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Businesswomen in Petroleum-Crude: 2012 Women’s Golf Tournament
we were back with the ladies of Businesswomen in Petroleum-Crude (BIP) for their annual golf tournament and cocktail reception. This year, the events were held at The Falls Golf Course and Resort in New Ulm, Texas. The theme for the cocktail reception was Back to the 80′s, and the attendees turned out their 80′s apparel in full force. Continue reading
Infograph: Agriculture Market Volatility
OpenLink and SolArc are proud to present this new infograph describing the changes in the agribusiness complex over the past 30 years. View a static version, or click play on the device below to interact with the graphic! Continue reading
OpenLink Announces Record First Quarter Results Post-Merger
OpenLink CEO, Kevin Hesselbirg, said that the integration is well underway and going smoothly. “We have been focused on diligently stitching together these two organizations and getting the integration right. We continue to invest in R&D across all of our product lines, which is to the benefit of everyone.” Continue reading
Carl McCain Memorial Foundation Chili & Fajita Cook-off
We had an absolute blast at the 24th Annual Carl McCain Memorial Foundation Chili & Fajita Cook-off last weekend. Our team entered the competition in 4 categories: Chili, Fajitas, Chef’s Choice – Bacon Appetizer, and Showmanship. Continue reading
Event Coverage: NGFA 116th Annual Convention
March 19-20 (Charleston, South Carolina, USA): We’ll be providing live coverage of the 2012 National Grain & Feed Association’s 116th Annual Convention at the Charleston Place Hotel in historic Charleston, South Carolina. After the event, we’ll post photos from all of the convention activities. Join us for two days of ag industry news and updates. Continue reading
Renewable Energy Assets: Survey Results
On March 5, OpenLink released findings from a recent renewable energy webinar which surveyed senior energy and commodities industry professionals focused on renewable energy sources. The survey revealed industry participants’ priorities and greatest challenges with renewable energy sources, specifically wind, hydro, geothermal, and/or solar in their physical assets portfolio. Continue reading
Recap: National Ethanol Conference, 2012
We are live from the Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, where OpenLink Financial is a proud sponsor of the Renewable Fuels Association’s 17th Annual National Ethanol Conference. We’ll be covering each of Thursday and Friday’s sessions, as well a visiting with some of the many exhibitors present at this year’s event. Continue reading
News Bulletin: This Week’s Headlines
Join us live at #CoalTrans USA for updates on the latest news in the #Coal industry: http://t.co/nzJkMvqm # Just finished up the first session on CoalTrans USA with some seriously heavy hitters — export outlook for the… http://t.co/8ZD0cl0v # Live … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day to our most special valentines — our customers and users make our lives complete. We would not be here without you, and we appreciate everything you do for us, but don’t just take my word for it. Read what some of our most appreciative employees had to say about how much they love working with you: Continue reading
Live-Blogging the Commodity Markets Council State of the Industry 2012
We are blogging live from the Ritz Carlton Hotel on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Florida, where OpenLink Financial is proud to sponsor and participant in the CMC: 2012 State of the Industry event. We’ll be covering each of Monday and Tuesday’s sessions, as well a visiting with some of the many exhibitors present at this year’s event. Continue reading
Employees Raise over 200 Toys for Tots Donations at SolArc Holiday Parties
Each year at our holiday parties in Houston and Tulsa, SolArc’s employees open their hearts (and wallets) to donate toys and cash to Toys for Tots, and this year we were very proud to present over 200 items to the United States Marine Corps for them to distribute to children in need this holiday season. View photos from this year’s event: Continue reading
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-05
RT @conocophillips: “Luck is where you find it.” #natgas boom: http://t.co/sT6AFfIH # RT @MarcellusGas: Oil, gas development in Ohio "could create/support 200k+ jobs in the next 4 years" – via @AP: http://t.co/scWw7ot2 # S&P's Hot Topics in the Oil & … Continue reading
OpenLink Completes the Acquisition of SolArc
OpenLink Financial, LLC (OpenLink), a leading provider of energy, commodities, trading, and risk management (E/CTRM) solutions, which support the entire transaction lifecycle, has completed the deal to acquire SolArc, a vanguard in commodity management solutions for companies operating across the commodity supply chain, with a particular strength in physical bulk commodities. Continue reading
Live-Blogging Global Grain Geneva 2011
We are live at the Hôtel Président Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland, where SolArc is a proud sponsor and participant in the Global Grain Geneva 2011 Conference, brought to us by Global Commodities Group. We’ll be covering each of Wednesday’s sessions, as well a visiting with some of the many exhibitors present at this year’s event. Continue reading
Live-Blogging from the Soy and Grain Trade Summit (St. Louis)
St. Louis, November1-2, 2011 – We’re live at the Soy & Grain Trade Summit, and looking forward to a ton of great information! Continue reading
ConAgra chooses SolArc RightAngle
ConAgra Foods, manufacturer of a variety of food products found in 97% of U.S. households (including mine,) just announced that they have selected our RightAngle product to help manage [more...] Continue reading
Happy Halloween: Announcing the Winners of SolArc’s Jack-O-Lantern Carving Contest
Employees at SolArc’s Dallas, Houston, and Tulsa offices faced off in an epic carve-off to see who could create the jack-o-lantern of the year. The judge has spoken, and the results are in. Who won the year’s bragging rights? We’ve posted the results below: Continue reading
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-31
RT @OiLTradeHancho: Oil prices climb on cautious optimism http://t.co/CRezx8kS # Study out of Pennsylvania indicates that #Marcellus #shale #fracking not impacting groundwater – http://t.co/Cmhvr2S4 # State Dept. announces it will make a decision on TransCanada #pipeline MDJ Article speculates that … Continue reading
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-24
SolArc announces pending acquisition by OpenLink – read more: http://t.co/qtWkue1h # Photos from CoalTrans 2011 in Madrid: SolArc attended the 31st World Coal Conference (CoalTrans) in Madrid on the… http://t.co/ucs0tt1p # Did you miss the headlines last week? Don't worry, … Continue reading
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-10
Global thermal #coal prices to fall on rising #supply via Platts at: http://t.co/SBHADUZw # RT @PlattsOil #Libya ramping up #oil output. Full story via Platts: http://t.co/wHreRV6E # The #NPRA will officially announce their new name tomorrow. Stay tuned: via @PlattsOil … Continue reading
Monday Afternoon Mark-Ups (26-Sep)
Each week, the SolArc staff compiles a list of news articles from the previous week, covering broad-ranging topics of interest in the energy, commodity trading, and risk management industries. Photo of the week by Sarah Murray Spin Overtaking Facts in … Continue reading
AfterHours: Calgary – Video & Photos from the Event
SolArc guests spent a relaxing event at our AfterHours event in the Opera Room at Teatro last week. We enjoyed seeing a few of our Calgary users again, and met a slew of new people. We were happy to see some of our guests reconnect with former coworkers, and make new friends. We have posted photos and video from the event on our YouTube, Facebook, and Flickr accounts. We look forward to seeing you all again next time! Continue reading
Tom Brune Presents to the PGC in Washington D.C.
Tom Brune and Mel Brannen met with the Processed Gas Consumers Group in Washington, D.C. at their fall members’ meeting to explain the benefits of the market-leading RightAngle CTRM system. Continue reading
ASCENT 2011 – Photos!
Brad Anderson speaks at the general session of SolArc’s 2011 ASCENT Conference and User Meeting.
Monday Afternoon Mark-Ups (12-Sept)
Each week, the SolArc staff compiles a list of news articles from the previous week, covering broad-ranging topics of interest in the energy, commodity trading, and risk management industries. Continue reading
Monday Afternoon Mark-Ups (22-Aug)
Each week, the SolArc staff compiles a list of news articles from the previous week, covering broad-ranging topics of interest in the energy, commodity trading, and risk management industries. Continue reading
Monday Afternoon Mark-Ups (8-Aug)
Each week, the SolArc staff compiles a list of news articles from the previous week, covering broad-ranging topics of interest in the energy, commodity trading, and risk management industries. Continue reading
Photos from COGA: Energy Epicenter 2011
SolArc had the privilege to participate as attendees, golfers, sponsors, and were selected as Ignition Theater presenters to explain the complexities of net back pricing calculations at this year’s Energy Epicenter. The event was presented by the Colorado Oil & Gas Association in Denver, Colorado at the Colorado Convention Center. The following photos chronicle our experience at this year’s event: Continue reading
Monday Afternoon Mark-Ups (1-Aug)
Each week, the SolArc staff compiles a list of news articles from the previous week, covering broad-ranging topics of interest in the energy, commodity trading, and risk management industries. Continue reading
Monday Afternoon Mark-Ups (25-Jul)
Each week, the SolArc staff compiles a list of news articles from the previous week, covering broad-ranging topics of interest in the energy, commodity trading, and risk management industries. Photo of the Week by Lawrence Jackson ISDA Says Swaps … Continue reading
Live Blogging the CTRM Conference
Live blogging the Commodity Point CTRM Conference in Houston. Continue reading
Monday Afternoon Mark-Ups (18-July)
SolArc staff compiles a weekly list of news articles covering broad-ranging topics of interest in the energy, commodity trading, and risk management industries. Continue reading
Monday Afternoon Mark-ups (27-June)
Each week, the SolArc staff compiles a list of news articles from the previous week, covering broad-ranging topics of interest in the energy, commodity trading, and risk management industries. Continue reading
Video: Supporting Multiple Roles Within the Natural Gas Industry
Tom Brune discusses how natural gas companies can increase profits through consistent, accurate numbers across the organization. Alan Gunn explains how SolArc software can provide a lower total cost of ownership for energy companies operating in the natural gas industry.
Monday Afternoon Mark-Ups (20-June)
Monday Afternoon Mark-ups are a list of news articles and comments from the week prior, curated by SolArc staff, covering broad-ranging topic in the energy, commodity trading, and risk management industries. Photo of the Week: Taladro H104 Oil Driller by … Continue reading
Video: Automated Netback Pricing for Producers and Aggregators
What is a netback price? How do you calculate netback pricing? Netback Pricing Calculations can be time-consuming and complicated, but they are a crucial element to natural gas accounting operations for natural gas wellhead owners, producers and aggregators. In this … Continue reading
Video: Effectively Managing Natural Gas Transactions
In this quick 1-minute video, Michael Snayd explains that an LDC and/or Retail Energy Provider can easily, efficiently, and accurately manage trading, scheduling, and delivery to thousands of natural gas customers.
SolArc Employees Participate in 2011 Energy For Life Walkathon
On February 5th at Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston, SolArc employees will participate in the 2011 Energy for Life Walkathon, which benefits the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. Mitochondrial Disease affects 1 in 4,000 children, including almost 4,000 born with the disease every year. Continue reading
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