Energy Companies

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Babcock Borsig Service: Corporate Structure and Energy Industry Operations

Overview of Babcock Borsig Service GmbH, a German energy service provider and subsidiary of Bilfinger Berger.

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Ferrostaal: Corporate History and Industrial Services Operations

Overview of Ferrostaal, a German industrial services company founded in 1920, its history, and business structure.

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Desertec Foundation: Concept, History and Renewable Energy Strategy

The Desertec Foundation promotes solar and wind energy in the Sahara for export to Europe via HVDC transmission.

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Development of tidal stream generators

History and technology of tidal stream turbines, from early prototypes to commercial arrays like MeyGen.

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South Jersey Industries: Corporate Structure and Privatization

Overview of South Jersey Industries, a US energy holding company taken private by J.P. Morgan in 2023.

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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence: Market Data and EV Supply Chain Analysis

London-based price reporting agency for the lithium-ion battery and EV supply chain, founded by Simon Moores in 2014.

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Nuclear Measurements Corporation: History and Instrumentation

Overview of Nuclear Measurements Corporation, a US-based maker of radiation monitoring devices founded in 1950.

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National Fuel Gas: Corporate History, Infrastructure and Strategic Expansion

Overview of National Fuel Gas, a diversified US energy company with operations in natural gas production, pipelines, storage and utilities.

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German-American Petroleum Company: History and Evolution into Esso Deutschland

History of the German-American Petroleum Company (DAPG), founded in 1890 as a Standard Oil subsidiary, its market dominance in interwar Germ...

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Younicos: Energy Storage Systems and Corporate History

History of Younicos, the German-American energy storage company acquired by Aggreko in 2017.

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GridPoint: Energy Management Platform and Corporate History

GridPoint is an American clean technology company founded in 2003, providing energy management hardware and software for enterprises and uti...

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GreenFuel Technologies Corporation: Algae Biofuel Process and Corporate History

GreenFuel Technologies developed an algae biofuel process using fossil fuel emissions. The Cambridge-based startup ceased operations in 2009...

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Cape plc: Corporate History and Asbestos Litigation

Cape plc was a British energy services company founded in 1893, known for its asbestos history and legal cases.

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Western Atlas: Corporate History and Divisional Legacy

History of Western Atlas oilfield services company, its 1987 merger, 1998 acquisition by Baker Hughes, and legacy divisions.

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Sprague Energy: Corporate History and Northeastern US Energy Operations

History of Sprague Energy, a US energy company founded in 1870, its coal shipping legacy, and modern natural gas operations.

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Prisma Energy International: Corporate History and Enron Legacy

History of Prisma Energy International, the former Enron subsidiary sold to Ashmore Group in 2006.

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Natron Energy: Sodium-Ion Battery Development and Corporate History

Natron Energy was a US sodium-ion battery manufacturer founded in 2012 that ceased operations in 2025.

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Riverstone Holdings: Private Equity in Global Energy Infrastructure

Overview of Riverstone Holdings, a New York-based private equity firm focused on energy, power, and renewable infrastructure investments sin...

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Comverge: Corporate History and Demand Response Operations

Comverge was a US-based energy software company acquired by Itron in 2017, specializing in demand response and load management for electric...

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Spire Inc.: Corporate History and Natural Gas Operations

Spire Inc. is a US natural gas utility holding company based in St. Louis, with roots dating back to 1857 and NYSE listing since 1889.