Colorado Cleantech Industries Association Announces 2016 Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge Presenting Companies
The Colorado Cleantech Industries Association (CCIA) today announced the
12 technology companies selected to present at the third annual Oil &
Gas Cleantech Challenge. Finalists were selected from an international
pool of applicants to present at the Challenge in Denver, September 1,
2016.
CCIA developed the Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge in partnership with
Noble Energy, Encana and ConocoPhillips to assist the extractive energy
industry in identifying new technologies to make energy development
safer, cleaner and more environmentally responsible. After a broad call
for applications, the partners selected 12 companies, nine of which are
U.S. based, with three joining the program from Canada. Finalists are
invited to pitch their technology to investors and decision-makers from
the oil and natural gas industries.
Companies responding to the Challenge were asked to present innovative
technologies capable of working on issues related to unmanned aerial
vehicles, the internet of things/digital oilfield, items to reduce truck
traffic, space saving items to reduce footprint, plant or biological
solutions, air (especially methane detection or control), water,
remote/distributed power, power management, advanced materials and
chemicals. Companies selected to present on September 1 include:
“The Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge is one of CCIA’s signature programs
and is a proven technology pipeline for the oil and natural gas
producers,” said Chris Shapard, CCIA’s executive director. “Together
with partners from across the state and throughout the energy sector we
are confident that this year’s finalists will demonstrate cleantech’s
ability to answer technology challenges in the oil and natural gas
industry.”
In addition to industry partners, the 2016 Oil & Gas Cleantech Challenge
is supported by Wells Fargo Foundation, Consulate General of Canada in
Denver, Colorado Energy Office, Altira, Sheridan Ross, and Rocky
Mountain Institute.
About CCIA
Founded in 2008, Colorado Cleantech Industries Association (CCIA) is a
statewide organization dedicated to promoting Colorado’s cleantech
industries. CCIA impacts Colorado’s policies, people, products and
programs that drive expansion of a cleaner, cheaper, more efficient and
secure energy economy. Through advocacy, public policy leadership,
development and education, CCIA works to ensure that Colorado is a
global cleantech leader. For more information, visit www.coloradocleantech.com.
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