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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 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
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
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
Rigstar Communications and GCI Industrial Telecom Join Forces
GCI Industrial Telecom, a division of GCI, has entered a joint venture agreement with Rigstar Communications Inc. to meet the growing needs of both companies in the energy support sector of western Canada and the northern United States. The venture establishes a comprehensive business unit... - November 30, 2010 - Rigstar Communications
$39.5 Million Clean Cities Atlanta Petroleum Reduction Program Gets Underway
Local Partnership co-funded by U.S Department of Energy to Support Clean Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development - November 20, 2010 - Clean Cities Atlanta
Jaime Michaels Releases New Single to Benefit Gulf Residents
Singer/songwriter Jaime Michaels will donate proceeds from his new song, "Black River," to those affected by the Gulf. His new CD, "The Man With the Time Machine," debuts in January. - November 19, 2010 - jaime michaels
Lucky Strike Closes $900,000 Private Placement, AGM Rescheduled for December 10, 2010
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce today that the TSX Venture Exchange has provided final acceptance for the filing documentation with respect to the closing of the Private Placement as described in the press release dated October 26, 2010. The Company’s previously announced annual general meeting (AGM) originally scheduled for November 10, 2010 has been postponed and rescheduled for December 10, 2010. - November 18, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Participate in Shale Gas World Europe 2010
Breitling CEO Chris Faulkner to participate in Shale Gas World Europe 2010. - November 17, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Mayor Dennis Travale of Norfolk County Reveals to Energy Digital How Renewable Energy Will Boost Ontario’s Economy
In an interview with Energy Digital, Mayor Dennis Travale discusses the role of renewable energy in the Norfolk County’s economic development and growth. Located in Ontario, Norfolk is looking to take advantage of the Ontario Green Energy Act by attracting green energy companies and... - November 17, 2010 - WDM Group
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Trinity #2
Breitling Oil and Gas announces it has spud the Breitling-Trinity #2 oil and gas prospect in Nueces County, TX. - November 13, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
E&M Solutions Designs New Gas Volume Recorder in Response to EPA's Mandatory Report Rule 40 CFR
E&M Solutions has designed a tool for oil and gas producers to become compliant with the newly signed Sub-Part W of the EPA's Mandatory Report Rule 40 CFR Part 98. - November 13, 2010 - E&M Solutions
Lombardia S.A. Partners with Octave Reservoir Technologies to Deploy Game Changing Oil & Gas Technology
Lombardia S.A. an independent oil and gas exploration and production company announced today that it has partnered with Houston, Texas based Octave Reservoir Technologies (“Octave”) with plans to deploy Octave’s cutting-edge technology products and services. Octave Reservoir... - November 12, 2010 - Lombardia
Prime Equity Research Initiates Independent Coverage on Force Energy
Kipley J. Lytel, CFA, MBA, senior analyst with New York City-based Prime Equity Research has initiated coverage on Force Energy Corp. (OTCBB: FORC) with a 12-month stock target price and analyst’s rating, in a report dated November 8, 2010. - November 11, 2010 - Investrend Syndicate
Mongolia Energy Corporation Begins Its Journey to World Energy Leader with the Khushuut Coking Coal Mine
Mongolia Energy Corporation Limited (MEC) is an energy and resources developer that has global brand recognition aspirations. The first project on MEC’s path to become a global energy leader is its current and primary project, the Khushuut coking coal mine, a 600 hectares site on MEC’s... - November 11, 2010 - WDM Group
IPS Securex and Creative Electron Sign Distribution Agreement for Truview Counterfeit Detection Equipment
Electronics innovation specialist Creative Electron Inc has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with IPS Securex Pte Ltd, one of the South East Asia’s leading security systems integrators. - November 10, 2010 - IPS Securex Pte Ltd
TAG Oil Announces Strong Results at Sidewinder-1 Flow Test and Updates Taranaki Basin Operations
Sidewinder-1 encountered 14 meters of net (22m gross) oil and gas bearing sandstones. Stabilized flow rates totaling 1461 barrels of oil equivalent (“BOE”) per day were achieved over the 10-day test. - November 04, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
The November Issue of Energy Digital Just Launched Covers Everything You Need to Know Energy Related – News, Associations, Events and Leaders of the Top Mining Companies
Energy Digital is pleased to announce the launch of its November issue. The cover story reveals interesting details about today’s most successful and most powerful executives in the global mining industry. Find out who the leaders are that run the most profitable mining companies the world,... - November 03, 2010 - WDM Group
Genscape Expands Storage Monitoring
Genscape, the leading global provider of energy fundamentals information for commodity and financial markets, today announced it has started measuring crude oil storage levels at Colorado City, Wichita Falls and Wink in Texas. The company already monitors storage in Midland, Texas. The results of... - November 02, 2010 - Genscape
Texas Right of Way Associates & Texas Railroad Commissioner Victor Carrillo to Join Forces
Texas Railroad Commissioner Victor Carrillo has agreed to join Texas Right of Way Associates as an independent consultant after he steps down as Chairman. - November 01, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting Releases Prospectus: Petrochemical Market Impact on US Shale Plays
U.S. Shale Plays promise to produce natural gas rich in liquids. The value of these liquids as feedstock for the petrochemical industry will depend on their cost, and the ability of the industry to consume the liquids. The objective of this study will be to anticipate the value of these liquids as feedstocks for the petrochemical industry and their possible impact on commercial thresholds for the shale plays. - October 28, 2010 - Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting
Energy Digital and Global Pacific & Partners Announce Partnership for 17th Africa Oil Week in Cape Town, South Africa
Energy Digital and Global Pacific & Partners announce their partnership for the 17th Africa Oil Week, which is taking place November 1st to the 5th and is the premier management event in and for the African Continent, and stands apart as the foremost deal making environment for the African... - October 27, 2010 - WDM Group
New Asset Integrity Management System Sets Standard for Offshore Safety
IQ Integrity, is launching ONE, a new online asset integrity management system, developed in association with TAQA Bratani, the UK subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA). ONE is designed to increase the integrity and safety of offshore installations by enhancing the... - October 27, 2010 - iQ Integrity Ltd