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Energy Management Demos and Speaking Opportunity Spotlight Z-Wave's Growing Energy Management Ecosystem

ABERDEENSHIRE, UK--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) - This Announcement Is Not for Release, Publication or Distribution in or Into the United States.

Earth-Friendly Firelog Manufacturer Offers Tips to Make Outdoor Fires Safer and More Enjoyable

SACRAMENTO, CA and RENO, NV and QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -

School District Selects Solar Power, Inc. and Pacific Edison for a 2.24 Megawatt District-Wide Solar Project to Reduce Operating Costs

TOMBSTONE, AZ--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  Tombstone Exploration Corporation (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today that after geological reconnaissance of the area surrounding the Company's land holdings, the Company has applied for the additional exploration permits from the State of Arizona Land Department. The applications encompass 5 sections, totaling approximately 2,500 acres in the Tombstone Mining District. The rocks in these parcels are principally the Bisbee Group sediments and metasediments that have been highly productive in both the Tombstone Mining District and in the Warren (Bisbee) Mining District, Arizona.

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  Pride International, Inc. (NYSE: PDE) today announced that Louis A. Raspino, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will address attendees at the 38^th Annual Howard Weil Energy Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Raspino is scheduled to present on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. CDT.

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  GC China Turbine Corp. (OTCBB: GCHT) (the "Company" or "GC China"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of twin blade wind turbines, will be presenting at the RedChip New York Equities Conference being held on March 23rd - 24th at the New York NASDAQ Market Site in Time Square. The company presentation is scheduled for 1:00PM ET on March 23rd.

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  Nova Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: NVAE) today issued an exclusive, on-demand Webcast presentation discussing the Company's recent $1 million funding commitment to support Nova's business plan expansion in East Africa. The Webcast also includes a progress update on the Company's Wi-Fi project in Kenya, acquisition opportunities and trade mission to Kenya next week to explore opportunities to implement an affordable housing initiative. Nova Energy is pursuing several initiatives in East Africa, initially in Kenya, to include initiatives in the technology, utility, housing and health products industries.

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  ParaFin Corporation (PINKSHEETS: PFNO) -- The Directors of Parafin Corporation hereby announce that Parafin Corporation and a Private Equity Firm have both signed a Term Sheet whereby the Private Equity Firm, based out of Wilmington, DE, will commit to purchase up to $6M USD of shares of common stock of Parafin. The investor is a private equity firm that invests capital into companies in the emerging markets. They have invested in over 100 public and private companies in various sectors including oil and gas, communication, arts and entertainment, services and medical sectors.

TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  STANDARD OIL COMPANY USA, INC. (PINKSHEETS: ILGL), formerly International Energy LTD, is proud to announce that it has completed the appointment of a new Board of Directors.

Quarterly Revenue Increases 144% to $1.3 Million; Six Month Revenue Increases 200% to $2.3 Million

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) - Pure Energy Services Ltd. (TSX:PSV) /

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) (OTCBB: EBIG) today announced that it has arranged a road show for Jinkuizi (JKZ) to visit Wall Street to meet with investment bankers for their pre-IPO capital raise. JKZ is a bio-phosphorus fertilizer manufacturer from Foshan, China and their management will visit New York on March 24^th and 25^th.

Growing List of Satisfied Customers from Ohio to Oklahoma to Ontario validates the power of Energate's CCDR Solution set

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  Axial Vector Energy Corporation ("AVEC") (PINKSHEETS: AXVC) (FRANKFURT: BAE1) announced today the receipt of $250,000 from Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) in India. This payment is booked as the first revenue payment ever received by Axial Vector.

ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  The Applus RTD Group (Rotterdam, Netherlands), the world's leading multinational company in non-destructive testing & inspection (NDT&I) and asset integrity management, today announced the acquisition of two companies specializing in NDT&I: Quality Inspection Services Incorporated (QISI), headquartered in Buffalo, New York, and Staveley Services Canada Incorporated, located in Burlington, Ontario. These operations, together with the acquisition of U.S.-based JanX Integrity Group in 2008 and New Brunswick-based Technico in 2009, reinforce the company's commitment to the North American market, where the company has been present for two decades with a large workforce.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) - Green Energy Live Inc. (OTCBB: GELV), a clean energy company engaged in developing sustainable biomass-to-energy conversion solutions for the U.S. livestock industry, has identified considerable potential for growth in Peck Electric Inc.'s solar energy system design and installation business. Based on the number of bids submitted, new inquiries, contracts awarded and projects in progress, Peck believes its solar panel installation division has the potential to significantly increase revenue this year.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- After completing the front-end engineering design (FEED) in the last quarter of 2009 on Sasol Limited's (NYSE:SSL) (Johannesburg) wax-production expansion project, the South African division of Foster Wheeler AG (NASDAQ:FWLT) (Clinton, New Jersey) has been confirmed as the engineering, procurement, construction and management contractor for the $1.12 billion project. Equipment with long-lead delivery times has been ordered, and work has begun at the Sasolburg, South Africa, construction site.

LONDON--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) -  Visisys Holdings Plc (Visisys, WKN: A0V8KJ, V46.F) is pleased to announce that the Company's management team will be traveling to Germany as part of a two-day road show where it will unveil, for the first time to a public audience, the Company's unique intelligent video, energy management and monitoring solutions. Visisys will also discuss its business model and the aggressive growth strategies it has planned for 2010 and beyond.

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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - Delphi Energy Corp. (TSX:DEE) ("Delphi" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial and operational results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. 2

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  The annual Build it Green Expo will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix on March 18th, 19th and 20th. There will be over 200 exhibitors at the Expo and GeOasis is proud to be one of them. GeOasis will be present with their geothermal air conditioning and geothermal heat pump exhibit.

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  NWP Services Corporation (NWP), a leading provider of financial transaction processing solutions for the multifamily housing industry, announced today that President and CEO Michael Radice is participating on an expert panel at the Confluence 2010 Conference on March 17-18 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - Arsenal Energy Inc. ("Arsenal") (TSX:AEI) (FRANKFURT:A1E) is pleased to release a summary of its Q4 and full year financial statements. Arsenal's prime objectives for 2009 were to reduce debt and to prove up reserves in the Bakken of North Dakota. Debt was reduced from $48.5 million at yearend 2008 to $28.7 million at yearend 2009. An equity raise in Q1 2010 has reduced this further to approximately $17 million or approximately 0.7X estimated 2010 cash flow. Arsenal participated in four Bakken drills during 2010 and booked 2.2 million boes of additional proven reserves at yearend. Full details are contained in the Statement of Reserve Data and Other Oil and Gas Information, Financial statements, MD&A, and AIF filed on SEDAR and on the Company's website.

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US Trust Corp Executives Form Clean Energy Technology Incubation and Finance Company

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - Open Range Energy Corp. (TSX:ONR) ("Open Range" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company has filed a complete copy of its audited financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2009 on www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.openrangeenergy.com. /

TORONTO--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  Atlantic Wind and Solar Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AWSL) is pleased to announce that it is acquiring a 60% interest in Aim Global Energy Inc., (AIM) the manufacturer of leading edge, high-yield converter/inverter (CIT) technology used in AWSL's high yield Renewable Energy systems.

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SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  Wild Brush Energy (PINKSHEETS: WBRE) and Energoconsult Ltd. have established a cooperative agreement towards the future development of a commercial scale Wind Farm, up to 120Mw in size. Energoconsult's signing is essential for the assessment of crucial wind measurement data, site planning and analysis forecasts vital for maximum wind farm productivity.

Also, IPO Desktop Releases an Analyst Report, Which Includes an Audio Interview

Seasoned International Executive to Lead PARALEX (TM) Strategy

FORT WORTH, TX--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -   Quicksilver Gas Services LP (NYSE: KGS) announced that its 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is available on the company's website at www.kgslp.com, under the Investor Relations tab. In addition, interested parties can receive a hard copy of the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, free of charge, upon written request to KGS Investor Relations, 777 West Rosedale Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76104.

TORONTO--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - W2 Energy, Inc, a clean energy company (www.w2energy.com) (PINKSHEETS: WTWO), is pleased to announce that it has filed a U.S. provisional patent on its algae harvesting and cleaning system.

GREENVILLE, SC--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  Waste2Energy Engineering Ltd, a subsidiary of Waste2Energy Holdings, Inc., (W2e) (PINKSHEETS: WTEZ) announced that it has received an order for preliminary engineering and layout design from Levenseat Ltd, for a 180 metric ton per day waste-to-energy facility on the current site near Lanark, Scotland.

Dozens of speakers discuss how to achieve a perfect safety record

R&D Activity Will Lead to Higher Capacities, Closer Matches to Application Requirements

SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  Green Star Products, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GSPI) and its Consortium announced on March 10, 2010, that it will be auctioning the United States licensing rights to a game changing proprietary algae growth biotechnology on September 9, 2010 (see press release dated March 10, 2010, titled "Green Star Consortium to Offer Game Changing Biotechnology on Wall Street" -- http://www.greenstarusa.com/news/10-03-10.html).

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  eHydrogen Solutions, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EHYD) (eHS) announced today a major new research and development initiative utilizing solar energy to as the main power source for real-time hydrogen creation direct from water. The H-Solaris Generator design uses ordinary water to produce hydrogen gas resulting from solar photo-reactions (synthetic photosynthesis). The resulting hydrogen gas integrates into the Company's On Demand Hydrogen Production (ODHP) systems for production of electricity, heat, or both. The company estimates 1 liter of water can meet the electrical kilowatt requirements of the average residential household.

Andrew Reid, Treaty's New President, COO and Director, Replaces Joe Grace Who Resigned for Health Reasons

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ANDOVER, MA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  NuView Systems announces that Aggreko PLC has selected the NuViewHR® product suite for its global HR platform, helping them manage their Human Resources for a global workforce. Aggreko PLC is the world leader in the supply of temporary power and temperature control solutions. Aggreko employs about 3,500 permanent people operating from over 144 locations. In 2009, Aggreko served customers in about 100 countries, and had revenues of approximately £1.0bn (USD $1.6bn or Euros ?1.1bn). Aggreko plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: AGK), is a member of the FTSE-100 index, and is headquartered in Scotland.

KNOXVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - Americas Energy Company-AECo (OTCBB: AENY) is pleased to announce that the Kentucky Office of Surface Mining has granted AENY its mine permit for the Artemus Surface and Deep Mines will be issued on April 1, 2010. The permit encompasses more than 695 acres in Knox County, Kentucky.

CARY, NC--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  SolarBrook Water and Power Corporation (PINKSHEETS: SLRW) a developer, manufacturer and marketer of water quality and clean power products, begins the month of March with continued interest in the company's technologies.

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  Nova Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: NVAE) interim CEO Philip Verges is scheduled to conduct an on-demand Webcast this Thursday, March 18th to provide an overview of a recent $1 million funding commitment to support Nova's business plan expansion in East Africa. The Webcast will also include further updates on the Company's business plan expansion, Wi-Fi project in Kenya and trade mission to Kenya next week to explore opportunities to implement an affordable housing initiative. Nova Energy is pursuing several initiatives in East Africa, initially in Kenya, to include initiatives in the technology, utility, housing and health products industries. A link to the Webcast will be posted on the Company's corporate website www.novaei.com upon release.

Leading Scientists "Kick the Tires" of the All Electric Tazzari ZERO and Results Show It Is Ready for the US Market

ANDOVER, MA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  NuView Systems announces that Aggreko PLC has selected the NuViewHR® product suite for its global HR platform, helping them manage their Human Resources for a global workforce. Aggreko PLC is the world leader in the supply of temporary power and temperature control solutions. Aggreko employs about 3,500 permanent people operating from over 144 locations. In 2009, Aggreko served customers in about 100 countries, and had revenues of approximately £1.0bn (USD $1.6bn or Euros ?1.1bn). Aggreko plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: AGK), is a member of the FTSE-100 index, and is headquartered in Scotland.

Exponent Testing's preliminary results show better-than-anticipated performance for EcoloCap's Nano Lithium Battery

ALBUQUERQUE, NM--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  Brinx Resources (OTCBB: BNXR) is pleased to report that drilling of the OK-4 #1 well has reached total depth and that initial testing appears to indicate a significant new oil and gas discovery.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  ACT Clean Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ACLH) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, American Petroleum Solutions, Inc., has entered into a joint venture agreement with Westates Oil Recovery.

TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY LTD, INC. (PINKSHEETS: ILGL) is proud to announce that it has filed its official corporate name change with the Florida Secretary of State, Division of Corporations to STANDARD OIL COMPANY USA, INC., with corporate offices located at 5430 Linden B. Johnson, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75240. The next step will be filing these same changes with FINRA and the SEC once the Florida Secretary of State officially registers this corporate name change. This entire process should take 2 to 3 weeks to complete.

Agreement Allows SNRY to Market Cutting Edge Solar Heating and Air Conditioning Products to All 50 States

A RDL Comunicações sediada em São Paulo. Utiliza as soluções da Proxim para oferecer serviços de banda larga em áreas rurais e região metropolitana de São Paulo

Sao Paulo-Based RDL Comunicacoes, Ltd. Utilizes Proxim for Broadband Service in Rural and Metro Cities Throughout Brazil

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - Just as the ritual of spring cleaning inspires homeowners to clean, declutter and organize, iGo, a leading provider of eco-friendly power management devices and universal chargers, offers solutions to keep homes, and the environment, in top shape. The iGo products help reduce energy usage, organize countertops and save money on electricity bills.

HAMILTON, BERMUDA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. (TSX: TNP) (NYSE Amex: TAT) is pleased to provide an operations update and conference call to report and discuss recent developments.

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -  Arkanova Energy Corporation (OTCBB: AKVA) received from Schlumberger's Data and Consulting Services (Houston, Texas) on March 5, 2010 the completed data for the geological mapping and infield drilling location (Phase 3) at Provident Energy's Two Medicine Cut Bank Sand Unit (TMCBSU). The objective of this phase was to provide updated structural maps of both the Upper and Lower Cut Bank sands, gross and net sand thickness maps of Upper and Lower Cut Bank sands, porosity maps of Upper and Lower Cut Bank sands, 3-D Petrel model, digitize well logs, and recommended a TMCBSU infield drilling location.

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SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) - Written by John Egan for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Attendees at next month's Expomin 2010 convention in Santiago, Chile, will have a chance to personally assess the nation's need for reconstruction and repair following a series of earthquakes in late February and early March. Expomin 2010, the world's largest mining convention, is expected to draw up to 60,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors, including Industrial Info. Expomin 2010 will run April 12-16.

GUILDFORD, UK and BURLINGTON, MA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2010) -   IDBS, the leading worldwide provider of research data management and analytics solutions to R&D organizations, today announced that E-WorkBook for Chemistry has been adopted by Total Petrochemicals, one of the world's leading petrochemicals producers. Total Petrochemicals has selected E-WorkBook at its R&D Center of Feluy, Belgium, to manage the diverse and complex data and Intellectual Property (IP) generated in polymer chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry to accelerate their R&D processes and to improve research efficiency.

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GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Written by Martin Lynch, European News Editor for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland) -- German energy giant E.ON AG (PINKSHEETS:EONGY) (Dusseldorf) and ScottishPower (Glasgow, Scotland) have been awarded critical funding by the U.K. government to advance their carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects at the Kingsnorth and Longannet coal-fired power plants. The companies will now be able to move their pilot projects to the next stage of development in preparation for ramping th

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd. ("Petrobank" or the "Company") (TSX:PBG) is pleased to announce 2009 fourth quarter financial and operating results highlighted by funds flow from operations of $2.65 per diluted share and net income of $0.56 per diluted share. P

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Vantage Drilling Company ("Vantage") (NYSE Amex: VTG.U) (NYSE Amex: VTG) (NYSE Amex: VTG.WS) reporta una pérdida neta de ($4,3) millones o ($0.02) por acción diluida para el trimestre que finalizó el 31 de diciembre de 2009 en comparación con la pérdida neta de ($43,5) millones o ($0,57) por acción diluida para el trimestre finalizado al 31 de diciembre de 2008. El ingreso neto para el año fiscal que finalizó el 31 de diciembre de 2009 fue $8,8 millones o $0,07 por acción en comparación con una pérdida neta de ($47,4) millones o ($0,78) por acción para el año que finalizó el 31 de diciembre de 2008.

GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: CWCO) today reported its operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. The Company will host an investor conference call tomorrow -- Wednesday, March 17, 2010 -- at 11:00 a.m. EDT (see details below).

Despite Increase in Federal Allocations in 2010, State's Water Still in Crisis

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - A Vantage Drilling Company ("Vantage") (NYSE Amex: VTG.U) (NYSE Amex: VTG) (NYSE Amex: VTG.WS) apresentou um prejuízo líquido de (US$4,3) milhões ou (US$0,02) por ação diluída no trimestre encerrado no dia 31 de dezembro de 2009, comparado com um prejuízo líquido de (US$43,5) milhões ou (US$0,57) por ação diluída no trimestre encerrado no dia 31 de dezembro de 2008. O lucro líquido para o exercício fiscal encerrado no dia 31 de dezembro de 2009 foi de US$8,8 milhões ou US$0,07 por ação, comparado com um prejuízo líquido de (US$47,4) milhões ou (US$0,78) por ação no ano encerrado no dia 31 de dezembro de 2008.

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - EV Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: EVEP) today announced results for the full year and fourth quarter 2009, its year-end 2009 proved reserves and the filing of its Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, EVEP provided 2010 guidance and its commodity hedge positions presented in the Hedge Summary Table at the end of this release.

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Peyto Energy Trust (TSX:PEY.UN) ("Peyto") confirms that the monthly distribution with respect to March 2010 of $0.12 per trust unit is to be paid on April 15, 2010, for unitholders of record on March 31, 2010. The ex-distribution date is March 29, 2010. P

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - FX Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FXEN) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and the full year of 2009. The Company reported a net loss for 2009 of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss in 2008 of $54.7 million, or $1.35 per share. Some $44 million of the improvement was due to the reduction of non-cash charges in 2009. For 2009, the positive impact of non-cash items was mildly offset by a decrease in revenue from all sources of 18%, to $14.7 million compared to $17.8 million for the prior year.

Claims Stake in Oil Producing Reserves Valued at Approx. $268 Million

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LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Following this morning's 4.4-magnitude earthquake in the Pico Rivera area and the recent devastating quakes in Haiti and Chile, Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) is reminding customers that advance preparation is critical in getting ready for the next major earthquake.

TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY LTD., INC. (PINKSHEETS: ILGL) is proud to announce that effective immediately, International Energy has merged with STANDARD OIL COMPANY USA, INC. of Dallas, Texas. The new corporate name will become Standard Oil Company USA, Inc. with corporate offices located at 5430 Linden B. Johnson, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75240.

MILWAUKEE, WI--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Meadow Springs Corporation, the scientific pioneer of "Green" septic tank maintenance, today announced the launch of its flagship product, Meadow Springs. Meadow Springs is the first non-toxic, easy-to-use and effective septic tank maintenance product on the market. The product is made with natural active dry yeast, which Meadow Springs Corporation named Eco-YeastT. This is opposed to many popular sector products which utilize bacteria. Eco-YeastT naturally energizes the existing bacteria in septic tanks, leading to the breakdown of solid waste, which helps septic tanks run smoothly.

SANTA ANA, CA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  BioCentric Energy Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BEHL) today announced... BioCentric Energy Holdings, Inc. has appointed Dr. Brian Goodall as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer. As a corporate honoree at the National Inventors Hall of Fame and an impressive career spanning 30+ years in the USA and Europe, Dr. Goodall has worked for companies such as the Royal Dutch/Shell group in Amsterdam and BF Goodrich. While working for a major US Biofuels producer, Imperium Renewables, Dr. Goodall led the team that made the jet fuel for the first-ever commercial test flight (Virgin Atlantic, London) in February 2008. 

Greentech Media Announces Palm Springs Venue and First Wave of Speakers

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA and LARAMIE, WY--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  FarleyRiggs Ltd. and WellDog announced today that they have accelerated their collaboration and established a new company, WellDog Australia Pty. Ltd., to provide WellDog's award-winning coalbed methane reservoir testing technical services to the Australian coalbed methane industry.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Em atendimento ao disposto no art. 157 da Lei no 6.404/76 e na Instrução CVM no 358, de 03 de janeiro de 2002, a MPX Energia S.A. ("MPX" ou "Companhia") (BOVESPA: MPXE3) divulga, aos seus acionistas e ao mercado em geral, o Plano de Negócios ("Plano de Negócios") para sua subsidiária integral, MPX Colombia S.A. ("MPX Colombia").

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - In compliance with article 157 of Law # 6404/76 and with provisions of Instruction 358/02 of the Brazilian Securities Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários, or "CVM"), MPX Energia S.A. ("MPX" or "the Company") (BOVESPA: MPXE3) releases to its shareholders and the market in general the Business Plan ("Business Plan") for its wholly-owned subsidiary, MPX Colombia ("MPX Colombia").

RED BANK, NJ--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  TGI Solar Power Group Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TSPG), provider of solar and other clean technology products and solutions, announced today that it plans to file international patents for Ekoplaz technology. 

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  Hybrid Energy Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HYBE) reports that it has stepped up its Natural Gas acquisition efforts in anticipation of increased consumer demand and further appreciation of its current energy portfolio. Hybrid Energy has experienced a 25% increase in its portfolio valuation since acquisition. The Company anticipates further appreciation of its portfolio in the coming months as industry demand and inflationary pressures increase the price of natural gas.

The Agreement Is in Continuation of the Parties' 2006 Joint Research Agreement

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  Nova Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: NVAE) is scheduled to release an on-demand Webcast this Thursday, March 18th to present an update on the Company's recent business plan expansion into East Africa. The Webcast will include an overview of a recent $1 million funding commitment to support Nova's business plan expansion in the region. Philip Verges, Nova's Interim CEO, will conduct the Webcast which will include the latest updates on the Company's Wi-Fi project in Kenya. Nova is working in partnership with NuMobile, Inc. (OTCBB: NUBL) to build a wireless broadband network to support local utility authorities. The scheduled Webcast is also set to include a presentation of the Company's trade mission to Kenya next week to explore opportunities to implement an affordable housing initiative. Nova Energy i

Plant Will Employ Patented Technologies of EcoPlus, Inc.

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  NeighborWorks^® America, the nation's largest trainer of community development professionals, recently awarded 170 certificates of completion to nonprofit leaders from around the country. The certificates were awarded in a range of disciplines including how to improve the energy and environmental footprint of multifamily and single-family housing, and how to engage community residents on behalf of greener living. The classes, offered at the NeighborWorks^® Training Institute (NTI) four times each year, are part of NeighborWorks America's broader Green Initiative for communities.

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  Taglich Brothers, Inc. announces that it has initiated coverage of Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASYS).

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - GeoGlobal Resources Inc. (GeoGlobal or the Company) (NYSE Amex:GGR) announces that the 3-D seismic acquisition program has commenced on our KG-ONN-2004/1 onshore exploration block (KG Onshore Block). T

Company Increases Gross Profits and Reduces Overhead

Benchmarking Survey, Interviews, Implementation Roadmap and State Capsules Provide Companies With Tools Needed to Make Renewable Energy Decisions

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  Tombstone Exploration Corp. (OTCBB: TMBXF) announced today that the Company has been issued drill permits by the State of Arizona for its Tombstone, Arizona Silver and Gold Exploration Project. Tombstone is in the final stages of planning a 5,000 foot drilling program. This drill program is targeting several historical mining areas as well as a list of very encouraging targets developed from our recent geological work.

PLANO, TX--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  Xtreme Oil & Gas, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: XTOG) announced today the appointment of Mr. E.L. Shockey to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Shockey is a successful and experienced entrepreneur and executive who currently acts as a mentor for many of the companies in his investment portfolio. He will officially join the Board once the Company's Form 10SB has been declared effective by the SEC.

Also Secures LOI for $2.0 MM Direct Investment and 20% Grant of China Joint Venture Co.

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - El Paso Corporation (NYSE: EP) today announced the following leadership promotions:

One-Day Regional Events Present Responsible Investment Strategies for Investors and Investment Professionals Working With Money in Transformative Ways

A New Generation of Solar Battery Chargers Offers Eco-Friendly Solutions

DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - American Oil & Gas Inc. (NYSE Amex: AEZ) reports a net loss to common stockholders of $10.3 million (loss of $0.21 per share, basic and diluted) for the year ended December 31, 2009 ("2009"), as compared to a net loss to common stockholders of $24.2 million (loss of $0.51 per share, basic and diluted), for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 ("2008"). The net loss for 2009 includes a non-cash oil and gas properties impairment charge of $4.5 million. The net loss for 2008 includes (i) a non-cash oil and gas properties impairment charge of $24.3 million (ii) a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $11.7 million and (iii) a gain on sale of oil and gas properties of $16.5 million.

Software Security Firm Picks Xsigo Virtual I/O to Reduce Costs, Streamline Management of Its Growing VMware Deployment

Intelligent Lighting System Integrates LEDs, Networking and Software to Reduce Energy Use up to 90%

The Company Announces Restructuring of Board Members and Selects Key Candidate for Chief Financial Officer

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Wanderport Corp. (PINKSHEETS: WDRP) announced today its recapitulation of sales commitments following the recent announcement of its intent to conclude a sales and purchase agreement with a distributor in the United States.

Sanzi Imports Ltd. to Receive T3 i-Series ESVs for Law Enforcement and Security Agencies Throughout New Zealand

DOVER, DE--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Foy-Johnston Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FOYJ), through its wholly owned subsidiary Liquid Gold International, utilizing the enhanced oil recovery technology, addresses the need for domestic oil production.

Executive Search Committee Formed

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Vantage Drilling Company ("Vantage") (NYSE Amex: VTG.U) (NYSE Amex: VTG) (NYSE Amex: VTG.WS) reports a net loss of ($4.3) million or ($0.02) per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to net loss of ($43.5) million or ($0.57) per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 was $8.8 million or $0.07 per share as compared to a net loss of ($47.4) million or ($0.78) per share for the year ended December 31, 2008.

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Plans are moving forward, and construction is expected to begin soon on an 880-megawatt combined-cycle unit addition at Tennessee Valley Authority's (NYSE:TVE) (TVA) (Knoxville, Tennessee) John Sevier Power Station near Rogersville, Tennessee. TVA selected the Washington Group International division of URS Corporation (NYSE:URS) (San Francisco, California) to provide engineering and procurement services for the project.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE:RDS.A) (The Hague, Netherlands) has formalized announcements made in 2009 by signing two contracts with the consortium of Technip SA (OTC:TKPPY) (Paris, France) and Samsung Heavy Industries Company Limited (SEO:010140) (Seoul, South Korea) for the Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project off the coast of Western Australia. Shell and the Technip-Samsung consortium signed a master agreement in July 2009 to cover the desi

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) -  Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) (FRANKFURT: FMJ) Chairman, CEO and President William Petty has today confirmed that Franklin's recently announced $32 million funding was arranged under the guidance of Mr. Charles Gregoire de Rothschild, Chairman, GDR Privée, Inc.

GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  Written by Martin Lynch, European News Editor for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland) -- Italy is set to get Europe's largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, following a deal between the Italian government and SunEdison LLC (Beltsville, Maryland). The solar energy provider, which is a division of MEMC Electronic Materials Incorporated (NYSE:WFR) (St. Peters, Missouri), plans to build a 72-megawatt facility near the town of Rovigo in northeast Italy. SunEdision claimed that the plant will be the largest PV plant in Europe when completed and that power generation will start as early as the second half of this year.

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  EnergySolutions, Inc. (NYSE: ES) Chief Financial Officer Mark McBride will present at the 2010 Barclays Capital High Yield Bond and Syndicated Loan Conference. The conference will be held at The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Friday, March 26.

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ISELIN, NJ--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Each year, more than 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted in U.S. homes due to minor water leaks. Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) is joining with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense® program in promoting "Fix a Leak Week," March 15 through 21, 2010 to encourage residents to check household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. The WaterSense program seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by offering people a simple way to use less water.

PASADENA, CA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  Parsons today announced that Jeffrey F. Squires has been appointed President, Parsons MENA (Middle East and North Africa). In his new role, Mr. Squires will be responsible for providing overall leadership, driving all business development opportunities, expanding the sales team, and promoting Parsons' core values and strategic objectives in the MENA region. This appointment complements Parsons' expanding services and reach in the region.

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  Brigham Exploration Company (NASDAQ: BEXP) announced that it has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire just over 10,000 net acres in the northeastern portion of its Rough Rider project area. Brigham also announced three additional high initial rate Bakken wells including its highest initial rate operated well in Mountrail County, and as a result Brigham has now completed 16 consecutive long lateral high frac stage Bakken and Three Forks wells with an average initial 24 hour peak rate of approximately 2,417 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

WAYLAND, MA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - The Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC®) seeks public comment on the draft OGC Table Joining Service (TJS) Interface Standard. This standard defines an interface for services that provide the ability to join attribute data stored in one database on a network with the corresponding geometry (points, lines, or polygons) stored in another network accessible database.

WAYLAND, MA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - The Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC®) seeks public comment on the draft OGC Sensor Planning Service (SPS) Interface Standard 2.0. This draft standard specifies interfaces for tasking a sensor. The standard is designed to support queries that have the following purposes: to determine the feasibility of a sensor tasking request; to submit such a request; to inquire about the status of such a request; to update or cancel such a request; and to request information about other OGC Web services that provide access to the data collected by the requested task.

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - WestFire Energy Ltd. ("WestFire" or the "Company") (TSX:WFE) is pleased to announce the results of the independent evaluation of the Company's reserves for the year ended December 31, 2009 (the "GLJ Report") by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. ("GLJ") and the independent evaluation of the Company's undeveloped land holdings as at December 31, 2009 (the "ILI Report") by Independent Land Inc. ("ILI"). W

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) President and Chief Executive Officer Peter C. Nelson will give a presentation about the company at Janney Montgomery Scott's 2010 Water Industry Summit. The presentation, part of a panel discussion called "California Lessons for the Nation: Less Water and Rising Prices," will be held at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 9 a.m. Eastern time.

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New Legislative Water Package, Desalination Set for Discussion

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Fairborne Energy Ltd. ("Fairborne") (TSX:FEL) today filed its Annual Information Form which includes Fairborne's statement of reserves data and other oil and gas information for the year ended December 31, 2009 as mandated by National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities of the Canadian Securities Administrators. F

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Baytex Energy Trust ("Baytex") (TSX:BTE.UN); (NYSE:BTE) announces that a cash distribution of $0.18 per trust unit in respect of March operations will be paid on April 15, 2010 to unitholders of record on March 31, 2010. The ex-distribution date is March 29, 2010. T

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Bonavista Energy Trust (TSX:BNP.UN) ("Bonavista") confirms that its monthly cash distribution generated from March production will be $0.16 per trust unit and payable on April 15, 2010. We will continue to carefully monitor the impact of all issues affecting our business and, the necessity to adjust our monthly distributions and our capital programs as conditions evolve. Our long term objective is to set a distribution policy at prudent levels while withholding sufficient funds to finance capital expenditures required to modestly grow our current production base. This in turn, should provide a stronger base of cash flow leading to consistent and sustainable distributions into the future. Our distribution policy is reviewed monthly and is based on a number of factors including current and future commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, our commodity hedging program, our current operations and available investment opportunities.

TORONTO--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  Atlantic Wind and Solar Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AWSL) is pleased to announce that it was approached by Canada Green ESCO Inc. and that, after being provided a term sheet, it has successfully completed a $120 million financing agreement with this leading green energy funding company. The Agreement paves the way for Atlantic Wind and Solar, and its wholly owned subsidiary Atlantic Solar Inc., to aggressively proceed with its many solar projects and to expand its business in the Ontario rooftop solar business with funding as required.

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Zargon Energy Trust (TSX:ZAR.UN) (TSX:ZOG.B) ("Zargon") confirms that the monthly cash distribution for the month of March in the amount of Cdn. $0.18 per trust unit will be paid on April 15, 2010 to unitholders of record on March 31, 2010. The ex-distribution date is March 29, 2010. B

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Xtreme Coil Drilling Corp. (TSX:XDC) ("Xtreme Coil", the "Company") announces filing on SEDAR of the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009. These documents may be viewed at www.sedar.com and the Company's website at www.xtremecoildrilling.com. 2

Executives Cite Top-Rated Solar Incentive Programs, Utility Co-op Marketing Programs and the Rising Residential Interest in Solar Power to Save Money and Reduce Electric Bills

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RENO, NV--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - ParaFin Corporation (PINKSHEETS: PFNO): The Board of Directors have voted to become fully reporting and to apply to re-instate the shares of the Corporation to trade on the Bulletin Board. In January, 2008, the Corporation went non-reporting on the advice of Counsel and the shares of ParaFin then traded on the Pink OTC Market under the symbol PFNO.PK.

CO2 Injection Technology Has Produced Accelerated Oil Rates on Tested Wells

RUTLAND, VT--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Central Vermont Public Service (NYSE: CV)

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - For years advertising from government and car companies alike have boldly stated that it was only a matter of time before electric vehicles took over the car industry. Now, electric vehicles, in the form of hybrids that combine gas and electric motors, are finally beginning to do just that.

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  Independent laboratory test results of the Scuderi Engine prototype at part load show a coefficient of variability (COV) of 2.5 - 4 percent, it was announced today. This range, which measures the variance between each combustion cycle, proves that the Scuderi Cycle's combustion process is as consistent as that of a conventional Otto Cycle engine, which in many cases has a wider COV range.

JINAN, CHINA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Pansoft Company Limited (NASDAQ: PSOF) ("Pansoft" or the "Company"), a leading ERP software service provider for the oil and gas industry in China, today announced that it has co-founded and will serve as the Vice Chairman of the China Overseas Listed Corporations Association ("COLCA" or the "Organization").

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - www.rothmanresearch.com - Weakening distillate margins coupled with narrow heavy crude-oil differentials continue to plague refiners portending poor performance deep into 2010. Refiners were unanimous in their assessment blaming limited supplies of heavy crude since most has been taken off the market because of reductions in production to support prices or natural declines in key sources. "Until global demand warrants supplies return to the market, we look for differentials to remain narrow," explains Mathew Collier, head analyst at www.rothmanresearch.com.

Former President of LendingTree Exchange Brings Leadership Experience and Marketing Expertise to New Role

Expansion creates environmental benefits

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH) ("American Petro-Hunter" or the "Company") is pleased to update activities regarding the drilling of the newest Rooney Project Well. This will be the third in a series of development wells to be drilled at the newly discovered oil reservoir in Western Kansas. The well has been identified as the #3 Rooney and is the latest in a series of 10 wells planned for drilling in 2010 at the Rooney Project.

Web Services to Expedite the Exchange of Key Inspection Data

Lightweight Aluminum Enclosure Ideal for VPX Product Development and Testing

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ: HWCC) (the "Company") announced operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

MISSION, KS--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  (Family Features) From re-organizing the home office to cleaning out the basement, there are small projects that you can tackle year-round that will help make environmental improvements to your home and enhance your living space. For your next task, consider updating the "lightscape" of your home -- it's as easy as changing a light bulb... literally. Lighting is approximately 20 percent of the average household's energy bill and replacing standard lighting sources for more environmentally friendly options can cut electric bills dramatically.

Consortium Partners Brookfield LePage Johnson Controls (BLJC), Cisco, University of British Columbia, Grouse Mountain Resorts and the Village of Hartley Bay to Work With Pulse Energy

DOVER, DE--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Foy-Johnston Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FOYJ), through its wholly owned subsidiary Liquid Gold International utilizing the enhanced oil recovery technology sees enormous opportunities. Below is a brief summary of this opportunity:

Cloud Computing Solution for Tritium Transparency at Nuclear Power Plants

WARWICK, RI--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Clean Energy and Power, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: KEPI) (www.cleanenergyandpower.com) announced today it has completed documents finalizing its initial solar project with Glass Time s.r.o., a 1.3 mega watt per hour (mWh) project located in the small and sunny town of Planichka, in South Bohemia. CEP has setup its subsidiary Sun Project C1 s.r.o. with 80% ownership to CEP and 20% to local management. To fulfill the project, CEP will arrange for up $2.65M in capital for financing the launch of the Sun Project C1 s.r.o., representing 30% of the project costs. The balance of funding will come from LBBW bank, which is a TOP 5 German bank that is highly active in the European solar market. LBBW has issued a term sheet to Sun Project C1 s.r.o followed by the recent final loan approval offering extremely beneficial terms available to CEP

BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) - Fidelis Energy Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FDEI) ("Fidelis" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into a long-term solar module supply agreement with TinSol Energy (pty) Ltd. (TSEL), Johannesburg, South Africa. Under the terms of the contract, Fidelis Energy will supply 207 megawatts (MW) of PV Solar modules to TSEL for use in the development and build-out of several solar parks in Africa. Fidelis will begin shipments against this contract during the first quarter of 2011. Product will ship from Fidelis's Chinese plant scheduled to come online during the fourth quarter of 2010.

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - March 15, 2010) -  Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) will host special guest Kennametal Incorporated (NYSE:KMT) (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) on this week's "Industry Today" webcast. Kennametal is a leading global supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials that are consumed in production processes. Kennametal provides its customers with a broad range of technologically advanced tools, tooling systems and engineered services. Kennametal's products use highly complex metallurgy and materials science in tungsten carbide powders, high-speed steels, ceramics, industrial diamond and other materials that are particularly resistant to heat, erosion, abrasion, pressure and wear.

GALWAY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - March 14, 2010) - Written by Martin Lynch, European News Editor for Industrial Info (Galway, Ireland) -- European energy companies have reported significant progress in the growth of their renewable energy portfolios for 2009. Germany's E.ON AG (PINKSHEETS:EONGY) (Dusseldorf) showed the largest growth, reporting a 50% increase in energy generated from renewable sources in 2009. Danish energy company Dong Energy (Skaerbaek, Denmark) reported an 8% rise in renewable energy for the same period.

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 14, 2010) - Xtreme Coil Drilling Corp. (TSX:XDC) ("Xtreme Coil", the "Company") announces entry into the Middle East following the award of a long-term contract for two XTC 200DTR(PLUS) drilling rigs to operate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("Saudi Arabia"). O

SHANGHAI, CHINA--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - Carbon Jungle, Inc (PINKSHEETS: CBJG) is pleased to announce they have recently entered into an agreement with the Shanghai based Yangzhou Zhanpeng Fertilizer Company to supply Carbon Jungle's proprietary soil amendment for use in developing enriched fertilizer from sewage for resale. Carbon Jungle's soil samples were recently tested by the Shanghai Agricultural Science Laboratory and the outcome has shown some exciting results. By mixing Carbon Jungle's proprietary soil amendment with local sewage at a treatment plant, the resulting by-product is a highly enriched fertilizer that can be used by farmers and commercial industries within China. This agreement provides the Chinese government and its respective municipalities a cost-effective method to supply its growing demand for fertilizer as well as cleaning up its sewage problems in its major cities.&n

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - PetroBakken Energy Ltd. ("PetroBakken") (TSX:PBN) is pleased to announce that it has closed the acquisition of Rondo Petroleum Inc. ("Rondo"). The acquisition of Rondo was completed by plan of arrangement with the unanimous approval of all of Rondo's shareholders. PetroBakken acquired all of the outstanding shares of Rondo for consideration comprised of $88.7 million cash, the issuance of approximately 5.5 million PetroBakken shares and the assumption of Rondo's debt.

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) -  Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional 250,000 shares of its Common Stock and has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.15 per share of the Company's Common Stock and $0.1125 per share of the Company's Class B Stock.

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) -  Hi Score Corporation (PINKSHEETS: HSCO) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Peter A. Ruggeri as a Consulting Chief Financial Officer. His expertise in financial controls for both internal and external reporting requirements as well as SEC compliance reporting is yet another step by Hi Score in its efforts to become a fully reporting public company.

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - EV Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: EVEP) today announced plans to release 2009 fourth quarter and full year results on March 16, 2010 after market close. In conjunction with the release, EV Energy Partners has scheduled a conference call on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central), which will be broadcast live over the Internet.

ZUG, SWITZERLAND--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) -  El Alto Holdings AG -- (FRANKFURT: EAS) -- has concluded negotiations to acquire and operate Blue Crown Asset Management Inc. in a one (1) for one (1) share conversion. Blue Crown Asset Management, Inc. is a junior exploration company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is committed to creating shareholder value through vigorous acquisition, exploration programs, and cost-efficient production. The company's unique position of strength is attributed to our deep history in Colombia and South America. The Blue Crown acquisition complements El Alto's existing mining property holdings portfolio in South America.

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TransCanada) today announced it has received a permit from the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to construct and operate the South Dakota portion of the Keystone Gulf Coast Expansion Pipeline project. T