Marketwire - Pipelines

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. Announces Management Changes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:54:00 EST

OMAHA, NE--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) announced the appointment of Michelle S. Mapes as Executive Vice President - General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective November 3, 2009. Ms. Mapes joined the Company in September 2009 as its General Counsel. She will be responsible for all legal and regulatory affairs for the Company and will report to Todd Becker, President and Chief Executive Officer. The Company also announced that Wayne B. Hoovestol has stepped down as Chief Strategy Officer of Green Plains effective November 3, 2009. Mr. Hoovestol remains Chairman of the Board of the Company.

Cleco to Present at the Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:43:00 EST

Presentation to Be Webcast Over the Internet

Green Star Energies Announces Tank Installations at Eberle #1

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

Tank Installations Is the Final Step to Produce Oil at the Eberle #1

eHydrogen Solutions Launches Corporate Operations, Product Lines, and Web Site

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:07:00 EST

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - In line with previous announcements and revised business plan, eHydrogen Solutions (PINKSHEETS: BIGD) announced today the launch if its corporate operations, product lines, and new website.

The Company website www.eHydrogenSolutions.com provides an outline of its eHS hydrogen Injection technology and business strategy. eHydrogen Solutions' technology is a patented technology in which hydrogen and oxygen are generated on demand via electrolysis and then introduced into the combustion process. Decades went into developing an electrolyser that is reliable, thermodynamically efficient, and capable of operating in all weather conditions. The technology is adaptable to a wide variety of internal combustion engine applications, including trucks, automobiles, construction vehicles, mining vehicles, stationary power generators,

TransAlta holds Annual Investor Day Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:48:00 EST

- Forecasts growth in earnings and cash flow in 2010 - Forced outage rates at Alberta coal plants declining following accelerated major maintenance - Strategy in place to drive operational performance, green the portfolio and reposition coal - Blue Trail wind farm online ahead of schedule and on-budget - Balance sheet remains strong; credit ratios well supported by highly contracted cash flows

TC PipeLines, LP Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:34:00 EST

OMAHA, NEBRASKA--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - (NASDAQ:TCLP) - TC PipeLines, LP (the Partnership or PipeLP) today reported third quarter 2009 net income of $27.4 million or $0.65 per common unit (all amounts in U.S. dollars), a decrease of $0.9 million compared to $28.3 million or $0.72 per common unit, prior to recast, for the same period last year. On July 1, 2009, the Partnership acquired North Baja Pipeline, LLC (North Baja) from a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada Corporation (TransCanada). The acquisition was accounted for as a transaction between entities under common control, whereby the Partnership's historical financial information has been recast to include North Baja's results for all periods presented. The $6.2 million contribution to net income, or $0.15 per common unit, from North Baja since the acquisition partially offset the lower equity income from Northern Border Pipeline Company (Northern Border or NBPC) in third quarter 2009 compared to the same period las

Tenaris anuncia los resultados del tercer trimestre de 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:46:00 EST

La informaci�n financiera y operativa incluida en este comunicado de prensa est� basada en estados contables intermedios consolidados condensados no auditados preparados de acuerdo con las Normas Internacionales de Informaci�n Financiera (NIIF) y presentados en d�lares estadounidenses (US$)

Venoco, Inc. President to Speak at Conference

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:04:00 EST

DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Venoco, Inc. (NYSE: VQ) announced that Bill Schneider, President, will be speaking at the Thomas Weisel Partners 2009 Alternative Energy and Natural Resources Conference on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 beginning at 8:35 AM Eastern time.

The presentation slides will be available after market-close on Friday, November 6th via the Investor Relations page of the company's website, www.venocoinc.com. The presentation will be webcast live via the URL below or the link may be accessed on the company's website. http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/twp/altenergy09/97102308.cfm

Vantage Drilling Company Schedules Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:07:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Vantage Drilling Company ("Vantage") (NYSE Amex: VTG.U) (NYSE Amex: VTG) (NYSE Amex: VTG.WS) today announced that it will conduct a call at 11:30 AM Eastern Time on Monday, November 9, 2009 to discuss operating results and developments for the third quarter 2009. Vantage will release earnings before the market opens on November 9, 2009. To access the conference call, U.S. callers may dial toll free (888) 471-3828 and international callers may dial (719) 325-2477. The pass code will be 6403005. Please call ten minutes ahead of time to ensure proper connection. A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks following the call and can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112 for U.S. callers and (719) 457-0820 for internati

Tenaris Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:39:00 EST

The Financial and Operational Information Contained in This Press Release Is Based on Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Interim Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance With International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Presented in U.S. Dollars

Tonbridge Power Starts Project 2: Executes Cooperation Agreement With Gaelectric North America for New Transmission Line in Montana

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:01:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - Tonbridge Power Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TBZ) ("Tonbridge" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with wind power developer, Gaelectric North America Inc. ("Gaelectric") to begin detailed feasibility work on a new transmission line in Montana.�

"This is an important milestone for our Company," said Johan van't Hof, Tonbridge's Chief Executive Officer. "With MATL successfully financed and under construction, our team is turning its attention to several transmission project opportunities that we have uncovered. This next line is our top choice."

Inter Pipeline Fund Announces November 2009 Cash Distribution

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:15:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - Inter Pipeline Fund ("Inter Pipeline") (TSX:IPL.UN) announced today the declaration of a cash distribution of $0.07 per unit for November 2009. This distribution will be paid on or about December 15th to unitholders of record on November 23rd, 2009. In October 2009, Inter Pipeline announced a 7.1% increase to its monthly cash distribution rate from $0.07 per unit to $0.075 per unit, or $0.90 per unit annualized. The increased rate will commence with December distributions, payable in January 2010. Continued strong performances across all business segments, combined with significant advances in organic development projects, led to Inter Pipeline's decision to increase distributions. Inter Pipeline believes it is well positioned to maintain the increased level of cash distributions to unitholders through 2011 and beyond, despite becoming a taxable entity.

Inter Pipeline Fund Announces Strong Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - Inter Pipeline Fund ("Inter Pipeline") (TSX:IPL.UN) announced today its financial and operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009. Highlights - Funds from operations(i) totalled $81.3 million in the third quarter - Strong payout ratio before sustaining capital(i) of 64.4% for the third quarter - Cash distributions to unitholders totalled $52.4 million, or $0.21 per unit during the quarter - Throughput volumes on Inter Pipeline's oil sands transportation and conventional oil pipeline systems averaged 734,700 barrels per day (b/d)

Sierra Monitor Corporation Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Receives Largest Ever Single Order for FieldServer Products Valued at More Than $275,000

TransAlta Corporation closes Cdn$412.5 million sale of common shares

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:55:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC) ("TransAlta") today announced it has completed its public offering of 18,656,800 Common Shares at a price of $20.10 per common share. In addition, the full over-allotment option granted to the syndicate of underwriters, led by RBC Capital Markets, CIBC and Scotia Capital Inc., as bookrunners, was exercised for an additional 1,865,700 common shares also at a price of $20.10 per Common Share. The offering previously announced on October 28, 2009, resulted in gross proceeds to TransAlta of approximately Cdn $412.5 million. The net proceeds from the offering will be used to repay a portion of the indebtedness incurred in connection with TransAlta's acquisition of Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc.

AltaGas Reports Third Quarter Earnings

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - AltaGas Income Trust (AltaGas or the Trust) (TSX:ALA.UN) today announced net income of $34.7 million ($0.44 per unit - basic) for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $53.5 million ($0.75 per unit - basic) for the same period of 2008, which included a one-time tax recovery of $13.8 million as a result of legal entity ownership changes within the trust structure. Excluding the one-time tax recovery, net income was $39.7 million in third quarter 2008 ($0.56 per unit - basic).

Advanced Clean Technologies, Inc. Subsidiary Completes Successful Oil Extraction Test of Utah Tar Sands

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Advanced Clean Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ACTH) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, American Petroleum Solutions, Inc., has successfully completed a demonstration test of oil extraction from tar sand samples from the Utah Tar Sands. Russell Kidder, CEO of Advanced Clean Technologies, stated, "American Petroleum Solutions, using its patented, non-hazardous chemical reagents in an ambient temperature environment, was able to successfully extract and separate a high percentage of the oil present in the tar sand sample. We believe that our successful demonstration test will lead to wide-spread, commercial application of our process in the Utah Tar Sands area in Eastern Utah, as well as other locations with high concentrations of tar sands."

REMINDER: Willbros Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE: WG) today announced plans to release third quarter 2009 results on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Willbros has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central).

What:  Willbros Group, Inc. Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

When:  Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Where: Live via phone by dialing 866-550-6338 or 347-284-6930,
       passcode 9209847, and asking for the Willbros call at least
       10 minutes prior to the start time.

Where: Live over the Internet by logging onto www.willbros.com on the
       home page under Events.

Low Natural Gas Prices Diminish El Paso Corporation's Exploration and Production Earnings, an Industrial Info News Alert

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:30:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Natural gas production and transmission company El Paso Corporation (NYSE:EP) (EPC) (Houston, Texas) recently reported earnings for the company's third fiscal quarter of 2009, which ended September 30. Net income for the company was down 85% year over year, moving from $445 million in 3Q08 to $67 million in 3Q09. Lower natural gas prices caused a substantial drop in EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) in the company's Exploration and Production business unit.

Willbros Reports Profitable Third Quarter 2009, Increased Backlog and Improved Visibility for 2010

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:02:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE: WG)

-- Third quarter results reflect:
   -- Positive performance in Upstream despite loss ($0.08 per share) on an
      EPC project
   -- Cost reduction charges of $2.4 million, which along with additional
      cost saving initiatives anticipated in Q4, are expected to save $17.6
      million on an annual basis
-- Backlog increased to $501 million
-- Awarded construction of 2 spreads of the Fayetteville Express Pipeline
-- Executed NiSource Alliance Agreement
-- Formed Joint Venture with Nacap to pursue major projects in Australia
-- Annual guidance for continuing operations for 2009 reduced to $0.50-0.60
   per diluted share

Willbros Awarded Two Spreads of Fayetteville Express Pipeline Construction

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:01:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE: WG) announced today that it has been awarded the construction contract for spreads three and four of the Fayetteville Express Pipeline (FEP). The approximately 185-mile natural gas pipeline will originate in Conway County, Arkansas, continue eastward through White County, Arkansas, and terminate at an interconnect with Trunkline Gas Company in Panola County, Mississippi. FEP will parallel existing utility corridors where possible to minimize impact to the environment, communities and landowners. FEP is a joint venture between Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. and Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. The Willbros scope of work includes 120 miles of 42-inch pipeline, beginning near Bald Knob, Arkansas and ending at the Trunkline interconnection. The project is expected to begin construction in April 2010 and be completed in October 2010.

NiSource Gas Transmission & Storage and Willbros Complete Long-Term Alliance Agreement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - NiSource Gas Transmission & Storage (NGT&S), a unit of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), and Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE: WG) announced today that they have executed a long-term alliance agreement whereby Willbros will be the provider of program development, project management, design, engineering, geographic information systems (GIS), Integrity and maintenance services with respect to pipeline system projects for NGT&S.

Tonbridge Power Inc. Consolidates Its Common Shares

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:22:00 EST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 4, 2009) - Tonbridge Power Inc. (TSX VENRURE:TBZ) ("Tonbridge" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the common shares of the Corporation (the "Common Shares") have been consolidated on the basis of one (1) new common share for every ten (10) Common Shares issued and outstanding (the "Consolidation"). The number of issued and outstanding Common Shares has been reduced from 284,821,107 Common Shares to 28,482,111 Common Shares. Furthermore, each existing stock option, warrant or other security of the Corporation convertible into pre-Consolidation Common Shares (the "Convertible Securities") will be adjusted pursuant to the terms thereof on the same exchange ratio described above and each holder of pre-Consolidation Convertible Securities will become entitled to receive post-Consolidation Common Shares pursuant to such adjusted terms.

Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. Closes Sale of Natural Gas Companies

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:11:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EEP) (NYSE: EEQ) today announced that its wholly owned affiliate, Enbridge Midcoast Energy, LP, has sold several natural gas pipeline companies to Denver-based American Midstream Partners, LP. The sale closed today, effective Nov. 1, and is valued at approximately $151 million.

Included in the sale are two interstate gas pipeline companies -- Enbridge Pipelines (Midla) LLC, whose pipelines are located in Louisiana and Mississippi, and Enbridge Pipelines (AlaTenn) LLC, whose pipelines are located in Alabama and Tennessee -- as well as 10 additional intrastate gathering or transmission pipeline companies with facilities located primarily in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.

Ternium Announces Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

LUXEMBOURG--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Ternium S.A. (NYSE: TX) today announced its results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2009.

The financial and operational information contained in this press release is based on Ternium S.A.'s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and presented in U.S. dollars and metric tons.

Summary of Third Quarter 2009 Results

ENVIROTEK Acquires Controlling Interest in One of 15 Nationwide Licensed, Biodiesel Refinery Facilities

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:07:00 EST

COSTA MESA, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - ENVIROTEK (PINKSHEETS: ENTK) today announced the Company recently acquired 51% controlling interest in Extreme Green Technologies Inc., a Nevada corporation with a CA, DBA: "Extreme Biodiesel" located in Corona, California.

ENVIROTEK Board of Directors today announced the acquisition of controlling Interest in "Extreme Green Technologies Inc." further enhances ENVIROTEK's portfolio of "All Green" Alternative Fuels and Energy Solutions for worldwide applications.

Hydropower Reigns as Undisputed King of Renewable Energy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:09:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - SBI Energy, a leading energy market research firm and publisher of "Ocean Energy Technologies and Components Worldwide," has released "Hydropower Energy Technologies Worldwide: Large, Small, Mini, Micro and Pico." The report presents an in-depth analysis of the applications, products, manufacturers, and trends in the development of hydropower resources in the United States and around the world.

During the period 2009 through 2013, hydropower in all its forms is forecast to grow faster than it has in the past five years to meet the increasing need for renewable energy sources worldwide. The projected uptick marks a return to popularity for hydropower as the undisputed king of renewable energy boasting technologies that are proven and widely used, in addition to emerging technologies just beginning to enter the marketplace.

American Petro-Hunter to Purchase Texas Gas Production and Reports on Operations

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH) ("American Petro-Hunter" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an agreement whereby the Company intends to purchase production from two existing gas wells from Texas-based Oxalis Energy Group. Under the terms of the Letter of Intent (L.O.I.), the Company is currently undertaking a period of due diligence on the project with a thorough review of project data and well production history of this West Texas project.

Consortium Forms Icon NGS, LLC to Develop and Acquire Natural Gas Storage Facilities

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:55:00 EST

Quantum NGS Holdings, Larry Bickle, Andy Lang and Mark Fullerton Form Icon NGS, LLC

Advanced Clean Technologies Retains WorldMarketMedia.com to Design and Implement Their Social Media Marketing Campaign

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Advanced Clean Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ACTH) announces the retention of World Market Media, Inc. to lead the Company's Social Media Marketing efforts.

Ronald P. Russo, Jr., Founder & Social Equity Officer, states, "We are delighted that the Advanced Clean Technologies management team has engaged World Market Media to design and implement their Social Media Distribution Plan and Platform."

El Paso Pipeline Partners Reports Sharp Increase in Third Quarter Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:45:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB) is reporting today third quarter 2009 financial and operational results for the partnership.

Highlights:

--  Net income attributable to El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (EPB) of
    $46.6 million -- up from $33.2 million in the third quarter of 2008
--  Earnings of $0.35 per common unit, versus $0.29 per common unit in the
    third quarter of 2008
--  Distributable cash flow of $53.7 million -- an increase of 57 percent
    from the third quarter of 2008
--  Increased quarterly cash distributions to $0.35 per common and
    subordinated unit for the third quarter of 2009, an approximately 17
    percent increase from the third quarter of 2008
--  Placed WIC-Piceance Lateral Expansion in-service
--  Completed the acquisition of additional interests in Colorado
    Interstate Gas Company (CIG)

Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. Confirms Amount of Share Distribution for Third Quarter 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:05:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. (NYSE: EEQ) ("Enbridge Management") today confirmed that its previously declared share distribution, to be paid on November 13, 2009, will consist of 2.0939 additional shares for each 100 shares of record on November 5, 2009.

The distribution of additional Enbridge Management shares is based on the notional cash value of the declared distribution of $0.99 per share and the average closing price of Enbridge Management shares for the ten consecutive trading days prior to the ex-dividend date.

TransAlta acquires over 93 per cent of Canadian Hydro Developers and expects to complete transaction by November 4, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:24:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC) and Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc. (TSX:KHD) announced today TransAlta's wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Offeror") has taken up approximately 9.1 million additional common shares of Canadian Hydro Developers validly deposited and taken up pursuant to its offer (the "Offer") to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Canadian Hydro Developers for $5.25 cash per share. These common shares combined with the common shares acquired on October 23, 2009 represent approximately 93.5 per cent of the outstanding common shares of Canadian Hydro Developers. The Offer has now expired.

North American Energy Partners Announces Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - North American Energy Partners Inc. ("NAEP" or "the Company") (TSX:NOA)(NYSE:NOA) today announced results for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2009. Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts discussed are in Canadian dollars. Consolidated Financial Highlights /T/ Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, (

El Paso Corporation Reports Strong Third Quarter Financial and Operational Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:29:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - El Paso Corporation (NYSE: EP) is today reporting third quarter 2009 financial and operational results for the company.

Highlights:

--  $0.23 adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) versus $0.35 in 2008.
    A sharp increase in Pipeline Group earnings was more than offset by lower
    natural gas and oil prices.
--  2009 adjusted earnings per share guidance raised to $1.15 to $1.20.
--  Third quarter 2009 reported EPS of $0.08 per diluted share versus
    $0.58 in 2008. A sharp decline in natural gas prices in the company's
    Exploration and Production (E&P) business was the major reason for lower
    reported earnings.
--  Third quarter 2009 Pipeline Group earnings before interest expense and
    taxes (EBIT) rose 17 percent from the third quarter of 2008.
--  Third quarter production averaged 732 million cubic feet equivalent
    per day (MMcfe/d), incl

El Paso Corporation Announces Further Steps to Improve Financial Flexibility

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:10:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - El Paso Corporation (NYSE: EP) is today announcing a series of actions designed to further improve the company's financial flexibility to fund its core businesses:

--  The company has identified specific actions that will generate $150
    million of annual operating and administrative cash savings. These
    actions include, among others, reducing internal costs and improving
    cost efficiencies from leveraging a consolidated supply chain
    organization. El Paso will realize a portion of the projected savings
    in 2009.
--  El Paso intends to sell an additional $300 million to $500 million
    of assets during 2010.
--  The company's Board of Directors has approved a reduction in the
    company's quarterly dividend from $.05 to $.01 per share. The dividend
    reduction will result in approximately $112 million of annual cash
    savings.

Green Star Energies Issues Initial Production Update for the Eberle #1

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:15:00 EST

The Operator Has Already Discovered Significant Pressures and Showings of Oil From the Eberle #1 Well

Gas Increasingly Monetized -- Not Flared, Finds Zeus Development Survey

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:25:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Energy research and consultancy, Zeus Development Corporation, has conducted a survey of some 2,700 oil-associated gas fields that concludes gas is increasingly being monetized in Africa and Latin America rather than left stranded or flared.

"Natural gas in these formerly deemed frontier, abandoned, or undeveloped areas is being developed as a result of the quality and size of the discoveries, recognition of the need for long-term low-carbon fuel, and growing local and regional demand for gas," said Zeus upstream analyst Chris Cothran. "We see very clearly that China, for example, is getting serious about finding and developing more gas reserves."

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. to Discuss Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:37:00 EST

OMAHA, NE--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2009 financial results on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. EST. Green Plains' participants will include Todd Becker, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jerry Peters, Chief Financial Officer. Following their presentation, participants will be available for a brief question and answer session.

AltaGas Income Trust to Acquire Remaining 75.1 Percent of Heritage Gas Limited

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA AND REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2009) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. AltaGas Income Trust (AltaGas or the Trust) (TSX:ALA.UN) and SaskEnergy Incorporated (SaskEnergy) jointly announce that they together with Scotia Investments (Scotia) have entered into a purchase and sale agreement pursuant to which AltaGas' indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, AltaGas Utility Group Inc. (Utility Group) will, subject to customary conditions, purchase for $109.8 million the 75.1 percent of the outstanding shareholder debt and common shares of Heritage Gas Limited (Heritage Gas) it does not already own. Proceeds to SaskEnergy and Scotia will be approximately $73.3 million and $36.5 million for their respective 50.1 percent and 25 percent interest in Heritage Gas.

Sempra Energy to Report Third-Quarter 2009 Earnings Nov. 9

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:49:00 EST

Conference Call for Analysts at 1 p.m. EST

Navajo Announces Closing of Third Tranche of $50 Million Financing

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:09:00 EST

ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Navajo Wind Energy Corp. (the "Company" and formerly Caliber Energy Inc.) (PINKSHEETS: CLBN) is pleased to announce the completion of the third tranche of its previously announced $50 million financing.

Navajo will receive gross proceeds of $15 million for the issuance of a promissory note, which is subject to a hold period of two years plus one day from the date of issuance in accordance with the agreement. The funding is expected to be received on November 16, 2009, with the net proceeds of the third tranche being approximately $13.8 million after deducting the placement agents' fees and estimated offering expenses.

TransAlta Investor Day 2009 Conference

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:44:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC), will host its annual Investor Day on Friday, Nov. 6 in Toronto from 9 a.m. to noon (Eastern). Presenters include Steve Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dawn Farrell, Chief Operating Officer, and Brian Burden, Chief Financial Officer.

A link to the live web cast will be available via TransAlta's website, www.transalta.com, under Web Casts in the Investor Relations section. A recording of the web cast and transcript will also be available on the TransAlta website following the conference.

Dial-in number:
�Toll-free North American participants - 1-888-396-8064

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AltaGas' Bear Mountain Wind Park Goes Live

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - AltaGas Income Trust (AltaGas or the Trust) (TSX:ALA.UN) is pleased to announce that its Bear Mountain Wind Park is now fully commissioned and connected to the British Columbia power grid. The Park has satisfied the conditions of Commercial Operation Date (COD) and will now receive the firm price under the 25-year energy purchase agreement (EPA) with BC Hydro.

ATCO Water Selected to Partner With Three Hills and Trochu

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:17:00 EST
Innovative agreement to create regional partnership

Keith Garza of ConocoPhillips Joins CygNet Software's Board of Customer Advisors

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:07:00 EST

Seasoned Executive to Help Ensure CygNet's Product Development and Business Initiatives Remain Aligned With Oil and Gas Customer Needs

Buckeye Partners Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results and Increases Quarterly Distribution

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Buckeye Partners, L.P. ("Buckeye") (NYSE: BPL) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2009. Net income attributable to Buckeye's unitholders for the third quarter of 2009 was $57.9 million, or $0.89 per limited partner ("LP") unit, compared to $46.6 million, or $0.75 per LP unit, for the third quarter of 2008. Net income attributable to Buckeye's unitholders before special charges (as defined below) for the third quarter of 2009 was $58.9 million, or $0.90 per LP unit. Buckeye recorded special charges of $1.0 million for organizational restructuring in the third quarter of 2009.

Buckeye GP Holdings L.P. Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results and Increases Quarterly Distribution

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Buckeye GP Holdings L.P. ("BGH") (NYSE: BGH) today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2009. Net income attributable to BGH for the third quarter of 2009 was $11.1 million, or $0.39 per common unit, compared to net income of $7.2 million, or $0.26 per common unit, for the third quarter of 2008. BGH recorded operating income of $74.9 million for the third quarter of 2009, compared to operating income of $63.3 million for the third quarter of 2008.

Terra Energy & Resource Technologies Signs a Working Agreement With an Australian Market Partner

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Terra Energy & Resource Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: TEGR), a natural resource exploration services technology company, announces that the Company signed a Working Agreement with Terralinna Pty. Ltd., an Australian limited company.
Exploration and development of Australia's and Zambia's natural resources is the target of the agreement, which sets a framework for the parties' business relationship: service fee schedule, Terra's royalty right, exclusivity rights and performance conditions for the use of the Terra technologies as well as Terra's co-investment rights among other customary contractual matters.

Savoy Energy Corp. Installs Technology Upgrade for Rozella Kifer

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Savoy Energy Corp. Installs Technology Upgrade for Rozella Kifer to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Costs

Locus Offers Free GHG Calculator for CA Mandatory Reporting

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Industry Leader Takes Action to Help With GHG Reporting

Cleco Corp. Posts 2009 Third-Quarter Earnings of $59.8 Million

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

PINEVILLE, LA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Cleco Corp. (NYSE: CNL)

Consolidated Earnings - Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures Diluted EPS Three months ended Nine months ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, -------------------------------------- Subsidiary 2009 2008 2009 2008 --------- -------- -------- -------- Cleco Power LLC $ 0.66 $ 0.53 $ 1.47 $ 1.51 Cleco Midstream Resources LLC(1) 0.14 0.08 (0.08) (0.05) Corporate and Other(1,2) 0.13 0.03 0.13 0.03 --------- -------- -------- -------- Operational earnings per share (Non-GAAP)

ATCO Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $61.0 Million

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:28:00 EDT
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Oct. 30, 2009) - ATCO Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X) (TSX:ACO.Y) ATCO Ltd. today reported increased earnings of $61.0 million ($1.05 per share) for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to earnings of $52.5 million ($0.91 per share) for the same three months in 2008. ATCO reported a decrease in "adjusted earnings" (1) for the third quarter, which excludes certain items not in the normal course of business or day to day operations. Adjusted earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $53.3 million ($0.92 per share) compared to adjusted earnings of $54.9 million ($0.95 per share) for the same three months in 2008.

Canadian Utilities Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $120.9 Million

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:27:00 EDT
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Oct. 30, 2009) - Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) (TSX:CU.X) Canadian Utilities today reported increased earnings of $120.9 million ($0.96 per share) for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to earnings of $67.0 million ($0.53 per share) for the same three months in 2008. Canadian Utilities reported an increase in "adjusted earnings" (1) for the third quarter, which excludes certain items not in the normal course of business or day to day operations. Adjusted earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $76.7 million ($0.61 per share) compared to adjusted earnings of $71.6 million ($0.57 per share) for the same three months in 2008.

Running Fox Nine Month Revenues, EBITDA Earnings Up

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:15:00 EDT
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 30, 2009) - Steven Schurman, CEO, U.S. Professional Geologist, reports: Running Fox (TSX VENTURE:RUN) (PINK SHEETS:RXFRF) (FRANKFURT:C8Q) has released its 2009 nine month results: Revenues Total revenues were $5,115,349 for the nine months which was a 3% increase over the prior year's nine months revenue of $4,978,617. EBITDA - Earnings Up 170 % For the nine months ended August 31, 2009, the Company's earnings before interest and amortization and depletion were $451,130.