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Latest News and Events from TBD America
June 2013
Publications
Dr. Barry Stevens publications for June 2013:
• What Drives Water and Energy Improvements? The Daily Energy Report, June 13, 2013
• Climate and energy policy – is it adapting fast enough? Comment:Visions, June 12, 2013
• Driving Factors Behind Improvements in Water and Energy Production; Oil Price, June 10, 2013
• Is Biofuels from Waste Practical Today? Comment:Visions, June 7, 2013
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June 4, 2013
Dr. Barry Stevens, President, TBD America will present “An Unconventional Bonanza – Tight Oil and Shale Gas Engineering” at the 3rd Tunisia Oil and Gas Summit 2013 in Hammamet, Tunisia from 19th to 21st September, 2013. http://www.tunisiaoilandgas.com/
May 20, 2013
JFE ENGINEERING
Public Announcement
JFE Engineering Corporation has engaged the services of TBD America, Inc. to assist in the development and marketing of technologies for the Oil and Gas Industry. JFE Engineering, based in Yokohama, Japan, encompasses diverse fields such as environmental measures including Waste to Energy plants, water and wastewater treatment systems; oil and gas pipelines, LNG facilities, oil / gas separation plants and other energy areas; steel structures, including bridges and coastal structures; and industrial machinery and systems. To read more about JFE Engineering Corporation,please visit: http://www.jfe-eng.co.jp/en/
May 16, 2013
Article
Dr. Stevens discusses his strong views in support of shale gas development, arguing that those who are against the process of hydraulic fracturing are hypocritical, as there are far greater issues that have negative effects on the environment and health, such as fluoride toothpaste. ...... Read article »»
May 15, 2013
Article
Belt-tightening in Washington hasn’t yet hit the Department of Energy (DOE). Its fiscal year (FY) 2014 Congressional Budget Request of $28.415 billion represents an increase of 5.2% and 8.0% from the FY 2013 and FY 2012 budgets, respectively. That’s the request, at least. If recent history is any indication, the budget is certain to be cut, perhaps substantially...... Read article »»
May 3, 2013
Chief Operating Offficer
Dr. Barry Stevens, President of TBD America, was appointed Chief Operating Officer with Chief Operating Officer. AltraGen Energy offers customers a simple way of reducing the cost of electricity, heat, hot water, and cooling through on-site cogeneration. Our zero-capital (ZCapTM) program enables customers to realize immediate energy savings without investing in capital equipment and avoiding the expense of operating and maintaining complex equipment. Our solution for on-site power generation frees up funds that can be invested in other aspects of the business. Invitation »»
May 3, 2013
Board of Directors
Dr. Barry Stevens, President of TBD America, was nominated to Agro Food Holding Lily, Ltd. Board of Directors. Agro Food Holding Lily, headquartered in the Republic of Latvia, is a vertical-integrated company, which unites the regional producers of vegetables, berries, and fish through production of renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass, energy, land, and others), and export of products and electric power to the countries of the European Union and countries of the near abroad. Invitation »»
April 23, 2013
White Paper | Hydrogen
Hydrogen has the potential to revolutionize transportation and, possibly, our entire energy system. The simplest and most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen can be produced from fossil fuels and biomass and even by electrolyzing water. more »»
Safety| Hydrogen
An article covering “What Can We Learn from the Hindenburg Disaster?” “The Facts on the Hindenburg Disaster,” “The Nature of Hydrogen,” and “What Have We Learned? “Research by Addison Bain, NASA Investigator into the Hindenburg disaster...... more »»
March 25, 2013
speaking engagement | Demystifying Water's Role in O&G Extraction Mining
Dr. Barry Stevens, President of TBD America, was invited to speak at the upcoming 2013 Annual WATER Issues & Technologies Short Course, sponsored by Food Protein R&D Center at Texas A&M University, October 27-29, 2013.
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March 4, 2013
TBD America is pleased to announce an engagment in a design-build CNG fueling station and vehicle conversion project for a top 50 Fortune 500 Company.
April 8, 2013
presentation | Hydrogen-for-fuel Design Conference
This hardware and equipment-design conference is based on the world’s first
demonstration of hydrogen production at high flow rates using scrap materials.
Millerton, OK more »»
May 19 -21, 2013
presentation | Western Energy Leadership Summit
Dr. Barry Stevens was invited to speak The Convergence and Crossroads of the Auto Industry and Domestic Natural Gas
Day 2 - May 20, 2013 more »»
February 28, 2013
TBD developed a user-friendly CNG Fleet Development Calculator to provide clients with a convenient tool to make an intelligent GO NO-GO decision whether to build a CNG Fueling Station and/or to convert vehicles to run on natural gas.
To use the tool, click on CNG Fleet Development Calculator
February 1, 2013
Shale Gas Produced Water and Flowback Treatment Market Analysis
Dr. Barry Stevens completed a 194 page report, “Shale Gas Produced Water and Flowback Treatment Market Study,” for a major multinational engineering company.
January 25, 2013
USTDA Feasibility Study for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Infrastructure Project
TBD America was invited to participate in the Proposal submitted to Oando Gas and Power Ltd. as part of a US team to develop a feasibility study to evaluate the technical feasibility and economic viability of deploying compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations around Lagos State in Nigeria under an agreement between the U. S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and Oando Gas and Power Ltd., worth $494,000 US dollars for the distribution of clean energy in Nigeria,
January 25, 2013
Charles Stone, BS, MBA as Operations Advisor: CNG Fleet and Station Planning and Design
TBD America is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charles Stone, BS, MBA as Operations Advisor: CNG Fleet and Station Planning and Design to TBD’s America’s Advisory Board. Charles brings deep industry knowledge and front line experience in sustainable CNG refueling station design - construction - development and fleet conversion and has been instrumental in procuring grant funds for CNG busses and fueling stations. Please join me in welcoming Charles to TBD’s team of technical, business and development professionals. Visit with Charles.
January 23, 2013
John G. Dzwonczyk, PE, CFPS as Sr. Technical Advisor, Oil and Gas Programs
TBD America is pleased to announce the appointment of John G. Dzwonczyk, PE, CFPS as Sr. Technical Advisor, Oil and Gas Programs to TBD’s America’s Advisory Board. John brings deenp industry knowledge and front line experience in the O&G downstream sector and has been instrumental in the development of 1,100 new-to-industry service fueling stations. Please join me in welcoming John to TBD’s team of technical, business and development professionals. Visit with John.
December, 2012
Petromentor International Petroleum Education (Beijing) Co, Ltd. invited Dr. Barry Stevens to conduct a four day Shale Gas training course. Training course is tentatively scheduled for September 2013. Petromentor is a specialized petroleum training company which cooperates with many petroleum and oil companies and associations, such as SINOPEC, CNPC, AST&L, TEEX, IFAP, ABS Consulting Group etc. They have successfully held several course sessions for the staff of SINOPEC, CNPC, and CNOOC.
August 7, 2012
TBD has entered into a partnership with the International United Technology Group, LLC (IUT) to provide reservoir and unconventional enhanced recovery services to O&G companies in China. The alliance is an unparalleled opportunity to enable TBD and IUT bring their knowledge of shale gas recovery and well stimulation to China. IUT is a U.S. based group of companies and an international provider of technologies, engineering & consulting services and equipment for oil/gas E&P and wastewater treatment arenas. TBD America is a Texas based Technology Business Development consulting group serving the public and private sectors in the shale gas, CNG, waste-to-energy, wastewater, and renewable energy industries.
August 5-8, 2012
Dr. Barry Stevens was invited to deliver the Keynote Speech at the 3rd Annual Unconventional Gas Asia Summit (UGAS) in Beijing, China, November 6, 2012. Topic: “Will Shale Gas Casing and Cementation Last Forever: Impact on Hydraulic Fracturing?”
September 21-23, 2012
Dr. Barry Stevens was invited to speak at the 2nd Annual Oil and Gas Summit
(TOGS) in Hammamet, Tunisia, September 22, 2012. Topic: “Economics and Benefits of Unconventional Shale Gas Resources" and Beyond Fossil Fuels:Renewable Energy"
October 22-24, 2012
Dr. Barry Stevens was invited to speak at Shale Gas South Africa - The Changing Landscape of Energy Security and Environmental Stewardship in Cape Town, South Africa, October 22, 2012. Topic: “Compressed Natural Gas as a Transportation Fuel" and “Establishing a Platform for Skills Acquisition and Technology Transfer"
Our edge
To help clients address key challenges in today’s rapidly evolving energy and fuels industries, TBD America provides services backed by a global network of resources, information and experience. Our practice has specialists based in key business locations around the world, acting as a single network. In each location, TBD’s professionals can offer front-line, practical and in-depth, experience in the shale gas (up-, mid- and downstream), natural gas, CNG, energy-from-waste, wastewater, and renewable energy industries. We also draw on our global network of Energy & Natural Resources practitioners to provide clients with immediate access to the latest industry knowledge, skills, resources and technical developments.
With effective communications tools, we work closely with all levels, from trainees and staff to C-level management and boards of directors, we can share observations and insights through customized training programs, implement new technology and ideas, and discuss issues that are critical to clients’ management agendas. This global network also produces regular surveys and commentary on key issues affecting the sector, business trends, changes in regulations and the commercial, risk and financial challenges of doing business.
Our approach is one of being constructive and proactive. As a company we feel it is our responsibility to ensure that we maximize transparency around the flow of information. We enable staff to learn and experience responsibility. TBD’s professionals make themselves available to solve problems, mentor, and answer questions on a timely basis. We remain close to any situation to ensure proper action and keep client well informed in a 360° direction. Our team tends to move things forward by gaining consensus on issues that impeded action by leveraging decisions when necessary.