Drilling Industry News - Articles - Page 189

EPA Alters Drilling Rig Engine Rules After NGWA Pressure

Agency changes Tier-4 engine replacement requirements for water well industry

March 26, 2014

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Group urges agency to exempt more drilling rigs from Tier-4 standards when engines are replaces.

DFI Elects New Members to Board of Trustees

Foundation drilling, engineering group expands leadership, global scope

March 20, 2014

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European, Mideast and India chapter members also join expanded board.

DFI Selects Hal Hunt Lecturer for Annual Conference

Paul W. Mayne is a professor of geosystems engineering at Georgia Tech

March 19, 2014

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He's expected to share expertise on in-situ testing, geotechnical site characterization and other topics.

DFI Names Committee Chair for Landslides, Slope Stabilization

Professor Currently Works with FHWA in Washington

March 17, 2014

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DFI’s technical committees focus on issues specific to subsets of the deep foundations and excavation sectors.

NGWA Revamps Certification for Groundwater Professionals

Updated Program Covers Hydrogeology, Remediation, Ethics

March 16, 2014

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Group says CGWP designation will show depth and breath of groundwater knowledge.

Keller Group Reports Record $2.4 Billion Revenue for 2013

The ground engineering specialist's revenue was up 9 percent.

March 12, 2014

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The company said operating margin in each of its four divisions was up over 2012.

Groundwater Awareness Week Promotes Well Testing

Well Owners Encouraged to Stay Informed About Water Quality

March 10, 2014

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NGWA offers well owners resources for testing, as well as for finding contractors to fix well issues.

Water Tech Company Xylem Picks New President and CEO

Patrick K. Decker succeeds Steven R. Loranger, who remains as a member of the board

March 10, 2014

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Decker joins the company from Harsco Corporation, where he pushed efforts to cut waste and streamline company processes.

Consumer Energy Alliance Supports Oil & Gas Regulatory Initiative

The initiative is committed to creating regulatory solutions and addressing emerging issues through innovative programs and state collaboration.

March 7, 2014

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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 Appoints Oil & Gas Business Development Manager

Kelly Shideler's responsibilities will include the energy sector in the south central region of the United States.

March 7, 2014

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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.