Marketwire - Oil and Gas

American Petro-Hunter Announces Details of New Discovery at Rooney Project, Kansas

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - February 10, 2010) - American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH) ("American Petro-Hunter" or the "Company") is pleased to provide updated information regarding the nature of the Rooney Project, located in Ford County, Kansas.

GreenMan Technologies Reports First Quarter December 31, 2009 Results

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

American Power Group to Debut Dual Fuel Vehicular Upgrade System

Steadfast Holdings Group, Inc. Announces Additional Contracts

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - February 10, 2010) - Steadfast Holdings Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: STDF) announced today that it has signed a project management agreement to operate the construction of an alternative energy site in Illinois.

Great Plains Welcomes Two New Officers

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

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DeeThree Exploration Announces Filing of Preliminary Prospectus for $10,210,000 Bought Deal Offering

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

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Agrotech Greenhouses Inc.: Drilling Program Commenced on Greater Joe Mill Project, Land Acquired in World-Class Oil Play in the Prolific Bakken Shale, and Management Changes Announced

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2010) - Agrotech Greenhouses Inc. (to be renamed Archer Petroleum Corp., the "Company"), (TSX VENTURE:AGV.H) is pleased to announce the Company has reached a significant operational milestone with the commencement of drilling operations in the Greater Joe Mill Project, located within the highly-prolific Permian Basin of West Texas.�Additionally, the Company is pleased to announce its entry into a world-class oil play focused in the prolific Bakken Shale, successfully being developed by industry in North Dakota.

Mart Resources Announces Grant of Stock Options

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 10, 2010) - Mart Resources, Inc. ("Mart" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:MMT) announces that it has granted stock options to purchase up to 7,550,000 common shares of the Corporation to certain officers and directors of the Corporation and stock options to purchase up to 4,250,000 common shares of the Corporation to employees and consultants of the Corporation. The options have an exercise price of $0.17 per common share and expire on February 9, 2015.

Savoy Energy Corp. Reduces Debt and Obtains Initial Funding From New Sources

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 10, 2010) - Savoy Energy Corporation (OTCBB: SNVP) announced today that the company has successfully extinguished the note owed to Lucas Energy, Inc. (Lucas) in the amount of $117,404.95. This note was extinguished through the transfer of 16% working interest in Savoy's three producing wells to Lucas.

Great Lakes Remains Epicenter of the American Industrial Complex, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:30:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - February 10, 2010) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The Great Lakes region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, is the largest of the seven U.S. market regions for industrial plant population. With more than 7,500 operational industrial plants, the region accounts for 21% of the operational plant population in the U.S. These plants employ more than 1.5 million people, accounting for 24% of the nation's industrial plant employment.

Market Conditions Reduce Projected Spending on Refinery Turnarounds in 2010, a "Navigating the Currents of Change" Webcast on Industrialinfo.com

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - February 10, 2010) - Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- U.S. refiners will spend an estimated $1.2 billion on turnaround maintenance projects in 2010, a sum that is significantly less than spending projections made only three months ago, according to Chris Paschall, Industrial Info's vice president of research for oil & gas industry markets.

Talisman Energy Reports $4 Billion in Cash Flow

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

Reserve Replacement Costs Down by 43% Ramping Up Shale Activity

Xcite Energy Limited ("Xcite Energy" or the "Company") Key Role for AMEC in Bentley Field Development

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:07:00 EST

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Xcite Energy Limited ("Xcite Energy" or the "Company") Signs Letter of Intent for Heavy Duty, Deep Water Jack-Up Rig

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:06:00 EST

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Pepper Rock Resources Announces Appointment of Senior Executive

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:03:00 EST

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Pepper Rock Resources Corp. (OTCBB: PEPR) (the "Company") is pleased to announced that Mr. Phil Kueber has been elected as President, Secretary and Director of the Company, effective immediately, following the resignation of Mr. Curtis Daye.

Vanoil Completes Rights Offering for CDN $5,355,814

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Vanoil Energy Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:VEL) ("Vanoil" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced Rights Offering, issuing 8,032,184 common shares pursuant to the exercise of basic and additional subscription rights for gross proceeds of $4,016,092.�Vanoil is currently in the process of arranging, pursuant to its standby purchase agreement with Firebird Global Master Fund, Ltd. and Firebird Global Master Fund II, Ltd., for the payment and issuance of the remaining 2,679,444 common shares underlying unexercised rights, for which it will receive the balance of the $1,339,722 in gross proceeds. Total proceeds to Vanoil will be $5,355,814.00.

Suncor Energie intervient pour ma�triser un incendie � l'usine de valorisation de sables p�trolif�res

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:48:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 9 f�v. 2010) - Suncor Energie Inc. est intervenue lors d'un incendie qui s'est d�clar� vers minuit aujourd'hui � l'une (U1) de ses deux usines de valorisation de sables p�trolif�res, au nord de Fort McMurray, en Alberta. La zone a �t� imm�diatement s�curis�e et tous les employ�s et entrepreneurs ont �t� �vacu�s en toute s�curit�. Les autorit�s et organismes de r�glementations appropri�s ont �t� avis�s.

Route4Me.com Launches First Optimized Routing Application for the iPhone

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:16:00 EST

Route4Me.com's Location-Enabled iPhone App Allows Users to Find the Shortest and Most Efficient Route for Multi-Destination Trips

Entente entre Suncor Energie et Progress Energy Resources Corp. portant sur la vente d'actifs secondaires du nord-est de la Colombie-Britannique

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:00 EST

(Toutes les informations financi�res sont approximatives et pr�sent�es en dollars canadiens, sauf indication contraire.)

Suncor Energy Agrees to Sell Non-Core Assets in Northeast B.C. to Progress Energy Resources Corp.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:00 EST

(All financial figures are approximate and in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.)

AMCOL International Announces Quarterly Dividend

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - The Board of Directors of AMCOL International Corporation (NYSE: ACO) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 a share for the first quarter of 2010. The first quarter dividend is payable on April 9, 2010, to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2010.

NAEG Advances to Current Information Tier on Pink Sheets

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:28:00 EST

FOREST HILLS, NY--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Native American Energy Group, Inc. ("NAEG" or the "Company") (PINKSHEETS: NAGP) reported today that the OTC Pink Sheets has upgraded the Company from its No Information Tier to Current Information Tier. All current and potential shareholders will now have access to the Company's Initial Company Information and Disclosure Statement, as well as related financial documents that were required to achieve Current Information Status with Pink OTC Markets, Inc.

Progress Energy Enters a New Era of Growth

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:01:00 EST

Announces strategic British Columbia Foothills acquisition, expanded 2010 capex program and combined $600 million private placement and bought deal financing

Blugrass Energy Announces a 5 Million Dollars Raise Through Boutique Venture Capital Firm

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:30:00 EST

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Blugrass Energy Inc. (OTCBB: BLUG) is pleased to announce today it has engaged a boutique Venture Capital firm of Guang Dong, China to act as its agent in connection with a financing to raise proceeds of $5 million on a commercially reasonable basis for all future expenditures related to all Eddy County and Val Verde properties. The company will issue up to 10,000,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.50 per Unit.

Suncor Energy Responds to Fire at Oil Sands Upgrader

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:11:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Suncor Energy Inc. responded to a fire at approximately 12 a.m. today at one of the company's two oil sands upgraders (U1) north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The area was immediately secured and all employees and contractors in the area were safely evacuated. The appropriate authorities and regulators have been informed.

Cordy Shareholders Confirm Overwhelmingly Support for Current Directors

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:39:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Cordy Oilfield Services Inc. ("Cordy") (TSX VENTURE:CKK) is pleased to announce that the resolution to remove Messrs. David Mullen, Kevin Mullen and Steve Mallet from the Cordy Board was overwhelmingly rejected by more than 98% of shareholders who voted at Cordy's Special Meeting that was held in Calgary today (the "Special Meeting"). More that 55% of the common shares of Cordy were voted. Geosam Investments Limited and Raffi Sethian (the "Requisitionists") did not appear to vote at the Special Meeting. The outcome of today's vote would not have been affected in any case as management estimates that the Requisitionists' collectively hold less than 5% of the total issued and outstanding shares of Cordy.

GreenMan Technologies First Quarter Financial Release and Conference Call Alert

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:29:00 EST

CARLISLE, IA--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GMTI), today announced that it plans to release the results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, before the market opens. GreenMan will host a conference call later that morning at 11:00 AM Eastern in which we will discuss the results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. To participate, please call 1-877-874-1588 and ask for the GreenMan call using passcode 3400240. A replay of the conference call can be accessed until 11:50 PM on February 28 2010 by calling 1-888-203-1112 and entering pass code 3400240.

Fuel Operations Resume at Haiti's Main Terminal Varreux

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:47:00 EST

Terminal Varreux Receives and Stores More Than 70% of Haiti's Fuel

Drake Energy Ltd. Re-Completed Sousa Oil Well Producing Over 120 BBLD

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:36:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Drake Energy Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:DPE)

Sousa Oil Program

Manas Extended Albania Transaction

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:35:00 EST

BAAR, SWITZERLAND--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Manas Petroleum ("Manas") (OTCBB: MNAP) is pleased to report that it and WWI Resources (a TSX-V listed company) have extended their arm's length binding Letter-Of-Intent (LOI) dated November 19, 2009 in order to allow Manas the necessary time to finalize all administrative procedures as required and are a part of the closing of the transaction. Manas is moving forward diligently and quickly to complete all requirements.

Total Energy Services Inc. Announces Management Appointment and Receipt of United States Patent

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:28:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Total Energy Services Inc. (TSX:TOT) ("Total") is pleased to announce that Sean Ulmer has been appointed President of Bidell Equipment L.P. ("Bidell"), Total's natural gas compression business.�Mr. Ulmer will be commencing his duties on or about March 1, 2010.�Mr. Ulmer is currently an Associate Partner in the Transaction Services department of a multinational accounting firm.�From 2002 to 2008, Mr. Ulmer was Vice President, Production Services with Enerflex Systems Ltd., which included roles responsible for their global rental fleet and North American mechanical service divisions.�From 2000 to the time it was acquired by Enerflex in 2002, Mr. Ulmer held senior management positions with the low horsepower natural gas compression division of a public company.�From 1994 to 2000, Mr. Ulmer held various accounting and corporate finance positions.�Mr. Ulmer obtained

Bolivia's Minera San Cristobal S.A. Mine Certified to Three International Management Certifications Simultaneously

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:04:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Bolivia may be the one of the most impoverished countries in South America, but its vast stores of natural resources such as lithium and silver are increasingly attracting great interest in the global marketplace. Business Enterprise Mapping, a consulting firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, recently completed a business process improvement project for Minera San Cristobal S.A., a remote mine, located 4000 meters above sea level in the Andes Mountains in southwestern Bolivia. The mine is the world's third largest producer of silver and third largest producer of zinc, in addition to production of lead concentrates. After development of a business enterprise system and quality management system, the mine received certification on February 1, 2010 to three rigorous and highly respected international management standards: ISO 9001:2008 for Quality, ISO 14001 for Environmental and OHSAS 18001 for Safety. Auditing services were provided by T

Minera San Cristobal S.A. da Bol�via recebe tr�s certificados simult�neos de gest�o internacional

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:04:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - A Bol�via pode ser um dos pa�ses mais pobres da Am�rica do Sul mas sua vasta fonte de recursos naturais como l�tio e prata est� atraindo cada vez mais a aten��o do mercado global. A Business Enterprise Mapping, uma firma de consultoria de Scottsdale, Arizona, recentemente finalizou um projeto de melhoria de processos de neg�cios para a Minera San Cristobal S.A., uma mina remota localizada a 4.000 metros acima do n�vel do mar nos Andes, ao sudoeste da Bol�via. A mina � terceira maior produtora do mundo de prata e a terceira maior produtora de zinco, al�m de produzir concentrados de chumbo. Ap�s o desenvolvimento de um sistema de empreendimento de neg�cios e de gest�o de qualidade, em 1 de fevereiro de 2010, a mina foi certificada em tr�s padr�es de gest�o internacional rigorosos e altamente respeitados: ISO 9001:2008 para Qualidade, ISO 14001

Minera San Crist�bal S.A. de Bolivia certific� simult�neamente tres certificaciones internacionales de gesti�n

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:04:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Bolivia puede ser uno de los pa�ses m�s pobres de Am�rica del Sur, pero sus grandes reservas de recursos naturales, como el litio y la plata, est�n despertando un inter�s cada vez mayor en el mercado mundial. Business Enterprise Mapping, una consultora de Scottsdale, Arizona, complet� recientemente un proyecto de mejora de procesos de negocio para la Minera San Crist�bal S.A., una mina remota ubicada a 4.000 metros sobre el nivel del mar en la cordillera de los Andes al sudoeste de Bolivia. La mina es la tercera productora mundial de plata y de zinc, adem�s de la producci�n de concentrados de plomo. Despu�s del desarrollo de un sistema comercial empresarial y un sistema de gesti�n de calidad, la mina recibi� el 1 de febrero de 2010 la certificaci�n de tres normas internacionales de gesti�n rigurosas y muy respetadas: ISO 9001:2008 de calidad, ISO 14001 de medio a

CHC Selected as Preferred Bidder for 25-Year UK SAR Contract

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:36:00 EST

Win reinforces CHC's position as global leader in civilian search and rescue

EagleRidge Minerals Acquires REE/Lithium Pegmatite Field in Southeast Manitoba

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:56:00 EST

PINAWA, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - EagleRidge Minerals Ltd. ("ERM" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed an option agreement with Mustang Minerals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:MUM) to earn a 100% interest in a pegmatite project. The option agreement covers 20 contiguous claims (4547 hectares) in the Greer Lake area, in southeast Manitoba. The property has potential for significant rare earth element (REE) and lithium (Li) mineralization. T

Prospect Capital Corporation Makes Best and Final Offer for Allied as a Superior Proposal Compared to "Back-Room" Ares/Allied Deal

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:34:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) ("Prospect") today sent to the Board of Directors of Allied Capital Corporation ("Allied") the letter set forth below:

CanElson Drilling Provides Corporate Update

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:31:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - CanElson Drilling Inc. ("CanElson") (TSX VENTURE:CDI) CanElson Drilling Inc. announced that it has received a Statement of Claim from Savanna Energy Services Corp claiming use of confidential and proprietary information, solicitation of clients, consultants and employees by certain officers and staff of the company. CanElson does not view the claim as having any merit.

Sierra Monitor Corporation Signs Lease for Expansion to Adjacent Facility

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST

New Space Allows for Anticipated Future Growth

Universal Announces Management Appointments

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:24:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Universal Power Corp. ("Universal" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:UNX)(FRANKFURT:3U2A) is pleased to report the following management and Board appointments: Mr. Gabriel Ollivier is appointed as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Mr. Curtis Evert has been appointed as the Vice-President (VP), Exploration and New Ventures. Mr. Barry Swanson, C.A., until recently serving as CEO, will remain with the Company as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Mauro Baessato will assume the position of the Company's Corporate Secretary. In addition, Mr. Mark Frewin joins the Company as a new independent member of the Board of Directors (the "Board").

Palliser Oil & Gas Corporation to Commence Trading on the TSX Venture Exchange

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:05:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Palliser Oil & Gas Corporation ("Palliser" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the final receipt for its Non-Offering Prospectus was received February 2, 2010 and the Company's common shares will commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange, at the market open, on February 10, 2010 under the symbol "PXL". P

Friendly Energy Acquires the Hutchins Lease in Central Texas

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

CARSON CITY, NV--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Friendly Energy Exploration (PINKSHEETS: FEGR) is pleased to announce that the company has acquired another lease in Central Texas. The Hutchins lease totals 194 acres of which approximately 25% is in defined oil fields. There are four Fry Sand wells and one Chappel Reef well. The latter well was the discovery well for the Chappel Reef and has 300 feet of potential oil and gas bearing sands. Historically, there were good oil shows which could produce 35 to 40 BOPD, but the gas was even better with maximum open flow potential around 2,500 MCF per day. In previous production, the Chappel Reef well produced 500 MCF per day with gradual decline. These wells were plugged in 2001 when the operator had financial problems and oil and gas prices were very low. Friendly expects to re-enter the Chappel Reef well within the next month and also open up one of the Fry Sand

Roadrunner Announces Upward Repricing of Stock Options

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Roadrunner Oil & Gas Inc. ("Roadrunner" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ROA), announces that the Board of Directors has approved an upward�repricing of the previously announced grant of stock options to certain directors and�senior officers, consultants and employees�of the Company under the Company's Stock Option Plan (see the press release of the Company dated January 26, 2010).

Realm Negotiating on Additional European Shale Gas Play

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Further to the January 26, 2010 news release, Realm Energy International Corporation ("Realm Energy") (TSX VENTURE:RLM) (www.realmenergy.ca) is pleased to announce negotiations on an additional European shale gas play.

EV Energy Partners Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Units

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:55:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - EV Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: EVEP) today announced that its public offering of 3,000,000 common units was priced at $28.08 per unit to the public. The Partnership expects the delivery to occur on February 12, 2010. In addition, the underwriters have an over-allotment option to purchase up to 450,000 common units.

Franklin Receives a $32 Million Funding

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:49:00 EST

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) (FRANKFURT: FMJ) Chairman, CEO and President William Petty is pleased to announce that after many months of negotiation and an exhaustive due diligence process, he has secured an agreement providing the company with a $32 million funding.

Pan Orient Energy Corp.: Thailand Operations Update

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:43:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Pan Orient Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE:POE) -

Thailand L53 Concession

Ternium Informs Market on Current Status of Sidor Compensation Payments

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:35:00 EST

LUXEMBOURG--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Ternium S.A. (NYSE: TX) announces that it did not receive the Sidor compensation payments required to be made yesterday by Corporaci�n Venezolana de Guayana, or CVG. These payments consist of a US$157.5 million principal installment, plus interest, due under the first tranche, and US$141.4 million mandatory prepayment, plus interest, due under the second tranche. The total balance of the Sidor compensation payments outstanding as of the date hereof amounts to US$1.02 billion, plus interest.

Coastal Energy Announces Operational Update

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:30:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 9, 2010) - Coastal Energy Company (the "Company" or "Coastal") (TSX-V: CEN) (AIM: CEO), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, announces an update of its operations in the Gulf of Thailand.

Gastem: Completion Results for St-Hyacinthe Property

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:30:00 EST

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Gastem�(TSX VENTURE:GMR) is pleased to report the initial test results of the single frac completions at La Presentation No1 and St-Hyacinthe No1 vertical wells, on the 37,247 hectare St-Hyacinthe property, in the St. Lawrence Lowlands, Quebec. Both vertical test wells, the first Utica Shale wells on this property, were drilled to the Trenton Limestone and were successfully cored in the Utica Shale.

Bursting Biofuel Bubble Begins Start-Up Shakeout

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

Lux Research Calls Out the Likely Winners as Biofuels Market Matures

Blackdog Resources Ltd. Updates Woking Light Oil Activity, Completes Injectivity Testing on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Well

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Blackdog Resources Ltd. ("Blackdog" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:DOG) is pleased to provide a comprehensive update of its activities on its Woking light oil property, 80 km northeast of Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Junex Announces Prospective Original Gas in Place Resources on the Nicolet Permit of 8.67 TCF

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:30:00 EST

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Junex Inc. (TSX VENTURE:JNX) ("Junex" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc., ("Netherland Sewell"), an independent reservoir engineering firm based in Texas, has provided their "Best Estimate" of the Prospective Original Gas in Place Resources ("OGIP") volumes for the Utica Shale on the Company's Nicolet Permit in the St. Lawrence Lowlands at 8.67 Trillion Cubic Feet ("TCF"). Junex's 50% interest of this Prospective Resources OGIP volume is 4.33 TCF.

Junex annonce des ressources prospectives de gaz original en place de 8,67 Tcf sur le permis Nicolet

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:30:00 EST

QUEBEC, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 9 f�v. 2010) - Junex (TSX CROISSANCE:JNX) est heureuse d'annoncer que Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc ("NSAI"), une firme ind�pendante bas�e au Texas et sp�cialis�e en ing�nierie de r�servoir, a �tabli � 8,67 trillions de pieds cubes (Tcf) sa meilleure estimation des Ressources Prospectives de Gaz Original en Place ("OGIP") pour les Shales d'Utica sur le permis Nicolet. Junex d�tient un int�r�t de 50%, soit 4,33 Tcf dans ce volume d'OGIP prospectif. N

Canadian Quantum Announces the Netherland, Sewell & Associates Inc. Prospective Original Gas In Place Resources on the Nicolet Permit of 8.67 TCF

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - Canadian Quantum Energy Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CQM) ("Canadian Quantum" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc., ("Netherland Sewell"), an independent reservoir engineering firm based in Texas, has provided their "Best Estimate" of the Prospective Original Gas in Place Resources ("OGIP") volumes for the Utica Shale on the Company's Nicolet Permit in the St. Lawrence Lowlands at 8.67 Trillion Cubic Feet ("TCF"). Canadian Quantum's 50% interest of this Prospective Resources OGIP volume is 4.33 TCF.

Deepwell Announces Single Shipper and Marketing Agreement With Gibson Energy ULC

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST

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Nexen Provides Long Lake Project Update

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:05:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - To coincide with the quarterly earnings release of OPTI Canada Inc., Nexen provides the following project update. W

OPTI Canada Announces Year End 2009 Results

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 9, 2010) - OPTI Canada Inc. (OPTI) (TSX:OPC) announced today the Company's financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2009. "

Azabache Announces $6.5 Million Brokered Private Placement

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:27:00 EST

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Pacific Northern Gas Raises Quarterly Dividend 12 Percent on Strength of 13 Percent Gain in Q4 2009 Earnings Per Share

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:29:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. (TSX:PNG)(TSX:PNG.PR.A) announced today that the Board of Directors increased the first quarter 2010 dividend on common shares by 12 percent to $0.28 per share, up from $0.25 per share in the fourth quarter of 2009.�PNG also announced earnings per common share (basic) of $0.95 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, up 13 percent from $0.84 a year earlier.

Kevin Fox Named President of Willbros U.S. Construction

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:51:00 EST

Industry Veteran Leads U.S. Pipeline Constructor

Penn West Energy Trust Provides 2009 Income Tax Information to Penn West Unitholders

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:14:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Penn West Energy Trust (TSX:PWT.UN) (NYSE:PWE) ("Penn West") is pleased to provide 2009 tax information on distributions to Penn West unitholders resident in Canada and the United States. T

British Gas Web Saver 6 Now the Cheapest Tariff in the UK

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - The new Web Saver 6 tariff from British Gas has entered the market as the cheapest of its kind in most parts of the UK; but not for everyone. This news is bound to leave energy consumers baffled as to whether or not energy prices are due to rise or fall; especially after the recent announcement by Ofgem that energy bills could rise by as much as 20% in 2020.

MatrikonOPC and Microsoft Demo OPC UA for StreamInsight

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:57:00 EST

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Microsoft and MatrikonOPC, members of the OPC Foundation, are excited to announce that they will be showcasing OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) Connectivity for Microsoft StreamInsight at this year's OPC Foundation Training Seminars.

Husky Energy Announces Third Discovery in South China Sea

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:17:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - John C.S. Lau, President & Chief Executive Officer of Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), is pleased to announce that Husky Oil China Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Husky Energy, has made its third significant gas discovery on Block 29/26 in the South China Sea. T

Legacy Oil + Gas Inc. Provides Operations Update

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:35:00 EST

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EV Energy Partners Announces Public Offering of Common Units

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:03:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - EV Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: EVEP) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 3.0 million of its common units representing limited partner interests. The Partnership also intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 450,000 additional common units to cover over-allotments, if any.

Quicksilver Resources Announces Settlement of Litigation With BreitBurn Energy Partners and Provident Energy Trust

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:52:00 EST

FORT WORTH, TX--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - �Quicksilver Resources Inc. (NYSE: KWK) today announced that it has agreed with BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: BBEP) and Provident Energy Trust (NYSE: PVX) to settle all existing litigation among the parties, subject to execution of final settlement documentation and payment of damages.�The following terms are included in the settlement:

Petroleum Consolidators of America Announces Record Date for Spin Off of Pico Corporation

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:02:00 EST

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Petroleum Consolidators of America, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PCAI) announced today that it has formed a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Pico Corporation, for the purpose of spinning off, pro rata to the beneficial owners of its common stock, all of its interest in that subsidiary and its associated operations.

Texalta Operations Updates

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:14:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Texalta Petroleum Ltd. ("Texalta") (TSX VENTURE:TEX.A) is pleased to announce that pursuant to a Letter of Intent dated September 14, 2009, Texalta and Rogers Oil and Gas intend to enter into a more definitive Exploration and Development Agreement.�The Agreement will outline the drilling program for a combination of up to 20 development and exploration wells in the Wordsworth, West Queensdale and Wildwood project areas in southeast Saskatchewan.�The capital input from Rogers (or its affiliates) may range as high as $22.4 million to be cash called on a well by well basis.�Due to the variables involved with each well, individual farmout agreements will be required for each well.�Rogers has purchased the interests of several joint venture partners in both the Wordsworth and West Queensdale project areas.

Toromont Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:43:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Toromont Industries Ltd. (TSX:TIH) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. Revenues declined 26% from the records set in the fourth quarter of 2008, reflecting weaker economic conditions. Earnings per share were $0.48 in the quarter compared to $0.76 in the fourth quarter of 2008. R

King & Spalding Advises on EPC Contract for Singapore LNG Terminal

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:46:00 EST

SINGAPORE--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, announced today that it advised Singapore LNG Corporation Pte. Ltd. in the development and award of a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Jurong Island, Singapore, to Samsung C&T Corporation. The dollar amount of the transaction was not disclosed.

Americas Energy Company Completes Acquisition of Evans Coal Corporation

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:46:00 EST

KNOXVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Americas Energy Company - AECo (OTCBB: AENY) announced the closing of the acquisition of Evans Coal Corporation. Evans Coal Corporation is a 36-year-old mining company based in Flat Lick, Kentucky. Evans Coal Corporation's assets contain high quality coal reserves in Southeastern, Kentucky. According to a 2009 report by Michael Gambrel, a Kentucky Professional Engineer, the Evans Coal Corporation controls coal reserves in excess of 348 million tons, translating into recoverable reserves of 211 Million tons of recoverable coal or 13+ Billion Dollars at current market prices.

Hybrid Energy Holdings Acquisition Strategy Affirmed by Industry at Davos World Economic Forum

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Hybrid Energy Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HYBE) cites industry consensus of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland as further validation of business strategy and current energy property portfolio.

Franklin Energy Division Acquired by Energy Management International

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) (FRANKFURT: FMJ) is pleased to announce that the company's energy division has been fully acquired by Energy Management International, Inc., formerly Gust Engineering & Speed Production, Inc. The new company is currently working to complete the purchase of two companies holding oil and gas interests in Texas and to finalize several oil and natural gas projects in South America.

ERA Carbon Offsets Ltd. to Close $5,520,000 Financing With Forest Carbon Group AG

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - ERA Carbon Offsets Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ESR) (the "Company" or "ERA"), is pleased to announce that the private placement previously announced, October 14^th 2009, will close on or about February 9^th 2010. The private placement consists of 7,360,000 common shares at a price of CAD$0.75 per share for gross proceeds of CAD$5,520,000. The sole subscriber is Forest Carbon Group AG ("FCG") an affiliate of HEAG Sudhessische Energie AG ("HSE"), a German energy and infrastructure company based in Darmstadt. Post-financing, FCG will own an aggregate of 7,360,000 shares which constitute 29.9% of the issued capital of the Company. No finder's fee was paid in connection with the private placement.

Universal Named to TSX Venture Top 50

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Universal Power Corp. (TSX VENTURE:UNX)(FRANKFURT:3U2A) ("Universal" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has been named as one of the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on TSX Venture Exchange. TSX Venture 50 is comprised of 10 emerging companies in five industry sectors that have been identified as leaders in Canada's public venture market.

Globotek Files Revised SEC Form 8-K

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - JSC Globotek, a Russian energy reclamation company which recently completed a merger with Caribbean Villa Catering Corporation (OTCBB: CBBV), has filed a revised SEC form 8-K the company announced today.

Canoel Announces Broadening of Its Advisory Committee by Appointing Its Second Member

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

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Wild Stream Exploration Inc. Announces the Closing of Its Previously Announced Bought Deal Financing

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:56:00 EST

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RETRANSMISSION-Tethys Petroleum Limited: Kazakh Exploration Well Flows Over 6,800 Barrels of Oil per Day

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

BOZOI, KAZAKHSTAN--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Tethys Petroleum Limited ("Tethys" or the "Company") (TSX:TPL) today announced the initial results of testing on the upper zone of the AKD01 oil discovery in Kazakhstan. The upper zone flowed oil at a restricted rate of over 5,400 barrels per day. Combined with the recent testing on the lower zone the AKD01 well has now flowed oil at a combined rate in excess of 6,800 barrels per day. "

Clean Energy and Power Announces Appointment of Dennis Shen President to Lead Strategic Technology Development

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:34:00 EST

WARWICK, RI--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - �Clean Energy and Power, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: KEPI) (www.cleanenergyandpower.com) announced today that Dennis Shen former Chief Operating officer of Biocentric Energy Holdings Inc., and lead developer of the Algae Bioreactor has joined Clean Energy and Power as President.

WesternZagros Provides Operational Update

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:30:00 EST

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Canacol Energy Ltd. Announces US$46 Million Capital Program for 2010

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Canacol Energy Ltd. ("Canacol" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:CNE)�is pleased to announce a US$46 million capital budget in 2010 for exploration and development activities in Colombia, Guyana, and Brazil.�The budget includes the drilling of 15 wells, which include 3 exploration wells, one each in Colombia, Guyana, and Brazil, and 3 appraisal and 9 development wells in Colombia.�The budget also includes the acquisition of 100 square kilometers ("km") of 3D seismic and 160 km of 2D seismic in Colombia and Brazil, the building of a 2,000 barrel of fluid per day early production facility at the Capella discovery in Colombia, and the expansion of its operated Rancho Hermoso production facilities in Colombia.�Canacol also plans to participate in the exploration bid round scheduled in Colombia for late June as a qualified operator.

Ithaca Energy Inc.: Athena Project Moves Ahead

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST

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Angle Energy Announces Wabamun Gas and Cardium Oil Drilling Success

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Angle Energy Inc. ("Angle" or the "Company") (TSX:NGL) is pleased to report operational results in two of the Company's major project areas.

EV Energy Partners to Acquire Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Properties

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - EV Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: EVEP) today announced it, along with certain institutional partnerships managed by EnerVest, Ltd., has signed an agreement to acquire oil and natural gas properties in the Appalachian Basin from Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC). EVEP will acquire a 46.15 percent interest in these assets for $151.8 million.

Suroco Energy Inc. Announces Operational Update and Results of Testing in First Development Well

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST

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Niko Announces the Strategic Acquisition of Voyager Energy Ltd.

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Niko Resources Ltd. (TSX:NKO) ("Niko") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Arrangement Agreement (the "Agreement") with Voyager Energy Ltd. ("Voyager") whereby Niko will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Voyager (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the Agreement, each Voyager shareholder will receive one common share of Niko for each 53 shares of Voyager held. Voyager has approximately 19.5 million shares outstanding (approximately 21 million fully diluted).

Next Generation Bio-Fuels Produce Excellent Power in Axial Vector Family of Engines

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:56:00 EST

DUBAI, UAE--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Axial Vector Energy Corporation ("AVEC") (PINKSHEETS: AXVC) (FRANKFURT: BAE1) confirmed today its family of marine/aviation/heavy industry engines are capable of producing excellent power cycles using next generation bio-fuels, in addition to today's bio-fuels, such as palm oil and corn ethanol, as well as other cropped-based fuels.

SDRL - Seadrill announces fourth quarter and preliminary 2009 results earnings release and conference call information

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:46:00 EST

HAMILTON, BERMUDA--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) -

Sunoco Reports Weak Fourth Quarter Results After Rough 2009, an Industrial Info News Alert

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:30:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Petroleum refiner and chemicals manufacturer Sunoco Incorporated (NYSE:SUN) (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) reported fourth-quarter net income of $26 million, a 87.3% decline year-over-year, and a full-year net loss of $329 million, compared to a net gain of $776 million in 2008. The company cited a worse-than-expected global downturn and weak demand for refining and chemical products as the most serious factors.

Green Energy Project Construction Driving Shortages of Skilled Craft Labor in North America, a "Navigating the Currents of Change" Webcast on Industrialinfo.com

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Regulators can set deadlines. Companies can issue bids. But if local labor markets have a shortage of skilled craft labor, projects won't get done on time or on budget.

Triangle Petroleum Announces Acreage Acquisition in the North Dakota Bakken Shale Play and New Strategic Focus Area for U.S. Operations

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) - Triangle Petroleum Corporation (the "Company" or "Triangle") (TSX VENTURE:TPE)(OTCBB:TPLM) today announced a new strategic initiative in the Bakken Shale play of North Dakota and the acquisition of 4,000 net acres in Williams and McKenzie counties. The company further announced a new partnership with Slawson Exploration, a leading operator in the fairway, aimed at the acquisition and development of acreage in known areas of production from the Middle Bakken and Three Forks formations of the Williston Basin.

Xcite Energy Limited ("Xcite Energy" or the "Company") Placing of Ordinary Shares

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:10:00 EST

LONDON--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) -

Heritage Oil Issues an Update on the Proposed Disposal of Its Ugandan Interest

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2010) -

Tethys Petroleum Limited: Kazakh Exploration Well Flows Over 6,800 Barrels of Oil per Day

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:05:00 EST

BOZOI, KAZAKHSTAN--(Marketwire - Feb. 7, 2010) - Tethys Petroleum Limited ("Tethys" or the "Company") (TSX:TPL) today announced the initial results of testing on the upper zone of the AKD01 oil discovery in Kazakhstan. The upper zone flowed oil at a restricted rate of over 5,400 barrels per day. Combined with the recent testing on the lower zone the AKD01 well has now flowed oil at a combined rate in excess of 6,800 barrels per day. "

WCSB Oil & Gas Royalty Income 2010 Limited Partnership: 1st Close Complete-Books Re-Opened Until Feb. 25, 2010

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:35:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - WCSB Oil & Gas Royalty Income 2010 Limited Partnership ("the Partnership") is pleased to announce that it has completed its initial closing on February 4, 2010. The Partnership has issued partnership units for gross proceeds of $16,182,300 to date. The books will re-open Monday, February 8th for a second and final closing on or about February 26, 2010. Please note that the books will close at 12 noon EST, Wednesday, February 25, 2010 or sooner if sold out.

Lander Energy Corporation to Acquire Intelligent Imaging International Ltd.

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:36:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) -�LANDER ENERGY CORPORATION ("Lander") (TSX VENTURE:LAE.P)�is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (the "Letter of Intent") dated February 1, 2010 with Intelligent Imaging International Ltd. ("Intelligent Imaging") with respect to a proposed business combination (the "Proposed Transaction"). The Proposed Transaction, if completed, will constitute an arm's length "Qualifying Transaction" for Lander in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") Inc. Policy 2.4 concerning Capital Pool Companies. Upon successful completion of the Qualifying Transaction, it is anticipated that Lander will meet the Tier 2 listing requirements of the TSXV for Technology Issuers.�

Conference Call Tuesday, February 9, 2010 to Discuss U.S. Geothermal's 3rd Quarter Results

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:23:00 EST

BOISE, IDAHO--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - U.S. Geothermal Inc. (TSX:GTH)(NYSE Amex:HTM) will host a telephone conference call for investors and analysts on Tuesday, February 9, 2010�at 4:30 p.m. EDT (2:30 p.m. MDT) to discuss the 3^rd Quarter Financials, which are to be filed on Tuesday, February 9, 2010.

Coastal Energy Company Named as Part of 2010 TSX Venture 50

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 5, 2010) - Coastal Energy Company (the "Company" or "Coastal") (TSX-V: CEN) (AIM: CEO), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, announces that it has been named one of the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. TSX Venture 50 is comprised of 10 emerging companies in five industry sectors that have been identified as leaders in Canada's public venture market.

Petra Petroleum Inc. Completes Private Placement Financing

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:05:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Petra Petroleum Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PTL) ("the Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed a previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") of 10 million units ("Units") at a price of $0.12 per Unit for total proceeds of $1,200,000.�Each Unit consists of one common share (a "Common Share") and one share purchase warrant (a "Warrant") of the Company.�Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one additional Common Share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.20 each for a period of two years from the date of issue. The Warrants will expire on February�4,�2012.

Petroleum Consolidators of America Enters Into an Agreement to Acquire CTX Technologies, Inc.

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:14:00 EST

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL--(Marketwire - February 5, 2010) - ��Petroleum Consolidators of America, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PCAI), announced today that, on February 4, 2010, it entered into an agreement to acquire CTX Technologies, Inc., a mobile telecommunication technology company located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and with operations in China and Korea.

BioCentric Energy Holdings, Inc. Shareholder Update

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:08:00 EST

SANTA ANA, CA--(Marketwire - February 5, 2010) - BioCentric Energy Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BEHL) announced today the following updates:

Altima Resources Ltd. and Unbridled Energy Corporation Announce Approval by the Shareholders of Unbridled Energy Corporation of the Arrangement Transaction with Altima Resources Ltd.

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:18:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Altima Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ARH) ("Altima") and Unbridled Energy Corporation (TSX VENTURE:UNE)(OTCBB:UNEFF)(FRANKFURT:O4U) ("Unbridled") (Altima and Unbridled are collectively referred to as the "Companies") announce that the shareholders of Unbridled approved of the plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") between the Companies at a Special Meeting of the shareholders of Unbridled held earlier today. The resolution approving the Arrangement was approved by 99.89% of the votes cast at the meeting. Under the Arrangement, each one common share of Unbridled will be exchanged for one common share of Altima. Further details concerning the Arrangement can be found in the Information Circular of Unbridled dated December 29, 2009 filed on SEDAR and available at www.sedar.com.

Trilogy Energy Corp. Announces the Completion of Trilogy Energy Trust's Conversion to a Corporation and a Post-Conversion Internal Reorganization

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:11:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Trilogy Energy Corp. ("Trilogy") announces that Trilogy Energy Trust (the "Trust") (TSX:TET.UN) completed its previously announced conversion (the "Conversion") from an income trust to a corporation through a business combination with a private company pursuant to an arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) and related transactions.

Peak Energy Services Trust Announces Update With Respect to Its Previously Announced $41 Million of Equity Financings

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:37:00 EST

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Coastal Energy Announces Insider Transaction

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:21:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 5, 2010) - Coastal Energy Company (the "Company" or "Coastal") (TSX-V: CEN) (AIM: CEO), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, announces that it was notified January 21, 2010 of the following sales transaction of ordinary shares in the Company ("Ordinary Shares"):

Red Mile Capital Corp. Announces Appointment of John V. Hickey as President

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:11:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Red Mile Capital Corp. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:RDM) announces that it has accepted the resignation of Larry Whitehead as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.�Mr. Whitehead will remain on the board of directors. The Corporation wishes to thank Mr. Whitehead for his stewardship of the company from inception through the completion of the Qualifying Transaction announced on January 29, 2010.

Epsilon Energy Ltd. Update- Appointment of President and CEO and Sale of Epsilon Energy Yemen Ltd.

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:59:00 EST

CONCORD, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Epsilon Energy Ltd. ("Epsilon") (TSX:EPS) today made the following announcements:

Vast Exploration Named as Part of 2010 TSX Venture 50

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:21:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Vast Exploration Inc. ("Vast" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:VST) is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on TSX Venture Exchange. TSX Venture 50 is comprised of 10 emerging companies in five industry sectors that have been identified as leaders in Canada's public venture market.�Vast has ranked #2 in the Oil & Gas Sector.

Electronic Control Security, Inc. Announces Continuing Operating Profit for Second Quarter Fiscal 2010

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:19:00 EST

CLIFTON, NJ--(Marketwire - February 5, 2010) - �Electronic Control Security, Inc. (OTCBB: EKCS) (ECSI), a leading provider of electronic security system technologies to the government and private sectors, announced its results of operations for the six months ended December 31, 2009.

Painted Pony Named as One of 2010 TSX Venture 50

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:46:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. ("Painted Pony" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PPY.A) (TSX VENTURE:PPY.B) is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange today named Painted Pony as one of the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on TSX Venture Exchange. The TSX Venture 50 is comprised of 10 emerging companies in five industry sectors that have been identified as leaders in Canada's public venture market. "

Southern Pacific Leads Energy Sector in 2010 TSX Venture 50

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:15:00 EST

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Eaglewood Energy Named as Part of 2010 TSX Venture 50

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:05:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - TSX Venture Exchange today announced that Eaglewood Energy Inc. ("Eaglewood") (TSX VENTURE:EWD) has been named as one of the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on TSX Venture Exchange. TSX Venture 50 is comprised of 10 emerging companies in five industry sectors that have been identified as leaders in Canada's public venture market.

Wavefront Named One of TSX Venture Exchange's Top 50 Companies

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Wavefront Technology Solutions Inc. ("Wavefront") (TSX VENTURE:WEE) (PINK SHEETS:WFTSF), a world leader in providing innovative solutions for increasing oil field production and enhancing the treatment of contaminated groundwater, has been named to the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on TSX Venture Exchange. The list is comprised of 10 emerging companies in five industry sectors that have been identified as leaders in Canada's public venture market.

Americas Energy Company Announces Drilling Agreement With TN-K Energy Group

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:59:00 EST

KNOXVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - February 5, 2010) - Americas Energy Company-AECo (OTCBB: AENY) announced today a 10 well checkerboard drilling agreement has been executed between AENY and TN-K Energy Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TNKY). TNKY has been producing approximately 150 barrels of oil per day on their J.R. Clark lease in Green County, Kentucky.

Cygam Energy Announces Equity Financing and Filing of Preliminary Short Form Prospectus

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

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Hybrid Energy Holdings Acquisition Strategy Affirmed by Industry at Davos World Economic Forum

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:30:00 EST

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - February 5, 2010) - Hybrid Energy Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HYBE) cites industry consensus of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland as further validation of business strategy and current energy property portfolio.

Sea Dragon Energy, Inc Named as Part of 2010 TSX Venture 50

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - TSX Venture Exchange today announced that Sea Dragon Energy, Inc (TSX VENTURE:SDX) has been named as one of the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on TSX Venture Exchange. TSX Venture 50 is comprised of 10 emerging companies in five industry sectors that have been identified as leaders in Canada's public venture market.

Toromont Elects to Acquire Remaining Enerflex Trust Units

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO and CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 5, 2010) - Toromont Industries Ltd. ("Toromont") (TSX:TIH) and Enerflex Systems Income Fund ("Enerflex") (TSX:EFX.UN) announced today that Toromont has elected to acquire all of the remaining trust units of Enerflex on the same terms as the units acquired under Toromont's recently completed offer for Enerflex. This acquisition will be completed on February 26, 2010. O

CNOOC's Oil and Gas Output to Reach 290 Million Barrels in 2010, an Industrial Info News Alert

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:30:00 EST

BEIJING--(Marketwire - February 5, 2010) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The oil and gas output of CNOOC Limited (NYSE:CEO) (Beijing), the listed flagship of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) (Beijing), is expected to reach 275 million to 290 million barrels equivalent in 2010, an increase of 21% to 28% year over year. This expected output is calculated based on the crude oil price index of $75 per barrel, while the output estimated for 2009 corresponded to a price of $62 per barrel, according to the "Operation Strategy and Development Plan 2010," released by CNOOC Limited on February 2, 2010.

SDRL - Comments to the fourth quarter 2009 results

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:55:00 EST

HAMILTON, BERMUDA--(Marketwire - February 5, 2010) -

Suncor Energy Declares Dividend

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:54:00 EST

(All financial figures are in Canadian dollars.)

Suncor Energie d�clare un dividende

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:54:00 EST

(Tous les montants sont en dollars canadiens)

PetroGlobe Announces Acquisition of Additional Cardium Interest

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:01:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - PetroGlobe Inc. ("PetroGlobe" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PGB) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire an additional 40% after payout working interest in the Cardium formation on certain lands in exchange for 2,000,000 common shares, cash consideration and other non-core mineral interests. This transaction adds an additional 115 net acres of highly prospective Cardium rights to PetroGlobe's existing Cardium potential in Pembina, Alberta.

Eurogas Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Year Ending December 31, 2009

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:57:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Eurogas Corporation (TSX VENTURE:EUG) ("Eurogas" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2009. Eurogas has filed its consolidated financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis for the period ended December 31, 2009 with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR"). All documentation may be viewed under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), the Company website www.eurogascorp.com or by contacting Eurogas.

Eurogas International Announces Financial Results for the Year Ending December 31, 2009

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:55:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Eurogas International Inc. ("Eurogas International" or the "Company") (CNSX:EI) today announced its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2009. Eurogas International has filed its financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis for the period ended December 31, 2009 with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval ("SEDAR"). All documentation may be viewed under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), the company website at www.eurogasinternational.com, or by contacting Eurogas International. For more information about Eurogas International please visit the Listings Disclosure Hall at www.cnsx.ca.

Trilogy Energy Trust Announces Unitholder and Court Approval of Its Proposed Conversion to a Corporation

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:49:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Trilogy Energy Trust ("Trilogy" or the "Trust") (TSX:TET.UN) announces that at the special meeting of its unitholders held this morning, its unitholders overwhelmingly approved its proposed conversion (the "Conversion") from an income trust to a corporation�to be named Trilogy Energy Corp. ("New Trilogy") pursuant to an arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Arrangement") and related transactions.�Unitholders voted 99.9% in favour of the Conversion and the Conversion also received the majority of the minority approval required.�Following the special meeting of unitholders, the Arrangement was approved by the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta.

BlackPearl Announces Year-End Oil & Gas Reserves and Updates Current Production

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - BlackPearl Resources Inc. ("BlackPearl" or the "Company") (TSX:PXX)(FIRST NORTH:PXXS) is pleased to announce the results of its 2009 year-end oil and gas reserves evaluation and to provide an update of the Company's current oil and gas production.

Bayside Petroleum to Carry Out a Major Rework Program on South Texas Properties

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - February 4, 2010) - BAYSIDE PETROLEUM COMPANY, INC. (PINKSHEETS: BYSD) is pleased to announce that, following an initial study, the Company has commenced a major rework program on a number of the wells acquired in its recent merger in order to increase and/or restore production rates. The work on three (3) wells has been successfully completed, providing a significant increase in the daily production rates. Additional well remediation work is planned in the near future.

Newfoundland Power Declares Dividends on Series A, B, D and G First Preference Shares

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:32:00 EST

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Newfoundland Power Inc. has declared regular quarterly dividends on its Series A, B, D and G First Preference Shares as follows: 1

Blugrass Enters Into a Letter of Intent With Petro Grande, LLC

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwire - February 4, 2010) - �Blugrass Energy Inc. (OTCBB: BLUG) is pleased to announce that Blugrass Energy Inc. has entered into a Letter of Intent with Petro Grande, LLC on certain oil and gas interests in Val Verde and Crockett Counties, Texas.

Serrano Energy Ltd. Announces New Director

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:50:00 EST

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Americas Energy Company Upland Church Mine Production for January 2010

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:29:00 EST

KNOXVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - February 4, 2010) - Americas Energy Company-AECo (OTCBB: AENY) announced today that AENY's mine production for the month ending January 2010 from its Upland Church Surface Mine was approximately 11,500 short tons. The mine is located in Bell County, Kentucky on AECo's 1,732+ acre Cardinal lease.

Arsenal Energy Announces $11 Million Equity Financing

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:49:00 EST

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Drake Acquires Sousa and Jenner Assets

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST

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Inter Pipeline Fund Announces February 2010 Cash Distribution

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Inter Pipeline Fund ("Inter Pipeline") (TSX:IPL.UN) announced today the declaration of a cash distribution of $0.075 per unit for February 2010. This distribution will be paid on or about March 15th to unitholders of record on February 23rd, 2010. I

(OTC: HYBE) Announces Acquisition of Producing Properties

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:15:00 EST

Note to Editor, the Following Is an Investment Opinion Issued by the IO News Wire

Magnum Hunter Resources Announces Initial 2010 Capital Budget of $25 Million

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 4, 2010) - Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (NYSE Amex: MHR) (NYSE Amex: MHR-PC) (the "Company" or "Magnum Hunter") announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has approved an initial capital budget for fiscal year 2010 of $25.0 million. The capex budget does not include any potential expenditures which may occur for possible merger and acquisition activities. The 2010 capex budget is predominately for capital expenditures necessary to fund the exploration and development activities associated with Magnum Hunter's acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Triad Energy Corp. ("Triad") and certain of its affiliated entities, scheduled to close next week. The Company plans to fund the approved fiscal year 2010 capex budget from internally generated sources of cash flows derived from a combinati

Enbridge to Adopt Say on Pay

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) announced today that it will provide its shareholders with the opportunity to vote on a non-binding, advisory resolution on executive compensation (commonly referred to as "Say on Pay"), beginning at its annual meeting of shareholders in 2011.

Wescorp's Clean Water Technologies to Be Utilized in Cancen Oil's Newly Acquired Alberta Remediation Facility

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTCBB:WSCE) is pleased to announce that Cancen Oil Canada Corporation (Cancen), an oilfield waste management and processing company based in Western Canada, has acquired the TAQA North remediation facility in Alberta, Canada.�The TAQA facility is strategically located in Edmonton, Alberta on Refinery Row. The TAQA North acquisition is a major step in Cancen's efforts to build its business and aligns well with its growth strategy to participate in Western Canada's $5 billion per year oilfield waste management and processing industry.

Canadian Superior Energy Inc. Announces Closing of Restructuring of Series A Preferred Stock

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:39:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Canadian Superior Energy Inc. ("Canadian Superior" or the "Company") (TSX:SNG)(NYSE Amex:SNG) is pleased to announce that the terms and conditions of the First Preferred Shares, Series A, as previously announced on December 29, 2009, of the Company in the aggregate principal amount of USD$15,000,000 owned by West Coast Opportunity Fund, LLC ("West Coast"), was completed on February 3, 2010.�Pursuant to the terms of the restructuring, the First Preferred Shares, Series A shares held by West Coast were exchanged on a share for share basis for First Preferred Shares, Series B shares pursuant to which the Redemption Date was extended from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011 and the conversion price was reduced from USD $2.50 to USD $0.60.�West Coast was also granted 2,500,000 common share purchase warrants exercisable at a price of USD $

Spartan Exploration Ltd. Provides Operations Update and Announces 2010 Capital Budget and Public Guidance

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Spartan Exploration Ltd. ("Spartan" or the "Company") (TSX:SPE), is pleased to provide an operations update and to announce its capital and operating budget and associated public guidance for 2010.

Just Energy Income Fund Announces February Distribution

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:26:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - Just Energy Income Fund (TSX:JE.UN) filed notice with the Toronto Stock Exchange today announcing its regular distribution for January. A distribution of $0.10333/unit ($1.24 annually) will be paid on February 28^th, 2010 to Unitholders of record at the close of business on February 15^th, 2010. The Units trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "JE.UN".

DeeThree Exploration Announces $10,210,000 Bought Deal Offering

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:55:00 EST

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Ithaca Energy Inc.: Bravo Workover Success

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:03:00 EST

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Solarbrook Water and Power Corporation Joins Information Portal StockProfile.com

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:00 EST

CARY, NC--(Marketwire - February 4, 2010) - Solarbrook Water and Power Corporation (PINKSHEETS: SLRW) announces that they have expanded their market awareness program by joining www.StockProfile.com, a customized web-based platform showcasing emerging growth stocks.

ConocoPhillips' Wood River Refinery Nears Completion of $2 Billion Major Expansion Project, an Industrial Info News Alert

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - February 4, 2010) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The $2 billion expansion of ConocoPhillips' (NYSE:COP) (Houston, Texas) 306,000-barrel-per-day (BBL/d) Wood River Refinery in Roxana, Illinois, is scheduled to be completed this spring. The major expansion began in November 2008 and is expected to increase capacity to 400,000 BBL/d and enable the refinery to produce sour Canadian crudes.

Invitation to the Annual General Meeting

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:44:00 EST

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Neste Oil's Financial statements for 2009

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:41:00 EST

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Frontera Resources Announces New Discoveries as It Completes Drilling Campaign at Shallow Fields Production Unit in Georgia

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 4, 2010) - Frontera Resources Corporation (AIM: FRR) (OTCQX: FRTE), an independent oil and gas exploration and production company, today announced that it has completed a new phase of drilling operations at the Mirzaani and Mtsare Khevi Fields within its Shallow Fields Production Unit, Block 12, in the country of Georgia.

Sea Dragon Energy Inc. Announces a Significant Increase in Its Oil Production and the Receipt of Final Government Approval for the Kom Ombo Acquisition

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST

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RWE Considers 2,000-Megawatt Power Plant for Tilbury, an Industrial Info News Alert

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:00:00 EST

GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Written by Martin Lynch, European News Editor for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland) -- RWE npower (Swindon, England), part of energy giant RWE AG (OTC:RWEOY) (Essen, Germany), has admitted that the company is considering building a new 2,000-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power plant at the existing Tilbury coal-fired plant in Essex.

Husky Energy Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter Dividend

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:30:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 (Canadian) per share on its common shares for the three-month period ended December 31, 2009. The dividend will be payable on April 1, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2010. H

Husky Energy Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:13:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) reported net earnings in the fourth quarter of 2009 were $320 million or $0.38 per share (diluted), compared to $231 million or $0.27 per share (diluted) in the same period of 2008. Adjusted Net Earnings were $334 million or $0.39 per share (diluted) compared to $360 million or $0.42 per share (diluted) in the fourth quarter of 2008. Cash flow from operations for the fourth quarter was $657 million or $0.77 per share (diluted), compared with $330 million or $0.39 per share (diluted) in the same period of 2008. Sales and operating revenues, net of royalties, were $3.61 billion, compared with $4.70 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Canoel Announces Completion of Private Placement

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:09:00 EST

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MatrikonOPC Selected as Control Magazine's First OPC Connectivity Software Readers' Choice Award Recipient

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:24:00 EST

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - MatrikonOPC takes top honors in the OPC Connectivity Software category in the 2010 Control Readers' Choice Awards. Based on a global survey of over 1,000 independent process automation professionals - the message is clear: MatrikonOPC is the official OPC brand of choice.

NuLoch Resources Inc. Announces $20 Million Equity Financing

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:22:00 EST

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Venoco, Inc. Schedules Annual Meeting

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:21:00 EST

DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Venoco, Inc. (NYSE: VQ) announced that its Annual Stockholders' Meeting will be held on June 2, 2010.

Genoil Inc. Announces Closing of Private Placement and Shares for Debt Transaction

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:07:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - Genoil Inc. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:GNO) (OTCBB:GNOLF) is pleased to announce that it has closed a private placement, whereby it issued a total of 4,712,305 Units, at a price of U.S. $0.13 per Unit, each Unit consisting of one common share and one common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants") for gross proceeds of approximately U.S. $612,600. The Warrants are exercisable until 24 months following their issue date at a price of U.S. $0.20. The common shares and Warrants issued in connection with this offering are subject to a four-month hold period.

SKANA Capital Corp.: Corporate Update

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:04:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - SKANA Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SKN) ("SKANA") announces that the transaction with Sun River Energy, Inc., a Colorado corporation ("Sun River") was not closed on January 31, 2010 as required under the terms of the agreement and previously disclosed in a news release dated December 29, 2009. Pursuant to the definitive agreement (the "Agreement") it had with SKANA, Sun River agreed to purchase from SKANA 100% of the outstanding common shares of Raven Wing Resources, Inc. ("Raven Wing"), a wholly owned subsidiary of SKANA for an all-cash purchase price of US$3,500,000.

Vectren Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST

EVANSVILLE, IN--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) announced the Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 34 cents per share, unchanged from the prior quarter. The dividend will be payable March 1, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 16, 2010.

OPTI Canada to Host Year End 2009 Results Conference Call on February 9, 2010

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:43:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - OPTI Canada Inc. (OPTI) (TSX:OPC)announced today that it will conduct a conference call at 7:00 a.m. Mountain Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 to review the Company's year end 2009 financial and operating results. Chris Slubicki, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Travis Beatty, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. To participate in the conference call, dial: (

Azabache Files Reserves Report

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST

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Vectren's CEO Niel Ellerbrook to Retire in May, Carl Chapman to Lead Company

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:49:00 EST

EVANSVILLE, IN--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Niel C. Ellerbrook, chairman and CEO of Vectren Corp (NYSE: VVC), today announced he will retire May 31, 2010, as the company's CEO, after a decade of service in the position. Ellerbrook, 61, will serve in the role of non-executive chairman for the company.

Just Energy Income Fund to Convert to a Corporation

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:05:00 EST

DIVIDEND AT $0.1033 PER MONTH ($1.24 PER YEAR), EQUAL TO CURRENT DISTRIBUTION

Aeroquest International Limited (TSX:AQL) Announces the Release Date of Its December 31, 2009 Q1 Financial Results and Conference Call Details

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:05:00 EST

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Teekay Tankers Ltd. Provides Dividend Guidance

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:02:00 EST

HAMILTON, BERMUDA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE:TNK) -

Renewable Energy Is Topic of Free Webinar

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:23:00 EST

Online Seminar Features Leading Wind and Solar Energy Experts

Epsilon Energy Ltd. Announces Closing of Its Farm Out Agreement With Chesapeake Energy Corporation

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:17:00 EST

CONCORD, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - Epsilon Energy Ltd. ("Epsilon" or the "Company") (TSX:EPS) today announced the closing of its Farm Out Agreement with Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK) ("Chesapeake") previously announced on January 18 2010. The assets in the joint venture include approximately 11,500 net acres of leasehold in the Highway 706 area in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; approximately 10 MMcf/day of current natural gas production, and related compression, pipeline and tap site facilities. In addition, Epsilon believes that its leasehold position will support the drilling of approximately 120-150 additional locations (60-75 net to Epsilon).

Enbridge fait �tat d'une performance exceptionnelle en 2009 et pr�voit le maintien d'une croissance solide en 2010 et par la suite

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:41:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 3 f�v. 2010) - Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) - P

Crocotta Energy Announces Closing of Previously Announced Sale of Properties and Repayment of Bridge Facility

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:10:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - Crocotta Energy Inc. ("Crocotta" or the "Company") (TSX:CTA) is pleased to announce that it has closed $30 million of $33 million previously announced sales of various non-core properties. The remaining $3 million of property sales is expected to close by the end of March 2010. In conjunction with the closed property sales, the Company has fully repaid its $25 million secured bridge credit facility.

Bonanza Oil & Gas Apclark Field Reserves Estimates Exceed $34mm

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:47:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Bonanza Oil & Gas, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (OTCBB: BGOI) (the "Company") independent oil and gas company, is pleased to report on the oil and gas development for the Company.

DeeThree Exploration Ltd. Announces Year-End Corporate Reserves and 2010 Capital Budget and Guidance

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:42:00 EST

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Triple Point Technology Reports Strong Growth in 2009

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:12:00 EST

Financial Results Fueled by Product Innovation and New Market Penetration

PetroSun Issues Exploration Program Update

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:55:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - PetroSun, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PSUD) announced today the contract with Sunbelt Drilling was extended to March 15, 2010 due to the weather conditions the past several weeks in northern Arizona. Drilling permits will be obtained from the Arizona Oil and Gas Commission prior to the commencement of operations.

Canadian Quantum Energy Corporation Announces Utica Shale Play Activity Update

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:26:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - Douglas Brett, President and CEO of Canadian Quantum Energy Corporation ("Canadian Quantum" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CQM), is pleased to announce that drilling operations have been completed on the Gentilly No. 2 Horizontal Well in the Quebec St. Lawrence Lowlands Utica Shale Play. The Gentilly No. 2 Horizontal Well was drilled and cased to a measured depth of 2,693m including an approximate 700m horizontal lateral.

Bonanza Oil & Gas, Inc. Discusses Proposed Future Oil & Gas Developments

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:45:00 EST

Debt Markets Renew Support for PNG: PNG Increases and Extends Term of Revolving Term Credit Facility

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 3, 2010) - Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. (TSX:PNG)(TSX:PNG.PR.A) ("PNG" or the "Company") today announced it has increased its existing 5-year revolving term loan from $20 million to $35�million and extended the term to 2015. The existing lenders, Canadian Western Bank and Roynat Inc., provided the additional commitments.