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Shell and Akon Unveil Africa’s First Player and Solar Powered Football Pitch in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria, December 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pitch to inspire entrepreneurs and bright energy ideas that open up access to energy in Africa and beyond Akon and Hardwork debut new song on pitch that will feature in music video celebrating potential of renewable energy  Global music star Akon joined Shell to shine a light on the power of innovative options for access to smarter energy by unveiling Africa's first human and solar powered football pitch at the Federal College of Education, [Read more]

Cimarex Energy Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

DENVER, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.16 per share. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2016, to stockholders of record on February 15, 2016.  About Cimarex Energy Denver-based Cimarex Energy Co. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with principal operations in the Mid-Continent and Permian Basin areas of the U.S.   [Read more]

Central and Eastern European Natural Gas Sector Enters Ground Breaking Phase of Supply Diversity Collaboration

LONDON, December 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent weeks have seen Russian gas behemoth - and key strategic supplier to Europe - Gazprom collide yet again with the Ukraine and, by extension, key gas supply stakeholders in Europe. Maroš Šefčovič, European Commission Vice President for Energy and lynchpin in the Russian-Ukraine negotiations has warned that "Eastern European countries will clearly have their energy security decreased" if the proposed Nord Stream-2 expansion project goes ahead. [Read more]

Argentina Shale Poised for Boom with ‘Super Well’ and Pro-Industry President

LONDON, December 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The discovery of a 'super well' in Argentina's prized Vaca Muerta shale and the presidential victory of a pro-industry candidate raises the stakes in this market-defying venue and positions the only junior on the scene for massive gains. The 'super well'- discovered in October by state-run YPF in partnership with Chevron (NYSE:CVX) in the Vaca Muerta block in Neuquen--offsets Madalena Energy Inc.'s (MVN.V) Couron Amargo acreage, where this last [Read more]

Central and Eastern European Natural Gas Sector Enters Ground-breaking Phase of Supply Diversity Collaboration

LONDON, December 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent weeks have seen Russian gas behemoth - and key strategic supplier to Europe - Gazprom collide yet again with the Ukraine and, by extension, key gas supply stakeholders in Europe. Maroš Šefčovič, European Commission Vice President for Energy and lynchpin in the Russian-Ukraine negotiations has warned that "Eastern European countries will clearly have their energy security decreased" if the proposed Nord Stream-2 expansion project goes ahead. [Read more]

An Environmental Scientist at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University warns that Fracking is “Inconsistent” with Climate Change Mitigation Policies

LONDON, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As ministers from around the world gather at COP21 in Paris in a bid to come to an agreement on a new global climate compact, an environmental scientist from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University has warned that the controversial method of fracking, which is being investigated by many countries as an alternative fuel source, is inconsistent with climate change mitigation policies. Dr Philip Staddon, from the Department of Environmental Science at XJTLU, warns [Read more]

Energy Companies from Seven Countries Snag Honors at Platts Global Energy Awards

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy companies from seven countries and three continents tonight received honors for leadership, innovation and exemplary performance at the 17th annual Platts Global Energy Awards, often described as the "Oscars" of energy. Eighteen awards were bestowed upon companies and individuals at the Cipriani Wall Street in lower Manhattan before an audience of 400 energy executives hailing from 15 countries. Spain's Repsol stole the show as a triple winner: [Read more]

Madalena Posts Updated Corporate Presentation on its Strategic Unconventional Resource Plays

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Madalena Energy Inc. (TSX-V: MVN and OTCQX: MDLNF) (the "Company" or "Madalena") announces that it has posted a new corporate presentation for investors and interested parties on its website at www.madalenaenergy.com.  This new presentation provides an overview of Madalena's Argentina assets including updates related to the Company's Strategic Unconventional Plays in the Vaca Muerta shale, Lower Agrio Shale, Loma Montosa and Mulichinco.   About [Read more]

Madalena Posts Updated Corporate Presentation on its Strategic Unconventional Resource Plays

CALGARY, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Madalena Energy Inc. (TSX-V: MVN and OTCQX: MDLNF) (the "Company" or "Madalena") announces that it has posted a new corporate presentation for investors and interested parties on its website at www.madalenaenergy.com.  This new presentation provides an overview of Madalena's Argentina assets including updates related to the Company's Strategic Unconventional Plays in the Vaca Muerta shale, Lower Agrio Shale, Loma Montosa and Mulichinco.   About [Read more]

Saddlehorn Pipeline Announces Open Season for Additional Pipeline Commitments

TULSA, Okla., HOUSTON, and THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) ("Magellan"), Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) ("Plains") and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) ("Anadarko") announced today that Saddlehorn Pipeline Company, LLC ("Saddlehorn") has launched a supplemental open season to seek additional transportation commitments for the Saddlehorn pipeline. Interested customers must submit binding commitments by 5:00 [Read more]