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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
Lucky Strike Arranges $900,000 Private Placement; Proceed to Acquire Changyun Coal Mine in China
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX.V-LKY), (the “Company”) is pleased to announce today it has cancelled the non-brokered private placement contemplated and described in the press release dated September 22, 2010, and replaced it with another proposed non-brokered private placement for a... - October 26, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
IQPC's Acquisition & Divestiture Summit Goes to North America
IQPC is pleased to announce the dates for Acquisition & Divestiture North America Summit, taking place in Houston, Texas, 24-25 January 2011. Lucy Brennan, Conference Director says; "After several successful years in Europe it's finally time for us to launch the event across the pond. - October 23, 2010 - IQPC
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway in Garfield County, OK on the Potter Church
Breitling Oil and Gas today announced that the Breitling-Potter Church prospect in Garfield County, Oklahoma, is being completed as a possible oil and gas producer after reaching a total vertical depth of 5,980 feet. - October 22, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Texas Right of Way Associates is Now Licensed to Survey in 16 States
Texas Right of Way Associates announced today that they are now licensed to survey in 16 states in the U.S. which includes the Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale and the Barnett Shale plays. Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) is based out of Fort Worth, Texas. “TRWA... - October 22, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
Fountain Quail to be Featured at Global Shale Gas Summit
Attendees of the Global Shale Gas Water Management Initiative 2010 will hear from Fountain Quail's COO and tour its state-of-the-art facilities. - October 22, 2010 - Fountain Quail
OMV & PETROM Adopt Palantir Solutions Software for Consolidated View of All Global Assets
PalantirCASH & PalantirPLAN have been installed by OMV & Petrom. - October 21, 2010 - Palantir Solutions
The Plaza Group Named a Top International Chemical Distributor
Leading international petrochemical marketing firm, The Plaza Group, was named a top international chemical distributor by ICIS. - October 20, 2010 - The Plaza Group
UC Hub Update on Operations
To inform the current status of UC Hub and its operations. - October 18, 2010 - UC Hub
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Installs Custom High Throughput Assay from Wildcat Discovery Technologies for ARPA-E Carbon Capture Project
First milestone completed in three year effort targeting the discovery of materials for CO2 capture. - October 16, 2010 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Pink and White Are Part of Fall’s Colors for New Rochelle-Based Business
A&N Heating Oil is pleased to announce they have joined the fight against breast cancer in a very visible way. A&N, a family owned and operated heating oil distributor based out of New Rochelle, New York, has recently painted one of it’s delivery trucks pink and white in hopes of... - October 15, 2010 - A&N Heating Oil
Learn About Smart Meters Now Being Utilized by Major Utilities Companies Worldwide in the October Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital’s October issue presents an in-depth look into utilities companies across the globe that see implementing smart meters as an intelligent solution for controlling energy consumption. Italian company, Enel, introduced its smart metering system in 2005, and has since acquired a... - October 14, 2010 - WDM Group
Important Details on Oil Pipeline Construction Jobs in October’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital’s October issue uncovers details on major pipeline projects in the works around the globe. As controversy surrounds the oil industry due to recent leaks or spills, major pipelines continue to be developed worldwide. As Nigeria is known as Africa’s largest oil producer,... - October 14, 2010 - WDM Group
LiquidPiston, Inc. Awarded “Rising Venture Energy & Clean Technology Company” by Rice Alliance
LiquidPiston, developer of the High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle Engine which promises to double small-engine fuel efficiency, was selected as one of the Rising Venture Energy & Clean Technology companies at the 8th Annual Rice Clean Technology Venture Forum in Houston on Sept 16, 2010. The Rising Venture award recognizes LiquidPiston's technology and business vision in reducing dependence on imported oil; improving efficiency; mitigating climate change; and stimulating the “green” economy and jobs. - October 14, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
Vilje, Norway, Commercial Asset Valuation and Forecast to 2014 Now Available at ReportsandReports
Vilje field is located in the northern part of North Sea in Norway. The field is located in the block 25/4 on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It is to the north of Heimdal Field and at a total reservoir depth of 7,446 feet. The field was discovered in the year 2003 with a gross oil column of about 223 feet. - October 14, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
The Latest Hydropower Trends Are Revealed in This Month’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital is pleased to announce the launch of its October issue. The cover story of the October issue discusses hydropower, particularly trends and top companies in the industry. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), “Water is currently the leading renewable... - October 13, 2010 - WDM Group
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Potter Church Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas announces spud of Garfield, County Oklahoma oil and gas prospect. Company controls 2240 gross acres and has 13 additional drilling locations on the AMI. - October 12, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Genscape Adds More Refinery and 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 Midland, Texas and monitoring refineries in the Gulf region. Using proprietary technology, Genscape will assess the... - October 11, 2010 - Genscape
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Present at MarineTech Summit 2010
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner will present at MarineTech Summit 2010 in Dalian China during the Offshore Oil & Gas Engineering, Mining and IOR Technology Forum. - October 07, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Geomares Launches Website on Marine Spills and Pollution, Spill-International.com
Geomares Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Spill International, the international website and newsletter on the prevention, preparedness for, response to and restoration of marine spills and pollution, www.spill-international.com. Spill International provides international experts... - October 07, 2010 - Geomares Publishing
Rentricity Inc. Presents to Investors at Cleantech New York Forum and Philadelphia IMPACT 2010 Events
Frank Zammataro, President and Co-Founder, will present “Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid Powered by Renewable Water Energy” to the clean technology investment community at the Cleantech New York Forum and Impact 2010 Philadelphia events. The presentation will stress the... - October 06, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
GasBids.com – Save Gas Money with Gas Gift Cards Starting at $0.00
GasBids.com launches collaborative shopping auction site for automotive and gasoline gift cards. Customers can win gift cards at up to 100% off retail or choose the Buy Now option to purchase items at retail price. New gas gift card auctions are starting every day. - October 06, 2010 - GasBids.com
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-Denman Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas spuds Breitling-Denman prospect in Victoria County TX. - October 02, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Algae 2020 Study Identifies High Value Markets and Producers of Biofuels, Biochemicals, Bioplastics, Biojet, Animal Feed, Omega 3s and Heart Healthy Oils
The Algae 2020, vol 2 global tour and study addresses and answers the key question "when will algae for biofuels be commercially viable, and which companies and projects are presently best positioned to meet this challenge? How will biochemicals, biopolymers and high value product markets be achieved? - September 30, 2010 - Emerging Markets Online
TAG Oil Announces New Light Oil Discovery, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand
TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) reports a new oil discovery in New Zealand’s Taranaki Basin with the Sidewinder-1 exploration well, located within TAG’s 100%-controlled, 7,910 acre, Broadside exploration permit PEP 38748. The Sidewinder-1 well was drilled to a total depth of 1,601m, and... - September 30, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
American Right of Way Associates Announces: CEO, Don Valden Will Hold an Eagle Ford Shale Training Class
Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes - September 27, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Woody Biomass Prices in the US Increased in the 3Q/10 After Having Trended Downward Since Early 2009, Reports NAWFR
Prices of wood fiber used for energy declined during most of the recession, partly as a result of the low cost of fossil fuels, which can serve as an alternative source for many industrial energy consumers. However, in the 3Q, biomass prices were up in the South, the Northwest and Southwest, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. This trend break occurred mainly because of reduced fiber supply and generally lower biomass inventories. - September 27, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Alpha Oil Set to Go Public as Interest Grows in Largest Oil Deposit Ever Discovered
Alpha Oil looks set to join a select group of oil and gas companies, who have grown a popular following among the London Alternative Market community. The company is currently unlisted and owns a number of interests in the Caribbean basin, and with growing interest in the region it is set to join... - September 25, 2010 - Alpha Oil
MacDermid Offshore Solutions Announces New Fluid Monitoring Lab Facility in Ghana
MacDermid Offshore Solutions (MacDermid) announced the opening of a new laboratory facility in Takoradi, Ghana for production and drilling control fluid monitoring and testing. The new facility will serve production operators, drilling contractors, OEM’s, and service companies in West Africa. - September 25, 2010 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
Lackeby Water: Setting the Standard for Eco-Friendly Biogas Upgrading
With its CApure™ technology pioneering the market, Lackeby Water sits ahead of the game in the water-waste market. Starting life in Germany from the humble plumbing trade back in 1935, Lackeby Water, has since grown into a large water-waste and water-treatment company; having built 10 plants... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Mayor Nolan Crouse of St. Albert, Speaks About Current and Upcoming Initiatives in the City
In a report in Energy Digital, Mayor of St. Albert, Nolan Crouse, speaks on their current “Join Us” campaign to attract new business owners to the area and their current city council priorities. The Campaign promotes the idea that business owners benefit from living in close proximity... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group
Ken Hartwick, CEO of Just Energy, Reveals the Role Technology Will Play in the Company’s Growth
In an interview with Energy Digital, Ken Hartwick, CEO of Just Energy discusses innovative technology, green initiatives on the horizon and plans to expand its geographic footprint further into the United States and Canada. Just Energy relies on the latest technology to assist the sales team in... - September 24, 2010 - WDM Group