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Archer Petroleum Closes Purchase and Sale Agreement on Matagorda Bay Project in the Gulf of Mexico
Archer Petroleum Corp (TSX.V: ARK, OTCQX: APEUF), (the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive Participation Agreement with Arbol Energy (“Arbol”), a private Houston based oil and gas company, governing Arbol’s Matagorda Bay, Texas... - March 09, 2011 - Archer Petroleum Corp
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Present at Power Generation World Africa 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner to Present at Power Generation World Africa 2011. - March 08, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Atlas Copco Gas and Process Acquires JC Carter Company Cryogenic Pump Business
The Atlas Copco Gas and Process Division has finalized the purchase agreement of the pump business from JC Carter Company LLC, located in Costa Mesa, California, USA. JC Carter is a leading producer of cryogenic submerged motor pumps, which have many applications in the growing natural gas market. - March 07, 2011 - Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company
IQPC's Knowledge & Information Management for Oil & Gas Event
Many organisations still fail to realise the potential of knowledge as an asset and as such, they are already at a disadvantage when compared to rivals who have invested the time and resources to maximise knowledge sharing. With so much information available, the opportunity to deliver real change, increase productivity, reduce costs and implement organisational change is really not an option, it is a necessity. - March 04, 2011 - IQPC
Calorique Heats Up New England Home Show as Oil Prices Skyrocket
iQ Radiant Heat by Calorique is a hit at the 2011 New England Home Show - March 02, 2011 - Calorique
Political Unrest in the Middle East Causes Oil Prices to Rise Dramatically in the Latest News of Energy Digital
In an interview with Energy Digital, an insider of the Middle East explains the tension that is causing oil prices to rise, while leaving countries to re-think their offshore positions. Oil controversies have made constant news beginning in the early 1900s. Having most of the world’s... - March 01, 2011 - WDM Group
Durex Industries Releases Latest Industry Focused Brochure – Process Heating
Durex Industries, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of electric heaters, temperature sensors, controls, and process systems, announced the release of its newest brochure – Process Heating. - February 25, 2011 - Durex Industries
Brazil Profiled as One of the Top 20 Countries Investing in Renewable Energy Sources in February’s Energy Digital
February’s issues of Energy Digital features an article profiling Brazil as one of the top 20 countries investing in renewable energy. Currently, Brazil acquires approximately 85 percent of its energy from renewable sources. This is causing investors to take a much closer look at partnering... - February 18, 2011 - WDM Group
TAG Oil Begins Cheal Field Drilling: First of Several Wells Targets Production and Reserve Growth
“Numerous drill-ready prospects have been identified at Cheal, providing us with opportunities for high-impact reserve and production growth. We plan to fully exploit these shallow zones with an objective to build our near term cash flow, as we prepare to pursue the deeper condensate-rich gas formations and TAG’s East Coast Basin fractured oil shale prospects.” -TAG Oil CEO Garth Johnson - February 17, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.
The Polymerupdate Global Petrochemical Conference (PGPC) on Engineering & High Performance Plastics
The Polymerupdate Global Petrochemical Conference (PGPC) on Engineering & High Performance Plastics, organized by Polymerupdate, is an exclusive conference, designed specifically to address a broad range of issues impacting various downstream industry sectors like construction, automobile and... - February 17, 2011 - Polymerupdate.com
Corrosion UAE: Corrosion Prevention Leaders Gather at Abu Dhabi Conference
Key integrity and corrosion prevention experts to gather at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel, Abu Dhabi, from 27 February to 1 March for the inaugural Corrosion UAE Conference, co-hosted by NACE Abu Dhabi UAE Section and The Energy Exchange. - February 17, 2011 - The Energy Exchange
Global Trade of Wood Chips Was Up in 2010 After a Sharp Decline in 2009 with China Becoming a Major Importer, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Global trade of wood chips was up 25 percent in 2010 because of increased production of pulp and paper products worldwide. China showed the greatest growth in chip imports with an increase over 400 percent in the past two years, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. Australia continues to be the major exporter and shipped 11 percent more in 2010 than in the previous year. - February 16, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Renewable Energy Investing Trends in February’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital announces its new Front of Book article featuring current trends in renewable energy investing. - February 16, 2011 - WDM Group
Texas Energy Group Announces New PNM Drilling Project
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) would like to formally announce their new PNM Drilling Project with two vertical wells located in Liberty County, Texas. - February 16, 2011 - Texas Energy Group, LLC
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1 in Duval County, Texas. - February 15, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips
Oil and Gas Fraud Association Announces Stay-Safe Tips on how to stay safe when investing in oil and gas drilling deals. - February 11, 2011 - Oil and Gas Fraud Association
Texas Right of Way Associates Teams with Environmental Consulting Firm
Texas Right of Way Associates announced today that they have formed an alliance with Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) to provide environmental consulting services to the oil & gas energy companies working in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale and Barnett Shale plays. Texas Right of Way... - February 10, 2011 - TRWA, Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Readies Drilling Plan for Breitling-South Cadena #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas to Spud Breitling-South Cadena #1 Prospect in Duval County, Texas. - February 10, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
City of Naperville, Illinois is the Newest Member of the MeterSense MDMS Family
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of Naperville, Ill., has chosen MeterSense as its meter data management solution. A core component of the Naperville Smart Grid Initiative (NSGI), MeterSense will help Naperville promote grid efficiency and augment customer service. - February 04, 2011 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Integrated Consulting Announces Corporate Restructuring, Acquisitions and an Expanded Team
Houston based, Integrated Consulting announced the private acquisition of a small California construction management company and a corporate restructuring to meet growing client and industry demand. - February 04, 2011 - Integrated Consulting
Wood Fiber Costs for Eastern Canada Pulp Mills the Lowest in 10 Years, and Lower Than in Most European Countries
Over the past 20 years, pulp mills in Eastern Canada have consistently had higher wood fiber costs than the mills in the Western provinces with the exception of a short period in 1995, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. In the 4Q/10, softwood chip prices had fallen in Quebec and Ontario and increased in British Columbia and Alberta resulting in the smallest cost gap between the two regions in 10 years. - February 03, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at the World Investment Conference 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at the World Investment Conference 2011 in Chile. - February 03, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at Coal Seam Methane World Australia 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Speak at Coal Seam Methane World Australia 2011 on March 1 - March 3, 2011 - February 03, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Invited to Participate in Oil & Gas Outlook: Brazil 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner will present at the Oil & Gas Outlook: Brazil 2011 conference held in Rio de Janeiro on February 24-25, 2011 - February 02, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Charles Lewis Re-Joins Palantir Solutions
For the second time, Charles Lewis has been appointed by Palantir Solutions (www.palantirsolutions.com), which provides economic planning consultancy and software to the global upstream oil and gas community. His appointment follows his MBA gained in Energy Risk Management at the University of Houston. - January 27, 2011 - Palantir Solutions
Fountain Quail, Layne Christensen Announce Alliance
Fountain Quail Water Management and Layne Christensen, two leading companies in the energy industry, join forces to provide shale gas wastewater treatment. - January 26, 2011 - Fountain Quail
Standard Oil Company Signs Letter of Intent with TXSER (Texas Strategic Energy Reserve)
Standard Oil signed LOI with TXSER to build and develop coal to liquid processing fuel plants here in the USA. - January 25, 2011 - Standard Oil Company USA
Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes
Eagle Ford Shale Training Class: ARWA Announces Oil & Gas Right Of Way Training Classes For 20011… ARWA -American Right of Way Associates announced today that they will hold more Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes in 2011. The next class will be on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at the... - January 21, 2011 - American Right of Way Associates
Lucky Strike Appoints New Director Kevin Ernst
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that Mr. Kevin Ernst has joined its Board of Directors. - January 21, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Breitling-Union #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Breitling-Union #1 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. - January 20, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner to participate in Shale Gas World USA 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. - January 20, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Inclusive Energy Ltd. Hires New Wave Media
New Wave Media to develop and execute marketing campaigns for the Oil and Gas product distributor. - January 20, 2011 - New Wave Media
United States’ Offshore Wind Farm Interests
The United States has been trying for years to get the offshore wind installation Cape Wind going - and after years of turmoil, they are on their way. Energy Digital discusses how Cape Wind in Massachusetts was partially approved toward the end of last year when National Grid signed a 15 year... - January 19, 2011 - WDM Group
European Gas Conference in Vienna Hosting All Major Pipeline Role Players
There are high expectations in the gas industry for a lively European Gas Conference when all the major role players in the great pipeline debate take to the stage in Vienna from 26-28 January. - January 17, 2011 - European Gas Conference
GeoDynamics Drills First Well in Denver-Julesburg Basin
Colorado could be on the verge of a huge oil find, similar to the gushers of the days of yore, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin northeast of Denver. Colorado-based oil drilling company GeoDynamics, Inc conducted initial reviews of the area during the summer of 2010. As of January 2011, GeoDynamics has... - January 14, 2011 - GeoDynamics Inc.
BP Oil Spill Report Demonstrates Need for Leadership According to Turbocharged Leadership
Turbocharged Leadership comments on National Oil Spill Commission report concluding oil spill could have been prevented with better management and communication. - January 13, 2011 - Turbocharged Leadership
Lucky Strike Appoints Vice President of Project Development
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Xin Ping Qin as the Vice President of Project Development of the Company. - January 13, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
GeoDynamics Inc is Ready to Expand by Offering Joint Venture Partnership Opportunities
"Oil looks like one of the big investments of 2011. Investors want to get in fast and get in early. Any way you look at it, oil is going to be in demand this year," reports Carl Larry, president of Oil Outlooks and Opinions LLC, Houston. While GeoDynamics does not sell or offer securities, the opportunity, after due diligence, to accept a joint venture partnership with this company can be a valuable investment at this critical time. - January 10, 2011 - GeoDynamics Inc.
TAG Oil Announces Cheal Horizontal Well Success and Commercialization of Sidewinder Oil and Gas Discovery
TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) reported that ongoing production testing of the 100%-controlled Cheal-BH-1 horizontal well in the Taranaki Basin of New Zealand continues with positive results. TAG Oil also announced that significant progress is being made towards fast-tracking the commercialization of the Sidewinder-1 oil and gas discovery. - January 07, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Lucky Strike Grants Stock Options
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce, subject to regulatory approval, the award of 1,395,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers and consultants of the Company. The stock options are exercisable at $1.25 for a period of five years and are subject to a vesting period of 36 months. - January 06, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Genscape Launches East Coast Refinery Monitoring Service, Provides Real-Time Insight Into Gasoline Production
Genscape’s refinery, storage, pipeline monitoring services provide exclusive insight into the global oil market. The company announced an addition to these services with the launch of its East Coast Refinery service today. - January 05, 2011 - Genscape
inXitu's Terra: an XRD Standard for Shale Cutting Analysis
New software for inXitu's Terra field portable XRD makes shale ID and quantification easy and available to non-skilled users. - January 04, 2011 - inXitu
Lucky Strike Receives Conditional Approval on 2,400,000 Non-Brokered Private Placement
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (the “Company”) (TSX.V-LKY), received conditional approval with respect to the non-brokered private placement of $2.4 million previously announced on December 7, 2010. The conditional approval is subject to the Company receiving final approval regarding its... - January 01, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
City of College Park, Georgia Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' Customer Information System
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of College Park, Georgia has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution. Using NorthStar CIS the city will drive its efficiency initiatives and provide even more exceptional customer service. - December 29, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Union #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Union #1 in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. - December 29, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Royalties Announces Availability of B-R Jonah Oil & Gas Royalty Property
Breitling Royalties announces availability of B-R Jonah Oil and Gas Royalty Property with 4,150 producing wells in 9 counties throughout Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. - December 28, 2010 - Breitling Royalties
BBB Champions Oil - the Making of a Giant
Over the past year two small energy companies have been quietly making inroads into the Middle East. Now, with major contracts on the horizon, a new giant is about to emerge. - December 23, 2010 - BBB Champions Oil Company, Inc.
Lee Enterprises Biodiesel Consulting Explains What the Extension of the Biodiesel Tax Credit Mean for Idled Plants
With the extension of the biodiesel tax credit, many idled biodiesel plants are now contemplating restarting. The CEO of the nation’s largest biodiesel consulting firm says that while restarting a plant may prove more financially attractive now, such restarts carry significant risks if done with improper planning. - December 23, 2010 - Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc.
Rigstar Communications Inc. Marks Its 12 Year Anniversary
Rigstar Communications Inc. is proud to announce that it has reached a momentous milestone by celebrating its 12th anniversary of operations this past month. Founded in 1998 by current CEO Scott Smith and President Brent Grisdale, the company has since delivered a fully integrated suite of remote... - December 22, 2010 - Rigstar Communications
Citizens Choice Energy, LLC is Offering Free Summer of Gas
Sign Up with Citizens Choice Energy and receive a Free Summer of Gas. - December 21, 2010 - Citizens Choice Energy, LLC