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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) (the “Company” or “CenterPoint Energy”) today announced that it is evaluating strategic alternatives for the Company’s investment in Enable Midstream Partners (“Enable”), including a sale or spin-off qualifying under section 355 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. CenterPoint Energy currently owns a 50 percent general partner interest and a 55.4 percent limited partner interest in Enable,

From the Associated Press The federal government has agreed to stop approving oil fracking off the California coast until it studies whether the practice is safe for the environment The federal government has agreed to stop approving oil fracking off the California coast until it studies whether the practice is safe for the environment, according to legal settlements filed Friday.

From Bloomberg Israel’s natural gas companies and Noble Energy Inc. have signed the first contract to supply fuel from the country’s largest gas reserves, the offshore Leviathan field. Partners in Leviathan will supply 6 billion cubic meters of gas over 18 years to two power stations owned by local electricity producer Edeltech Group, according to a statement filed to the

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. (BCEI) (“Bonanza Creek”) continues to work towards closing the sale of its wholly-owned midstream subsidiary, Rocky Mountain Infrastructure, LLC, to Meritage Midstream Services IV, LLC, backed by private equity firm Riverstone Holdings LLC. The parties have mutually agreed to extend the closing date for the transaction to February 29, 2016. Since the transaction was announced, both

ZCL Composites Inc. (ZCL.TO) (“ZCL” or the “Company”) today announced that it has appointed Rene Aldana as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 19, 2016. “Rene is a strong and experienced operator who will help ZCL increase efficiency and advance our profitable growth,” said Ron Bachmeier, President & CEO of ZCL. “I am pleased to welcome him aboard.” Mr. Aldana has

Gastar Exploration Inc. (NYSE MKT: GST) (“Gastar” or the “Company”) announced today the retirement of its Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Michael McCown, effective February 1, 2016. Mr. McCown began his tenure with Gastar in December 2009 as a consultant and was hired as the Vice President – Northeast in July 2010.  On June 7, 2013, Mr. McCown

Reaction poured in Friday after Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced the rates for oilsands projects will remain the same in an announcement that came after a five-month royalty review. Rules around how costs are accounted for will be changed: companies will pay a flat five per cent royalty on wells until the industry average on upfront costs are recovered, then

Rio de Janeiro, January 29, 2016 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras announces its proven reserves of petroleum (oil, condensate and natural gas), assessed at the end of 2015 according to ANP/SPE (National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency / Society of Petroleum Engineers) and SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) criteria. Proven Reserves according to ANP/SPE Criteria:According to ANP/SPE