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Ocean Rig UDW Inc. Announces Commencement of "When Issued" Trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market
September 19, 2011
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NICOSIA, CYPRUS -- (Marketwire) -- 09/19/11 -- Ocean Rig UDW Inc. (NASDAQ: ORIGV) (NASDAQ: ORIG) (the "Company" or "Ocean Rig"), a global provider of offshore deepwater drilling services, announced that its common shares are expected to commence "when issued" trading today on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "ORIGV." The Company's common shares are expected to commence "regular way" trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "ORIG" on October 6, 2011, the next trading day after the dist [...]
International Online Conference: Facebook Revolutions? The Role of Social Media for Political Change in the Arab World
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom invites you to its International Online Conference "Facebook Revolutions? The Role of Social Media for Political Change in the Arab World".
WHEN? September 19-30, 2011
WHERE? http://fb-revolutions.fnst.org (free of charge registration)
WHAT? The Online Academy features interactive tools such as forum discussions, collab rative documents, video statements and video chats.
HOW? Working languages of the conference are English and German. Parts of the programme that will take place in real time will not be translated into German.
Nine months a [...]
The True Cause of the California Blackout: Aged Power Transmission Infrastructure, an Industrial Info News Alert
September 10, 2011
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SUGAR LAND, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 09/09/11 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- In one of the largest blackouts of the past decade, millions of people in parts of Southern California, Arizona and Mexico were without power Thursday night and Friday morning. Amid the flurry of news about the situation, many questions are being asked: Who was the technician who supposedly caused the blackout? What was he actually working on at the Yuma-area substation? How and why did this get past the Yuma area?However, one of the larger issues surrounding the incident seems to have [...]
Grid Cloud Solutions Inc Reports First Sales of Energy Conservation Leasing Program
September 6, 2011
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SAULT STE MARIE, ON -- (Marketwire) -- 09/06/11 -- Grid Cloud Solutions Inc (PINKSHEETS: GRDC) announced it has secured its first sales of tankless water heater systems for a new housing development in Ontario, marking a significant milestone for the company's new Energy Conservation Leasing Program.Launching the program in March 2011, the company targets the sale of energy saving equipment to home builders and home owners, offering lease financing options through a third party.Mr. Danny Wong, CEO of GRDC, said, "Consumers are keen to engage in energy conservation opportunities when ade [...]
Precision Drilling Corporation Reaches Agreement With Canada Revenue Agency to Resolve Previously Disclosed Tax Reassessment
September 6, 2011
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CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/06/11 -- Precision Drilling Corporation ("Precision") announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") to resolve a tax reassessment made by the CRA and disputed by Precision.As previously disclosed in public filings, on February 9, 2011, Precision received a notice of reassessment from the CRA for federal tax and interest totaling $216 million relating to a transaction that occurred in the 2005 tax year. Precision objected to the reassessment and was required to pay $108 million toward the reas [...]
Lynden Energy Corp.: Options Granted
September 2, 2011
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/02/11 -- Lynden Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE: LVL) reports that the Company has granted 75,000 incentive stock options to a director exercisable at a price of $0.80 per share for a period of five years.In addition, the Company reports the recent cancellation of 525,000 stock options as part of a realignment of the company's compensation structure.ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSLYNDEN ENERGY CORP.Colin Watt, President and CEONeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the T [...]
TRC to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Financial Results on September 8
September 2, 2011
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Management Will Webcast Live Conference Call at 9 a.m. ET [...]
Prospect Capital Announces Increase in Revolving Credit Facility Commitments to $400 Million
September 1, 2011
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NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 09/01/11 -- Prospect Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEC) ("Prospect" or "Company") today announced that Prospect has increased total commitments to its three-year revolving credit facility (the "Facility") by $25 million to $400 million in the aggregate, filling the commitments allowed under the accordion feature in the Facility. The Facility, which has eleven lenders, has a reaffirmed investment-grade Moody's rating of A2.We are currently in discussions with our Facility agent regarding an extension of the Facility to a five-year [...]
Internationale Online Konferenz 10 Years 9/11: Civil Liberties vs. Terrorism
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom invites to its International Online Conference "10 Years 9/11: Civil Liberties vs. Terrorism"
WHEN? September 5-16, 2011
WHERE? http://911.fnst.org (free of charge registration)
WHAT? Online Academy features interactive tools such as forum discussions, collaborative documents, video statements and video chats
HOW? Conference language is English
On September 11, 2001 the world witnessed the United States under a terrible attack of terrorism. Today - exactly ten years later - human, physical and political consequences are still most present [...]
ENSERVCO Corporation Opens Cheyenne, Wyoming Operations Center to Serve Customers in Niobrara Formation
September 1, 2011
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Company's Bakken Facility Nearly Complete [...]
North American Refining Industry Spending Strong With $76 Billion in Active Projects, an Industrial Info News Alert
September 1, 2011
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SUGAR LAND, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 09/01/11 -- Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) is tracking more than $76 billion in active projects across the United States, Canada and Mexico. This includes more than 160 projects with a combined total investment value (TIV) of approximately $18.25 billion that are currently under way in North America, while the remaining projects, valued at more than $57.7 billion, are planned to begin between now and 2015.Industrial Info's recently released identifies 194 refining sites throughout North America that are operational or under development, inclu [...]
North American Energy Partners Announces $127 Million Oil Sands Contract
August 31, 2011
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Also Updates Status on Canadian Natural Contract Discussions [...]
Lack of Gas Supply Delays Startup of Sravanthi Energy Power Plant, an Industrial Info News Alert
August 31, 2011
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DELHI, INDIA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/31/11 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources India (Delhi, India) -- Sravanthi Energy Private Limited's (SEPL) (Gurgaon, Haryana) natural gas-fired has come to a virtual stalemate due to a delay in the commencement of gas supply. The first two 75-megawatt (MW) gas turbine-generator units of the 225-MW project, which were slated to begin operations in June 2011, have been idled due to the delay in the completion of the associated 182-kilometer Karanpur-Moradabad-Kashipur-Rudrapur gas pipeline.For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Indust [...]
Constellation Energy Nears Completion of Hurricane Damage Repairs at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant, an Industrial Info News Alert
August 31, 2011
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SUGAR LAND, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 08/31/11 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Constellation Generation Group LLC, a subsidiary of (NYSE:CEG) (Baltimore, Maryland), is working hard to repair Unit 1 at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant. Damage to the plant occurred on August 27, as Hurricane Irene slammed into Maryland.For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Industry News at , or browse other breaking industrial news stories at .Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of global market intelligence specializ [...]
GRNO’s Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Custom Carbon Processing Inc., Exploring Additional Revenue Through Licensing and Shipping of Reclamation Plants in the Middle East
August 30, 2011
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EDMONTON, AB -- (Marketwire) -- 08/30/11 -- (PINKSHEETS: GRNO), a Florida corporation is pleased to announce its wholly owned subsidiary, Custom Carbon Processing Inc. (CCP), has been looking into the opportunity to do business in other countries as international companies continue to take interest in CCP's processing capabilities and technology.In the past few years, CCP has been approached by several companies who have expressed an interest to work with CCP. These firms have requested to establish a facility in which they could process the slop oil that has built up to "problematic&qu [...]
Transocean Ltd. Provides Presentation
August 30, 2011
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ZUG, SWITZERLAND -- (Marketwire) -- 08/30/11 -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) announced today, that in anticipation of participating at industry conferences and meetings with investors in September 2011, it has posted its most recent company presentation on its website at .Transocean is the world's largest offshore drilling contractor and the leading provider of drilling management services worldwide. With a fleet of 134 mobile offshore drilling units as well as four High-Specification Jackups under construction, Transocean's fleet is considered one of the most modern and versatile [...]
Anadarko to Present at Upcoming Energy Conference
August 30, 2011
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HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 08/30/11 -- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) today announced that Chairman and CEO Jim Hackett will present at the Barclays Capital CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 at 9:05 a.m. Eastern. The presentation materials and a link to the live webcast will be available at . The replay and slide presentation also will be available on the company's website for approximately 30 days following the event.Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by explori [...]
Precision Drilling Corporation to Participate in the Barclay’s Capital 2011 CEO Energy-Power Conference in New York, New York
August 29, 2011
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CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/29/11 -- Precision Drilling Corporation ("Precision") will be attending The Barclay's Capital 2011 CEO Energy-Power Conference which is taking place September 6-8, 2011 in New York, New York. Mr. Kevin Neveu, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at 1:45 p.m. Eastern time (11:45 a.m. Mountain time) on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.A live audio webcast will be accessible from Precision's website at by selecting "Investor Centre", then "Webcasts". Shortly after the live webcast, an archived version of th [...]
Grid Cloud Solutions Initiates Private Placement Financing to Support Growth
August 29, 2011
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SAULT STE MARIE, ON -- (Marketwire) -- 08/29/11 -- Grid Cloud Solutions Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GRDC) announced its Board of Directors has approved a private placement financing of up to $5,000,000 in several tranches with the closing of the first $1,000,000 tranche in Q3-Q4 2011 for the purpose of supporting its growing list of initiatives and projects. The offering shall consist of units including common shares and warrants. This financing is subject to regulatory approval and all securities issued under the offering will be subject to a hold period. Finder's fees may be payable on a portion of [...]
Wire – Cable Solutions for the Energy, Utility, Infrastructure and Industrial Markets, by Houston Wire – Cable Company, a Feature of "Industry Today" on Industrialinfo.com
August 29, 2011
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SUGAR LAND, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 08/29/11 -- Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) will host special guest (HWCC) (Houston, Texas) as part of this week's "Industry Today" webcast. Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ:HWCC) is one of the largest distributors of electrical and mechanical wire and cable in the U.S. industrial distribution market. Specializing in energy, utility, infrastructure and industrial markets since 1975, Houston Wire & Cable Company brings experience and a track record of success to projects both domestic and abroad. HWCC has a $100 million in [...]
Grid Cloud Solutions Joins Global Manufacturer and EPC Supplier
August 26, 2011
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SAULT STE MARIE, ON -- (Marketwire) -- 08/26/11 -- Grid Cloud Solutions Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GRDC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Engineered Systems Incorporated (ESI), an Ontario corporation which is vertically integrated with related corporations in Shanghai, China and is involved in manufacturing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of wind, biomass of power generation systems for industrial, commercial and residential applications. ESI has provided equipment to 4,800 MW of projects, globally.Grid's CEO Mr. Danny Wong, "We [...]
Transocean Launches Unconditional Offer for Shares of Aker Drilling
August 26, 2011
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ZUG, SWITZERLAND -- (Marketwire) -- 08/26/11 -- Transocean Services AS ("Transocean" or the "Company"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN), today, after receiving clearance by the Oslo Stock Exchange, launched its all cash voluntary offer (the "Offer") for 100 percent of the shares of Aker Drilling ASA ("Aker Drilling") for NOK 26.50 per share. The Offer has been made on the same terms as the previously announced voluntary offer, except that it has been made on an unconditional basis and with settlement guaranteed by a [...]
Running Fox Drilling Upzone From Prior 16 Meters 35 Grams Gold, 55 feet of 1.04 Ounce Gold
August 25, 2011
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/25/11 -- Steven Schurman, P. Geol (US), CEO, Director, reports:Running Fox Resources, (TSX VENTURE: RUN) (PINK SHEETS: RFXRF) (FRANKFURT: C8Q) reports that diamond drilling has commenced on the northeast portion of its 100% owned high grade Brett Gold Project, north and upzone from the following key gold intersections:DH 93-19 interval - 16.76 meters grading 35.79 grams per tonne gold;DH 87-29 interval- 8.62 meters grading 25 grams per tonne gold;DH 83-16 interval - 33.5 meters grading 2.53 grams per tonne gold;DH 87-42 interval - 2.74 meters [...]
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Invest in Solar Water Heating With the RHPP Scheme Says Solar Guide
August 25, 2011
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LEICESTER, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 08/25/11 -- Financial support is now available for homeowners wishing to invest in , thanks to a scheme which has been established to encourage the uptake of renewable heating technologies, such as solar thermal.The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme is the first phase of the Government's (RHI), and is offering homeowners and social housing tenants a one-off grant to help fund the cost of installing the renewable heating technology.The UK Government has set aside around GBP 15 million to enable up to 25,000 installations, with GBP 12 mil [...]
AmeriSpec-ecoEnergy Grant Gets an Extension!
August 25, 2011
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MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 08/25/11 -- You're living in the 21st century. Have you brought your home along? If not, the time to upgrade your home is now. Homeowners can take advantage of the popular, recently extended, Government of Canada's ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes(i) program. The program assists eligible homeowners by providing ecoENERGY grants of up to $5000 to upgrade their homes. By making energy improvements like replacing heating and cooling systems; upgrading domestic water equipment, installing toilets, windows and doors, you'll not only be making smart energy decision [...]
Houston Wire – Cable Company to Present at the Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference
August 24, 2011
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HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 08/24/11 -- Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ: HWCC) today announced that Chuck Sorrentino, Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Pokluda, President, will present at the Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 9:10 a.m., Central Time at the University of Chicago's Gleacher Center in Chicago, Illinois.A webcast of this presentation will be available through the following link:The accompanying slides will be available through the Events and Presentations section of the Company's Investor Relations website atThe IDEAS investor conferen [...]
Kelly Jo Anderson Appointed to the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors Association (PHCC) Vice President
August 23, 2011
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EL CAJON, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/23/11 -- Kelly Jo Anderson, Sales and Service Manager at Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air, has been appointed Vice President of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors Association - San Diego. Kelly Jo's induction took place at the PHCC installation dinner at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay."Our company has been involved with the PHCC organization for many years," said Anderson. "In fact, in the early 90s my father, Walter Anderson, was the 99th president of the PHCC. Twenty years later I am honored to be following in his footsteps and serv [...]
Jadela Completes Eagle Ford Well Using Propane/Butane Using GASFRAC Energy Services Inc. and Packers Plus Services Inc. Technology and Products
August 22, 2011
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CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/22/11 -- Jadela Oil Corp. ("Jadela") (TSX VENTURE: JOC), GASFRAC Energy Services Inc. ("GASFRAC") (TSX: GFS) and Packers Plus Energy Services Inc. ("Packers Plus") are pleased to announce that on August 21, 2011, Jadela completed fraccing its El Indio #1-H well into the Eagle Ford shale formation on its property located in Maverick County, Texas. Jadela used a Packers Plus StackFRAC® Open Hole Multi-Stage completion liner system and fracced the well using propane/butane and sand instead of water. GASFRAC provided the pu [...]
Plastic Film Sector Future Looks Bright, an Industrial Info News Alert
August 22, 2011
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SUGAR LAND, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 08/22/11 -- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The plastic film sector's future is strong. Presently, Industrial Info is tracking 48 plastic film sector projects totaling $553 million in total investment value that are planned or being constructed. Of these, 17 projects totaling $383 million are in the .One of the larger projects being tracked by Industrial Info is the $175 million expansion of (NYSE:DD) manufacturing plant in Circleville, Ohio.For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrial Info's Premium Indus [...]
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP Announces Election of Joel D. Moxley as Chief Operating Officer
August 19, 2011
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HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 08/19/11 -- Crestwood Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: CMLP) ("Crestwood LP" or "the Partnership") announced today that its general partner has elected Joel D. Moxley as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Moxley will continue to serve as a Senior Vice President."The Board's election of Joel as Chief Operating Officer recognizes his significant contribution and leadership in the transition of Crestwood LP's operations from Quicksilver Resources Inc. and efficient integration of assets acquired from Frontier Gas Services, LLC," stated Robert G [...]
