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Petrocapita Income Trust Will be Presenting at the Alternative Investment Conference in Calgary on January 28th, 2012

Petrocapita Income Trust will be presenting at the Alternative Investment Conference in Calgary on January 28th, 2012. Risk management and asset allocation in the context of hard asset investments will be the topic of discussion. Petrocapita is a Calgary based energy investment trust built around... - October 12, 2011 - Petrocapita Income Trust

Apollo Safety Offers Confined Space Training Class

Recent accidents reveal the need for gas detection awareness and safety procedures. - October 07, 2011 - Apollo Safety

TRWA Will Have an Exhibitor’s Booth at the Eagle Ford Shale DUG Conference Next Week in San Antonio, Texas

"I am honored that the folks with the Eagle Ford Shale DUG Conference & Hart Energy have asked me to teach a Right of Way Workshop on Monday October 10th, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas,” Mr. Valden said. - October 03, 2011 - TRWA, Inc.

Obama Administration Seeks to Eliminate Special Tax Breaks for Oil and Gas Firms, such as GeoDynamics Inc.

The Obama Administration submitted the American Jobs Act of 2011 to Congress on September 12, 2011. The act contains language that would repeal subsidies, eliminate tax credits claimed for foreign sales and operations, and do away with a variety of manufacturing deductions taken by oil and gas... - October 02, 2011 - GeoDynamics Inc.

Apollo Safety Warns to Heed Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel

With several people injured and two people dead, the safeness of pourable gel fuel has been compromised and a voluntary recall of these products should be taken seriously. - September 28, 2011 - Apollo Safety

Apollo Safety to Participate at the Massachusetts Association of Hazardous Materials Technicians Training Conference

Portable gas detection monitors and single line budget plan to be featured by Apollo Safety at the 20th annual MAHMT training conference. - September 18, 2011 - Apollo Safety

New Gas Monitor Rental Service Announce by Apollo Safety

With the high cost of gas detection monitors, Apollo Safety now offers these high tech devices for rent through gasmonitorrental.com - September 14, 2011 - Apollo Safety

Apollo Safety Announces Monk Brand Wipes Available Now for Cleaning Fitness Equipment

To keep gyms and fitness centers free of bacteria and viruses, Monk brand wipes keep patrons safe. Available now through Apollo Safety. - September 08, 2011 - Apollo Safety

Apollo Safety Introduces New Smart Touch Flu Safety Kit

In an effort to reduce the number of sick days and missed school days, Apollo Safety is announcing its new Smart Touch Flu Safety kit. - September 08, 2011 - Apollo Safety

TAG Enters Into Farmout Agreement with Apache Corporation on New Zealand Acreage in the East Coast Basin

TAG Oil has entered into a farmout agreement with Apache Corporation to explore and potentially develop oil and natural gas resources in TAG’s New Zealand East Coast Basin exploration permits. - September 02, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd Acquired the Outstanding 39% of Their Exploration License

GMEL is a mineral exploration and development company which aims at unlocking mineral rich resources in Greenland. - September 02, 2011 - Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd

FloaTEC President Eric H. Namtvedt to Address Pre-Salt Brazil Congress in Rio de Janeiro in September

The Brazilian pre-salt shows the industry's continued ability to adapt to new challenges and come up with new and innovative solutions to find and extract oil in new areas, says Eric H. Namtvedt, President of FloaTEC, a deepwater floating production systems producer. - September 02, 2011 - Pre-Salt Brazil Congress

Southlake Energy Reveals Use of State of the Art Equipment in Recent Projects

Southlake Energy is proud to announce utilization of cutting edge technologies, greatly enhancing the probability of drilling and completing prolific oil and gas wells. These technologies are currently being used on a Jackson County Lease project among others. - September 01, 2011 - Southlake Energy

Government Approval for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments on the Kvanefield Project

The Greenland Government approves Terms of Reference for environmental and social impact assessments on the Kvanefield project. Environmental and social impact assessments are significant components of an ultimate feasibility study. Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum has laid down the guidelines of... - August 27, 2011 - Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd

TAG Confirms New Oil and Gas Discoveries in Taranaki Basin Exploration Wells

Strong test results confirm new oil and gas discoveries in the Sidewinder-2 well and the Cheal-C1 well, both located in the Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. The Sidewinder oil and gas discoveries are located in TAG Oil's Petroleum Exploration Permit 38748. The Cheal oil and gas discoveries are located in TAG Oil's Petroleum Mining Permit 38156. - August 16, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Completion Operations Underway on Breitling-Turner #2

Breitling Oil and Gas today announced that the Breitling-Turner #2 in Hardeman County, Texas is being completed as a possible oil and gas producer after reaching a total vertical depth of 7,900 feet. The well was subsequently logged by Halliburton and based on analysis by Breitling’s... - August 11, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas

Pre-Salt Brazil Meeting in September to Showcase Opportunities for International Offshore Companies

As Brazil prepares to explore one of the largest oil discoveries ever, international oil and gas operators are meeting with the state-run body Petrobras and other government institutions at the annual Pre-Salt Brazil Congress in Rio de Janeiro in September. - August 05, 2011 - Pre-Salt Brazil Congress

TAG Oil Reports 100% Increase in Production Revenue & Strong Year-End Financial Results

TAG Oil releases year-end March 31, 2011 operating highlights including a 100% increase in production revenue. - August 04, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Breitling Oil and Gas North American Operations Update

Breitling Oil and Gas issued an operational update on the company’s recent activity related to the development of various oil and gas properties in its portfolio. - June 30, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas

Fountain Quail Expands Operations to Eagle Ford Shale

Leading wastewater recycler Fountain Quail, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aqua-Pure Ventures, will enter South Texas shale play as subcontractor to NAC Services. - June 25, 2011 - Fountain Quail

TAG Oil’s Sidewinder-2 Discovery Well Flows at 1,467 Barrels of Oil Equivalent Per Day

A 4-Point Isochronal flow test was completed over the main discovery zone in TAG Oil's Sidewinder-2 discovery well, which achieved stabilized flow rates of 8.8 million cubic feet per day (~1467 BOE per day) with less than a 25% drawdown. - June 24, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Fountain Quail Awarded Operating Permit for Eagle Ford Shale

Leading wastewater recycler Fountain Quail, a wholly owned subsidiary of Calgary-based Aqua-Pure Ventures, free to enter South Texas shale play immediately. - June 23, 2011 - Fountain Quail

Strong Flow Test Results for TAG Oil’s Sidewinder-4 Well, Sidewinder-2 Flow Testing Underway

Flow testing on TAG Oil’s Sidewinder-4 well achieved stabilized flow rates of 6.98 million cubic feet of gas per day. Flow testing of Sidewinder-2, the largest net pay of all Sidewinder wells to date, is currently underway. - June 10, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

WellDog Raises $5,000,000 to Support Expansion

International mix of angel and strategic investors provide debt and equity capital to company. - June 08, 2011 - WellDog

TAG’s Cheal-C1 Well Extends Known Mt. Messenger Oil Saturation Area and Encounters Oil in Deeper Wildcat Target

The Cheal-C1 well was drilled approximately 3.5 km to the northwest of the existing Mt. Messenger producing wells, with results extending the Mt. Messenger oil saturation area over a considerably larger area than previously known. - June 08, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

TAG Reports Strong Flow Test at Sidewinder-3 Discovery, and On-Track to Produce First Commercial Oil and Gas from Sidewinder Discoveries

Sidewinder-3 was drilled to a total depth of 2,160 meters (7,085 feet), encountering 15.4 meters (50 feet) of net gas-bearing sandstones. With the four wells drilled to date, the interpreted total hydrocarbon column at Sidewinder exceeds 60 meters (196 feet) in thickness, with no water column evident in any of the Sidewinder wells. - June 06, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

TAG Announces Strong Flow Test Result from Multiple Zone Oil Discovery in Cheal-B4ST Exploration Well

"The Cheal-B4ST well represents a significant milestone for the Cheal oil and gas field and opens the door for substantial reserve growth." Garth Johnson, TAG Oil CEO - June 02, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Global Oil Flow Expands Distribution to Indonesia

Global Oil Flow International announced today, its partnership with PT Instrucom of Indonesia. The partnership develops value to Global Oil Flow's position in the International markets. This agreement comes on the heels of the joint efforts between PT Instrucom and Global Oil Flow to secure the contract for the significant Well Head Compression Project led by PT Chevron of Indonesia. - May 27, 2011 - Global Oil Flow, LLC.

TAG Reports Substantial Year-End Reserve Increase to Its Taranaki Basin Oil and Gas Fields

Due to the timing of operations occurring after March 31, 2011, the Sidewinder reserve assessment was completed with information related only to the Sidewinder-1 well and does not include the now-completed Sidewinder-2, Sidewinder-3 and Sidewinder-4 wells. After considering production during the 2011 fiscal year, the 1,677,000 BOE in proved and probable reserves represents a 221% increase over the March 31, 2010 year-end independent reserve assessment. - May 20, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Aqua-Pure Ventures Named to Artemis Project™ Top 50 Innovators List

Leading wastewater recycling company, Aqua-Pure Ventures, honored for second consecutive year by The Artemis Project. - May 18, 2011 - Fountain Quail

Aguila American Resources (V.AGL) Proceeds with Drill Permitting

John Huguet, Aguila American’s President states “We are very pleased that after many years of impasse to finally achieve a mutually productive agreement with the nearest community at Angostura. This agreement will enhance the community and officially gives the Company a green light to proceed with exploration and development at our very prospective gold project." Visit www.aguilaamerican.ca for more info. - May 11, 2011 - Aguila American Resources (V.AGL)

TAG Oil Announces Fifth Exploration Discovery: Sidewinder-4 Well Strikes Oil and Gas Charged Sandstones

TAG Oil Is pleased to report that the Sidewinder-4 exploration well has been confirmed as a light oil and gas discovery. Along with the three previous Sidewinder discoveries, it is TAG Oil's fifth exploration success in the Taranaki Basin in the past six months. - May 10, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Fountain Quail Sees Growth Opportunities as Marcellus Drillers End Current Water Discharge Practices

Fountain Quail Water Management, the leading recycler of industrial wastewater in North America, expects decision by Marcellus drillers ending current water discharge practices to accelerate opportunities for its technology. - May 05, 2011 - Fountain Quail

Houston General Trading Group Extends Meeting Invitation to International Attendees of The Offshore Technology Conference, 2011

Houston General Trading Group is extending a meeting invitation to international attendees of The Offshore Technology Conference scheduled for May 2-5, 2011. A worldwide supplier of drilling rig replacement parts and spares, The Houston General Trading Group experts are recognized as dependable and competitively priced. - April 17, 2011 - Houston General Trading Group

TAG Oil Begins Trading on OTCQX International in the United States

TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) and (OTCQX: TAOIF) is pleased to report the company’s common shares have been called to trade on the premier tier of the OTC market in the United States, the OTCQX International. - April 07, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

TAG’s Sidewinder-3 Exploration Well Strikes Light Oil & Gas in Taranaki Basin; the Company’s Fourth New Discovery in Five Months

TAG Oil Ltd. (TSX-V: TAO) and (OTCQX: TAOIF) reports that the Sidewinder-3 exploration well is confirmed as a light oil and gas discovery, and will immediately proceed to drill the Sidewinder-4 exploration well. - April 07, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Tundra Gas Safely Evacuates Tokyo Head Office

Tundra Gas Inc has evacuated its Tokyo head office and shifted its Japan-based staff to temporary facilities in nearby Yokohama. Telephone numbers and internet resources have been redirected to new offices. “We are fortunate to report none of our colleagues have been harmed by recent events,... - March 18, 2011 - Tundra Gas Inc

GeoDynamics Expects Crude Oil Prices to Significantly Rise

GeoDynamics Inc. is a privately owned independent oil and natural gas company based in Colorado with a top priority of locating and developing new sources of energy in the country’s domestic oil fields and natural gas fields. The company uses a unique exploration model, which is successful,... - March 16, 2011 - GeoDynamics Inc.

TAG Announces Its Third New Light Oil and Gas Discovery in Five Months, in New Zealand’s Taranaki Basin

TAG’s third new discovery in five months, Sidewinder-2 is a multi-zone, light oil and gas discovery, with high quality, oil-and-gas-bearing sandstones. “We’re very pleased to find such a significant showing from this well,” says Garth Johnson, TAG Oil CEO. - March 15, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Archer Petroleum Closes Purchase and Sale Agreement on Matagorda Bay Project in the Gulf of Mexico

Archer Petroleum Corp (TSX.V: ARK, OTCQX: APEUF), (the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive Participation Agreement with Arbol Energy (“Arbol”), a private Houston based oil and gas company, governing Arbol’s Matagorda Bay, Texas... - March 09, 2011 - Archer Petroleum Corp

Breitling Oil and Gas CEO to Present at Power Generation World Africa 2011

Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner to Present at Power Generation World Africa 2011. - March 08, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas

TAG Oil Begins Cheal Field Drilling: First of Several Wells Targets Production and Reserve Growth

“Numerous drill-ready prospects have been identified at Cheal, providing us with opportunities for high-impact reserve and production growth. We plan to fully exploit these shallow zones with an objective to build our near term cash flow, as we prepare to pursue the deeper condensate-rich gas formations and TAG’s East Coast Basin fractured oil shale prospects.” -TAG Oil CEO Garth Johnson - February 17, 2011 - TAG Oil Ltd.

Corrosion UAE: Corrosion Prevention Leaders Gather at Abu Dhabi Conference

Key integrity and corrosion prevention experts to gather at the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel, Abu Dhabi, from 27 February to 1 March for the inaugural Corrosion UAE Conference, co-hosted by NACE Abu Dhabi UAE Section and The Energy Exchange. - February 17, 2011 - The Energy Exchange

Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1

Breitling Oil and Gas Announces Spud of Breitling-South Cadena #1 in Duval County, Texas. - February 15, 2011 - Breitling Oil and Gas

Petrocapita Income Trust Signs Farm-Out Agreement

Petrocapita Income Trust is pleased to announce the signing of a farm-in agreement. Western Plains will pay 100% to earn a 50% interest in the agreed test well spacing unit of 40 acres on Twp 48, Rge 21, W3M (LSDs 1,2,7,8). - February 14, 2011 - Petrocapita Income Trust

Texas Right of Way Associates Teams with Environmental Consulting Firm

Texas Right of Way Associates announced today that they have formed an alliance with Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) to provide environmental consulting services to the oil & gas energy companies working in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale and Barnett Shale plays. Texas Right of Way... - February 10, 2011 - TRWA, Inc.

Breitling Oil and Gas Readies Drilling Plan for Breitling-South Cadena #1 Prospect

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