The Consumer Energy Alliance announced its support of the States First Initiative – a state-led effort with programs aimed at facilitating multi-state collaboration and innovative regulatory solutions for oil and natural gas producing states.
Schramm, a manufacturer of mobile, land-based hydraulic drill rigs used extensively in the global energy industry, appointed Kelly Shideler to the newly created position of Oil & Gas Business Development Manager based in Houston.
To balance substantial tax cuts, the draft bill eliminates or shortens scores of tax breaks, including those currently in place for geothermal heat pumps.
The geothermal heat pump industry has been buzzing about tax reform since the House Ways and Means Committee released a proposal by Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) on Feb. 26.
The Henry L. Michel Award for Industry Advancement of Research recognizes dedication, vision and leadership in advancing research in the design and construction industry.
Seth L. Pearlman, P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, president and CEO of Menard USA, has been selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers to receive the 2014 Henry L. Michel Award for Industry Advancement of Research.
Hendrik M. Haitjema, Ph.D., was named the editor-in-chief of Groundwater, a technical publication for hydrogeologists produced by the National Ground Water Association.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a revised underground injection control (UIC) program permitting guidance for wells that use diesel fuels during hydraulic fracturing activities.
Sandvik Mining was awarded a major materials handling contract in Australia. The value of the contract exceeds $690 million, and will be executed and contributed to Sandvik Mining’s business for 2014 until 2016.