VAALCO Energy Provides Update on Gabon Drilling Program
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:34:08 -0600
PRNewswire - VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) is pleased to announce that the contracted rig "Sapphire Driller" is on location at the Ebouri Platform offshore Gabon and will commence drilling the first of four wells today, March 10, 2010.
Parker Drilling to Present at Howard Weil Energy Conference
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:07:00 -0600
PRNewswire - Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD) announced today that Robert L. Parker Jr., chairman, and W. Kirk Brassfield, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Howard Weil Energy Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Exterra Announces Drilling Plans for Their Barnett Shale Assets
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:03:19 -0600
Business Wire - Exterra Energy Inc. (OTCBB: EENI) today announced the beginning of the development of their Barnett Shale assets.
Clayton Williams Energy Reviews Developmental Drilling Operations for 2009 and Outlook for 2010
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:28 -0600
Business Wire - Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:CWEI) today provided a review of its ongoing developmental drilling programs in the Permian Basin and Austin Chalk (Trend), two of its core oil-producing areas, for 2009 and its outlook for 2010.
KFG Resources Ltd. to Drill South Offset to Spring Hill No. 1 Well
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:25 -0600
CNW Group - KFG Resources Ltd. (the "Company" or "KFG") President, Robert A. Kadane, today reported...
Bronco Drilling Company, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:36:11 -0600
Business Wire - Bronco Drilling Company, Inc., (Nasdaq/GS:BRNC), announced today financial and operational results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2009.
Foraco International SA to acquire 100% of Adviser Drilling SA a leading drilling contractor in Latin America
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:29:29 -0600
CNW Group - Foraco International SA (the "Company" or "Foraco"), a leading global provider of diversified drilling services, today announced it has entered into a binding agreement with all of the shareholders of Adviser Drilling SA ("Adviser") from Chile, to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Adviser SA.
ThermaSource, Inc., Signs Drilling Contract with Polaris Energy Nicaragua in San Jacinto-Tizate, Nicaragua
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:02:12 -0600
Business Wire - ThermaSource, Inc. and Ram Power, Corp. (TSX: RGP) (“Ram Power”), through its subsidiary Polaris Energy Nicaragua S.A. (“PENSA”), are pleased to announce the signing of a drilling contract for the geothermal development of the San Jacinto-Tizate Project in Nicaragua. ThermaSource was awarded the drilling contract from PENSA following a competitive bidding process involving geothermal drilling companies from around the world.
Solid Drilling Results at Glacier Leads to Record Reserve Additions and Production Gains
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:51:06 -0600
CNW Group - Advantage Oil and Gas Ltd. ("Advantage" or "the Company") is pleased to announce its year end reserves as of December 31, 2009.
Kentucky USA Energy, Inc. Commences 2010 Drilling, Reaching Total Depth at Hardison #1 Location
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:16:11 -0600
Business Wire - Kentucky USA Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCBB: KYUS), an exploration stage natural gas exploration and production company, announced today that the Company has completed drilling its first well of the year, Hardison #1, and has reached total depth at 2,412 feet.
JayHawk Energy Inc. Provides Update on Drilling Program
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:03:54 -0600
Business Wire - JayHawk Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: JYHW) announced it has commenced drilling the first well of the Company’s initial two well vertical oil development program located at its Crosby Field in Divide County, North Dakota.
Kallisto announces appointment of new director, Pembina acquisitions and drilling update
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:20 -0600
CNW Group - Kallisto Energy Corp. (TSX Venture: KEC) (formerly Arrow Energy Ltd. - AOF) ("Kallisto" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Glenn Gradeen, P.
Fission Energy Drills Four More Vertical Step-Out Holes That Extend the J-Zone Including Intervals of 1.9m and 1.6m Over 9,999 CPS
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:30:45 -0600
Marketwire - FISSION ENERGY CORP. ("Fission" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:FIS) has completed five additional vertical oriented step-out drill holes, WAT10-074, 075, 076A, 077, and 079.
Parker Drilling Announces Proposed Private Offering of Senior Notes
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:55 -0600
PRNewswire - Parker Drilling Company (NYSE: PKD) today announced that it intends, subject to market and other conditions, to raise a total of approximately $300 million gross proceeds through a private offering of senior notes with an expected 8-year maturity.
Parker Drilling Company Commences Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for 9-5/8% Senior Notes due 2013
PRNewswire - Parker Drilling Company (NYSE: PKD) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer and consent solicitation for any and all of the $225,000,000 outstanding principal amount of its 9-5/8% Senior Notes due 2013 (the "Notes") (CUSIP No. 701081AM3, 701081AL5).
Cygam Provides Operational Update for the Offshore Elsa-2 Well to Be Drilled in Italy in 2010
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:12 -0600
Marketwire - Cygam Energy Inc. ("Cygam" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:CYG) is pleased to announce that, further to the press release of December 17, 2009, announcing that its wholly owned subsidiary, Vega Oil S.p.A. ("Vega"), had signed a Farm out Agreement ("the Agreement") with Petroceltic International plc. ("Petroceltic"), Petroceltic has assumed operatorship of the B.R268.RG permit ("the Permit") located in the Adriatic Sea, offshore Italy.
Primeline Signs Drilling Contract
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:30:13 -0600
Marketwire - Primeline Energy Holdings Inc. ("Primeline" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PEH) today announced that Primeline has entered into a turnkey drilling contract for its step out exploration well in the vicinity of the LS36-1 field as part of its rolling development and exploration programme.
One Exploration Provides Update on Cardium Lochend Land Position, Provides Drilling Update and Results of Shareholder Meeting
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:08:47 -0600
CNW Group - One Exploration Inc. ("OneEx" or the "Corporation" - TSXV:OE.A and OE.RT) is pleased to provide an update on the Corporation's Cardium Lochend Land position, an update on Q1 2010 drilling operations and announces the results of the previously announced special meeting (the "Meeting") of shareholders of OneEx (the "Shareholders").
Research and Markets: China Oil Drilling and Production Special Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report 2010
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:00:25 -0600
Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/7e1937/china_oil_drilling) has announced the addition of the "China oil drilling and production special equipment manufacturing industry, 2010" report to their offering.
Pioneer Drilling Announces Pricing of $250 Million Offering of 9.875% Senior Notes Due 2018
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:02:12 -0600
PRNewswire - Pioneer Drilling Company (NYSE Amex: PDC) today announced that it has priced a private offering of $250 million of senior unsecured notes due 2018, which will bear interest at a rate of 9.875% per annum.
Union Drilling Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter Results
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:05:15 -0600
PRNewswire - Union Drilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: UDRL) announced today financial and operating results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2009.
Canadian Spirit Resources Inc. Announces Drilling of Horizontal Montney Well Concluded
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:00:51 -0600
Marketwire - Canadian Spirit Resources Inc. ("CSRI" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SPI) (PINK SHEETS:CSPUF) is pleased to announce that Canbriam Energy Inc. ("Canbriam"), operator of the Company's Montney joint venture, has drilled and cased the c-A48-I/94-B-1 horizontal well (the "c-A48-I well") in the lower portion of the Montney Formation at Farrell Creek, British Columbia.
Drilling industry sees rebound
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:30:33 -0600
CBC - Canada's hard-hit oil and gas drilling industry has noticed an upswing in business.
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. reports 2009 results; strong operating results and expanded US and international exposure
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:36 -0600
CNW Group - Trinidad Drilling Ltd. ("Trinidad" or the "Company") reported operating and financial results for 2009 reflecting strong gross margins, improved financial flexibility and expanded US and international operations.
Gastar Exploration Updates Donelson #4 Drilling Status
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:48:21 -0600
PRNewswire - Gastar Exploration Ltd. (NYSE Amex: GST) announced today that the Donelson #4 well was drilled to a total depth of 19,000 feet; however, while addressing hole stability problems, the well experienced a significant gas kick and will have to be plugged back to approximately 18,100 feet and re-drilled to revised total depth of 18,700 feet.
Canadian Mining Drilling Under Way at Bullard Pass Gold Project
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:43:08 -0600
CNW Group - Mr. Ray Paquette CEO is pleased to report that drilling is now under way at the Company's Bullard...
Research and Markets: The Future of the Offshore Drilling Industry to 2015 - Market Analysis, Capital Spend and Competitive Landscape
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:29:23 -0600
Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/8eec59/the_future_of_the) has announced the addition of the "The Future of the Offshore Drilling Industry to 2015 - Market Analysis, Capital Spend and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering.
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Announces Three New Term Floater Commitments
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:25:50 -0600
Business Wire - Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE:DO) today announced that the Company has received notifications of award for three term drilling contracts from Petrobras in Brazil.
Petro Horizon Energy Corp. - Brazil Lake Lithium and Rare Earth Metals Project - Rubidium ("Rb") Beryllium and Tantalum and drill results - Core resul
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:30:48 -0600
PRNewswire - PETRO HORIZON ENERGY CORP. (PH0.FRANKFURT), is pleased to announce that it has released previous assay results from the Brazil Lake Lithium and Rare Earth Metals Property.
Nextraction Receives Permit to Drill in Tennessee; Operations to Commence Immediately
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:15:01 -0600
Marketwire - Nextraction Energy Corporation (TSX VENTURE:NE) (the "Company") announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nextraction Energy (US) Inc. ("Nextraction"), through its operating partner, Vinland Energy Operating, LLC has received permit approval to drill the Mountain Minerals #5 well located near the Tennessee/Kentucky border.
Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for February 2010
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:45:11 -0600
PRNewswire - PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (Nasdaq: PTEN) today reported that for the month of February 2010, the Company had an average of 146 drilling rigs operating, including 131 rigs in the United States and 15 rigs in Canada.
Caza Oil & Gas, Inc.-Announces Commencement of Drilling of Matthys-McMillan Gas Unit #2 Well
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:00:11 -0600
Marketwire - Caza Oil & Gas, Inc. ("Caza" or the "Company") (TSX:CAZ)(AIM:CAZA) is pleased to announce that it has contracted Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. to drill the Matthys-McMillan Gas Unit #2 development well located in the Wharton West Wilcox Field.
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. - Fourth Quarter and Year End Results Webcast - March 3, 2010
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:27 -0600
CNW Group - Notification of Fourth Quarter and Year End Results Webcast:
Arcan Resources Announces Pricing and Expected Size of Previously Announced Private Placement as Well as Updated Production Details on the New 12-29 H
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:30:26 -0600
Marketwire - Arcan Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ARN) ("Arcan" or the "Corporation") announces the proposed pricing and an increase to the expected size of the private placement offering (the "Offering") of subscription receipts ("Subscription Receipts") announced on February 19, 2010.
Suroco Energy Inc. Announces Production Performance From First Development Well; Commences Drilling Second Development Well and Enters Next Phase in P
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:33 -0600
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Sierra Geothermal Drills Deep at Alum
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:30:30 -0600
Marketwire - Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SRA) ("SGP") today provides an update on the exploration drilling program at its 100% owned Alum project.
Parker Drilling Reports Results for 2009 Year and Fourth Quarter
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:00:40 -0600
PRNewswire - Parker Drilling (NYSE: PKD), a global drilling contractor and service provider, today reported results for the year and three-month periods ended December 31, 2009.
OGX Concludes Drilling of Well OGX-5
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:24:05 -0600
Business Wire - OGX Petróleo e Gás Participaçes S.A. ("OGX") (Bovespa: OGXP3, OTC: OGXPY), the largest Brazilian private sector oil and gas company in terms of offshore exploratory acreage, announced today that it has completed the drilling of well 1-OGX-5-RJS, located in block BM-C-43, in the shallow waters of the southern part of the Campos Basin.
Bronco Drilling Company Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:38:30 -0600
Business Wire - Bronco Drilling Company, Inc.: (NASDAQ:BRNC)
Pioneer Drilling Announces $250 Million Senior Notes Offering
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:28:37 -0600
PRNewswire - Pioneer Drilling Company (NYSE Amex: PDC) today announced that it plans to offer up to $250 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2018 in a private placement to eligible purchasers.
Stratic Energy Corporation - Commencement of drilling on Bugle North
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:35:20 -0600
CNW Group - Stratic Energy Corporation (TSX Venture: 'SE', AIM 'SE.') ("Stratic" or the "Company") announces that operator Nexen spudded the 15/23d-15 well on the boundary between blocks 15/23c and 15/23d on 22 February, 2010.
British rig to start drilling off the Falklands: report
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:40:00 -0600
AFP - LONDON (AFP) - A British oil rig starts drilling off the Falklands on Monday, a move likely to ratchet up tensions with Argentina which claims the disputed islands, the BBC reported, citing the oil company.
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation Announces Year-End Reserves 450 Percent Drill Bit Production Replacement
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:02:08 -0600
PRNewswire - Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) today announced that for the first time in its history total proved reserves exceeded 2 Tcfe (2.06 Tcfe) on the strength of 450 percent drill bit production replacement. "There is a wide range of outcomes that we have seen from our peers relating to the new SEC rules established for reserve disclosures," said Dan O.
Triple Diamond Energy President Announces Drilling of Murray #13-2 Well Commenced on February 18th
Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:34:50 -0600
PRNewswire - Chris Jent of Dallas Texas based Triple Diamond Energy, has announced that Murray #13-2, the company's third well this year, is scheduled to start drilling February 18th.
New Mpact Drilling Motor Delivers Performance and Reliability
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:59:31 -0600
Business Wire - Mpact™ Downhole Motors has introduced a new proprietary drilling motor model into their “Performance” line of products.
Breitling Oil and Gas Commences Drilling Operations on its BREITLING-STAR #1 Well; Utilizes New Technologies
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:20:08 -0600
PRNewswire - Utilizing a 2,000 horsepower drilling rig from Felderhoff Brothers Drilling Company, Breitling has commenced drilling its BREITLING-STAR #1 well toward the Mississippian Chappel geological formation, which is expected below approximately 8,400 feet.
Open Range Energy Corp. Announces Test Results of First Notikewin Horizontal Well, Provides Operational Update and Reports on Cardium Oil Drilling Pla
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:16:50 -0600
Marketwire - Open Range Energy Corp. (TSX:ONR) ("Open Range" or the "Company") is pleased to announce initial results of its current horizontal drilling activity in the Company's Deep Basin play at its core Ansell/Sundance property, which include three (2.6 net) wells underway or imminent, the first of which recently tested at rates up to 5.4 million cubic feet (mmcf) per day.
Connacher Commences Winter Drilling Program
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:05:31 -0600
CNW Group - Connacher Oil and Gas Limited (CLL - TSX) announced today the commencement of its first quarter 2010 ("Q1 2010") drilling program.
Canadian Mining Moves Forward With Drilling Bids at Bullard Pass Gold Project
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:04:49 -0600
CNW Group - Mr. Ray Paquette CEO is pleased to report that after a detailed qualification process Canadian Mining...
Ivanhoe Energy Commences Drilling First Appraisal Well in the Pungarayacu Field in Ecuador
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:04:39 -0600
CNW Group - Ivanhoe Energy Inc. (TSX: IE; NASDAQ: IVAN) is pleased to announce that Ivanhoe Energy Ecuador Inc. has spud its first appraisal well, IP-15, in the Pungarayacu field in Ecuador.
Trinidad Drilling Ltd. expands US operations by adding six new rigs to key North American shale play.
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:04:21 -0600
CNW Group - Trinidad Drilling Ltd. ("Trinidad" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has agreed to resume the construction of six new contracted drilling rigs that were delayed earlier in 2009 due to weak industry conditions.
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. announces Q4 2009 drilling results and provides 2010 guidance
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:03:56 -0600
CNW Group - Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. ("Bellatrix" or the "Company") is pleased to release the results of the drilling and completion of two new horizontal wells in the month of December in West Central Alberta.
Seven Successful Wells Now Drilled at Nordic's Lloydminster Property
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:59:13 -0600
CNW Group - Donald Benson, President & CEO of Nordic Oil and Gas Ltd. ("the Company" or" Nordic") announced today that drilling and casing of its new 15B-06-50-01 W4, 10B-06-50-01 W4 and 6D-24-50-2-W4 heavy oil wells at Lloydminster, Alberta have been completed.
Tuscany Energy completes drilling second Evesham Dina well
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:58:03 -0600
CNW Group - Tuscany Energy Ltd. announces that it has completed drilling its second horizontal location, 16-16-39-27 W3, to total depth, on its developing Evesham Dina oil play in Saskatchewan.
Petrolifera completes first phase of drilling and testing at Puesto Morales Norte in Argentina; Vaca Mahuida VM.x-2014 exploratory well logged and cas
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:57:19 -0600
CNW Group - Petrolifera Petroleum Limited (PDP - TSX) announces today that it has now completed drilling and testing five infill wells within the Puesto Morales Norte Field in the Neuquén Basin, Argentina.
