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Historic Greenpeace ship, The Arctic Sunrise, arrives in Seattle - tours available June 16, 17 and 23 and 24

Greenpeace’s historic ship, the Arctic Sunrise, arrived in Seattle on June 15th. The Arctic Sunrise is docked in Lake Union Park and will be open to the public for free tours of the ship from 10 am to 6 pm on June 16, 17 and June 23 and 24. “The Arctic …

You Never Hear About These Profitable Oil Stocks

You’ve heard of a pick-and-shovel play before. The phrase goes back to the days of the California gold rush, when many of the profits being made weren’t from those actively looking for gold. Instead, vast fortunes were built selling picks and shovels to …

The Reluctant Radical, film showing and Q&A

A climate change film like no other, THE RELUCTANT RADICAL is an intimate character portrait of valve turner Ken Ward, who puts everything on the line in his fight to stave off climate change. Using cinéma vérité storytelling, the film reveals both the …

Canadian Oil Pipeline Could Drive Famous Puget Sound Whales to Extinction

Orcas are one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic creatures. But despite their beloved status, the local resident population known as the Southern Resident killer whales are critically endangered, with just 76 known animals left. Now, advocates worry …

'Need, Not Want': Canada's Cash-Strapped Oil Companies Moving Rigs to US

Business 20:49 16.06.2018Get short URL The business trend appears to be pervasive throughout the North American country, and the likelihood is slim that it reverses in the foreseeable future. The number of Canadian oil-drilling rigs migrating south of the …

Trans Mountain controversy could reshape the political landscape in B.C., Alberta and beyond

Frank Bucholtz | Black Press Media The Trans Mountain oil pipeline was almost non-political, when first proposed in the early 1950s. It was an economic issue. Most Canadians saw building a pipeline to the west coast as a natural thing to do. A pipeline …

Tanker ban angers Alberta - 06/17/2018

Lost amid haggling over the Trans Mountain expansion project, the Canadian government has infuriated Alberta by advancing legislation that will impose a moratorium on shipments of condensate, bitumen and upgraded bitumen exceeding about 90,000 barrels …

Walker’s trade mission highlights links to China, opportunities for Alaskans

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker peeks out for a photo after a group signs an agreement to study a partnership between China and Alaska to build a gas pipeline megaproject on Nov. 9, 2017, in Beijing, China. (Photo courtesy Alaska Governor’s Office) This week, …

Questions for Trans Mountain opponents

British Columbia politicians like NDP member of Parliament Alistair MacGregor justify their opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline by citing concerns about climate change and carbon emissions, but this raises important questions. What about coal? …

Geoengineering our future

Two years ago this month, I was in British Columbia with two must-see items on my agenda. I had spent the previous five days, courtesy of the Canadian government, visiting Toronto and then Vancouver. The consulate in Denver, where I live, wanted …

Here’s how Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline purchase could impact Whatcom County

The Canadian government has purchased a vital link in Washington’s oil network – a nearly 70-mile pipeline spur running through Whatcom and Skagit counties that feeds crude oil to four refineries, according to financial-disclosure documents. This is a …

BMO Offers 11 Reasons To Like ConocoPhillips

The bullish case for ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is based on a plethora of encouraging company-specific tailwinds and favorable industrywide dynamics, according to BMO Capital Markets.  The Analyst Analyst Phillip Jungwirth initiated coverage of …

The hypocrisy of Washington State taking a stand against Trans Mountain

Last week, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee endorsed B.C.’s push to block construction of the federally approved Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. “We are hopeful that the premier’s efforts to allow the voices of his citizens to be listened to will …

The hypocrisy of Washington State taking a stand against Canadian tankers

Last week, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee endorsed B.C.’s push to block construction of the federally approved Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. “We are hopeful that the premier’s efforts to allow the voices of his citizens to be listened to will …

Why Washington State’s stand against Trans Mountain is a tad hypocritical

Last week, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee endorsed B.C.’s push to block construction of the federally approved Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. “We are hopeful that the premier’s efforts to allow the voices of his citizens to be listened to will …

Risky Move: Canada Shipping More Tar Sands Oil by Rail

By Justin Mikulka The Motley Fool has been advising investors on "How to Profit From the Re-Emergence of Canada's Crude-by-Rail Strategy." But what makes transporting Canadian crude oil by rail attractive to investors? According to the …

Explosion rocks refinery in Superior, Wisconsin; at least 6 hurt

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- An explosion rocked a large refinery in Wisconsin Thursday, injuring several people, a fire official said. The blast at the Husky Energy oil refinery happened at about 10 a.m. Five people were taken to hospitals in Duluth, Minnesota, …

Canada acquires key pipeline link to Washington refineries

This is a piece of the much larger acquisition of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, announced last month. An option to more than double the capacity of the small Washington spur line would create the potential for exports from the state — and huge pushback. …

Environmental groups concerned over sale of pipeline

Environmental and indigenous groups said Thursday they are worried Canada may soon own the Puget Sound Pipeline that delivers crude oil to refineries in Whatcom and Skagit counties. They are concerned the 69-mile pipeline may be expanded or the amount of …

K2 Energy Solutions will be exhibiting at the EES North America and Intersolar trade show

Exhibiting in the Electrical Energy Storage Section in booth #8033 HENDERSON, NV, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K2 Energy Solutions will be exhibiting at the EES North America and Intersolar trade show. Coming together with …

Cleargistix and Energy OnRamp Team Up to Bring the Power of Digital Field Information Capture to Oilfield Companies

MADISONVILLE, LA, US, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILAND, TX and MADISONVILLE, LA June 2018- Energy OnRamp LLC, a Midland-based technology group that advises and assists clients with the efficient utilization of existing and new …

SemaConnect To Exhibit June 24 -25 At 2018 BOMA International Conference and Expo At Booth 932

SemaConnect Is Ambassador Partner With BOMA BOWIE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SemaConnect, the leading provider of electric vehicle charging stations to the North American commercial and residential property …

Forest Concepts receives $1.8 million from DOE to improve the design of biomass handling systems

AUBURN, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forest Concepts LLC has been awarded a $1.8 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (https://www.energy.gov…

TransAtlantic Petroleum Announces Final Results of Voting at 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:TNP) (NYSE American:TAT) (the “Company” or “TransAtlantic”) today announced the final results of the voting at its 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“Annual Meeting …

Energy Management System in Railways Market major focus on Green power and energy consumption

WiseGuyReports announced addition of new report, titled “Global Energy Management Market in Railways 2016-2020”. PUNE, INDIA, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Energy Management System in Railways market is majorly driven by the …

Webinar June 26: Thermodynamic and Economic Modeling of Boil-Off Losses in Liquid Hydrogen Handling Processes

The Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) will present a live webinar titled "Thermodynamic and Economic Modeling of Boil-Off Losses in Liquid Hydrogen Handling Processes" on Tuesday, June 26, from 12 to 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). …

Color Correction Cream (CC Cream) Global Industry 2018 Sales, Supply and Consumption Forecasts to 2022

PUNE, INDIA, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Color Correction Cream (CC Cream) Market Description WiseGuyReports.Com adds” 2017-2022 Color Correction Cream (CC Cream) Report on Global and United States Market, Status and …

Gear Couplings Market 2018 Global Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2021

PUNE, INDIA, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Gear Couplings Market WiseGuyRerports.com Presents “Global Gear Couplings Market 2017-2021” New Document to its Studies Database. The Report Contain 85 Pages With Detailed Analysis. …

String Inverters 2018 Global Market Size, Status, Analysis and Forecast 2021

PUNE, INDIA, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global String Inverters Market Description WiseGuyReports.Com adds” Global String Inverters Market 2017-2021 “Research To Its Database. The global string inverters market is expected …

LM Receives Award for Environment-Friendly Practices for Fourth Consecutive Year

For the fourth consecutive year, the Green Electronics Council awarded its Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Purchaser Award to the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM). The EPEAT Purchaser Award recognizes …

Franklin Electric SubDrive Utility™ Now Includes PSC & Surface Pump Functionality

FORT WAYNE, Ind., June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Electric Co., Inc.’s (NASDAQ:FELE) SubDrive Utility™ Variable Frequency Drive has been enhanced to include submersible permanent split capacitor (PSC) and surface pump functionality. The drive …

Department of Energy Selects 84 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 84 scientists from across the nation – including 30 from DOE’s national laboratories and 54 from U.S. universities – to receive significant funding for research as part of the DOE Office of …

Vinod Ramchandra Jadhav and His Team at Devtech M2M Develop IoT Smart LED Drivers for Lower Costs and High Performance

Devtech M2M has developed IoT smart LED drivers that set a new standard for scalability, durability, and efficiency in large-scale LED lighting systems.     PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumers have realized …

Energy Department Recognizes Data Center for Achieving Energy Goals

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge partner, Sabey Data Centers, for the energy productivity achievements of its Intergate Quincy multi-tenant data center. As a partner in DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge, Sabey …

FLNG Hilli Episeyo - Closing of Post Acceptance Debt Financing

FLNG Hilli Episeyo - Closing of Post Acceptance Debt Financing Golar LNG Limited ("Golar" or "The Company") announces today that following the June 4th announcement of commercial acceptance of Hilli Episeyo, the Company has repaid the …

Japan’s Patent Office Grants Tecogen a Patent for its Ultera Emissions Technology

WALTHAM, Mass., June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tecogen Inc. (NASDAQ:TGEN), a clean energy company providing ultra-efficient, clean, natural gas powered on-site power, heating and cooling equipment, has obtained patent protection in Japan for its Ultera …

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Gevo and Avfuel Enter into Renewable Jet Fuel Supply Agreement

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO) announced today that it has entered into a long-term agreement to supply its renewable alcohol-to-jet fuel (ATJ) to Avfuel Corporation, effective July 1, 2018 (the “Supply …