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ADA-ES announces DSI and ACI contracts worth US$ 15 million

ADA-ES Inc. has announced that it has been awarded two contracts for activated carbon injection (ACI) systems and its wholly-owned subsidiary BCSI LLC has been selected to supply up to four dry sorbent injection (DSI) systems as part of a larger air pollution control contract for a fleet of coal-fired generating plants.

 

Pike River mine deaths could have been prevented

An investigation into the causes of the Pike River coal mine disaster has concluded that lax safety standards at the mine, coupled with a lack of regulatory oversight, was to blame for the deaths of 29 miners. In response, the minister responsible for mine oversight has resigned.

 

Refractory monitoring

Stuart Harris, Land Instruments (a unit of AMETEK, Inc.) describes how continuous critical vessel monitoring can be utilised for enhanced worker safety and asset protection.

 
 

Foot off the gas pedal

The incredible expansion of unconventional gas in North America is drawing to a close. Gordon Cope takes a closer look.

 

BG Group and CNOOC sign heads of agreement

CNOOC and BG Group have signed a heads of agreement for the sale of equity in Queensland Curtis LNG and the sale of LNG supplies for US$ 1.93 billion.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Somaliland to drill for oil by 2014

Somaliland’s mining and energy minister has claimed that the internationally unrecognised state could see companies drilling for oil within its borders by 2014.

 

North Sea oil companies using ships to transport workers

In the wake of three major helicopter companies halting flights amid safety concerns, oil companies operating in the North Sea are having to rely on ships to bring workers to and from offshore platforms.

 

Zanzibar & Tanzania reach oil deal

Tanzania and the semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar have reached a deal on the future sharing of hydrocarbon reserves after arguments resulted in exploration projects being delayed.