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Shell-BG Recommended Combination Receives Unconditional Chinese Antitrust Clearance. Pre-conditional Approval Process Now Complete

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, December 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Dutch Shell plc ("Shell") (NYSE:RDS.A) (NYSE:RDS.B) today announced that its recommended combination with BG Group plc ("BG") has received unconditional merger clearance from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM"). Following previously announced approvals in Brazil, the EU and Australia, MOFCOM clearance marks the final pre-conditional approval required for the combination. "We're grateful to MOFCOM for its thorough and [Read more]

Vermilion Energy Inc. Announces $0.215 CDN Cash Dividend for January 15, 2016 Payment Date

CALGARY, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion") (TSX, NYSE: VET) is pleased to announce a cash dividend of $0.215 CDN per share payable on January 15, 2016 to all shareholders of record on December 22, 2015. The ex-dividend date for this payment is December 18, 2015. This dividend is an eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Vermilion is an oil-leveraged producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration, development [Read more]

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners To Join The Alerian Natural Gas MLP Index

DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerian announced that following the close of business on Friday, December 18, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP (NYSE: BWP) will be added to the Alerian Natural Gas MLP Index (NYSE: ANGI). Boardwalk Pipeline Partners provides transportation, storage, gathering and processing of natural gas and liquids. Tallgrass Energy Partners LP (NYSE: TEP) will be removed from the index following the close of business on December 18. The 20 constituents of the index [Read more]

Genesis Energy And Tesoro Logistics To Join The Alerian Energy Infrastructure Index

DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alerian announced that following the close of business on Friday, December 18, Genesis Energy LP (NYSE: GEL) and Tesoro Logistics LP (NYSE: TLLP) will be added to the Alerian Energy Infrastructure Index (CME: AMEI). Genesis Energy's operations include onshore and offshore pipeline transportation, refinery services, marine transportation and supply and logistics. Tesoro Logistics is a logistics company that owns crude oil and refined products truck and [Read more]

Summit Investments Announces Conclusion of Energy Capital Partners Review of Strategic Alternatives

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Midstream Partners, LLC ("Summit Investments") and Summit Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: SMLP) announced today that Energy Capital Partners ("ECP"), the private equity firm that controls Summit Investments, has concluded its previously announced strategic review process regarding Summit Investments.  ECP has determined that continuing its ownership and pursuing a course of action that includes, but is not limited to, continuing to offer [Read more]

CONSOL Energy Signs Thermal Coal Sales Agreements over Three-Years for 10.8 million tons; Increases Pennsylvania Operations 2016 Sold Position to approximately 93%; Increases Gas Hedges through 2018

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE: CNX) announced today that it signed several term coal deals totaling 10.8 million tons over a 3-year period. These agreements, along with 650 thousand tons of additional commitments for 2016, increase CONSOL's Pennsylvania Operations 2016, 2017, and 2018 sold positions to 93%, 61%, and 49%, respectively, assuming the midpoint of the guidance range of 26 million tons.        Nicholas J. DeIuliis, president and CEO commented, [Read more]

Frost & Sullivan: Energy Storage and Renewable Energy to witness accelerated growth in 2016 despite low oil prices

SINGAPORE, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The extreme weather patterns and environmental occurrences experienced across the Asia Pacific region have brought to the forefront the urgent need for countries to work together and reach an agreement on actionable solutions to limit global warming. Examples of recent incidents include drought and severe haze in Southeast Asia, smog in Beijing and the serious floods in Chennai. (Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151211/295183) As politicians [Read more]

Global Drill Pipe Market Trends & Forecast 2015-2020 – Market is Forecasted to Reach USD 1.13 Billion by 2020

DUBLIN, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h3zf5c/drill_pipe_market) has announced the addition of the "Drill Pipe Market by Application, by Grade, and by Region - Global Trends & Forecast to 2020" report to their offering. The drill pipe market is forecasted to grow from an estimated value of USD 940.62 Million in 2015 to reach USD 1,133.80 Million by 2020 at a CAGR of 3.8% The recent downturn in the crude oil prices has resulted [Read more]

Atlas Resource Partners Announces The Commencement Of Consent Solicitations

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Resource Partners, L.P. (NYSE: ARP)  ("ARP") announced today the commencement of two concurrent consent solicitations regarding an amendment (the "Amendment") to the indentures (the "Indentures") governing the outstanding 7.750% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "7.750% Notes") and 9.25% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "9.25% Notes" and collectively with the 7.750% Notes, the "Notes") issued by Atlas Resource Partners Holdings, LLC and Atlas Resource [Read more]

/C O R R E C T I O N — Cimarex Energy Co./

In the news release, Cimarex Energy Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, issued Dec. 10, 2015 by Cimarex Energy Co. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the stockholders of record date should read "February 12, 2016" rather than "February 15, 2016" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows: Cimarex Energy Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend DENVER, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) announced today that its Board of [Read more]