Friday, January 27, 2012
Looking Back: energyNOW! on Solar Landfill Caps
While the energyNOW! broadcast is changing its format and frequency in 2012, the 2011 files are still active and of value. The broadcast visited Republic Services' exposed, solar energy-generating landfill cap in Georgia last October. Featuring interviews with Republic's Tony Walker and Carlisle Energy Services' Art Mohr, among others, the video presents excellent images and details on solar energy, exposed capping operations, waste management and more. Watch it here.
91st TRB Wraps Up
Today (January 26) concludes the 91st Annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) Meeting. Geosynthetica thanks the many companies and agency representatives who sat down with us during the event. We enjoyed the geosynthetics sessions. We congratulate Barry Christopher on becoming Chair of AFS70 Committee on Geosynthetics. And we look forward to next year's gathering.
Read a wrap-up of the event from Katherine Turnbull, TRB Technical Activities Council Chair
Read the TRB Daily
EMPLOYMENT: Largest Geomembrane Project in North America Seeks a Geomembrane Installation Supervisor
On Geosynthetica's Employment page, we've just posted an opportunity for a Geomembrane Installation Supervisor from Environmental Protection, Inc. (EPI). EPI is at work in Columbus, Ohio on a massive installation--the largest geomembrane install in North America. The company is seeking an experienced supervisor to work with the EPI team on this site.
Learn more here, and please share this opportunity with your professional network.
Plastic Pipe Industry Booming in South America
Three new reports from Applied Market Information Ltd. (AMI) document the established European and North American pipe extrusion industries, as well as the up-and-coming industry of South America. The reports confirm how deeply the pipe extrusion industry has been impacted by the global recession. But many markets have stabilized, and the demand in Latin America has been growing strongly, thanks in large part due to a sustained commitment in infrastructure development. Learn more about the reports.
Seeking opportunities in the Latin American construction market? Take part in the discussions at GeoAmericas 2012 in Lima, Peru, 1-4 May 2012!
World Bioenergy Update
Event organizer Svebio's Lena Dahlman reports that the World Bioenergy 2012 conference has received more than 200 abstracts covering all aspects of bioenergy development. The conference will be held in Jönköping, Sweden 29-31 May 2012. Dahlman notes that geographical range of submissions has been particularly satisfying, with submissions coming in from 39 countries and true global representation. This includes India, China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Kenya, South Africa, Canada, Colombia and many more.
Geosynthetics are increasing utilized in renewable energy applications, such as for manure lagoon methane capture, solar energy caps on landfills, and wind farm access roads.
The View from Queensland: Coastal Protection Success
In our latest "View from..." photograph, we revisit a shoreline stabilization and protection installation. Geofabrics Australasia worked on the site a couple years ago. The company has successfully installed geotextile container and bag systems at many sites, including installations that have weathered intense typhoons.
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"The View from..." is a continuing series of photographs from the field. Share your geosynthetics success. Email the editor, Chris Kelsey, at chris@geosynthetica.net.
GSE Announces Three Personnel Moves
Houston-based geosynthetics manufacturer GSE has announced three personnel moves here in the first month of 2012:
- Industry veteran Bill Urchik has been added to the North American Sales Team
- Rod Kirch has been promoted to the newly created position of Manager for Upstream Energy Sales
- Matt Skinner will take on the role of Regional Manager for the Southeast Region
Click on the links above for the official releases, or visit www.gseworld.com.
FGI Offering Awards for Containment Application Research
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) has announced that it will award research funds for an initial two-year period "to support ideas that advance the use of fabricated geomembranes in containment applications." The $10,000 per year grant will be good for two years (subject to annual review). According to the FGI website posting, the research may focus on formulation, welding, field testing, installation, durability in exposed and unexposed applications, chemical resistance, or any other measure of fabricated geomembrane performance.
Projects that involve participation by the private sector (especially FGI members) or other universities are welcomed and encouraged. The FGI will establish an advisory committee to evaluate, award, and monitor the projects. Prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with FGI Members before submitting a proposal to better understand the solutions sought in the field.
Learn more at the FGI website.
AgSTAR Asks "Got Manure?" in 2012
The US Environmental Protection Agency's annual AgSTAR conference features updates and site tours on anaerobic digester construction and affiliated environmental issues. But in 2012, the EPA is putting the AgSTAR event brand to the side and instead co-hosting a conference with Cornell University’s PRO-DAIRY program, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service. The event, "Got Manure? Enhancing Environmental and Economic Sustainability", will be held 27-29 March 2012, in Syracuse, New York.
GeoAmericas 2012 Extends Early-Bird Room Rates
GeoAmericas 2012 marks the Second Pan-American Geosynthetics Conference and Exhibition. It will be held 1-4 May 2012 in Lima, Peru under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS). Organizers have announced that the Early-Bird Room Rates for the venue hotel (Westin Libertador Hotel) have been extended until 15 February 2012.
Reserve your room today and get the best rate at this key Latin American infrastructure event.
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