obviously a troubling finding," stated EV World publisher Bill Moore. "It clearly suggests a pervasive pessimism about how successful either nation will be in reducing its dependence on imported oil. These findings, while not scientific, should be a wake-up call to the leaders of both nations that we must find a way to work peacefully and constructively towards sustainable energy solutions that don't pit nation-against-nation in the competition for resources."

About EV World
Published weekly on-line since 1998, EV World features original content on a wide range of topics related to advanced, alternative fuel technologies from the latest in battery, hybrid-electric and fuel cell vehicles to renewable energy progress and policy. The publication has interviewed such notables as General Wesley Clark, former CIA director James Woolsey and "The Hype About Hydrogen" author Joseph Romm. Interviews are available in text and MP3 audio format. EV refers to "electric vehicle."

While premium content is available to subscribers only, much of the site, including daily news updates and archived interviews and feature stories, are available free to all readers. EV World conducts reader polls each month, with this month's question being, "Since hybrids use less gasoline, should states switch from taxing motor fuel sales to taxing vehicle owners on the miles they drive each year?"

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Protonex and Millennium Cell Deliver ‘Industry First’ to U.S. Air Force

Southborough, MA and Eatontown, NJ--March 9, 2005-- Protonex Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance fuel cell power sources for portable and remote applications, and Millennium Cell Inc. (NASDAQ: MCEL), a leading developer of hydrogen energy systems, announced that they have delivered to the U.S. Air Force the industry’s first fully-integrated 30 Watt portable fuel cell power system fueled by chemical hydride cartridges.

Southborough, MA and Eatontown, NJ (PRWEB) March 9, 2022 -- Protonex Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance fuel cell power sources for portable and remote applications, and Millennium Cell Inc. (NASDAQ: MCEL), a leading developer of hydrogen energy systems, announced that they have delivered to the U.S. Air Force the industry’s first fully-integrated 30 Watt portable fuel cell power system fueled by chemical hydride cartridges.

This portable power system, (referred to as P1), is the first deliverable under a previously announced U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Dual Use Science and Technology (DUST) contract awarded to Protonex. The system integrates Millennium Cell’s hydrogen energy system into Protonex’s PEM fuel cell platform to provide a fuel cell power source for soldiers on extended field missions.

"The delivery of P1 midway through the DUST program represents a significant milestone in the development of soldier power systems,” said Thom Reitz, Research Leader, Fuel Cells for the Air Force Research Lab. “The Air Force is very interested in evaluating this system as a means for significantly reducing the overall power system weight burden carried by the war fighter. We are looking forward to testing P1 and providing feedback to advance the technology to the next readiness level for the final deliverable due later in 2005.”

The P1 unit represents a substantial improvement in energy density and cost over the batteries currently used by the U.S. Military. Today, to fulfill the requirement for 30 Watts of continuous power for a 72-hour mission, soldiers carry 13 primary batteries weighing over 29 pounds. The P1 system is capable of meeting these power requirements at less than 50% of the weight (including fuel cell platform and snap-in fuel cartridges).

“Protonex and Millennium Cell are delighted to deliver a superior power solution to the U.S. Air Force that provides both performance and cost advantages over incumbent battery technology,” said Scott Pearson, CEO, Protonex. “The P1 units clearly demonstrate the value and utility of our fuel cell systems for portable military applications and keep us on the path for potential deployment.”

”This is an important milestone for both companies,” commented Adam Briggs, Senior Vice President, Millennium Cell. “Later in 2005, we expect to deliver a next generation system to the Air Force that will further reduce the weight of the power system with its cartridges to less than 10 pounds. The benefits of this power solution will also be attractive in many other military and commercial markets that need reliable, long lasting sources of energy.”

About Protonex Technology Corporation
Established in 2000, Protonex manufactures long duration, portable and remote power sources. Protonex provides complete power solutions to OEM customers for portable and remote off-grid applications underserved by existing battery, generator, solar and other power technologies. The company’s innovative fuel cell products complement existing power technologies and are utilized in hybrid designs for customer applications in the 10 to 500 Watt power range. For more information, visit http://www.protonex.com

About Millennium Cell
Millennium Cell Inc. is engaged in the development of next generation hydrogen energy systems for use primarily in portable electronic devices for the consumer, medical, military and industrial markets. These energy systems offer runtime, weight, safety and cost advantages in an attractive form factor versus existing solutions. Millennium Cell is developing this technology in partnership with corporate and government entities. For more information, visit http://millenniumcell.com

Millennium Cell Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:
This press release may include statements that are not historical facts and are considered” forward-looking” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect Millennium Cell’s current views about future events and financial performance and are subject to risks. Investors should not rely on forward-looking statements because they are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from Millennium Cell’s expectations, and Millennium Cell expressly does not undertake any duty to update forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the cost and timing of development of Millennium Cell’s hydrogen fuel storage and delivery system; the cost and commercial availability of the quantities of raw materials required by the hydrogen fuel storage and delivery systems; and other factors discussed under the caption “Investment Considerations” in Millennium Cell’s Annual Report on Form 10 K for the year ended December 31, 2021

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Research and Markets : Study These Comprehensive Country Profiles Of Supply, Demand, Regulation And Infrastructure For The Gas Market In Western Europe

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13624) has announced the addition of The Western European Gas Market Outlook: Country Profiles Of Supply, Demand, Regulation And Infrastructure to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 9, 2022 -- Europe's gas markets are rapidly changing and opening up to liberalization and new market entrants; this report provides an in-depth analysis of 17 Western European gas markets, with detailed data on supply and demand balances and coverage of the implementation of the EU Gas Directive. Country profiles also feature an overview of supply and demand, an examination of key governmental, legal and political influences on the sector and an analysis of wholesale trading and the pipeline, LNG and storage infrastructure, now and in the future.

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13624) has announced the addition of The Western European Gas Market Outlook: Country Profiles Of Supply, Demand, Regulation And Infrastructure to their offering.

This report provides:
- Profiles of each country’s gas infrastructure including transit and distribution pipelines and their ownership, storage capacities and full colour maps of gas grids.
- Gas supply data in billion cubic metres including production, pipeline imports and exports by country and LNG imports.
- Key gas demand data in billion cubic metres divided by consumer into residential, non- residential and power generation.
- Gas market trends from 1960 to 2003 detailing each countries gas production and demand by sector.
- An understanding of European regulatory conditions including EC directives and their translation local legislation and consequent market reforms and re-structure.
- An overview of wholesale gas trading market in each country focusing on the market owners and operators, the active players, liquidity and future prospects.

Key questions answered in this report:
- How has gas production and consumption changed over time and what is forecast for the future?
- Where does each country source it’s imported gas from and how much is imported?
- Who are the key transmitters and distributors of gas?
- When will each country’s energy markets become open to competition?

Countries profiled in the report include:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Ireland
- Italy
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13624

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Research and Markets : View These Detailed Country Profiles of Supply, Demand, Regulation and Infrastructure in the Eastern European Gas Market Now

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13626) has announced the addition of The Eastern European Gas Market Outlook: Country Profiles of Supply, Demand, Regulation and Infrastructure to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 9, 2022 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13626) has announced the addition of The Eastern European Gas Market Outlook: Country Profiles of Supply, Demand, Regulation and Infrastructure to their offering.

Europe's gas markets are rapidly changing and opening up to liberalization and new market entrants; this report provides an in-depth analysis of 8 highly dynamic Eastern European gas markets, with detailed data on supply and demand balances and coverage of the implementation of the EU Gas Directive. Country profiles also feature an overview of supply and demand, an examination of key governmental, legal and political influences on the sector and an analysis of wholesale trading and the pipeline, LNG and storage infrastructure, now and in the future.

Key findings of this report:
- In October 2004 the EC censured eighteen of the EU 25 states for not opening their markets according to agreed timetables. A 2003 EC gas directive had time-tabled opening non-residential energy markets from July 2004 and the whole market by 2007.
- North African and Russian gas will increasingly penetrate the European market as demand grows and indigenous supply becomes increasingly depleted.
- Hungary has a very high level of gas penetration, far in excess of it’s neighbours and some Western European countries. Declining local production and consequent import dependency will create a need to diversify supply sources in the future.
- Almost 25% of Western European gas consumption and 80% of Russian exports to the west transit through Slovakia via the Brotherhood and Soyuz pipelines.

This report provides:
- Profiles of each country’s gas infrastructure including transit and distribution pipelines and their ownership, storage capacities and full colour maps of gas grids.
- Gas supply data in billion cubic metres including production, pipeline imports and exports by country and LNG imports.
- Key gas demand data in billion cubic metres divided by consumer into residential, non-residential and power generation.
- Gas market trends from 1960 to 2003 detailing each countries gas production and demand by sector.
- An understanding of European regulatory conditions including EC directives and their translation local legislation and consequent market reforms and re-structure.

Topics covered in the report include:
- European regional overview
- Country profiles:
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Slovenia

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13626

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Silver Star Receives Final North Franklin Gas Pipeline Permit -- Tie-In Construction Can Now Commence

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) is pleased to report that the operator of the North Franklin Project has informed the Company that the final government permit allowing for the completion of construction of the North Franklin gas pipeline has been received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The permit covers the easement over the final 177' of the gas pipeline.

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) March 9, 2022 -- Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) is pleased to report that the operator of the North Franklin Project has informed the Company that the final government permit allowing for the completion of construction of the North Franklin gas pipeline has been received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The permit covers the easement over the final 177' of the gas pipeline.

The Company has also been informed that the final construction of the short tie-in of the pipeline will now commence with a crew to implement the underground boring operation now being organized for the job. Silver Star anticipates the tie-in to be completed shortly, following which gas production will occur from the "Archer-Whitney #1" well. The progress of the tie-in will be updated as events unfold.

The March 4th gas price based on PG&E-Citygate; pricing is $6.47/mcf

On Behalf of the Board
Silver Star Energy, Inc.
Robert McIntosh-President

To find out more about Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE), visit our website at www.silverstarenergy.com

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March 08, 2022

Doe Run Peru Sponsors Free Plastic Surgery for Children in La Oroya

Rotary International "Smile in the Andes" campaign helps hundreds with cleft lips or cleft palates.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 8, 2022 — Doe Run Peru, a subsidiary of The Doe Run Company, announced it will sponsor a second "Smile in the Andes" campaign in La Oroya in 2005, enhancing life for hundreds of Peruvian children.

The four-month project will bring experienced plastic surgeons to La Oroya, home of Doe Run Peru’s metallurgical complex, to perform free surgeries for children aged three months to 18, with cleft lips or palates and some other facial, ear or hand deformities. Orchestrated through personal visits by Doe Run personnel to communities in the Peruvian highland regions of Junin, Huancavelica, Pasco, Ayacucho and Huanuco, preliminary evaluations will occur in late March. Final evaluations will be held on June 24 with procedures scheduled over six days, June 25 to July 1.

"The operations are entirely free," stated Doe Run Peru spokesperson Rosa Benel Calderon. "The company will pick up all of the expenses from transporting the child, the operation and the recovery period, as well as expenses for the family member that accompanies the minor."

In addition to medical expenses, Doe Run Peru will provide logistical support for the program including the use of the facilities and participation of doctors employed at its hospital facility in Chulec, outside of La Oroya. Operations will be performed by a team of 30 plastic surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, dentists and nurses from Rotaplast International, a community service organization established by participating Rotary Clubs. Rotoplast International has performed similar work across South America and around the world for almost 15 years.

According to Daniel Bronson, Rotaplast International’s Mission Director for this team and special ambassador for Peru, "The kindness and generosity of the Doe Run Peru employees and management will change the lives of these children and their families forever. New smiles will be created, and with those will come self-images and new opportunities in life. We know that our team of doctors and Rotarian volunteers from four countries and eight American states will help Doe Run Peru and the La Oroya Rotary Club to heal the lives of these children. However, we will also team together in searching for the cause and prevention of these deformities through the investigative work of our researchers."

A similar program was held successfully in La Oroya during 2000 with 100 children from various regions of Peru being treated. Other Rotaplast teams have served in Lima, Tacna and Huaraz between 2001 and 2004. Doctors providing services for the 2005 project will perform an average of 15 surgeries per day for an anticipated total of 140 to 160 surgical procedures on nearly 100 patients.

Contact:
Kristin Saunders
314-469-3500
http://www.doerun.com

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Six More Companies Select IHRDC’s Award Winning IPIMS e-Learning System

Six Additional Companies have Signed on to License IPIMS.ep, the Highly Respected Multimedia Competency Development System Created by IHRDC for the Upstream Petroleum Industry

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 8, 2022 -- IHRDC announced today that the six new IPIMS licensees include Husky Energy, Reliance Industries, CPC Taiwan, CNOOC Ltd. Indonesia, Korea National Oil Corporation (Peru) and BJ Services. This brings to 47 the number of companies that are now using IPIMS.ep worldwide. Many more companies are in the trial stage.

“ We are enthusiastic about welcoming six new companies into the IPIMS community of learners. They further reflect our internationally diverse group of IPIMS Licensees – Companies that recognize the value of e-Learning in developing employee competencies. We look forward to helping these new licensees implement IPIMS to ensure a high ROI for their organization” says Timothy Donohue, Director of Competency Development Solutions and Media Production at IHRDC.

More and more companies are choosing IPIMS because of the of the generic competency models that IHRDC specialists have developed and built into the system. Because of this integration, all licensees have access to generic competency models for the major job areas within the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector. This includes geology, geophysics, drilling and completion engineering, production engineering, reservoir engineering, formation evaluation, facilities engineering, project economics and planning.

“The power of IPIMS is that it can be customized to support the specific internal learning goals and development strategies and activities of each company resulting in a long-term Corporate Competency Solution," remarks Dr. David A.T. Donohue, President of IHRDC.

IPIMS the International Petroleum Industry Multimedia System is an extensive multimedia knowledge and learning system devoted to all areas of Upstream Petroleum Technology – Petroleum Geology, Exploration Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, and Formation Evaluation. IPIMS is used globally as a comprehensive E&P; e-Learning system, as well as an easy way to access E&P; technology resources.

IPIMS won the 2003 USDLA Award for Excellence in Distance Learning Programming.

About IHRDC
Headquartered in Boston with offices in Amsterdam, Cairo and Caracas, International Human Resources Development Corporation (IHRDC) is a privately owned company that has been providing highly regarded management, technical and operations training programs and competency-based e-Learning systems to the oil and gas industry for more than 35 years.

For more information please visit the website at www.ipims.com or contact:
Timothy Donohue
Director, Competency Development Solutions & Media Production
617-536-0202 ext. 2270

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March 06, 2022

Upcoming Natural Gas and Oil and Gas Stocks Online Conference: Tracking Trends in the Energy Sector

www.NaturalGasStocks.com (NGS), a global investor website for the natural gas sector, is pleased to host its second online investor conference in audio format, March 16, 2022

Point Roberts, WA (PRWEB) March 6, 2022 -- www.NaturalGasStocks.com (NGS), a global investor website for the natural gas sector, is pleased to host its second online investor conference in audio format, March 16, 2005. The online forum/conference will feature speakers from a cross section of small and large public companies in the natural gas sector as well as industry experts (TBA). The format will be an audio and accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Interested investors can gain perspective from industry participants and experts.

Upcoming Natural Gas Investor Conference: http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/forums/Portals/naturalgas2.aspx

Date: March 16, 2022
Keynote Speakers: Neal Dingmann, M.S. Howells & Co., Energy Analyst,
Prabhas (PR) Panigrahi, EKN - Managing Director of Research
Format: Audio and Power Point Presentations
More details: http://www.naturalgasstocks.com/forums/Portals/naturalgas2.asp

Participating Public Companies (as of March 4th)

Syntroleum Corporation (NasdaqNM:SYNM - News) is in the business of monetizing remote and/or stranded natural gas. It is the developer, user and licensor of the Syntroleum® Process, a proprietary process for converting natural gas (or synthesis gas from coal) into ultra clean liquid fuels like Diesel and Naphtha -- a process generally known as gas-to-liquids (GTL) technology. Syntroleum employs its technology to acquire equity in oil and gas development projects where GTL can be critical to a project's success. Syntroleum also licenses the Syntroleum Process to others. Syntroleum's unique air-based GTL technology offers attractive solutions to monetize natural gas reserves (including flared gas) that are not economic to produce using traditional methods. The air-based technology enables Syntroleum to target gas reserves in the range of 1-3+ trillion cubic feet which are too small for LNG projects or world scale GTL projects. http://www.syntroleum.com

Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTC BB:POIG.OB - News), is producing oil, gas, and Coal Bed Methane at properties in Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. Recently, the Company acquired 71 CBM producing wells in Southeast Kansas on 10,000 acres flowing about 3,000 Mcf per day. The new property has the potential for another 100 drillable sites, and the Company plans to utilize cash flow generated from this project to fund the aggressive drilling program currently underway. http://www.petroloilandgas.com

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Featured Public Companies: (NGS is compensated for featured company profiles)

Avalon Gold Corporation (OTC BB:AVGC.OB - News) has an undivided 85% working interest in a giant gas field lease in the prolific natural gas producing Uinta Basin, located in the US Rockies, Utah. The lease comprises 13,189 acres with a potential 4 TCF recoverable gas and is overpressured by a 0.55 - 0.85 gradient. Avalon states that its Uinta Basin Prospect has the potential of being a Giant Gas Field similar to the Drunkards Wash Field and the Jonah Field, both recognized gas fields. The Drunkards Wash Field, just south of Avalon's prospect area, is estimated to be between 2-4 TCF of recoverable gas. The Jonah Field Overpressured Gas Plain, which is analogous to the Company's prospect area, has similar overpressuring, depth, reservoir rocks and is estimated to be 2.5+ TCF. http://www.avalongold.ws

Heartland Oil & Gas Corp Heartland is developing approximately 915,000 acres of coal bed methane lands in the Forest City Basin (FCB) in the state of Kansas, USA. Using an 80 acre spacing the acreage is expected to provide approximately 10,000 drill locations. The company currently has 89 wells, in eight pilots including 55 CBM wells that are currently dewatering and/or venting gas, 26 CBM wells awaiting stimulation and 8 saltwater disposal wells. Heartland's recent acquisition of Evergreen Resources' FCB assets and $44.5 Million financing provide for long term growth. http://www.heartlandoilandgas.com

Petrol Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTC BB:POIG.OB - News) see conference info above

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTC BB:SVSE.OB - News), is committed to the exploration and development of oil and natural gas reserves throughout western North America. Company management is focused on an acquisition program targeting high quality, low risk prospects provided via key strategic partnerships. The Company has its first producing gas well being tied-in to pipeline in California, and excellent prospects both there and in Alberta. http://www.silverstarenergy.com

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March 04, 2022

Peak Oil Council Forming in Western Massachusetts

A council of community leaders called the Pioneer Valley Post Carbon Council is forming to raise awareness of peak oil and its ramifications for Western Massachusetts and to support responses.

(PRWEB) March 4, 2022 -- A council of community leaders is forming to raise awareness of peak oil and its ramifications for Western Massachusetts and to support responses. Donald Campbell of Donald Campbell Associates (a solar energy company) has initiated the Pioneer Valley Post Carbon Council as a Local Think Tank (or “Outpost”) of Post Carbon Institute. Post Carbon Institute’s network links together local groups that are addressing peak energy issue in their communities.

People throughout the Pioneer Valley have been getting increasingly concerned about the imminent approach of the global peak of oil production. Study groups and events have been sponsored in Amherst, Northampton, Northfield, and Shelburne Falls, and other places. In Northfield the formation of an energy committee was approved by the selectboard.

On Monday, February 28, the Karl Davies Energy Task Force, from Northampton presented the issue of peak oil at a legislative forum at the State House in Boston. Representative Ellen Story of Amherst hosted the forum.

"The Pioneer Valley has the potential to be a model for others in meeting the challenges of the imminent peak of oil production.” Donald Campbell says "it is also essential to the work of keeping our communities healthy and thriving." The Pioneer Valley Post Carbon Council will serve as an educational and coordinating body to support all the effort that so many are already making.”

Basic membership is on the individual level, but businesses, non-profits, and governmental organizations are welcome to have representation. Campbell says “none of us know all we need to know by ourselves. Only our collective knowledge and wisdom based on experience can move us forward.”

Stephen Strong, an international energy expert from Harvard, MA said "the debate over when the last drop of oil will be extracted will never be settled and it needn’t be. It is largely irrelevant. What matters is when the world economy - now completely dependent on cheap oil and gas – will begin to falter due to price escalation and lack of supply. By then, the window of opportunity for a manageable transition to the post-petroleum era may be largely behind us."

As one of its first initiatives, the Council is hosting a showing of the documentary "End of Suburbia" at the Greenfield Community College Downtown Campus in Greenfield, MA on Thursday, March 10, from 9am to noon. The film will be followed by a chance to learn more about the work of the Council and space for community members to share hopes and concerns.

Pioneer Valley Post Carbon Council is a Local Think Tank (or “Outpost”) of Post Carbon Institute that serves as an educational and coordinating body to support efforts to raise awareness of peak energy and respond locally. Basic membership is on the individual level, but businesses, non-profits, and governmental organizations are welcome to have representation.

Post Carbon Institute is a think and action tank that explores in theory and practice what cultures, civilisation, governance & economies might look like without the use of (non-renewable) hydrocarbons as energy and chemical feedstocks. Post Carbon Institute advocates global relocalization as an essential response to peak oil, resource conflicts, climate change and other ecological problems. Their “Outpost” program is designed to start the relocalization process by mobilizing community groups to experiment on how to meet their essential needs within walking distance. http://www.postcarbon.org

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David Room Named Director of North American Operations of Post Carbon Institute

Post Carbon Institute today announced that David Room has been named Director of North American Operations.

(PRWEB) March 4, 2022 -- Post Carbon Institute today announced that David Room has been named Director of North American Operations. In this role, Room is responsible for developing, implementing and managing the strategy to raise awareness of and develop a network in North America to respond locally to climate change and peak energy.

Room joined Post Carbon Institute in early 2004 as Communications Director. In this capacity, he has worked on the development of the PCI’s community outreach initiative, the “Outpost” program. He is co-author of the forthcoming book “Relocalize Now! Getting Ready for Climate Change and the End of Cheap Oil” (New Society Publishers, Fall 2005). He also has managed PCI’s internet broadcasting arm, Global Public Media.

Room received a Master’s degree in Engineering Economic Systems and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He resides in Oakland, California.

Global Public Media broadcasts long format interviews with subject area experts on peak oil and gas, biosphere destruction and restoration, and localization. http://www.globalpublicmedia.com

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Research and Markets : Positives and Negatives For The Coal Industry Today

The international coal market is in a period of dramatic change. Demand and the coal producing countries are changing and a new global pattern has emerged. The report charts the change to date and directions for the future.

(PRWEB) March 4, 2022 -- The international coal market is in a period of dramatic change. Demand and the coal producing countries are changing and a new global pattern has emerged. The report charts the change to date and directions for the future.

Current reserves of hard coal and lignite, consumption and production are shown, together with forecasts of future consumption of coal.

This Report charts the development and current status of the two types of coal, steam coal used for power generation, and coking and metallurgical coal used in the manufacture of iron and steel consumption, the market sizes, prices and transport infrastructure are surveyed in detail and significant drivers are identified.

The linkages
between the two geographical sectors, Atlantic and Pacific are charted with price and volume comparisons.

At the moment there are considerable uncertainties about energy
prices in the future, including both oil and gas. The last two years have seen large fluctuations in the price of coal and ocean freight, with large rises in 2004/05. These are also spoken about in the report.

A technical description of the environmental issues is provided, with the measures taken by the leading countries to deal with greenhouse gases, carbon emissions and their impact on fossil fuels.

Country and market profiles of the largest coal producers and consumers describe the coal infrastructure, industries, transport facilities and markets of the leading players. Details of the leading coal producing companies are provided for each country.

- China
- USA
- India
- Australia
- South Africa
- Germany
- Poland
- Russia
- Colombia
- United Kingdom
- Indonesia
- Venezuela
- Canada

Topics Covered:
- Coal Production
- Coal Consumption
- Coal Demand by Country
- International Coal Trade
- Coal-fired power generation
- Global Energy Reserves
- Coal Rank
-Primary Coal
-Secondary Coal
-Coke (Coal)
-Metallurgical Coal
-Anthracite
-Bituminous Coal
-Sub-bituminous Coal
-Lignite
-Heat Content of Coal or Calorific Value
-The Uses of Coal
-International Coal Trade
-Geographical Distribution of International Coal Production and Trade
-New Entrants
-Regional Markets and Trade Patterns
-International Coal Prices
-Steam Coal Prices
-Coking Coal Prices
-Iron Ore Prices
-Coal Prices and Freight Rates
-McCloskey Coal Information Services (MCIS) NWE Steam Coal Marker Price
-Freight
-New Technologies – Extraction and Environment

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Which Way for LNG Finance as Demand Surges and Production Costs Fall?

Euromoney Energy Events and Gas Strategies have combined to create an expert forum aimed at the financing challenges of the burgeoning LNG industry and the crucial mix of financing alternatives in its continuing growth.

London (PRWEB) March 4, 2022 -- Euromoney Energy Events and Gas Strategies have combined to create an expert forum aimed at the financing challenges of the burgeoning LNG industry and the crucial mix of financing alternatives in its continuing growth.

The LNG Finance Forum – from 9-10 May 2005 in the Waldorf Hilton, London – will bring together worldwide leading experts in all aspects of LNG finance, from equity to project finance.

The global demand for LNG is increasing rapidly and is projected to double by 2010 and treble by 2020. At the same time, production costs are falling. Buyers and sellers alike are increasingly developing more flexible approaches to the LNG supply chain.

The LNG Finance Forum will look at the key issues surrounding LNG project finance, deal with structure and shipping, and examine the outlook for the financing of this increasingly important fuel over the next two decades.

“With greater flexibility and more players interacting with each other in LNG, the financial challenges have grown apace. It is an exciting time to be finding LNG investments, may be too exciting!” says James Ball, Chairman of LNG Finance Forum and President & Chief Mentor of Gas Strategies. “As global demand for gas increases, the financial community will have more and more influence on the world’s energy markets” says Allison Lindsay – Director of Conferences – Euromoney Energy Events.

Rumours swirling around in recent weeks about a large new train at the Qatargas LNG project were confirmed on Monday when Qatar Petroleum and Shell signed Heads of Agreement (HoA) for what will be known as Qatargas 4. Shell will take a 30% interest in the joint venture, with QP taking the remaining 70%. In another major development for Qatar, Monday also saw the laying of the foundation stone for the $12.8 billion Qatargas II project – a joint venture of QP (70%) and ExxonMobil (30%) – by Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Heir Apparent of Qatar, in the presence of Britain’s Prince Andrew, the Duke of York.

The 7.8 mtpa Qatargas 4 project, to be located at Ras Laffan City, takes Qatar’s firm planned LNG capacity to 77 mtpa by 2010-12. Its LNG will go to markets in North America and Europe.

Qatargas 4 will involve integrated development of upstream gas production facilities in the North Field to produce 1.4 Bcf/d of gas and associated liquids. The gas will go to a single LNGtrain. The project includes shipping.

The HoA was signed on behalf of Qatar Petroleum by energy minister Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah and by Shell CEO Jeroen van der Veer. Present at the signing were Faisal Bin Mohammed Al Suwaidi, CEO at Qatargas, and Linda Cook, executive director at Shell Gas & Power.

"Qatar's goal to be the world's leader in LNG production is further secured through the development of large-scale projects such as this," said Al Attiyah. "We are very pleased to see Shell enter the LNG industry in Qatar and further contribute to the diversification of LNG markets.”

"This signing of the Qatargas 4 HoA today further demonstrates the strong partnership that Shell is building with Qatar to deliver ambitious projects such as this and the Pearl GTL project which is progressing well,” said Jeroen van der Veer.

“These projects are fully aligned with Shell's strategy of 'more upstream and profitable downstream' through the development of integrated natural gas projects . . . Upon completion, Qatargas 4 will broaden Shell's LNG supply portfolio to include projects in seven countries."

The Qatargas II project involves the export of 15.6 mtpa of LNG to the UK for 25 years, with the first deliveries expected in winter 2007/08. The joint venture has more than $7.6 billion in international financing in place and has established several affiliates to manage the various elements of its integrated project.

Euromoney Energy Events (www.euromoneyenergy.com) is a division of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC and operates from its headquarters in London. Conferences organised by Euromoney Energy Events are well known for their high quality and topicality. They bring together key industry experts and provide a forum for discussion and debate. Gas Strategies Ltd (www.gas-strategies.com) was formed in 1989 as a specialist gas and LNG consulting firm. Since then Gas Strategies has worked for a wide range of clients including all the major international oil and gas companies, governments, utilities, power companies and regulators. It has built up a network of associate companies in key regions around the world adding local and specialist expertise to its existing practice. Today Gas Strategies is a leading expert in due diligence assessments having advised almost every major LNG project financing of the past decade.

For more information about the LNG Finance Forum, please contact Allison Lindsay, Director of Conferences on +44 20 7779 8946 or Isabelle Stanton on +44 20 7332 9912

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March 03, 2022

Alternate Energy, Inc., to Distribute Apricus™ Products Throughout New England

The high performance solar collector is combined with a unique operating system that has been proven over a thirty-year period. The system eliminates costly heat exchangers and transfer fluids, as well as associated maintenance.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 3, 2022 -- Alternate Energy, Inc. unveils revolutionary thermal collector technology products from Apricus™ in the middle of winter! When asked about how winter in Massachusetts would affect them, Steve Pitney, Owner/Operator of Alternate Energy, Inc., said “These don’t need hot summer sun to heat water. They can perform even on cold winter days. Moreover, we can use this heat energy for hot water applications like showers, clothes-washers, baths, dishwashers, and even space heating, and air-conditioning.”

These will be featured at Building Energy 05, The Conference and Trade Show for Green and Renewable Energy Professionals, Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA March 15-17, 2005.

When asked about the technology Mr. Pitney enthusiastically added, “This is light years ahead of anything previously used in the industry. Apricus™ systems perform at a much higher level, and eliminate the need for an internal heat exchanger. This product is revolutionizing the solar hot water industry. They’re tubes… they’re round! This means they perform much better- even in cold weather- than flat panels do because of the way sunlight hits them. Besides that, flat panels just lose a lot of heat.”

The sun's energy is absorbed and converted to heat by vacuum tubes (collectors) like the one in your coffee thermos. It’s actually a tube within a tube. The tops of the two tubes are bonded together and the air is removed to form a vacuum between them. The outer wall of the tube is made of very strong, transparent, impact-resistant glass. The inner tube (also glass) is specially coated to absorb solar heat while minimizing heat reflection. Heat is trapped in the inner tube because a vacuum is a very effective insulator. It’s so effective that, while the inside of the tube may be 300 degrees Fahrenheit, the outer tube is cold to touch.

According to Mr. Pitney, inside the [inner] glass tube is a copper [heat] pipe that has had the air removed but has a little purified water put in. Because water boiling temperatures decrease as the air pressure is decreased, the heat pipes used in vacuum tube solar collectors have a boiling point of about 86 degrees Fahrenheit (Normally water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.). When the pipe is heated above the eighty-six degree temperature, the water boils [and vaporizes] to the top of the pipe. From there the heat is transferred to a manifold [through which water flows and is thereby heated]. As the heat is lost at the top of the pipe (the condenser), the vapor condenses back to water, returns to the bottom of the heat pipe and, as long as rays from the sun are absorbed and converted to heat by the tube, the process continues repeatedly. With a curved surface, the collectors consistently convert solar energy into heat (until the sun is at a 40-degree angle).

About Alternate Energy, Incorporated
Alternate Energy, Inc. is a renewable energy company based in Plymouth, MA. Alternate Energy specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repair of renewable energy systems such as Solar Hot Water, Photovoltaic (PV), and Wind Turbines. For more information visit their website: http://www.dcsolar.cc

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March 02, 2022

Genoray Provides Solution to Energy Users Funding Issues

Genoray Advanced Technologies Ltd. says that the company now has the ability to provide complete end-to-end funding for its Gasification System to the end user.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) March 2, 2022 -- Genoray Advanced Technologies Ltd. (OTC: GATL) says that the company now has the ability to provide complete end-to-end funding for its Gasification System to the end user. Through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), Export Development Canada (EDC) and is working with the Sustainable Development Technology Canada to fund and export it’s clean technology.

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a not-for-profit foundation that finances and supports the development and demonstration of clean technologies which provide solutions to issues of climate change, clean air, water quality and soil, and which deliver economic, environmental and health benefits to Canadians. To do so, the Foundation draws from an investment fund of $550 million.

Genoray can offer fifteen year complete funding to buyers of our Gasification system in non-Kyoto Accord countries including the United States.

Genoray can convert solid waste and/or coal into usable gas at a cost of less than $2.50 per million BTU. The heat produced can be used to generate steam and or electricity. Genoray is experiencing a high volume of new interest in our equipment and technology due to the continuing high price of crude oil and natural gas.

More information is available at www.genoray.com

Company Info: +1-604-929-7224

Investor Relations: 1 +1 516 498 9892

"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in the foregoing are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. It is possible that the assumptions made by management are not necessarily the most likely and may not materialize. In addition, other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: business conditions and the amount of growth in the Company's industry and general economy; competitive factors; ability to attract and retain personnel; the price of the Company's stock; and other risk factors. The company takes no obligation to update or correct forward-looking statements.

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Publisher of International Business Strategies Launches New Middle East Report

WorldTrade Executive, Inc., publisher of international business newsletters and special reports, announces the launch of Middle East Business Strategies. Produced in association with Dow Jones, Middle East Business Strategies provides consultative expertise on doing business in the region.

Concord, MA (PRWEB) March 2, 2022 -- WorldTrade Executive, Inc., publisher of international business newsletters and special reports, announces the launch of Middle East Business Strategies. Produced in association with Dow Jones, Middle East Business Strategies provides consultative expertise on doing business in the region.

After an examination of the market and subscriber feedback on preferred areas of coverage and industry sectors for business development efforts, managers at WorldTrade Executive Inc. and Dow Jones decided to expand the content offered in Iraq Reconstruction Report to cover developments that affect those doing business in various countries throughout the Middle East.

“Middle East Business Strategies will provide continued analysis on doing business in various industry sectors in Iraq, including energy, telecommunications/IT, defense and security, government contracting, and finance”, says Petra Halsema, editor of the new publication. “But with this change, our readers will benefit from a network of specialized analysts, business executives and legal counsel located throughout the region, improving their ability to leverage their Middle East business operations.”

WorldTrade Executive, Inc. is well positioned to offer such a publication. During the past fifteen years, the company has created a niche in the competitive international business publishing market with its expansive network of international business and industry advisors. “The editorial contributors of our publications are the same executives who are out there making operational decisions for their corporations,” says Gary Brown, Publisher and Founder of WorldTrade Executive, Inc. “The combination of the Dow Jones’ authoritative news reporting and the in-depth analysis of our contributors provides a very unique perspective for the reader. Also, because we produce other publications such as Caspian Investor and Russian Petroleum Investor, we can provide insights not available anywhere else on Russian, Azeri and Kazakh companies moving into the region and other coverage of the Persian Gulf.”

The premiere edition of Middle East Business Strategies contains analysis on recent developments in U.S. trade controls on Libya, the Qatar gas sector, and the impact of Iraq elections on new contracts. This semi-monthly report is delivered electronically to subscribers.

For more information or to obtain a copy of the premiere issue of Middle East Business Strategies, please call +1 978 287-0301

For press-related inquiries, please contact Jennifer Baker

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Initial Oil Production at Joarcam "13-27" Oil Well to Exceed 75 Barrels per Day

Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today announces that initial testing at the "13-27" oil well has shown that the production rates should exceed the original estimates of 75 barrels per day.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 2, 2022 -- Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE) today announces that initial testing at the "13-27" oil well has shown that the production rates should exceed the original estimates of 75 barrels per day. The "13-27" will be on pump to establish the Initial Production Rates (I.P.R.) of the well.

As the "13-27" well location directly offset another well that initially produced oil at rates of approximately 75 barrels per day, Silver Star and the operator made a comparison between the logs of the two wells and had determined that the 5.2 metre (17.1) interval at the "13-27" well appeared to be a cleaner sand and thus may be more productive than the offsetting "16-28" well.

Third-party analysis of the swab report indicates that "the well will begin pumping at a rate exceeding 75 barrels oil per day."

A pump-jack is immediately being delivered and will be set up at the well-head. Silver Star anticipates the onset of commercial production of oil at the "13-27" well to be a matter of days. With near-record prices for crude oil, Silver Star has projected that the well should generate $112,000 per month in revenue, or $1.3 million per year, and will payout its entire cost in 6 months. The long-life reserves in the Viking allow wells to be in commercial production for 20 years.

Currently, the 38-degree API light oil at Joarcam has been priced at over $51.00 per barrel ($64.00 CDN). The prospect lands are located about 25 miles southeast of Edmonton, Alberta, and there is year-round access to the property.

About Silver Star Energy, Inc.
The Company is committed to the exploration and extensive development of oil and natural gas reserves throughout western North America. Company management is focused on an acquisition program targeting high-quality, low-risk prospects provided via key strategic alliance partnerships.

On Behalf of the Board:
Silver Star Energy, Inc.
Robert McIntosh-President

To find out more about Silver Star Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSE.OB - News), visit our website at www.silverstarenergy.com.
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