natural gas
Caterpillar makes strategic investment in natural gas engines
A business director at Caterpillar Inc. recently made a major endorsement of natural gas in high-horsepower applications, stating the company's intention to go "all in" on natural gas and produce even more natural gas-fueled equipment and engines for various applications.… Keep Reading
Portable frac sand plant coming to market
McLanahan Corp. has engaged Cemco Inc. to produce a portable frac sand plant that offers the ability to produce two sizes of frac sand used in oil and natural gas drilling applications. The plant’s design is based on McLanahan’s Hydrosizer,… Keep Reading
Will natural gas boost your bottom line?
Gasoline and diesel prices will probably never be as low as they once were. But another fuel, natural gas, is positioning itself to play a role in your operation and boost your bottom line in the coming years. More natural… Keep Reading
Caterpillar, Westport to develop natural gas-fueled equipment
Westport Innovations Inc. has signed agreements with Caterpillar Inc. to co-develop natural gas technology for off-road equipment, including mining trucks. The companies will combine technologies and expertise, including Westport’s High Pressure Direct Injection technology and Caterpillar’s off-road engine and machine… Keep Reading
In my backyard
On paper and on ExxonMobil television commercials, hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is a safe process for extracting oil and natural gas from deep below the surface of the earth. In practice, the safety of the process is yet to be determined.… Keep Reading
