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     <title>GenesisSolutions to host EAM &amp; Reliability Strategy Seminar in Bracknell, UK on March 13, 2012</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:04:41 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ GenesisSolutions  will be hosting a complimentary seminar on  Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)  and  Reliability Strategy  in Bracknell, United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012. The seminar wil...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.GenesisSolutions.com" target="_blank"  >GenesisSolutions</a> will be hosting a complimentary seminar on <strong>Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)</strong> and <strong>Reliability Strategy</strong> in Bracknell, United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012. The seminar will be hosted at the <a href="http://hilton.ebrochures.org/media/output/B1pXKs-TjTVHgXhMscBdvoptLDusoZ678V-201201231810180.pdf/RLCACHE/BRASATW_full.pdf" target="_blank"  >Hilton St Anne&#39;s Manor</a>. Breakfast and lunch are provided.</p>

<p>GenesisSolutions is committed to providing an educational forum to promote a greater understanding of a progressive, multiphase Maintenance Master Plan and how to leverage your CMMS investment to support your Reliability Strategy. This dynamic and interactive session has a focus on &#39;<span style="font-style: italic"><strong>Defining your Maintenance Master Plan</strong></span>.&#39;</p>

<p>To register or request additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.genesissolutions.com/request-information/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://" target="_blank">http://</a></a><a href="http://euinfo@genesissolutions.com" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.genesissolutions.com/request-information/" target="_blank">www.genesissolutions.com/request-information/</a></a></p>

<p>The Complete Agenda with Speaker Bios will be available on the <a href="http://www.genesissolutions.com/eam-reliability-strategy-seminar-bracknell-uk/" target="_blank"  >GenesisSolutions </a>website.</p>

<p>Topics that will be discussed include:<br /><br />
<ul><li>Maintenance Maturity Continuum</li><li>Current State Assessment</li><li>Maintenance Master Planning</li><li>Implementation Models for Operational Excellence</li><li>Maintenance Excellence Governance Model</li><li>Reliability Based Maintenance</li><li>Maximizing Return on Investment</li></ul><br />
<br />The afternoon will be spent with an interactive discussion on Key Elements for Success:<br /><br />
<ul><li>Organizational Readiness</li><li>CMMS Functionality &amp; Utilization (IBM Maximo Asset Management, Infor EAM, Oracle EAM, SAP PM)</li><li>MRO Supply Chain</li><li>PM Optimization</li><li>Planning &amp; Scheduling</li></ul><br />
<br /><strong>Intended Audience:</strong> General Managers, Maintenance, Engineering and Finance Directors &amp; Managers, as well as other key stakeholders from Maintenance, Purchasing, IT and Corporate Management, including Maintenance Supervisors, Planner/Schedulers, and CMMS Administrators</p>

<p>We hope you can join us for this educational and interactive discussion. Please contact +44 (0)1224 841368 or email: <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:euinfo&#64;genesissolutions.com">euinfo&#64;genesissolutions.com</a> to register or to request additional information.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152243 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=AIR">Airlines / Aviation</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CHM">Chemical</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MTC">Medical / Pharmaceuticals</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=UTI">Utilities</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/5E6XAka_C-w" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>SmallCapNewsRelease:(OTC: AERN) Doubles Its Producing Wells at Their Copeland and South Wade Property</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:08:30 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[JERICHO, NY, February 1, 2012, AER Energy Resources, Inc. (OTC: AERN) announced today that Wade Well Service has begun reworking three wells on their property. The three wells were non-producing. -    -  These three wells were shut when oil prices dipped...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JERICHO, NY, February 1, 2012, AER Energy Resources, Inc. (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=AERN" target="_blank">OTC: AERN</a>) announced today that Wade Well Service has begun reworking three wells on their property. The three wells were non-producing.<br /> <br />These three wells were shut when oil prices dipped. Now that oil prices are at rising, the wells are again profitable. The 3 reworked wells are expected to be completed within the next 2 weeks which will make all 6 wells on 3 Texas properties producing wells. AER Petroleum expects an additional $250,000 in revenue from the reworking of these 3 wells.<br /> <br />AER Energy Resources, Inc. is a diversified holding company with an emphasis on oil and gas exploration, drilling, well completion and fuel distribution.<br /> <br />To view the entire press release, please visit <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/AERN-Begins-Reworking-Wells-iw-1773037437.html?x=0" target="_blank">http://finance.yahoo.com/news/AERN-Begins-Reworking-Wells-iw-1773037437.html?x=0</a><br /> <br />SmallCapNewsRelease energy gainers are Warren Resources (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=WRES" target="_blank">NASDAQ: WRES</a>) Rex Energy (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=REXX" target="_blank">NASDAQ: REXX</a>) McDermott International (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=MDR" target="_blank">NYSE: MDR</a>) Peabody Energy (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=BTU" target="_blank">NYSE: BTU</a>) Ultrapar Participaceos (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=UGP" target="_blank">NYSE: UGP</a>)<br /> <br />SmallCapNewsRelease energy decliners are Quicksilver Resources (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=KWK" target="_blank">NYSE: KWK</a>) ATP Oil &amp; Gas Corp (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=ATPG" target="_blank">NASDAQ: ATPG</a>) EXCO Resources (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=XCO" target="_blank">NYSE: XCO</a>) Petroquest Energy (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=PQ" target="_blank">NYSE: PQ</a>) Harest Natural Resources (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=HNR" target="_blank">NYSE: HNR</a>)<br /> <br />SmallCapNewsRelease most active energy stocks are Exxon Mobil (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=XOM" target="_blank">NYSE: XOM</a>) BP plc (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=BP" target="_blank">NYSE: BP</a>) Chevron Corp (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=CVX" target="_blank">NYSE: CVX</a>) ConocoPhillips (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=COP" target="_blank">NYSE: COP</a>) Halliburton Company (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=HAL" target="_blank">NYSE: HAL</a>)<br /> <br />Information, opinions and analysis contained herein are based on sources believed to be reliable, but no representation, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. The opinions contained herein reflect our current judgment and are subject to change without notice. We accept no liability for any losses arising from an investor&#39;s reliance on or use of this report. This report is for information purposes only, and is neither a solicitation to buy nor an offer to sell securities. A third party has hired and paid SmallCapNewsRelease one thousand two hundred and ninety five dollars for the publication and circulation of this news release. Certain information included herein is forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements concerning manufacturing, marketing, growth, and expansion. Such forward looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results and cause them to differ materially from expectations expressed herein. We have no ownership of equity, no representation do no trading of any kind and send no Faxes or emails.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152242 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/tyXh-tZ8LkA" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Soil To Sun provides Energy Audits for both Homeowners and Businesses</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:50:30 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Homeowners who are looking to lower their heating and cooling costs can contact Soil to Sun for an energy assessment through their website at www.soiltosun.com or by calling on the telephone. An energy audit can help homeowners identify areas of wast...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Homeowners who are looking to lower their heating and cooling costs can contact Soil to Sun for an energy assessment through their website at <a href="http://www.soiltosun.com" target="_blank">www.soiltosun.com</a> or by calling on the telephone. An energy audit can help homeowners identify areas of wasteful energy use as well as provide concrete solutions for addressing these problem areas. </p>

<p>Most homes have difficulty with energy waste due to air leaking out of the home through undesigned holes. An energy auditor will identify these areas and come up with plans to resolve them quickly. Soil to Sun can also assist commercial property owners by providing a building performance assessment. A building performance assessment is similar to a home energy audit, but it is much more in-depth due to the size of the building being evaluated. </p>

<p>An energy conservation specialist from Soil to Sun will provide energy consulting service as often as they are requested. People who are interested in a new investment opportunity should contact Soil to Sun about getting involved in an energy saving franchise. </p>

<p>Opportunities currently exist to purchase an energy saving franchise in all 50 states. Potential entrepreneurs can complete an information request form on the company&#39;s website and someone will contact them shortly with more information.</p>

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     <title>GE Oil &amp; Gas Wins Over $1 Billion in Contracts for Ichthys LNG Project in Australia -  </title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:20:32 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ -    Deal Covers Both Rotating Equipment, Subsea Production Systems and Connectors -  -    Project Includes One of World&#39;s Largest LNG Facilities -  -    Demonstrates GE Commitment to Growing LNG S...]]></description>
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<p>FLORENCE, ITALY - GE Oil &amp; Gas (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=GE" target="_blank">NYSE: GE</a>) has received contracts totaling more than $1 billion to supply a wide range of equipment and services for the Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Australia. A joint venture between INPEX (operator) and Total, the Ichthys LNG project includes one of the world&#39;s largest LNG facilities and is based on an estimated 40 years of gas and condensate reserves from the Browse Basin offshore Western Australia.</p>

<p>The Ichthys LNG Project is a joint venture between INPEX (76 percent, the operator) and Total (24 percent). Gas from the Ichthys Field, in the Browse Basin approximately 200 km offshore of Western Australia, will undergo preliminary processing offshore to remove water and extract condensate. The gas will then be exported to onshore processing facilities in Darwin via an 889-km subsea pipeline. The Ichthys LNG Project is expected to produce 8.4 million tons of LNG and 1.6 million tons of LPG per annum, along with approximately 100,000 barrels of condensate per day at peak.</p>

<p>GE will provide rotating equipment, including gas turbines and compressors, for a new Ichthys LNG plant at Blaydin Point, near Darwin in Australia&#39;s Northern Territory, and associated floating production storage and offloading and a central processing facility (CPF) located in the Browse Basin offshore Western Australia. In addition, GE will supply subsea production systems for the offshore portion of the project as well as subsea connectors for an 889-kilometer (km) pipeline that will carry the gas produced from a CPF to the new LNG plant in Darwin. GE announced the award of the contract at the 2012 GE Oil &amp; Gas Annual Meeting being held Jan. 30-31 in Florence, Italy.</p>

<p>The scope of GE&#39;s supply includes four Frame 7EA Gas Turbines and eight MR/PR Compressors for the LNG plant; 10 PGT25+G4 gas turbines and 10 compressors for upstream facilities; and 22 subsea production trees, five off-subsea manifolds, an integrated subsea control system and a 42-inch trunk line connection system. The equipment will be shipped by 2014 and INPEX expects to start producing LNG by the end of 2016.</p>

<p>&#39;We have been able to confirm our strong heritage in the LNG sector, leveraging our gas turbine, compressor and subsea production technologies for many of the world&#39;s leading LNG projects, including the Ichthys subsea development,&#39; said Dan Heintzelman, CEO of GE Oil &amp; Gas. &#39;Our growing commitment to the LNG industry in Australia was another key factor in winning this significant award.&#39;</p>

<p>Among GE&#39;s recent investments in Australia is the recently opened Jandakot facility in Perth, a $100 million state-of-the-art technology and learning center that will support the training of the next generation of skilled workers in the oil and gas, energy, mining, transportation and water industries. In addition, GE Oil &amp; Gas has established a strong position in Australia&#39;s LNG sector, providing equipment for most of the country&#39;s LNG projects including Gorgon, Wheatstone, Prelude FLNG and Queensland CSM LNG projects. According to the Australian government&#39;s Department of Resources, Energy &amp; Tourism, the Australian LNG industry has the potential to attract up to A$60 billion in new project investment over the next 10 years.</p>

<p>About GE</p>

<p>GE (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=GE" target="_blank">NYSE: GE</a>) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company&#39;s website at <a href="http://www.ge.com" target="_blank">www.ge.com</a>.</p>

<p>GE also serves the energy sector by providing technology and service solutions that are based on a commitment to quality and innovation. The company continues to invest in new technology solutions and grow through strategic acquisitions to strengthen its local presence and better serve customers around the world. The businesses that comprise GE Energy&#8212;GE Power &amp; Water, GE Energy Management and GE Oil &amp; Gas&#8212;work together with more than 100,000 global employees and 2010 revenues of $38 billion, to provide integrated product and service solutions in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; as well as other alternative fuels and new grid modernization technologies to meet 21st century energy needs.<br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152130 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CST">Architecture / Construction / Building</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MAC">Machinery</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MNG">Mining / Metals</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/dUzQH1jw4h0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Heavy Industrial Leader in Portugal Expands its Investment in Vector's Software Asset Optimization Technology</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ January 26th Atlanta GA, Montreal and Birmingham UK    Vector Networks Europe announces the supply of another 1,000 licenses of IT Asset Manager Pro to Portuguese engineering company EFACEC. -   -  EFACEC (www.efacec.com...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>January 26th Atlanta GA, Montreal and Birmingham UK</strong>   Vector Networks Europe announces the supply of another 1,000 licenses of IT Asset Manager Pro to Portuguese engineering company EFACEC.</p>

<p>EFACEC (<a href="http://www.efacec.com/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.efacec.com" target="_blank">www.efacec.com</a></a>) is a major global player in electrical power transmission technology. Headquartered in Portugal, and with $1.3bn revenues generated by 4,500 employees, EFACEC has presence in 46 countries.  Effective January 2012, EFACEC have expanded their investment in Vector&#39;s IT Asset Management technology from 2,500 to 3,500 licenses, and at the same time adopted the Software Metering (Software Usage Measurement) module.</p>

<p>Dean Bates, Technical Lead at Vector Networks Europe, observes - &#39;We see a very wide range of maturity in the Software Asset Management tools and processes that organizations deploy. Often, the first stage is to establish a granular and comprehensive inventory. Once that is in place, and the quality of data has created confidence in the tools, an organization will progress to studying the pattern of use of the licenses in which they have invested so heavily, and pay so much to keep current and supported. Often, this progression provides the first significant opportunities for major cost savings. Unused software can either be retired, and maintenance costs eradicated, or de-installed and re-deployed where wanted in the organization, avoiding additional purchases.&#39;</p>

<p>Erick Yanez, Vector&#39;s VP Development, remarks &#8211; &#39;EFACEC quickly adopted our recent v6.0 release. The speed increase on software inventory enables them to refresh their database daily, providing the software asset management team with highly accurate data. We are also excited about the opportunity that v6 gives them to measure usage of applications running on thin client devices on Citrix or MS Terminal Services.&#39;</p>

<p>The v6.0 release also expanded the Web-based Reporting, including the reporting of Microsoft OS and Server license keys, and supports integration with Vector&#39;s License Manager Pro and Change Manager Pro solutions.</p>

<p><strong>About Vector Networks</strong><br />Based in Atlanta, Vector Networks specializes in solutions for desktop asset and service management, change management, issue tracking, and business process automation. Its PC-Duo&#174; brand is synonymous with high-quality enterprise-grade remote control.  Vector Networks solutions have been installed and supported in over 20 countries since the company&#39;s formation twenty two years ago.  With development based in Montreal and a highly mobile sales and support team, the company understands the needs and challenges of multi-site organizations.</p>

<p>The relationship with EFACEC is headed by Vector&#39;s country partner Silicon (<a href="http://www.silicon-connect.com/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.silicon-connect.com" target="_blank">www.silicon-connect.com</a></a>). Silicon, a specialist in connectivity applications, has represented Vector since 2000, not just in Portugal but in African countries where Portuguese is the official language.</p>

<p>For further information, visit <a href="http://www.vector-networks.com/" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.vector-networks.com" target="_blank">www.vector-networks.com</a></a>, or contact the company at <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:solutions&#64;vector-networks.com">solutions&#64;vector-networks.com</a>.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID152001 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=STW">Computer Software</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TRN">Transportation / Shipping</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/BvUf0210Pkg" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Hays announces further US expansion</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:35 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Hays, the leading global specialist recruiting group, has announced further expansion into the United States with the establishment of operations in Houston, Texas. This is the second Hays office to open in the U.S. this year and it will focus on the...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hays, the leading global specialist recruiting group, has announced further expansion into the United States with the establishment of operations in Houston, Texas. This is the second Hays office to open in the U.S. this year and it will focus on the recruitment of skilled staff for the oil and gas industry.</p>

<p>The development of the Houston office will be spearheaded by Hays North American President John Faraguna, a long-term Houston resident with a BS and MS in Geology and many years of experience working in the industry, Faraguna will be supported by Matt Underhill, global director of Hays who oversees the development of the oil and gas business for Hays around the world.</p>

<p>&#34;We have a great opportunity to become valued partners of energy companies and the service industry.  The highly skilled workforce in this sector such as geophysicists, reservoir engineers, drilling engineers and IT professionals, are a key asset for all the companies involved in finding, producing, refining and distributing oil, gas and associated products,&#34; said Faraguna.</p>

<p>Houston is the home of many companies with whom Hays has already established relationships in Europe, the Middle East, Asia or South America and, as such, the recruitment specialist&#39;s global reach and focus on recruitment and staffing excellence will assist clients in finding these professionals either on a permanent or contract basis.</p>

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<p>About Hays<br />Hays plc (the &#34;Group&#34;) is a leading global professional recruiting group. The Group is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The Group operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments.</p>

<p>As at 30 June 2011, the Group employed 7,620 staff operating from 255 offices in 31 countries across 20 specialisms. Specialist roles recruited for include engineering jobs, finance jobs, construction jobs and health and safety jobs.</p>

<p>For the year ended 30 June 2011:<br />- the Group reported net fees of &#163;672 million and operating profit of &#163;114 million;<br />- the Group placed around 60,000 candidates into permanent jobs and around 190,000 people into temporary assignments;<br />- 31% of Group net fees were generated in Asia Pacific, 33% in Continental Europe &amp; RoW (CERoW) and 36% in the United Kingdom &amp; Ireland;<br />- the temporary placement business represented 54% of net fees and the permanent placement business represented 46% of net fees;</p>

<p>PR contact:<br />Emma Price<br />Hays<br />Stockley House<br />130 Wilton Road<br />London<br />SW1V 1LQ<br />020 7259 8821<br /><a href="http://www.hays.co.uk" target="_blank">www.hays.co.uk</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151927 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/OY32JrhL_vI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Panalpina is awarded global E&amp;P contract with BP</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:51:45 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[BP and Panalpina will join hands to design a best-in-class oil and gas freight forwarding supply chain. The two companies have signed a strategic services master agreement that will tap into Panalp...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>BP and Panalpina will join hands to design a best-in-class oil and gas freight forwarding supply chain. The two companies have signed a strategic services master agreement that will tap into Panalpina&#39;s vast Oil and Gas and Panprojects experience. The scope of the multi-year agreement comprises transportation services for air, ocean, road and rail, industrial projects, freight management and other logistics services connected with the exploration and production of oil and gas.</strong></p>

<p>&#39;The agreement with BP is great news for Panalpina. We&#39;ve gone through tough times in Oil and Gas in the past years,&#39; said Panalpina CEO Monika Ribar. &#39;Today we are stronger than ever before in that area of expertise. We are best-in-class when it comes to compliance and standards for Health, Safety, Security and Environment. And more importantly, we have the experience, the capability and the capacity to execute and deliver for our Oil and Gas customers.&#39;</p>

<p><strong>Upstream business under one single contract</strong><br />The agreement unites Operations and Freight Management Services for upstream capital projects under a single contract. The upstream sector is known as the exploration and production (E&amp;P) sector. It involves the searching for potential underground or underwater oil and gas fields, drilling of exploratory wells, and subsequently operating the wells that recover and bring the crude oil or raw natural gas to the surface.</p>

<p><strong>Panalpina&#39;s Oil and Gas and Panprojects to work hand-in-hand</strong><br />&#39;Panalpina has proven its commitment to the oil and gas industry for more than four decades, traditionally with a focus on servicing the highly demanding upstream part of the business,&#39; said Frank Bichowski, Global Head of Industry Vertical Oil and Gas at Panalpina. &#39;Together with BP we can take the oil and gas supply chain to the next level.&#39; To drive innovation, Panalpina&#39;s oil and gas specialists will work hand-in-hand with the in-house specialists for industrial projects.</p>

<p>The industrial projects division of the Panalpina Group, Panprojects, will mostly handle upstream business under this agreement. Some 300 specialists around the world provide integrated logistics turnkey project forwarding and management services on a global scale. &#39;Our services are especially suited for companies like BP,&#39; said Christopher Kent, Global Head of Panprojects. &#39;BP will benefit from our industry-specific expertise that we have gained from the completion of numerous large and small projects in all industry segments worldwide over the past two decades.&#39;</p>

<p><strong>A major milestone in reaching goals for 2014</strong><br />It took one and a half years from the first talks through the RFI (Request for Information) and tender process to the signing of the contract. &#39;I am very proud of our organization and our dedicated people across the globe that made this possible. The agreement is of paramount importance for Panalpina and a major milestone in reaching our goals for 2014,&#39; said CEO Monika Ribar.</p>

<p><strong>The Panalpina Group</strong><br />The Panalpina Group is one of the world&#39;s leading providers of supply chain solutions, combining intercontinental Air and Ocean Freight with comprehensive Value-Added Logistics Services and Supply Chain Services. Thanks to its in-depth industry know-how and customized IT systems, Panalpina provides globally integrated end-to-end solutions tailored to its customers&#39; supply chain management needs. The Panalpina Group operates a global network with some 500 branches in more than 80 countries. In a further 80 countries, it cooperates closely with partner companies. Panalpina employs approximately 15,000 people worldwide.<br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151863 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=COS">Commercial Services</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TRN">Transportation / Shipping</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/JyxFY8N7t5E" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Vaisala to divest its wind profiler business to Scintec AG</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:40:03 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Vaisala has signed a contract to divest its wind profiler business to Scintec AG in order to better focus on the core product lines in the Weather business area. The divestment is expected to contribu...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vaisala has signed a contract to divest its wind profiler business to Scintec AG in order to better focus on the core product lines in the Weather business area. The divestment is expected to contribute to increased focus in product development and customer service.</p>

<p>Vaisala continues to offer the world leading LAP wind profilers as components in its integrated weather and decision support system offering, but will no longer have the product in its own portfolio.</p>

<p>Scintec AG is located in Rottenburg, Germany. The company develops, manufactures and markets atmospheric sensors using optical, radio wave and acoustic techniques.</p>

<p><strong>About Vaisala</strong><br />Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement. Building on 75 years of experience, Vaisala contributes to a better quality of life by providing a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement products and services for chosen weather-related and industrial markets. Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs approximately 1400 professionals worldwide and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.</p>

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     <title>CatVest Petroleum Services LLC launches EnergyRisk Model and Industry Loss Index</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:31:08 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[CatVest Petroleum Services LLC, the specialist risk modelling, quantification and structuring firm for the energy and chemical sectors today announce the official launch of their EnergyRisk Model and Industry Loss Index. -   -  CatVest Petroleum Services...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CatVest Petroleum Services LLC, the specialist risk modelling, quantification and structuring firm for the energy and chemical sectors today announce the official launch of their EnergyRisk Model and Industry Loss Index.</p>

<p>CatVest Petroleum Services are specialists in comprehensive analysis, modeling and quantification of risks of energy losses for both offshore and onshore risks. CatVest&#39;s modeling services are specifically designed to assist with transfer of these risks to the capital markets through the use of financial instruments such as insurance-linked securities and industry-loss warranties.</p>

<p>With years of modeling experience in the offshore and onshore energy and chemical sectors CatVest&#39;s team has devised a suite of modeling tools allowing for accurate estimation, analyses, calculation and indexing of catastrophic losses (including those from physical damages, operators extra expenses, business interruption, incident response costs, third party losses and natural resource damages) in the offshore and onshore oil and gas energy and chemical industries worldwide.</p>

<p>The patent pending CatVest EnergyRisk Model focuses on broader, more comprehensive energy losses. It allows for accurate estimation, analysis, calculation and indexing of catastrophic losses in offshore and onshore oil and gas energy and chemical facilities around the world. This model is tailored specifically for the purposes of creating industry loss indices for the energy sector. These energy industry loss indices can be used to assist with the design, structuring and triggering of cost-effective insurance linked securities or industry loss warranty derivatives.</p>

<p>Commenting on the launch of the CatVest Energy Risk Model, CatVest managing partner and chief scientist Timothy J. Reilly said: &#39;The CatVest EnergyRisk Model provides the objective and accurate energy loss risk analyses and post event loss calculation procedures needed by the Oil and Gas industry to facilitate cost effective insurance coverage.&#39;</p>

<p>CatVest Petroleum Services have already created industry loss indices for a number of major oil and gas producing regions of the world, including the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The EnergyRisk Model is suited to creating geographically targeted indices for quantification and measurement of losses for any region of the world.</p>

<p>CatVest Petroleum Services also offer the world&#39;s most advanced oil and hazardous material spill risk modeling services, having perfected the creation of parametric indices for oil and chemical spill risk using the CatVest SpillRisk Model. CatVests SpillRisk model enables spill risk transfer to the capital markets through catastrophe bond type (ILS) structures.</p>

<p>CatVest Petroleum Services LLC is currently working on a large North Sea offshore energy industry-loss warranty (ILW) transaction with one of the world&#39;s largest reinsurance brokers for a major global reinsurer. They are actively seeking other opportunities to work with insurers, reinsurers, brokers and also oil and gas energy corporations who are seeking to facilitate the transfer of these types of risk.</p>

<p><strong>About CatVest Petroleum Services LLC:</strong><br />CatVest Petroleum Services LLC (<a href="http://www.catvestpetroleum.com" target="_blank">www.catvestpetroleum.com</a>) was established in 2011, bringing together the premier company involved in oil, gas and hazardous material loss risk assessment/management, environmental damage claims and spill response &amp; restoration; insurance-linked securities experts with years of experience in the market; and securities and derivatives structuring legal counsel experienced in these types of asset transactions. With a focus on comprehensive energy loss and oil spill risk transfer, offering to structure, arrange and provide the risk modeling necessary to bring a deal to market, they are a one stop shop looking to work with oil/energy companies, brokers, insurers and reinsurers holding significant risks.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151642 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CHM">Chemical</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MFD">Financial Markets</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=INS">Insurance</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=UTI">Utilities</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/LBJW3CrmYoU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Lectrus Adds Depth to Senior Leadership Team</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:45:14 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Lectrus Corporation, the leading electrical systems integrator and custom metal enclosure manufacturer, recently announced the addition of new strategic management talent to the company. These new leaders join the existing Lectrus management team to ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lectrus Corporation, the leading electrical systems integrator and custom metal enclosure manufacturer, recently announced the addition of new strategic management talent to the company. These new leaders join the existing Lectrus management team to further growth and improve profitability at the company.<br /> <br />Jerry Driscoll has been appointed to the position of Executive Chairman. In this role, there will be no change in his day-to-day involvement in the operation of the company. Jon Nash has joined Lectrus as interim CEO.  With over 15 years of executive level experience, he brings a very strong background in manufacturing leadership in engineered-to-order environments.<br /> <br />Steven List has joined Lectrus as interim CFO. He has more than 18 years of expertise providing executive management and financial advisory services in industries such as energy, manufacturing, and telecommunications.<br /> <br />Steve Doerman will transition from his interim role in Houston to his corporate position as EVP Operations.  Andrew Whelan has been appointed interim VP/GM and is focusing on numerous improvement initiatives at the Houston Operation. He has a history of success in making sustainable improvements in productivity and working capital for companies.<br /> <br />We are excited to be adding this depth to the Senior Leadership Team at Lectrus. This will increase our focus on improvement throughout the company and continue the growth of our business. We are confident these changes will also improve customer satisfaction and profitability in the near term.<br /> <br /><strong>About Lectrus</strong><br /> <br />Lectrus Corporation is the leading electrical systems integrator in the US. They engineer, fabricate and install equipment centers, operator centers, generator enclosures, sub-base fuel tanks and other custom metal enclosures that protect complex electrical power and control systems. Lectrus works in a wide variety of business sectors&#8212;oil and gas, power, industrial, institutional, just to name a few.  The company maintains operations in Tennessee, Texas and South Dakota with facilities covering more than 50 acres and employing over 400 people.  For more information about Lectrus, visit <a href="http://www.lectrus.com" target="_blank"  ><a href="http://www.lectrus.com" target="_blank">www.lectrus.com</a></a>.<br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151582 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ECP">Electronic Components</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MNG">Mining / Metals</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=UTI">Utilities</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=WRK">Workforce Management / Human Resources</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/zMDZyVbBasY" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>npower launches What's Your Goal? 2012 with Robbie Savage and Karren Brady</title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:15:13 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Npower has teamed up with Robbie Savage and West Ham Vice Chairman Karren Brady to lead a &#39;Dream Team&#39; of eleven high profile football experts to launch What&#39;s Your Goal? 2012. -   -  What&#39;s Your Goal? is a nationwide work experience scheme designed to i...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Npower has teamed up with Robbie Savage and West Ham Vice Chairman Karren Brady to lead a &#39;Dream Team&#39; of eleven high profile football experts to launch What&#39;s Your Goal? 2012.</p>

<p>What&#39;s Your Goal? is a nationwide work experience scheme designed to inspire young people to explore the vast and varied careers found in the UK&#39;s national sport.</p>

<p>Working in partnership with The Football League Trust, npower is seeking to support young people&#39;s employment opportunities for the future, by showcasing the wide range of job opportunities available within football and demonstrating to the youngsters that they don&#39;t have to be the star player on the field to make their mark within the industry.</p>

<p>What&#39;s Your Goal 2012 will see npower work with all 72 clubs in The Football League to offer over 300 valuable work experience placements to school children in Years 10 - 11 in their local areas.</p>

<p>In addition to these exciting placements, npower is also offering the nation&#39;s young people the chance to win the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a day being mentored by the WYG &#39;Dream Team&#39;. Children in Years 7 - 11 are invited to apply for the chance to gain first-hand experience of working life by spending time with high profile experts such as Karren Brady and Robbie Savage and trying out their coveted jobs for themselves.</p>

<p>Following the submission of a CV and video evidence demonstrating their enthusiasm, 11 young people will be chosen to take on roles such as being a pundit with Robbie Savage at the npower Championship Play Offs; helping Karren Brady make boardroom decisions at West Ham and putting a team of professional players through their paces working as first team coach with Paul Trollope at Birmingham City Football Club.</p>

<p>Footballing titans such as Sir John Majejski, owner of Reading FC, Malky McKay, manager of Cardiff City FC and Sasa Ihringova, The Football League&#39;s most senior female referee, have also come on board to support the initiative.</p>

<p>Making up the rest of the Dream Team is Liam Sweeting, match analyst at Blackpool FC; Paul Redman, TV producer for The Football League Show; Paul Trollope, first team coach at Birmingham City FC; John Sibley, match photographer; Claire Tomlinson, TV presenter for Sky Sports and Simon Boynton, website publisher at Digital Sports Group.</p>

<p>Karren Brady said: &#34;npower&#39;s What&#39;s Your Goal 2012 is a fantastic way to show young people that you don&#39;t need to score goals to shoot to the top in the football industry. Whether you&#39;re passionate about business, photography, presenting or refereeing the nation&#39;s favourite sport, this scheme offers young people a great way to learn skills from the best in the business.</p>

<p>&#34;I&#39;ve never played professional football but I&#39;ve managed to create a successful career by working hard and taking my chances when they arose. This industry is full of opportunities, as long as you work hard.&#34;</p>

<p>Robbie Savage added: &#34;I&#39;ve worked within the football industry for over 20 years and I&#39;ve loved every minute of it. A lot of people look at football and don&#39;t see how much effort goes into each and every match but we&#39;re here to show young people just how many opportunities there are - and not all of them mean you have to be able to kick a ball.&#34;</p>

<p>To enter, students are asked to fill out a job application, downloadable at <a href="http://www.npower.com/whatsyourgoal" target="_blank">www.npower.com/whatsyourgoal</a>.</p>

<p>- ENDS -</p>

<p>About npower<br />npower is one of the UK&#39;s largest electricity suppliers and has 6.6 million customer accounts across the UK.</p>

<p>npower has been awarded platinum status in Business in the Community&#39;s CR Index and is one of twenty-nine companies to have achieved the CommunityMark since its launch. All CommunityMark achievers have been recognised for demonstrating excellence in their holistic and strategic approach to community investment.</p>

<p>PR Contact:<br />Kelly Brown<br />npower<br />Bridgwater Road<br />Worcester<br />WR4 9FP<br />0845 070 2807<br /><a href="http://www.npower.com" target="_blank">www.npower.com</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151579 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=SPT">Sports</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/6YS0K5MyKU8" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Statement from Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke in regard to Nigeria's fuel subsidy removal</title>
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     <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:31:04 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ABUJA, Nigeria -- (Jan 15, 2012) A STATEMENT FROM MRS. DIEZANIALISON-MADUEKE. -    -  Following the removal of subsidies on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) commonly referred to as petrol, by the Federal Government on January 1, 2012 and the ensuing protests t...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ABUJA, Nigeria -- (Jan 15, 2012) A STATEMENT FROM MRS. DIEZANIALISON-MADUEKE.<br /> <br />Following the removal of subsidies on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) commonly referred to as petrol, by the Federal Government on January 1, 2012 and the ensuing protests that followed the announcement, it is clear that the Nigerian people are demanding for better accountability and transparency in the oil industry. Consequently, in keeping with the transparency and accountability policies of theGoodluck Ebele Jonathan Administration, I have taken the following actions:<br /> <br />1)   With Presidential approval, I have written to invite the EFCC to immediately review all payments made in respect of subsidies on PMS and kerosene and to take all necessary steps to prosecute any incidence of malfeasance, fraud, over-invoicing, and related illegalities in an open and transparent manner;<br /> <br />2)   I have set up a unit within my office to be headed by an independent auditor to review the KPMG and other audit reports on NNPC and other Parastatals, and immediately begin implementation of their findings, ensuring, at all times, full probity and value for money;<br /> <br />3)   I am en-paneling another unit in my office to begin a comprehensive review of the management and controls within all Parastatals in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, including but not limited to NNPC, PPPRA, and DPR. Accordingly, I expect a report in 30 days to enable us take further action in reforming management, personnel, and other practices and procedures in Parastatals within the Ministry.  It should be noted however that this process has already begun inPPPRA, and DPR where management changes and reform are beginning to yield desirable results; and<br /> <br />4)   I will be meeting with the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the coming week to seek their co-operation and leadership in the quick passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill so that we can anchor the comprehensive reform of the oil industry.<br /> <br />I will like to assure the people of Nigeria that all hands are on deck to ensure full probity and accountability in the oil industry. Having spent the last few months painstakingly reviewing its operations and designing a vision for the future, it is now time to deliver.<br /> <br />Diezani Alison-Madueke (Mrs.) <span style="font-style: italic">CON</span><br />Honorable Minister of Petroleum Resources</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151563 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=GOV">Government</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=POL">Politics</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/Ywj58Uhm_M0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>npower employees and Leicester students to take trip to Arctic Circle</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:20:42 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Four Leicester University students and four npower employees will be taking a trip of a lifetime to the Arctic Circle after winning npower&#39;s Future Leaders competition. The intrepid group will visit the land of the Midnight Sun to dog sled over 200 k...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Four Leicester University students and four npower employees will be taking a trip of a lifetime to the Arctic Circle after winning npower&#39;s Future Leaders competition. The intrepid group will visit the land of the Midnight Sun to dog sled over 200 km from a base camp into the wilds of Europe&#39;s most northern country.</p>

<p>The team of undergraduates from The University of Leicester found out that they had won the competition at a ceremony at npower&#39;s Rainton House attended by RWE npower Chief Operating Officer, Kevin McCullough.</p>

<p>The npower competition, which launched in June 2011, involved teams of students from universities across the UK, who each had to run a green sustainability project around their University. All teams had to produce films of their campaign from start to finish and submit to npower&#39;s judging panel, who ultimately judged the best team as winners of this prestigious prize.</p>

<p>The Leicester team came up with a project called &#39;Planet on Standby&#39; which engaged young people to challenge their use of energy and the effects we have on the environment. The campaign focused on a regional education program for three levels of education which was rolled out to local schools, colleges and Leicester University. The team also created beer mats to reach a much wider audience, promoting ideas on how to save energy, the planet on standby website and of course, npower.</p>

<p>David Gray, Team Leader for Planet on Standby commented: &#34;We can&#39;t believe we&#39;re off to the Arctic in March! It&#39;s an absolute trip of a lifetime and one which we think will be a real challenge. We worked extremely hard on our campaign which has reached over 200,000 people and is still growing. We look forward to its further self-sustained success regionally and nationally.&#34;</p>

<p>Kevin McCullough of npower commented: &#34;Congratulations to Planet on Standby, the Leicester University team, on winning the prestigious Future Leaders Challenge that has offered a platform for students to help them develop specific skills for their future. I am positive that their project will continue to develop and that they will have inspired others to consider how they too can make a difference.</p>

<p>&#34;We developed the npower Future Leaders Challenge to find undergraduates with passion and drive and I believe we have unearthed that passion and also found real climate change champions in this competition.&#34;</p>

<p>Heading off to the Arctic with the Planet on Standby team will be the four npower employees who all created individual sustainability projects, ranging from a bus service created to cut business miles, save money and reduce npower&#39;s carbon footprint, through to a project that harvests rainwater to reduce the environmental impact on the surrounding area at npower&#39;s Pembroke power station.</p>

<p>About RWE npower:<br />RWE npower is an integrated energy business, generating electricity and supplying gas, electricity and related services to customers across the UK. It operates and manages flexible, low-cost coal, oil and gas-fired power stations - generating over 11 GW of electricity. It serves around 6.5 million customer accounts and produces more than 10% of the electricity used in England and Wales. It is also on twitter (@npowerhq), Facebook and Youtube.</p>

<p>PR Contact:<br />Kelly Brown<br />npower<br />Bridgwater Road<br />Worcester<br />WR4 9FP<br />0845 070 2807<br /><a href="http://www.npower.com" target="_blank">www.npower.com</a></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151520 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/gBmJBJJXv_I" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>SmallCapNewsRelease:(OTCQB: TBSS) Signed Letter Of Intent to Deliver Up to 20 Million Barrels of Aviation Fuel</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:04:14 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[JERICHO, NY&#8212;(SmallCapNewsRelease)&#8212;January 12, 2012, TBSS International, Inc (OTCQB: TBSS)(OTCBB: TBSS) announced today that they have signed a letter of intent to broker delivery contracts for JP-54 aviation fuel and D-2 diesel products out of Rotter...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JERICHO, NY&#8212;(SmallCapNewsRelease)&#8212;January 12, 2012, TBSS International, Inc (OTCQB: TBSS)(OTCBB: TBSS) announced today that they have signed a letter of intent to broker delivery contracts for JP-54 aviation fuel and D-2 diesel products out of Rotterdam.<br /> <br />The agreement calls for delivery of 10 to 20 million barrels of JP-54 aviation fuel per month with an immediate lift able amount of 100-500 thousand barrels. The letter of intent also covers the delivery of 250,000 to 2 million metric tons of D-2 diesel fuel per month with lifts of up to 250,000 tons.<br /> <br />TBSS International also recently announced they purchased certain assets of Velella International Lighting, Inc. which included the life of patent rights to Velella&#39;s energy-efficient neon lighting technology (patent # 6,471,369), three facilities, inventory valued at $4 million and the order backlog of $3.2 million .<br /> <br />To view the press releases please visit:<br /> <br /><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/TBSS-International-Inc-prnews-1015723468.html?x=0" target="_blank">http://finance.yahoo.com/news/TBSS-International-Inc-prnews-1015723468.html?x=0</a><br /> <br /><a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/TBSS-International-Inc-prnews-741586363.html?x=0" target="_blank">http://finance.yahoo.com/news/TBSS-International-Inc-prnews-741586363.html?x=0</a><br /> <br />SmallCapNewsRelease gainers are BioDelivery Sciences (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=BDSI" target="_blank">NASDAQ: BDSI</a>) Taylor Devices (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=TAYD" target="_blank">NASDAQ: TAYD</a>) China Grentech (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=GRRF" target="_blank">NASDAQ: GRRF</a>) Multi-Fine Line Electronix (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=MFLX" target="_blank">NASDAQ: MFLX</a>) Aerosonic Corp (AMEX: AIM) Astea International (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=ATEA" target="_blank">NASDAQ: ATEA</a>) Helios &amp; Matheson (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=HMNY" target="_blank">NASDAQ: HMNY</a>) Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=RBPAA" target="_blank">NASDAQ: RBPAA</a>)<br /> <br />SmallCapNewsRelease decliners are Carolina Bank Trust (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=CART" target="_blank">NASDAQ: CART</a>) Big 5 Sporting Goods (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=BGFV" target="_blank">NASDAQ: BGFV</a>) Britton &amp; Koontz Capital (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=BKBK" target="_blank">NASDAQ: BKBK</a>) Williams-Sonoma, Inc (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=WSM" target="_blank">NYSE: WSM</a>) Kid Brands (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=KID" target="_blank">NYSE: KID</a>) Etablissements Delhaize Freres (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=DEG" target="_blank">NYSE: DEG</a>) USA Technologies, Inc.(<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=USATP" target="_blank">NASDAQ: USATP</a>) Synutra International, Inc (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=SYUT" target="_blank">NASDAQ: SYUT</a>)<br /> <br />Information, opinions and analysis contained herein are based on sources believed to be reliable, but no representation, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. 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     <title>Neste Oil's NExBTL renewable aviation fuel used for the first time on an intercontinental Lufthansa flight</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:25:09 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Neste Oil&#39;s NExBTL renewable aviation fuel will be used for the first time to power an intercontinental flight when Lufthansa flies a regular scheduled service from Frankfurt to Washington D.C. using ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Neste Oil&#39;s NExBTL renewable aviation fuel will be used for the first time to power an intercontinental flight when Lufthansa flies a regular scheduled service from Frankfurt to Washington D.C. using the fuel on 12 January. Lufthansa calculates that using biofuel on the flight will reduce airborne CO2 emissions by as much as 38 tons, equivalent to the CO2 released by six flights between Frankfurt and Berlin.</p>

<p>The flight will mark the end of a six-month trial by Neste Oil and Lufthansa during which the airline flew a total of 1,187 flights between Frankfurt and Hamburg using Neste Oil&#39;s NExBTL renewable aviation fuel.</p>

<p><strong>Excellent results from using renewable fuel</strong></p>

<p>Lufthansa announced in a press release issued on 9 January that its renewable aviation fuel trial has been a success and has met the company&#39;s expectations. A total of approx. 1,500 tons of CO2 emissions were eliminated during the trial. Thanks to the higher energy density of the fuel, also the fuel consumption was reduced by more than one per cent.</p>

<p>&#34;The fuel behaved excellently and is perfect for aviation use,&#34; said Joachim Buse, Lufthansa&#39;s Vice President, Aviation Biofuel during a teleconference with the media on 11 January. &#34;There were absolutely no problems during the flights, and the aircraft engines performed exactly as they would flying on conventional fossil-based Jet A-1.&#34;</p>

<p>&#34;It is very satisfying to hear that our renewable aviation fuel performed exactly as it should,&#34; says Matti Lehmus, Neste Oil&#39;s Executive Vice President, Oil Products and Renewables. &#34;Neste Oil&#39;s NExBTL renewable aviation fuel is 100% compatible with aircraft engines currently in use, and no additional investments or modifications to the aircraft or their engines are needed. We are looking forward to hearing more details on the results of the trial with our new fuel.&#34;</p>

<p>Following the end of the trial, Neste Oil and Lufthansa will continue to cooperate in the renewable aviation fuel area, initially focusing on research into various raw materials suitable for producing this type of fuel. The two companies will also collaborate in other areas of biofuel research and will share a joint stand at the International Green Week Berlin event to be held between 20 and 29 January this year.</p>

<p>Neste Oil is one of the few companies that are currently capable of producing renewable aviation fuel in commercial quantities; and low-emission renewable aviation fuel is one of the areas where the company is looking to grow in the future.</p>

<p><br /><strong>Neste Oil in brief</strong><br />Neste Oil Corporation is a refining and marketing company concentrating on low-emission, high-quality traffic fuels. The company produces a comprehensive range of major petroleum products and is the world&#39;s leading supplier of renewable diesel. The company had net sales of EUR 11.9 billion in 2010 and employs around 5,000 people. Neste Oil&#39;s share is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.</p>

<p>Neste Oil has been selected into the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and is also featured in the Ethibel Excellence investment register. The company is included in The Global 100 list of the world&#39;s most sustainable corporations. Forest Footprint Disclosure (FFD) has ranked Neste Oil as the best performer in the oil &amp; gas sector. Further information: <a href="http://www.nesteoil.com" target="_blank">www.nesteoil.com</a>.<br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151480 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=AIR">Airlines / Aviation</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ENV">Environment</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TRN">Transportation / Shipping</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TRA">Travel Industry</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/5eQmUv42Mww" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Wärtsilä contracted to supply two power plants to Bangladesh</title>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:59:36 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[The Government of Bangladesh has initiated a programme to rapidly increase its country&#39;s electricity production. Wärtsilä&#39;s ability to supply efficient and flexible generating equipment on a fast-trac...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Government of Bangladesh has initiated a programme to rapidly increase its country&#39;s electricity production. Wärtsilä&#39;s ability to supply efficient and flexible generating equipment on a fast-track basis has resulted in two important new contracts. Another key factor in Wärtsilä being awarded these important contracts was the company&#39;s unique technological ability to easily convert the engines to run on gas once gas becomes available.</p>

<p>Wärtsilä, a leading global supplier of flexible and efficient power plant solutions, has been awarded two contracts to supply power plant generating equipment to Bangladesh. The total overall output of these two plants will be over 200 MW, and they will produce electricity to be supplied to the national grid. In each case, delivery will be made on a fast-track basis in order to meet the tight construction schedules. Both plants are scheduled to be operational before the end of 2012. The orders are included in the fourth quarter 2011 order book.</p>

<p>PowerPac Mutiara Jamalpur Power Plant Ltd, an independent power producer (IPP), has ordered twelve 20-cylinder Wärtsilä 32 generating sets with a total output of approximately 100 MW. The new power plant will operate initially on heavy fuel oil (HFO), but the engines are ready to switch to gas operation when a supply of natural gas becomes available. The same owner - PowerPac-Mutiara Consortium - has also ordered six 18-cylinder Wärtsilä 46 engines in V-configuration and auxiliary equipment for its Khulna power plant project. The output of the Khulna power plant will be over 100 MW.</p>

<p>&#39;These are important orders, for Wärtsilä of course, but also for the Bangladesh Power Development Board, which urgently needs this additional generating capacity. Our ability to supply the needed equipment within a very short time-frame was crucial to the award of these contracts, as was our strong track record in Bangladesh. Furthermore, a unique feature of our engine technology is that where required, they can be easily converted to run on gas as soon as a gas supply is available, and this too was a key factor in the award of these contracts. Wärtsilä employs nearly 500 people in the country, and as a result, can give unmatched support to all Wärtsilä installations throughout the region,&#39; says Göran Richardsson, Sales Director, Wärtsilä Power Plants Asia.</p>

<p>With these two power plants, Wärtsilä currently already has in excess of 1850 MW of installed or to be installed power generating capacity in Bangladesh. One-third of this is also operated and maintained under contract by Wärtsilä.</p>

<p>Wärtsilä in brief<br />Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2010, Wärtsilä&#39;s net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with more than 17,500 employees. The company has operations in 160 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.<br /><a href="http://www.wartsila.com" target="_blank">www.wartsila.com</a> <br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID151373 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CST">Architecture / Construction / Building</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MAC">Machinery</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=OIL">Oil / Energy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=UTI">Utilities</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Oil-Energy/~4/TDKNvkJqYAE" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>GenesisSolutions &amp; The Mundy Companies will host a complimentary EAM &amp; Reliability Strategy Seminar February 23, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia</title>
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     <pubDate>Sat, 7 Jan 2012 14:03:42 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[ GenesisSolutions  and  The Mundy Companies  will be hosting a complimentary seminar on  Enterprise Asset Management  (EAM) and  Reliability Strategy  in Atlanta, Geo...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.GenesisSolutions.com" target="_blank"  >GenesisSolutions</a> and <a href="http://www.mundycos.com" target="_blank"  >The Mundy Companies</a> will be hosting a complimentary seminar on <strong>Enterprise Asset Management</strong> (EAM) and <strong>Reliability Strategy</strong> in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012. The seminar will be hosted at the Marriott Renaissance Atlanta Midtown. </p>

<p>To register or request additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.genesissolutions.com/request-information/" target="_blank">http://www.genesissolutions.com/request-information/</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.genesissolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/EAM-and-Reliability-Strategy-Seminar-February-23-2012-Atlanta-GA.pdf" target="_blank"  >Download the Complete Agenda with Speaker Bios</a> (PDF)</p>

<p>Topics that will be discussed include:<br /><br />
<ul><li>Maintenance Maturity Continuum</li><li>Current State Assessment</li><li>Maintenance Master Planning</li><li>Implementation Models for Operational Excellence</li><li>Maintenance Excellence Governance Model</li><li>Reliability Based Maintenance</li><li>Maximizing Return on Investment</li></ul><br />
<br />Key Elements for Success<br /><br />
<ul><li>Organizational Readiness</li><li>CMMS Functionality &amp; Utilization (IBM Maximo Asset Management, Infor EAM, Oracle EAM, SAP PM)</li><li>MRO Supply Chain</li><li>PM Optimization</li><li>Planning &amp; Scheduling</li></ul><br />
<br /><strong>Intended Audience</strong>: Maintenance &amp; Manufacturing Managers &amp; Directors, Engineering &amp; Finance Managers &amp; Directors, Key Stakeholders from Maintenance, Purchasing and IT, including Maintenance Supervisors, Planners / Schedulers, and CMMS Administrators</p>

<p><strong>Instructors:</strong> Mike Greenholtz, VP of Reliability Solutions, Joe Pitman, VP of Sales &amp; Marketing, John Rocco, EVP, The Mundy Companies</p>

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