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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
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
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 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
Training Classes in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale, Barnett Shale and Marcellus Shale Plays
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. - December 20, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Breitling Oil and Gas Readies 2011 Re-Entry Plan for Breitling-Crusader #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas maps out its re-completion plan for the Breitling-Crusader #1 in Jefferson County, Texas. - December 17, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Bethel #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Bethel #1 in Seminole County, OK. - December 17, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
TAG Oil Acquires Offshore Exploration Acreage, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand
TAG Oil has completed acquisition of interest in a 42,379-acre area in the Taranaki oil and gas discovery fairway which has been identified to have high-impact exploration potential. - December 17, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Helm #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Helm #1 in Bee County, Texas. - December 16, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
TAG Oil Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results and Operational Highlights
TAG Oil Ltd., (TSX-V: TAO) a Canadian-listed, New Zealand-focused oil production and exploration company, has filed its second quarter financial report for the period ended September 30, 2010. - December 16, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
PinnacleAIS Corrosion Expert Assumes Chair of NACE Petroleum Refining Corrosion Group
PinnacleAIS’ head corrosion engineer designated Chair of Technology Exchange Group within NACE International. - December 15, 2010 - PinnacleAIS, LLC
Eagle Ford Shale: ARWA's CEO Announces the Next Generation of Oil & Gas Agents Sign Up for Training
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. It is anticipated the development of the Eagle Ford Shale will continue for the next two decades. - December 13, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
International Conference Seeks Acetone Expertise from The Plaza Group for Second Consecutive Year
The Plaza Group president Velarde to speak at the 8th annual Phenol / Acetone & Derivatives Markets conference March 2-3, 2011 in Singapore. - December 12, 2010 - The Plaza Group
The Energy Exchange Recognises Outstanding Achievement and Vision in the HSE Sector in Amsterdam Last Week
Saipem's Leadership in Safety (LiS) programme was recognised for its outstanding achievements last week at The Global Oil & Gas Health & Safety Summit. Saipmem were awarded both of The Energy Exchange’s inaugural Health & Safety Awards for their groundbreaking programme which has received international acclaim for getting leaders to think differently about safety from a totally new emotional dimension. - December 10, 2010 - The Energy Exchange
Business Review Europe and Green Power Conferences Announce Partnership for World Biofuels Markets in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Business Review Europe and Green Power Conferences announce their partnership for the World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition, which is taking place March 22nd to the 24th and is the leading annual industry networking event where leaders of the bioenergy world meet to drive innovation and do... - December 09, 2010 - WDM Group
Energy Digital and Green Power Conferences Announce Partnership for World Biofuels Markets in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Energy Digital and Green Power Conferences announce their partnership for the World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition, which is taking place March 22nd to the 24th and is the leading annual industry networking event where leaders of the bioenergy world meet to drive innovation and do... - December 08, 2010 - WDM Group
Archer Petroleum Drills Radway Test and Encounters 21 Feet of Pay
Archer Petroleum Corp., (TSX.V: ARK, OTCQX: APEUF), (the “Company”), announces that it has encountered apparent pay in its SBRES WEASEL 2-17-58-20 well on the Radway Prospect in Alberta, Canada. South Bay Resources Canada (the “Operator”) drilled the SBRES WEASEL 2-17-58-20... - December 08, 2010 - Archer Petroleum Corp
Lucky Strike Closes $900,000 Private Placement
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX.V-LKY), (the “Company”) is pleased to announce today that the Private Placement as described in the press release dated October 26, 2010 received TSX Venture Exchange final acceptance on November 16, 2010 for the filing documentation with respect to the... - December 02, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Brady Set to Become the Largest European Commodities Software Provider
Brady plc (BRY.L), the leading supplier of trading and risk management solutions for metals and commodities, announced today their intended acquisition of Viz Risk Management (”Viz”), a major provider of risk management and trading solutions to the energy markets, principally... - December 01, 2010 - Brady plc