BP and Russia’s Rosneft in share swap, Arctic pact

BP Plc and Russia’s state-controlled Rosneft (ROSN.MM) agreed to a share swap under which they plan to jointly explore for offshore oil and gas in a deal that gives the UK company access to areas of the Arctic previously reserved for Russian oil companies. BP (BP – News), recovering from its Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster, will swap 5... 

MagneGas Gains Legislative Exposure With Congressman’s Visit, Subsequent Announcement

MagneGas Corporation the producer of a technology that converts liquid waste into a hydrogen-based metal working fuel and natural gas alternative, announced today that Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis visited the Company during the week of January 5th. After receiving a tour and comprehensive demonstration of the Company’s newest Refinery, Congressman... 

Spill panel calls for offshore drilling reform

Blaming the massive BP oil spill on government and industry complacency, a White House panel on Tuesday called for a dramatic overhaul of the way the U.S. regulates offshore drilling. The White House oil spill commission, in its final report of the BP drilling disaster, said the U.S. government needs to expand its drilling regulations, as well as set... 

Is Natural Gas Set to Rebound in 2011?

2010 marked a year that most natural gas investors would like to forget. The reason for the drop in prices and stocks was simply supply and demand. Natural gas supplies have grown in recent years as new technologies have made it easier for producers to unlock previously unreachable reservoirs in onshore shale formations. Some natural gas producers have... 

Russian 2010 oil output hits post-Soviet record

Russian oil output rose by 2.2 percent in 2010 to a record 10.1 million barrels per day (505.193 million tonnes) as higher prices prompted the world’s top oil exporter to ramp up production at its greenfield sites. The growth in crude production surprised many analysts, who had expected 1.1 percent on average, when polled just before the start... 

Transeuro Energy Corp.: Ukraine Weekly Operations

Transeuro Energy Corp. issues a weekly update on its Ukraine operations. The Dafora drilling rig is fully assembled on the Karl-101 location. Local authority inspections are ongoing following which Transeuro will conduct a full inspection to accept the rig for operations. Re-entry operations remain on schedule to commence before the end of December.... 

PAA Natural Gas Storage Announces Agreement to Acquire Southern Pines Storage Facility

PAA Natural Gas Storage today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SG Resources Mississippi, LLC, (“SG Resources”). The primary asset of SG Resources is the Southern Pines Energy Center natural gas storage facility (“Southern Pines”). Total consideration is approximately $750 million. Subject to regulatory approval,... 

Magnum Hunter Resources to Acquire Appalachian Basin Focused NGAS Resources for $98 Million

Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation and (AMEX:MHR-PC – News) (“Magnum Hunter”, or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Appalachian Basin focused NGAS Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:NGAS – News) for approximately $98 million (USD) in common stock and assumed liabilities.... 

PostRock Announces Agreement to Sell Certain Appalachian Assets

PostRock Energy Corporation today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (NYSE Amex:MHR) (“MHR”) to sell certain assets in Wetzel and Lewis Counties, West Virginia for aggregate consideration of $39.75 million. The consideration for the sale will consist of 50% cash and 50% MHR... 

NDR Energy Group Announces Record Sales of $31.58 Million for the Period Ending September 30

NDR Energy Group LLC, a natural and alternative energy company, and subsidiary of Universal Bioenergy Inc. a publicly traded company, reported record sales of $31,558,161 for the nine month period ending September 30, 2010. NDR Energy generated these strong sales in natural gas, in spite of the current weak economy. The sales also reflect a growing...