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Lucky Strike Acquisition Changyun Coal Mine in China, Proposes $1,500,000 Private Placement
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX.V-LKY), (the “Company”) is pleased to announce today its intention to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 6 million units (the "Units") at a price of $0.25 each for gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000. Each Unit consists of one... - September 23, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
National Grid Implements ZEMA Suite Replacing Incumbent Competitive Solution
ZE PowerGroup Inc.® is pleased to announce that National Grid http://www.nationalgrid.com/ (LSE: NG.; NYSE: NGG), has implemented its ZEMA Suite™ enterprise data management software solution to support US energy procurement operations. National Grid is an international energy delivery... - September 23, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
Fountain Quail Expands Recycling Capacity in Marcellus Shale by 50 Percent
Water recycler adds third NOMAD unit to treat shale gas drilling wastewater in Pennsylvania. - September 22, 2010 - Fountain Quail
Rentricity Completes First Commercial Installation for Pennsylvania Water Authority
Rentricity’s 30 Kilowatt Micro Hydro Flow-to Wire System powers water pumps with “green’ electricity at the MAWC Beaver Run Water Treatment Plant in Westmoreland County, PA. - September 20, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Abundance of Unconventional Natural Gas Changing the Industry Landscape
This report focuses on natural gas covering natural gas exploration, natural gas extraction, natural gas production, natural gas transportation, natural gas storage, and natural gas distribution. - September 19, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
TAG Oil Acquires Condensate-Rich Deep Gas Discovery, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand
TAG Oil (TSX-V: TAO) Announces Acquisition of Condensate-Rich Deep Gas Discovery, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. TAG plans to recommence development with horizontal-drilling and multi-stage fracturing technologies developed specifically for these types of tight-sand gas reservoirs. - September 17, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Deep Sea Intervention Opens ROV Tooling Manufacturing Facility in Singapore
DSI Singapore opens new dedicated facility to develop and manufacture remote intervention ROV tooling and sub-sea engineering products for sale and rental. - September 17, 2010 - Deep Sea Intervention Pte. Ltd.
UTRS Announces Opening of Montana Laboratory Facility
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is proud to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art research and development facility in Butte, Mont. The new facility houses an industrial prototyping shop and research laboratory for a wide range of materials science projects led by... - September 15, 2010 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
The Plaza Group Expands Global Presence: Opens Panama Office to Better Serve Latin America Market
Leading international petrochemical marketing firm The Plaza Group opens Latin America office to support strong growth in Central and South America and hires two employees to manage and support the new full-service office. - September 15, 2010 - The Plaza Group
Breitling Oil and Gas Readies Drilling Plan for BREITLING-DENMAN #1 Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas plans to spud the BREITLING-DENMAN #1 prospect on September 20, 2010. - September 14, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
An Inside Look at the Five Fastest Growing Worldwide Companies in the Latest Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital’s September issue presents an in-depth look into the five fastest growing energy companies around the globe. Read about the following companies: Suncor Energy, ONEOK Partners, Woodside Petroleum Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd and First Solar. First Solar was ranked as the number... - September 13, 2010 - WDM Group
The Top Five Global Biofuel Companies Are Discussed in the Latest Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital presents insight into the top biofuels companies around the globe as the cover story of its September issue. Read about the following companies: Australian Renewable Fuels Limited, BlueFire Ethanol Fuels Inc, Brazil-based Cosan, Coskata and Sapphire Energy. CEO of BlueFire, Arnold... - September 13, 2010 - WDM Group
Clean Coal Electricity Generation to Grow 9.4% Annually Through 2013
This report assesses clean coal energy technologies including pollutant emission Reductions, particulate removal systems, flue gas desulfurization, nitrogen oxide reduction systems, conversion efficiency improvements, and more. - September 11, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Ferrara Flame by Italkero Luxury Patio Heating and Lighting is One of the Newest Additions to the Top Hollywood and Beverly Hills Locations
After adding Warmth and Lighting to the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, the Italkero Original Falo Imported Exclusively by Ferrara Flame has become a popular addition to the top Five Star Resorts around the world. - September 09, 2010 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero
Desert Burning - Desert Storm Novel Receives Favorable Reviews. Released to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Kuwaiti Invasion.
On August 2, 1990 the world was rocked with the message that Kuwait had been invaded by Iraq. For eight months the world held its breath as it prepared for the "mother of all battles." Thomas T. Fields has resurrected the events of that time in this new novel, Desert Burning. - September 08, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
TAG Oil Taranaki Basin Operations Update: Exploration Drilling, Development Drilling and Work-Over Programs Commence
TAG Oil Ltd. is beginning the next phase of its Taranaki program, including exploratory and horizontal development drilling. The prime objective is to build TAG’s oil and gas revenue in Taranaki, where the Company has already established high netback oil production from its Cheal Production Facility. Operations are moving forward on the basis of successful pilot testing of downhole recovery technologies and recently completed fracturing programs. - September 08, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
LA Firm Chosen to Process $100M Fund Applications
Gulf Coast Restoration and Protection Foundation has contracted with First Premium Insurance Group to process applications for money from a $100 million fund set up by BP PLC to help oil rig workers idled by a federal moratorium on new deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. - September 04, 2010 - First Premium® Insurance Group, Inc.
The Top Five Global Biofuel Companies and Clean Energy Technology Trends in September’s Issue of Energy Digital
Energy Digital is pleased to announce the launch of its September issue. The cover story of the September issue discusses five major biofuels companies around the world, such as Australian Renewable Fuels Limited and BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. Find out what these companies are working on, and how... - September 03, 2010 - WDM Group
Doyon Utilities Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense for U.S. Army Utility Energy Management Project
Doyon Utilities (Fairbanks, Alaska) selected NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDMS as part of their ongoing project with the US Army to study utility energy management at three military bases in Alaska. NorthStar's MeterSense MDMS system will empower the military with utility usage information that will move the Alaska's Army installations toward meeting their energy management goals. - September 02, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Birmingham Fuel Oils Opens New Depot in the Heart of the West Midlands, UK
Fuel oil distributor Birmingham Fuel Oils (B.F.O) has recently opened its new depot in the heart of Birmingham, West Midlands. With its new location, positioned closely to the famous M6 motorway and road network Spaghetti Junction, Birmingham Fuel Oils aims to be the main fuel oil and lubricant... - September 02, 2010 - Birmingham Fuel Oils
TAG Oil Announces Filing of First Quarter Financial Results
TAG Oil reported its first quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2010. Copies can be obtained through the Company’s website. - August 31, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
KVA Stainless Introduces New Technology to Produce High Toughness Seam-Welded Pipe for Gas and Oil Production/Pipelines
Patent Technology Creates a New Market for Low Cost, High Strength Stainless Steel Pipes. - August 27, 2010 - KVA Stainless
Breitling Oil and Gas to Present at 8th Annual MENA Oil and Gas Conference
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner will present at the 8th Annual Middle East and North Africa Oil and Gas Conference. - August 26, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
inXitu Terra Used in the Discovery of a New Mineral
Field portable XRD analyzer deployed by Canadian researcher results in discovery of the new mineral Cranswickite. - August 24, 2010 - inXitu
OSEA2010 Brings Leading Global Surface and Subsea Technologies and Services to the Asia Pacific
Region’s largest oil and gas exhibition and conference returns even bigger and more comprehensive in December this year. - August 19, 2010 - Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
Breitling Oil and Gas Sponsors the Mangru Report on FOXBusiness Network
Breitling Sponsors the Mangru Report on FOXBusiness Network. - August 18, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
NYU Poly Incubator Companies Presented at the 2010 New Energy New York Symposium
2010 New York New Energy Symposium August 9th-10th - August 18, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on The Burr #1 in Jefferson County, TX
Breitling Oil and Gas begins completion operations on the Burr #1, a 14,400' hackberry sand well in Jefferson County, TX. - August 17, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
EETN and Sharp Complete Successful Installation of TVA Region’s Largest Solar Power Plant; Dedication Ceremony Draws Business Leaders and Top Government Officials
Efficient Energy of Tennessee installs One MW Solar Array using Sharp® Solar Modules Manufactured in Company’s Memphis Plant. - August 12, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
Downtown Design Services, Inc. (DDSI) is Growing. The Tulsa, Oklahoma Based Drafting and Design Firm is Expanding Its Size and Scope.
Downtown Deisgn Services, Inc. (DDSI) is growing. The Tulsa, Oklahoma based drafting and design firm is expanding its size and scope. New Offices: DDSI now has three locations; Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado, to better serve its energy clients. New Services: DDSI now provides in-house professional... - August 11, 2010 - Downtown Design Services, Inc.
QE Global Launch a World First - True LED Pink/Meat T8 Tube
Global LED lighting solutions company QE Global, have launched the world’s first true Pink/Meat LED T8 tube. Developed over six months, the T8 tube is now in full production and uses a very high quality pink LED. Specifically developed for QE Global, the LED is an alternative to conventional... - August 11, 2010 - QE Global
Wholesale Gas Price Dataset (July 2010) by Datamonitor Now Available at ReportsandReports
The growing role of wholesale traded energy markets across Europe creates a greater need for players throughout the value chain to be aware of the latest wholesale price movements. - August 11, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Lucky Strike Acquires Coal Mine in China, LOI Entered for Changyun Coal Mining Limited
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that after an extensive review over the past several months, management has signed a Letter of Intent for the acquisition Changyun Coal Mine project with Cheung Wan (Groups) Energy Development Limited. - August 10, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway in Okfuskee County, OK on The Trinity #1
Breitling Oil and Gas Completes the Trinity #1 Oil and Gas Prospect; Ties Into Paid Sales. - August 10, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
China Appetite for Renewable Energy to Drive Wind Power Installation Capacity: TechSci Research
Favourable economic and operating environment coupled with focus on offshore wind power development to result in phenomenal growth of wind power installations in China. - August 06, 2010 - TechSci Research
Lombardia S.A. Launches Strategic Growth Initiative Supporting Its Institutional Oil and Gas Asset Management Business Focused on US Assets
Lombardia S.A., today announced the launch of a strategic growth initiative focused on acquiring select oil and gas opportunities in the continental United States. The company seeks to grow its institutional oil and gas asset management business utilizing a conservative, disciplined and transparent investment strategy. The company is led by a team of seasoned industry executives with a proven track records of success building wealth for investors. - August 02, 2010 - Lombardia
Global Maritime Enters Trinidad & Tabago Market
Global Maritime Solutions and TOSL Engineering, Trinidad, Sign MOU. - August 01, 2010 - Global Maritime Solutions, LLC
TAG Oil Announces Year-End Financial Results and Operating Highlights
TAG Oil Ltd., (TSX-V, trading symbol: “TAO”) a Canadian-based production and exploration company with operations in New Zealand, reported financial results and operating highlights today. TAG reports that it has filed these results along with its Annual Information Form with the... - July 31, 2010 - TAG Oil Ltd.
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. Engages Tribeca Capital Partners Inc. for Investor Relations
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. has entered into an investor relations agreement with Tribeca Capital Partners Inc. Under the Agreement, Tribeca will develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and investor communications program to help raise awareness of the Company. - July 28, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Fountain Quail Already Exceeding 2011 Treatment Targets for Flowback, Produced Water from Shale Gas Drilling in Pennsylvania
Water recycler meeting stringent new Pennsylvania IRRC regs, in partnership with Eureka Resources. - July 28, 2010 - Fountain Quail
Glencore Energy Implements ZEMA's Data Management and Analysis Suite
ZE PowerGroup Inc. ®, the developer of award-winning ZEMA Suite™, announced today that Glencore Energy has selected ZEMA to support their Risk Management and Trading activities. - July 24, 2010 - ZE PowerGroup
BPP-TECH Announces Dedicated Marine Cable Subsidiary: BPP-Cables
Owning to the extraordinary success of BPP-TECH's subsea power cable and umbilical services the company has decided to establish a dedicated subsidiary, BPP-Cables. - July 22, 2010 - BPP-Cables
Energy Companies in Europe Show Increased Interest in Sourcing Biomass from the US South, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
Woody biomass in the US South is attracting interest from European energy companies in their search for long-term, reliable and competitively priced supply sources, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review. The increased competition for wood fiber has pushed pine pulpwood prices upward in the Southeastern states this past year. - July 16, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Texas Right of Way Associates Opens Their Eagle Ford Shale Office
TRWA Inc. (Texas Right of Way Associates) announced today that they opened their new Eagle Ford Shale office in San Antonio, Texas. Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) is based in Fort Worth, Texas. "TRWA, a right of way acquisitions and land survey firm will be offering Right of Way... - July 13, 2010 - TRWA, Inc.
IPS Securex Announces Increased Sales of the Innovative HyperSpike Product Line to be Featured at the SAE2010 Exhibition at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
IPS Securex Pte Ltd, one of the South East Asia’s leading security systems integrators, has been awarded further contracts for the innovative Hyperspike® product line of acoustic devices. Over 20 units have been sold within the last six months to various Government Departments in several ASEAN countries. Customers now include police forces, navies and security agencies. - July 13, 2010 - IPS Securex Pte Ltd
RigData - July 8, 2010 - Weekly Brief on U.S. Land Drilling
A lot of newbuild land rigs are in the pipeline despite a persistent overall capacity surplus. Most are >1,000-1,500 hp, considered the ideal size rig for tackling the shale plays that dominate U.S. land drilling today. According to a survey of data in RigData’s rig equipment database,... - July 10, 2010 - RigData
RigData Offshore - July 8, 2010 - Gulf of Mexico Rig Utilization Weekly Update
Mobile rig utilization in the Gulf of Mexico fell again this week. Total fleet utilization is now 56.6% with 69 of 122 mobile rigs under contract or committed for work. Marketed utilization, which excludes those cold stacked and other non-marketed rigs, dipped to 82.1% with 69 of the 84 units under... - July 10, 2010 - RigData
New Innovations in Biogas to Revamp the Renewable Fuels Market
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, releases a white paper, How to Profit from Biogas Market Developments, which predicts that biogas will be the next threat to fossil oil and gas businesses. Biogas is now a significant alternative to other... - July 10, 2010 - Global Intelligence Alliance Group
MacDermid Offshore Solutions Signs Frame Agreement with Woodside Energy
MacDermid Offshore Solutions has signed a Frame Agreement with Woodside Energy thereby consolidating its long-standing position as a preferred supplier of subsea production control fluids. The frame agreement is awarded for a 3 year period with an optional period of 2 years. Mark Hollinger,... - July 09, 2010 - MacDermid Offshore Solutions
Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Drilling Has Begun on Well #1 of Its Trinity Prospect
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation announced today that drilling has begun on the Trinity #1, the first of 3 wells in its Trinity oil and natural gas prospect. The Trinity #1 is located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. The initial well is being drilled to a depth of approximately 3700 feet and should... - June 30, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas