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Schlumberger reveals new marine seismic tech

Schlumberger has launched its IsoMetrix* marine isometric seismic technology and the IsoMetrix family of marine seismic products.

Exxon Mobil to build U.S. chemical plant

Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to build a multi-billion dollar chemical plant in Texas. Anticipated to be online as early as 2016, the plant would increase Exxon Mobil's chemical production capacity.   North America's largest natural gas producer since the purchase of XTO Energy Inc.

Ridgeline & Kerr to install water treatment plants

    Energy services and water treatment company, Ridgeline Energy Services Inc.

Brazilian pre-salt discovery volumes upgraded

Statoil and operator Repsol Sinopec in partnership with Petrobras have confirmed the significant potential of BM-C-33 pre-salt block in the Campos basin offshore Brazil. Including the Seat, Gávea and Pão de Açúcar discoveries, the estimated resources of the block amount to over 700 million barrels of light crude and 3 trillion cubic feet of gas.

FERC outlines advisory role for EPA rule

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a policy statement which outlined the ways in which it will advise the Environmental Protection Agency on requests for extended deadlines for electric generators to comply with the new mercury and air toxins standards rulings.

WPL purchases Riverside Energy Center

   Alliant Energy Corporation subsidiary, Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) has purchased Riverside Energy Center, LLC which owns Beloit, Wisconsin 600MW combined cycle natural gas-fired electric generating facility Riverside Energy Center, from Calpine Corporation.

Westinghouse & Ameren Missouri form SMR Alliance

   The Missouri Electric Alliance led by Ameren Missouri and Westinghouse Electric Company have announced the formation of utility participation group, NexStart SMR Alliance.

DOE to fund for CO2 subsurface tech

The United States Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has made a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for subsurface monitoring technological advancements that will facilitate the injection and storage of CO2.

Emerson acquires ISE Magtech

Emerson has acquired ISE Magtech, a company that designs and manufactures level gages and associated equipment for industrial applications. The acquisition will strengthen Emerson Process Management's measurement solutions in the oil and gas, chemical, refining and power generation industries.

Indiana Gasification permit sent to EPA

   Indiana Gasification's emissions permit to develop a USD$2.