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Chevron Toxic Exposure Lawsuit Grows, According to The Buzbee Law Firm and Co-Counsel

2012-11-27 12:23:58

HOUSTON, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 4,800 more residents, workers, and visitors have joined the state court litigation evolving from the August 6, 2012 explosion and fire at Chevron's Richmond, Calif. refinery, The Buzbee Law Firm and co-counsel John L. Burris announced today. This new complaint coincides with the filing of the amended complaint made by the original six plaintiffs represented by the Buzbee and Burris firms. The lawsuits allege the refinery - with a...

Ukraine Offers Favorable Conditions for US Gas Drillers - FT

2012-11-27 08:21:38

KYIV, Ukraine, November 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It is profitable to explore and produce gas in Ukraine now, John Dizard says in his article for Financial Times. He explains that gas is cheaper in America and, to get sizeable returns, companies search for more cost-effective deals elsewhere. "The Ukrainian gas prices are high enough to pay for the costs of shale and coal-bed gas, which are much higher than conventional gas," he writes. While gas in the U.S. is priced at...

Consumer Watchdog Calls For Criminal Investigation Of Refiners Over Study Showing False Info Led To $5 Per Gallon Gasoline

2012-11-15 20:20:44

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a letter today, Consumer Watchdog called on California State Attorney General Kamala Harris to launch a criminal investigation into the conduct of oil companies in the state based on new information that oil refiners were running refineries and building inventories even when they said that they were performing maintenance. The full letter follows below. "It appears that California's oil refineries falsified public...

Senators Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Sam Nunn (D-GA) To Receive 2013 Statesmanship Award From U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress

2012-11-14 12:23:33

Gary Sinise and the Gary Sinise Foundation, and Margery Kraus CEO of APCO Worldwide, will also be recognized for their dedication to public service and philanthropy WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Many current and former Members of Congress can proudly point to bipartisan efforts that have strengthened our nation over the years. While there have been many examples of cooperation from both sides of the aisle, Senators Richard Lugar and Sam Nunn exemplify...

Deloitte Survey: Oil and Gas Professionals See American Self-Sufficiency for Natural Gas, but Not Crude Oil

2012-11-13 12:22:13

HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- America can bank on plentiful domestic natural gas, but should expect a continued reliance on foreign oil, according to oil and gas decision-makers who participated in a new Deloitte survey. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/MM52028LOGO-a) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/MM52028LOGO-b) Three-quarters of the survey respondents think the United States is already natural gas self-sufficient, or will be within 10...

City of Gonzales and Chevron Energy Solutions "Flip the Switch"

2012-11-09 12:24:00

GONZALES, Calif., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the City of Gonzales joined with Chevron Energy Solutions to ceremonially "flip the switch" on a transformative public-private program that is expected to support the city's carbon reduction, climate action, and resource conservation goals, and significantly reduce the city's energy and maintenance costs. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121109/CG08624) The program consists of public infrastructure improvements,...

Southwestern Energy Elects John Gass To The Board Of Directors

2012-11-07 16:23:31

HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) announced today that, effective November 1, 2012, John D. Gass has been elected to the Board for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2013, at which time his continued service will be subject to stockholder approval. With the election of Mr. Gass, the Board of Directors currently has twelve (12) members. Mr. Gass has an extensive background in the oil and...

Mondial Ventures, Inc. Reports First Oil And Gas Production From Successful Well Workover Program

2012-11-02 15:21:18

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mondial Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB: MNVN) is pleased to announce the first production results from the successful workover on the J.B. Tubb Leasehold, Crawar #2 well in West Texas. As previously announced on August 28, 2012, the Company reported the funding had been secured to provide for perforating into the new untapped Glorieta Formation in the Crawar #2 well. The success of the workover resulted in 1700 Barrels of Oil and 8 Million...

Cimarex Energy Reports Third-Quarter 2012 Results

2012-11-02 07:22:35

DENVER, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) today reported third-quarter 2012 net income of $84.3 million, or $0.97 per diluted share. This compares to third-quarter 2011 earnings of $128.2 million, or $1.49 per diluted share. Third-quarter 2012 net income includes an unrealized non-cash loss on derivative instruments associated with 2012 oil hedges of $5.3 million, or $0.04 per share after-tax. Third-quarter 2011 net income had an unrealized non-cash gain...

Miller Industries Announces Webcast

2012-11-01 15:22:16

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR) intends to release its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call on the following day that will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet: Thursday, November 8, 201210:00 AM ET9:00 AM CT8:00 AM MT7:00 AM PT Listeners can access the conference...