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Updates fr om IndUst ry pr ov Ide rs news Vendor news shares the latest news from american Gas advertisers, companies that support your association. information has been provided by the organizations featured, and no claims have been authenticated. Vendor en engineering acquires Wheatland systems Inc. en engineering LLc, a consulting and engineering firm for the natural gas industry, recently R acquired Wheatland systems inc., a 50-person firm specializing in software development and control system integration for the natural gas, liquid pipeline, electric and processing/manufacturing industries. Based in Lawrence, Kan., Wheatland will strengthen en engineering’s software development, control system design and commissioning services. To customers of Wheatland systems, en engineering offers an expanded range of engineering analysis and design, and project management services. en engineering now offers a more comprehensive range of automation services with deeper, broader resources. en engineering has offices in Woodridge, ill., and in the Baltimore area. DETAILS > www.enengineering.com see ad on p. 13 and meter data management applications with the capabilities of its enterprise applications, business intelligence tools, middleware and database technologies. The software is designed to let customers adapt more nimbly to market deregulation, meet ever-evolving customer demands and deliver on environmental conservation commitments. Additionally, Oracle Utilities helps utilities prepare for smart metering and smart grid initiatives. aboveground or underground piping assemblies and riser reinforcement; and with its flexibility of conforming to irregular shapes, the product offers a quick action, ease of application and an instant repair solution for integrity issues. DETAILS > 800/328-0090; www.neptuneresearch.com; sales@neptuneresearch.com see ad on p. 12 DETAILS > 800/275-4775; oracle.com/ goto/utilities see ad on p. 9 dresser expands Valve Line Dresser’s mooney slam shut Valve line has now been expanded to include a 1" linear plug design and rotary design sizes to 4". The 2", 3" and 4" sizes can be integrated into a Flowgrid regulator or can stand alone. The patent-pending design guarantees a snap-acting release of the latch only when designated set points are exceeded, says Dresser, which eliminates costly “accidental shutoffs” from vibration or conditions other than over/ under pressures. Dresser reports a positive shutoff is achieved instantly with zero pressure differential requirements and an easy reset can be completed with common hand tools. DETAILS > Arthur White, 832/5902408; arthur.white@dresser.com; www.dresser.com/mooney see ad on p. 17 oracle utilities offers software solutions Oracle Utilities delivers proven software applications that help utilities of all types and sizes achieve competitive advantage, business perfor- neptune offers pipe repair Kit Trident-Wrap riser repair and reinforcement Kit is a composite repair system designed for the natural gas industry to repair or reinforce corroded piping without shutdown or pipe replacement, reports neptune research inc. (nri). neptune says this product: rebuilds corroded pipe wall at up to 80 percent and returns it to original working pressure while preventing future corrosion; can be used for 36 august/september 2010 AmericAn GAs mance excellence and a lower total cost of technology ownership, the company says. Oracle Utilities integrates industryspecific customer care and billing, network management, work and asset management, mobile workforce management http://www.oracle.com/goto/utilities http://www.oracle.com/goto/utilities http://www.neptuneresearch.com http://www.enengineering.com http://www.dresser.com/mooney

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - August/September 2010

American Gas - August/September 2010
Contents
President’s Message - Energy Efficiency: Consider the Source
In the Know - Natural Gas in the Wake of Climate Change Legislation
Industry News
Safety First - Alleviating the Strain
More Power to You
An Online Power Boost
Vendor News
Places to Be
Noteworthies
Marketplace
Advertisers’ Index
Jobline
Facts on Gas

American Gas - August/September 2010