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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - An introduction to RigHands.com.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - RigHands GPS Search for Companies

Strad Energy Services 2011 Fourth Quarter & Year End Results- Conference Call & Webcast
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Strad Energy Services 2011 Fourth Quarter & Year End Results- Conference Call & Webcast

***Equipment Operators in Canada***
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - ***Equipment Operators in Canada*** Hours: Rotation - lots of over time!! Pay: Call for details/Very competitive Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta Interview Date: 2/29/2012

Alvarez & Marsal Expands Presence in Canada with New Office in Calgary, Alberta
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - Expanding its capabilities and geographic footprint in Canada, global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal has established a new office in Calgary, Alberta. Restructurin

Redford to pitch oilsands in Chicago - Sun News Network
Thursday, February 23, 2012 -

Sun News Network

Redford to pitch oilsands in Chicago Sun News Network Redford's $25000 trip was announced on the eve of a European Union vote on a proposed "fuel quality directive" that could, if passed, rate Alberta's oilsands crude as less desirable than other sources. Redford will focus on Alberta's energy ... Alberta premier to go to bat for oil in Chicago, WashingtonVancouver Sun all 8 news articles »

The Alberta oil sands' European allies - Globe and Mail
Thursday, February 23, 2012 -

Financial Post

The Alberta oil sands' European allies Globe and Mail That's why there's a fight over the oil sands in Europe. Ottawa fears that a European Union vote Thursday will label Alberta's oil sands as the dirtiest source of fuel. But the irony is that some of those Calgary towers are stamped with the logos of ... Canada needs an EU win on oil sandsFinancial Post EU Oil Sands Policy Likely To Get Ministers' AttentionWall Street Journal Trade Tensions Soar as EU Prepares to Vote on Canadian OilBridges Weekly Trade News Digest Anchorage Daily News -Earth & Industry -Washington Post all 356 news articles »

Impact of burning oilsands tiny: study - Vancouver Sun
Thursday, February 23, 2012 -

Financial Post

Impact of burning oilsands tiny: study Vancouver Sun In their paper, Swart and Weaver conclude the impact of burning all the economically viable proven reserve of Alberta's oilsands - all 170 billion barrels - would be negligible. Burning all the proven reserve between 2012 and 2062, they say, ... Oilsands in perspectiveOttawa Citizen Oilsands need more scienceStarPhoenix Coal worse than oil sands: studyFinancial Post all 143 news articles »

European Commission vote worries oilsands proponents - Vancouver Sun
Thursday, February 23, 2012 -

European Commission vote worries oilsands proponents Vancouver Sun EDMONTON - The Alberta government and oil industry will be looking across the Atlantic Thursday as a European Commission committee votes on a new fuel measurement some believe unfairly discriminates against products from the oilsands. Anti-oilsands directive unlikely to passToronto Sun Oilsands slur a dirty shameCalgary Sun all 16 news articles »

EU's dubious attack on the oil sands - Financial Post
Thursday, February 23, 2012 -

EU's dubious attack on the oil sands Financial Post By Jason Langrish On Thursday, the European Parliament votes on the Fuel Quality Directive (FQD), a piece of legislation that will in effect classify oil derived from the Alberta oil sands as “dirty,” possessing a higher carbon content than oil derived ... Controversial EU vote not linked to CETA, experts say, but…iPolitics.ca (subscription) all 3 news articles »

Report queries oil fund benefits
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - A think tank questions whether an "oil fund" in an independent Scotland would be the best approach for Scotland's economy.

What's at the Crux of Sudan and South Sudan's Oil Dispute?
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Market in Sudan's only oil-producing region South Kordofan. Photo by Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images. When South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan in July, one of the major sticking points between the two countries was how to handle oil production. Now, more than seven months later, with accusations of "stealing" and "extortion" flying, the issue seems no closer to resolution. South Sudan ...

Nigerian oil revenues fall on production outages
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria earned gross crude oil revenues of 666.32 billion naira in January, down from 892.70 billion in December owing to production outages, the accountant general said on Wednesday. Nigeria distributed 614.0 billion naira to the three tiers of government in January, compared with 611.08 billion in December, Jonah Otunla announced on Wednesday after a meeting of the Federal ...

Tengasco sets record oil production in 2011
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Knoxville-based oil and gas company Tengasco Inc. on Wednesday said that 2011 drilling operations produced record volumes of oil and increased its proved reserves to 2.6 million barrels.

Emerald Oil & Gas Raises $15 million Through a Secured Debt Facility; Rodman & Renshaw, LLC Acts as Advisor and ...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. , acted as advisor and exclusive placement agent to Emerald Oil & Gas NL who announced today the execution of a Purchase Agreement with North Plains Energy LLC, to acquire approximately 10,500 net lease acres, including a 7.5% WI in a producing Middle Bakken oil well located on the acreage.

Mooncor Seeks Shareholder Consent to Farmout Agreement at Hamburg - Canada NewsWire (press release)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -

Mooncor Seeks Shareholder Consent to Farmout Agreement at Hamburg Canada NewsWire (press release) 22, 2012 /CNW/ - Mooncor Oil & Gas Corp. ("Mooncor") announced today that pursuant to the Farmout Agreement entered into by Mooncor with a private Alberta based oil and gas exploration company (the "Farmee") over its 102400 acre land position in the ... and more »

Argosy Energy Inc Provides Operational Update - Stockhouse
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -

Argosy Energy Inc Provides Operational Update Stockhouse Argosy's Southern Alberta Bakken prospect continues to dominate Argosy's operational activities. Several operators have announced successful efforts on this prospect and activity has intensified in recent months with increased drilling. and more »

Review demanded for northwest Calgary oil well - Calgary Herald
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -

Review demanded for northwest Calgary oil well Calgary Herald The Energy and Resources Conservation Board granted Kaiser Exploration the licence in December for an exploratory well behind a shopping complex and a half-kilometre from suburban residences. Although sweet oil wells seldom cause alarm in much of ... and more »

Obama Campaign Set for Political Fallout on Gasoline Prices - BusinessWeek
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -

USA TODAY

Obama Campaign Set for Political Fallout on Gasoline Prices BusinessWeek Obama plans events this week focusing on his administration's efforts to expand domestic exploration and development of alternative energy sources to combat cyclical spikes in gas prices. The price rise, driven in part by increased tensions over Iran's ... GOP Pummels Obama Over Spiking Gas PricesThe Fiscal Times all 80 news articles »

Energy Investing in Saskatchewan - Oakshire Financial
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -

Energy Investing in Saskatchewan Oakshire Financial We've got 25-plus of the best geoscientists in Saskatchewan on staff in one of our subsidiary companies, Northrim Exploration Ltd. That enterprise works with most of the senior players working in the province developing potash, oil and gas, ... and more »

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter and Full Year ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Thursday, February 23, 2012 -

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter and Full Year ... MarketWatch (press release) We also increased the pace of our expansion with respect to used oil collection. While earnings for the quarter were negatively impacted, in part, by additional expenses in the Oil Business segment, these investments will lay the foundation for ... and more »

Drew Acquires RV Entry Door Business - MarketWatch (press release)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -

Drew Acquires RV Entry Door Business MarketWatch (press release) 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE:DW) , a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RV) and manufactured homes, today reported that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, acquired the ... and more »

Concho Resources Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial and ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -

Concho Resources Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial and ... MarketWatch (press release) Concho Resources Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development and exploration of oil and natural gas properties. The Company's operations are focused in the Permian Basin of Southeast New Mexico and West ... Whiting Petroleum Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2011 ...Business Wire (press release) all 16 news articles »

VALLOUREC: Vallourec reports Q4 and full year 2011 results - Reuters
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -

VALLOUREC: Vallourec reports Q4 and full year 2011 results Reuters Financial investments were EUR 223 million in 2011, versus EUR 161 million in 2010. They include the acquisitions of 19.5% of Tianda Oil Pipe, the acquisition of Zamil Pipes and the increased shareholding in TSA. Asset disposals and other elements ... and more »

Energy Investing in Saskatchewan - Oakshire Financial
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 -

Energy Investing in Saskatchewan Oakshire Financial Tom MacNeill: We were definitely reminded of the nature of resource investments. Liquidity absolutely vanished in 2008, but by the time it reappeared in 2009 and 2010, investors had decided they wanted to keep their hands on their cash. Oil entered and ... and more »