Category Archives: oil and natural gas production

EPA Regulations Aim to Modify Coal Plants

For decades, coal and other fossil fuels have been instrumental for the generation of electrical power in the United States. However, the burning of fossil fuels has, over time, come at a tremendous cost. The chemical processes that allow coal … Continue reading

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Finding the Right Balance: Nuclear Plants Closures Negatively Impact the Economy and Environment

Around the country, nuclear plants are in the midst of the threat of being shut down. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Ohio, workers are concerned about the loss of good employment, high paying jobs, and the need to move … Continue reading

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How Critical it is for the U.S. Power Supply to be Reliable?

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry recently called for a report on the dependability of our electricity grid to ensure it continues to provide Americans with the power they’ve come to expect. The grid is undergoing substantial changes in order to … Continue reading

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National Manufacturing Day 2017 is Almost Here

The annual National Manufacturing Day is the first Friday of October, so mark your calendars for Friday, October 6th, 2017. The initiative brings together manufacturers and communities in an educational way to address common industry issues. MFG DAY events near … Continue reading

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The Forecast of Global Wind & Solar by 2040

What are the future expectations of wind and solar energy for supplying global power? Here at Central Metal Fabricators, we fabricate, assemble, and install gas turbine silencing equipment and associated metal items. Our panel of industry experts delve into the … Continue reading

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June Is National Safety Month, An Annual Reminder To Review Safety Practices At Your Plant

The National Safety Council (NSC) has declared the month of June each year “National Safety Month.” While safety should always be top-of-mind in the workplace, National Safety Month is a good reminder to do an annual check-up on safety practices … Continue reading

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Natural-Gas Combustion Turbines Offer Alternative to Coal-Fired and Nuclear Power Generation

For many years now, energy companies throughout the U.S. have been using natural-gas combustion turbines to provide power usage. But the use and popularity of combustion turbines have grown, especially in recent years. And combustion turbine usage will most likely … Continue reading

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Central Metal Fabricators Offers Gas Turbine Silencer Services

As a leader in gas turbine silencing equipment for over 65 years, we are often the first call of customers looking to tackle big projects. This happened recently when we were contacted by Trans Canada and National Grid in the Northeast … Continue reading

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Ready to Learn the ‘Truth About Carbon Dioxide?…

Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace, the largest independent environmental organization in the world, recently offered some facts about the benefits of carbon dioxide (CO2). He shared the information in The Truth About CO2, an educational video presented on the PragerU … Continue reading

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Is Wind and Solar Energy A Dependable Energy Source?

Have you seen the environmental science education video, “Can We Rely on Wind and Solar?” It’s popular on the social media scene, with more than 644,000 views in the last few weeks. The video asks the question, “Why do solar … Continue reading

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