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Tonbridge Power Provides Update on Regulatory Matters

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:53:05 GMT

Marketwire - Tonbridge Power Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TBZ), ("Tonbridge Power" or the "Company"), 100% controlling shareholder of the Montana Alberta Tie Ltd. ("MATL") transmission line project to interconnect the electricity markets of Alberta and the US through a 300 MW transmission line is pleased to release this report on the outstanding regulatory permits required to begin construction.

India, Iran to seal gas pipeline deal 'by next month': oil minister

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:36:00 GMT

AFP - MADRID (AFP) - India expects to sign a deal "by next month" on a pipeline that will transport gas across the subcontinent from Iran, Indian oil minister Murli Deora told AFP on Thursday.

Pembina Completes Horizon Pipeline On Schedule

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:20:01 GMT

CNW Group - Pembina Pipeline Income Fund (TSX: PIF.UN) is pleased to report the successful completion of the Horizon Pipeline by its wholly owned subsidiary Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina").

Universal Energy Corp. Announces Completion of Caviar Pipeline

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:45:12 GMT

PRNewswire - Universal Energy Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: UVSE), announced today that the Caviar pipeline was completed on July 1, 2008.

Heartland Completes and Successfully Pressure Tests 4 Mile Pipeline - Installation of Flow Lines to Commence for Connection of 12 Wells Expected to Do

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:53:55 GMT

Business Wire - Heartland Oil and Gas Corp. (OTCBB: HTOG) (FWB: HOCA) has successfully conducted pressure testing on its new 4 mile pipeline in Kansas, signaling the completion of that pipeline.

OXY To Acquire 10% Interest in the General Partner of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:04:58 GMT

Business Wire - Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE:PAA) announced today that a wholly owned subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corporation (“OXY”), has entered into definitive agreements to acquire an aggregate 10% equity interest in the general partner of PAA directly from the existing owners.

Barrow new site for TransCanada Corp. pipeline hearings in Alaska

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:26:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - BARROW, Alaska - Legislators in Alaska resumed debate Tuesday on whether TransCanada Corp. should be issued an exclusive state licence to build a pipeline which would carry natural gas from the nearby North Slope to Midwestern markets.

Barrow new site for Alaska pipeline hearings

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:12:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - BARROW, Alaska - Legislators in Alaska are back to work to discuss TransCanada Corp.'s bid for a state license to build a multibillion dollar gas pipeline.

Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. Announces Pipeline Asset Acquisition

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:41:54 GMT

Business Wire - Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. (NYSE:PVR) today announced the acquisition of pipeline assets in the Anadarko Basin of Oklahoma and Texas from a private seller for $29.7 million in cash.

Geospatial Holdings Forms Subsidiary to Integrate Its Smart Probe Technologies With Trenchless Pipeline Rehab Methods

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:12:21 GMT

Business Wire - Geospatial Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: GSPH) today announced the formation of Geospatial Pipeline Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary formed to integrate its Smart Probe Pipeline Mapping Technologies with various state of the art trenchless pipeline rehabilitation methods.

MDU Resources Pipeline Subsidiary Announces Plans to Expand Delivery Volumes out of the Powder River Basin

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:25:37 GMT

Business Wire - Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company, the wholly owned natural gas transmission pipeline subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU), announced plans to expand its existing Grasslands Pipeline. Placed in service in December 2003, the Grasslands Pipeline runs from the Powder River Basin in northeastern Wyoming to western North Dakota, where it connects with the Northern Border Pipeline.

ViaLogy Partners With Texas Group ASTFS to Offer Aerial Survey Services for Underground Oil & Gas Pipelines

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:40:08 GMT

PRNewswire - ViaLogy LLC announces an agreement with Texas-based ASTFS LLC, an oil and gas pipeline field services and survey company, to offer its QSUB(TM) electromagnetic imagery fusion platform to provide imaging of underground metallic pipelines using airborne ground-penetrating sensors to determine precise GPS locations.

Williams Pipeline Partners L.P. Selects Aug. 7 to Report Second-Quarter Financial Results

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:35:48 GMT

PRNewswire - Williams Pipeline Partners L.P. (NYSE: WMZ) plans to report its second-quarter 2008 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Dominion to Assign Portion of Marcellus Rights for $552 Million, Plans Dominion Keystone Pipeline to Eastern U.S. Markets

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:48:51 GMT

PRNewswire - Dominion (NYSE: D), one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, has agreed to assign the Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling rights on approximately 205,000 Appalachian Basin net acres to Antero Resources for about $552 million, resulting in after-tax proceeds of approximately $325 million.

Rocky Mountain Pipeline System LLC Announces Reversal of Wamsutter Pipeline

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:02:40 GMT

Business Wire - Rocky Mountain Pipeline System LLC (“RMPS”), an indirect subsidiary of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE:PAA), announced today that it has received a long-term customer commitment to transport Southwest Wyoming Sweet (also known as “U-crude”) production from RMPS's facilities at Wamsutter, Wyoming to its facilities at Ft.

Research and Markets: Talisman Energy Inc. Pipeline Operation Asset Summary Report Details the Company's Pipelines Internationally

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:53:18 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/fae032/talisman_energy_in) has announced the addition of the "Talisman Energy Inc.

Sonatrach Pipeline Operations Asset Summary Report Provides a Unique Insight into the Company's Major Pipelines

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:36:39 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/1be81a/sonatrach_pipeline) has announced the addition of the "Sonatrach Pipeline Operations Asset Summary Report" report to their offering.

Oil pipeline capacity tight in 2008, NEB says

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:17:38 GMT

CBC - Oil pipeline capacity is expected to be tight in 2008, the National Energy Board said in its 2008 assessment of Canadian pipelines, released Thursday.

Petro Andina Announces Completion of Crude Oil Sales Pipeline

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:57:19 GMT

Marketwire - Petro Andina Resources Inc. (TSX:PAR) ("Petro Andina" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that construction work has now been completed on the 82 kilometer, 12 inch diameter sales pipeline to move the Company's crude oil production from the central production facility at El Corcobo Norte ("ECN") to market.

Canadian oil pipeline capacity remains tight: National Energy Board

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:07:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - CALGARY - Canada's oil pipeline capacity is adequate but tight and more lines are needed soon, the National Energy Board said Thursday.

New Canada oil pipes will address tight space: NEB

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:47:00 GMT

Reuters - CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Capacity is tight on Canada's crude oil pipelines, but as much as C$23 billion ($22.8 billion) in new lines could be on the way to help supply current and as-yet-untapped markets, the country's energy regulator said on Thursday.

Universal Energy Corp. Nears Completion of Pipeline Construction at Its Caviar #1 and Caviar #4 Prospects

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:30:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Universal Energy Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: UVSE) announced today that pipeline construction at its Caviar prospect will be finished this week.

GE Energy Supplying 32 Jenbacher Gas Engines to Provide Power for India's First Heated Crude Oil Pipeline Project

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:18:41 GMT

Business Wire - GE Energy is supplying Cairn India with 32 of its J420 GS Jenbacher gas engines that will generate the electricity for India’s first cross country, heated crude oil pipeline, which is currently under construction.

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Announces Timing of Second-Quarter 2008 Results and Conference Call

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:01:11 GMT

PRNewswire - Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) announced that it will release its second-quarter 2008 earnings after market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, and will hold the following webcast and conference call:

COADE Discovery Tour Set for July 17th in Mexico City Featuring PV Elite 2008 for Pressure Vessel Design and CAESAR II 5.10 for Pipe Stress Analysis

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:37:23 GMT

Business Wire - COADE announced today that the next COADE Discovery Tour event featuring CAESAR II for pipe stress analysis and PV Elite for pressure vessel design and stress analysis will be held on July 17, 2008, in Mexico City, with the event organized in conjunction with ModeloSoft, COADE’s dealer in the region.

ShawCor Announces Contract To Provide Pipe Coating Services For Gumusut-Kakap Deepwater Project

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:35:48 GMT

CNW Group - ShawCor Ltd. (TSX: SCL.A, SCL.B) today announced its subsidiary, Bredero Shaw, has received a contract with a value in excess of US$35 million to provide pipeline coatings for Sabah Shell Petroleum Co.

ASHCOR Technologies Delivers More Than One Million Tonnes of Reduced Emissions

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:30:46 GMT

Marketwire - ASHCOR Technologies Ltd., part of ATCO's Power Generation Group, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, having reduced more than one million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in the past decade.

Heartland Coalbed Methane Revenues Continue to Advance - 18,000 Foot Pipeline to be Completed by End of June and 12 Wells Connected - New Wells Expect

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:33:15 GMT

Business Wire - With revenues from its Coalbed Methane Field in Miami County, Kansas continuing to advance, Heartland Oil and Gas Corp. (OTC BB: HTOG) (FWB: HOCA) is expecting to soon double its production from this field with the completion of Heartland’s 18,000 foot pipeline expansion project and the subsequent connection of 12 additional wells.

Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. Announces Pricing of Senior Notes

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:06:14 GMT

Business Wire - Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE:APL) (the “Partnership”) announced today the pricing of $250 million of senior unsecured notes due in 2018 in a private placement at par with a coupon rate of 8.75%. The Partnership intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay a portion of its outstanding indebtedness under its senior secured term loan and senior secured revolving credit facility.

Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. Nets $262.1 Million from Public and Private Common Unit Offerings

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:11:16 GMT

Business Wire - Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE:APL) (“Atlas Pipeline” or the “Partnership”) announced today that it has completed its previously announced public offering of common limited partner units.

Saipem signs contract with Nord Stream to lay gas pipeline under Baltic Sea

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:07:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - ROME - Italy's Saipem said Tuesday it has signed a contract with Russian-controlled Nord Stream AG to lay a gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea - a project that has raised environmental and security concerns from several countries.

Canadian Utilities Announces Appointment of David Dodge to the Board of Directors

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:18:37 GMT

Marketwire - Canadian Utilities Limited announces the appointment of David Dodge to the Board of Directors effective July 1, 2008.

Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. Announces Senior Notes Offering

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:05:10 GMT

Business Wire - Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE:APL) (the “Partnership”) announced today that it intends to offer $300 million of senior unsecured notes in a private placement, subject to market conditions. The Partnership intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay a portion of its outstanding indebtedness under its senior secured term loan and senior secured revolving credit facility.

Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Singapore Awarded Contract for Saudi Kayan Olefins Plant

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:02:36 GMT

PRNewswire - Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube (Singapore) Pte Ltd has been awarded an initial contract of an estimated total value exceeding USD 38 Million for the supply of carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and incoloy pipes, fittings and flanges for the Saudi Kayan Olefins Plant project.

Initial open season indicates strong market support for Rockies Alliance Pipeline

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:01:29 GMT

CNW Group - Alliance Pipeline Inc. (Alliance) and Questar Overthrust Pipeline Company (Questar Overthrust) are pleased to announce a positive response from prospective shippers to the Rockies Alliance Pipeline (RAP) open season which closed on June 16.

Nigerian youths blow up oil pipeline, output cut

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:48:00 GMT

Reuters - ABUJA (Reuters) - Armed youths blew up a Nigerian crude oil pipeline operated by U.S. major Chevron, a militant group said on Saturday, cutting more output from the world's eighth largest oil exporter.

InterGen to Acquire Libramiento Gas Compression Station and Pipeline From Conduit Capital

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:51:10 GMT

PRNewswire - InterGen and Conduit Capital Partners, LLC announced today that InterGen has executed a purchase agreement to acquire the Libramiento natural gas compression facility, located adjacent to InterGen's Compresion Bajio Project in northern Mexico, and an associated 65-kilometer natural gas pipeline.

Research and Markets: New Report Studies the Pipeline Operations of EWE Aktiengesellschaft

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:14:09 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/6ba512/ewe_aktiengesellsc) has announced the addition of the "EWE Aktiengesellschaft Pipeline Operation Asset Summary Report" report to their offering.

COADE Discovery Tour Announced for July 15th in Caracas Featuring PV Elite 2008 for Pressure Vessel Design and CAESAR II 5.10 for Pipe Stress Analysis

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:02:36 GMT

Business Wire - COADE announced today that a COADE Discovery Tour event featuring CAESAR II for pipe stress analysis and PV Elite for pressure vessel design and stress analysis will be held on July 15, 2008, in Caracas, Venezuela, with the event organized in conjunction with Representacion CAESAR, COADE’s dealer in the region.

Research and Markets: The Latest Pipeline Operation Report From Bangladesh Mineral Oil & Gas Corporation and Analysis of Major Competitors in the Oil

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:14:08 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/6ed3cd/bangladesh_mineral) has announced the addition of the "Bangladesh Mineral Oil & Gas Corporation Pipeline Operation Asset Summary Report" report to their offering.

LDK Solar to Present at the Piper Jaffray Europe Conference

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:05:14 GMT

PRNewswire - LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LDK), a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, announced today that members of its management team will present at the following conference:

Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: TC Pipelines, Mastercard, EnerSys and Penn West Energy Trust

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:11:02 GMT

Business Wire - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry’s leading...

Striker Oil & Gas Announces It Has Begun Operations on Its Catfish Creek Gas Pipeline

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:47:21 GMT

Business Wire - Striker Oil & Gas, Inc. (OTCBB:SOIS) announced that it has begun operations to install a 4 mile gas pipeline to connect its gas production from its Catfish Creek Prospect.

Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. Prices Public Offering of Common Units

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:36:33 GMT

Business Wire - Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE:APL) (“Atlas Pipeline” or the “Partnership”) announced today that it has priced a registered public offering of 5,000,000 common limited partner units at $37.52 per common unit.

Research and Markets: Assess your Competitor's Pipelines With Hess Corporation Pipeline Operation Asset Summary Report

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:53:17 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/c279e4/hess_corporation_p) has announced the addition of the "Hess Corporation Pipeline Operation Asset Summary Report" report to their offering.

Research and Markets: Wintershall AG Pipeline Operation Asset Summary Report Details the Company's Pipelines Internationally

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:31:00 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/690662/wintershall_ag_pip) has announced the addition of the "Wintershall AG Pipeline Operation Asset Summary Report" report to their offering.

Technip Awarded a Deepwater Pipeline Installation Contract in the Gulf of Mexico

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:37:13 GMT

Business Wire - Regulatory News:

Atlas America, Inc. and Atlas Pipeline Holdings, L.P. Agree to Purchase Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. Common Units in a Private Placement

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:50:02 GMT

Business Wire - Atlas America, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATLS) (“Atlas America”) announced today that it has agreed to purchase $40 million of common limited partner units of Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: APL) (“Atlas Pipeline”) in a private placement offering.

TransCanada gas proposal vies with producer plan

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:48:00 GMT

Reuters - ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - While Alaska lawmakers mull a possible state license for TransCanada Corp to build and operate a huge natural gas pipeline from the North Slope, a competing proposal from two of the three major oil producers looms over their proceedings.

Urgent Water Conservation Requested in Los Angeles, Orange Counties Through July 2 for Major Regional Pipeline Repairs

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:46:56 GMT

Business Wire - An urgent request for heightened water conservation in Los Angeles and Orange counties over the next two weeks is being made by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California as it begins critical repairs to a major regional water pipeline that serves as many as 12 million people.

Pembina Pipeline continues oil spill containment

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:43:59 GMT

CNW Group - Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Pembina) personnel continue containment activities related to a release of sweet crude oil from a pipeline river crossing of the Red Deer River (LSD 12-26-33-5-W5), approximately five kilometres north of Sundre.

Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. Announces Public Offering of 5,000,000 Common Units

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:04:53 GMT

Business Wire - Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE:APL) (“Atlas Pipeline” or the “Partnership”) announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions, 5,000,000 common limited partner units through a registered public offering.

Calvalley Petroleum Inc. - Pipeline construction to commence prior to year end 2008

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:01:44 GMT

CNW Group - Calvalley Petroleum Inc. (TSX: CVI.A)

Research and Markets: This SK Corporation Pipeline Operations Asset Summary Report is Out Now

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:24:21 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/31002a/sk_corporation_pip) has announced the addition of the "SK Corporation Pipeline Operations Asset Summary Report" report to their offering.

CB&I Awarded Storage Tank Contract for Trans-Panama Pipeline Project

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:00:41 GMT

Business Wire - CB&I (NYSE:CBI) has been awarded a contract in excess of US$40 million by Petroterminal De Panama, S.A. to engineer, fabricate and construct numerous petroleum storage tanks associated with the Trans-Panama Pipeline Expansion Project.