Scholarship applications open at OESP
Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) announced that it will accept Dave Nelsen Scholarship Program applications through March 15 for students in the energy service industry ($5,000). To apply, interested applicants must write a 500-word …
Irish company buys UPG
According to The Irish Times, Irish listed conglomerate DCC has purchased United Propane Gas (UPG), a Paducah, KY-based maker of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market in the U.S., for $145 million, which includes a recent …
R.W. Beckett Announces Firomatic® Valve Product Line Upgrades
North Ridgeville, OH: R.W. Beckett Corp. announced improvements to their Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listed Fire Safety Valves known as Firomatic® Valves. The valves were re-designed to meet the current UL Standard 842 as ‘Fusible Link …
OESP issues call for presenters at May's Eastern Energy Expo
Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) has issued a call for speakers for the Eastern Energy Expo (EEE) 2021, set for May 24–26. This event is entirely online. The request for presentation (RFP) deadline is …
We Women in Energy adds to Webinar Wednesdays roster
We Women in Energy has added to its roster of 2021 "Webinar Wednesdays." Each webinar begins at 12:15 p.m. (EST) and lasts for 30-45 minutes. Attendees are encouraged to grab a lunch, join fellow members …
Mergers abound in the Northeast
Several mergers occurred during the holiday season. Approved Oil Co., Brooklyn, NY, has acquired Queens, NY-based Original Energy’s heating oil and service division for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1928, Original Energy has delivered heating oil …
TSA does not extend expired HAZMAT endorsement waivers, however provides grace period
On Dec. 31, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) did not extend the waiver to allow states to recognize expired hazardous material endorsements (HME) beyond Dec. 31, 2020. However, TSA is allowing drivers a grace period …
FMCSA extends waivers to renew CDLs, CDL permits & medical exams
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its waivers to renew commercial drivers license (CDL) licensure, CDL learner’s permits and driver medical examinations and certificates that expired on or after Mar. 1, 2020. The …
Congress approves new COVID relief package
According to a report by Energy Marketers of America (EMA), Congress has approved a $2.3 trillion funding package, which includes $1.4 trillion in government funding and $900 billion in COVID relief. The legislation extends the Small …
Danfoss & Carrier create HVAC Agreement
Danfoss has entered into a long-term agreement with Carrier Global Corp. and has joined the Carrier Alliance program. Danfoss will supply compressors, valves, heat exchangers and drives across Carrier’s HVAC and Refrigeration portfolios and Carrier …