The World's First Osmotic Power Prototype Opens Today

OSLO, Norway, November 24 - Today Statkraft opens the world's first osmotic power prototype. The
official opening will be conducted by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess
Mette-Marit of Norway.

Sasol and Gassnova SF Sign MoU on Participation in Norwegian CO2 Technology Centre in Mongstad

PRETORIA, South Africa, November 24 - Sasol and Gassnova SF, the Norwegian state-owned enterprise responsible
for managing governmental interests related to Carbon Capture and Storage
(CCS), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Union
Buildings in Pretoria that will enable Sasol to explore the possibility of
becoming a participant in the European CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM)
currently under construction in Norway.

Payzone to Give Away GBP10,000 Worth of Prizes This Winter

LONDON, November 24 - Payzone in conjunction with E.ON and npower, are offering their customers
the chance to share in a GBP10,000 free energy* prize fund this winter by
paying for gas and / or electricity at 14,000 participating Payzone outlets
across the UK**.

Bontan Corporation Obtains Significant Israel Offshore Oil and Gas Concessions

TORONTO, November 23 - Bontan Corporation Inc. (Bontan) (OTCBB:BNTNF) is pleased to announce
that it has acquired, through its wholly owned subsidiary, an indirect 71.63%
working interest in two drilling licenses and one exploration permit in the
Levantine Basin, 40 kilometers off the West coast of Israel in the eastern
Mediterranean ("Project Assets"). Petroleum License 347 ("Mira") and
Petroleum License 348 ("Sarah") cover approximately 198,000 acres (803 sq.
kilometers), and Petroleum Preliminary Permit 199 ("Benjamin"), covers
approximately 461,000 acres (1,865 sq kilometers).

Gunvor Appoints Stephane Caudron as Head of LNG

LONDON, November 19 - Gunvor International B.V. ("Gunvor"), one of the world's major
independent energy companies announces Stephane Caudron will be starting on 1
January 2010 as Head of LNG.

Endeavour to Present at Canaccord Adams Global Energy Conference

HOUSTON, November 19 - Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE-Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) will
participate in the Canaccord Adams Global Energy Conference on Wednesday,
December 2, 2009.

Pioneers Wanted - Companies can Apply for the Energy Efficiency Award 2010 With Their Energy Efficiency Projects

BERLIN, November 17 - The next round of the "Energy Efficiency Award" starts: Up to 7 February
2010, companies in industry and trade that have achieved exemplary
improvements in energy efficiency can enter the contest. The award, with
prize money totalling 30,000 euros, is offered by the Deutsche
Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) - the German Energy Agency - in collaboration
with Deutsche Messe and DZ BANK AG and forms part of the Initiative
EnergieEffizienz. The winners will be presented on 20 April 2010 during the
WORLD ENERGY DIALOGUE, attended by high-ranking experts, at the HANNOVER
MESSE 2010. The application documents can be found at:
www.industrie-energieeffizienz.de.

Endeavour Announces Redemption and Amendment of Convertible Preferred Stock

HOUSTON, November 18 - Endeavour International Corporation (Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
announced that it has signed an agreement to redeem US$75 million of its
US$125 million Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and amend the terms of
the remaining US$50 million outstanding. The redemption and amendment reduces
the current dilution to common shareholders and eliminates the potential
dilution Endeavour common shareholders faced if equity capital was utilized
for value-added growth opportunities.

Four Russian Companies Ranked Among Top 15 in Platts Annual Ranking of 250 Top Performing Global Energy Companies

SINGAPORE, November 16 - Despite unprecedented price volatility, global recession, swings in
demand, and the "greening" of the world's energy priorities, major oil
companies maintained their stronghold as the world's top-performing energy
businesses, according to the 2009 Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company
rankings announced here Monday evening.

Pre-Event to COP15: Focus on Transport Sector

Symposium: Towards a Low Carbon Transport System

COPENHAGEN, November 11 - At a climate symposium in Copenhagen on 5 December, transport,
energy and climate experts from Asia, Europe and the US will explore what
must be done in order to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by
50% by the year 2050. The main focus of the discussions is how to reduce CO2
emissions in the world's transport sector.

Expert Petroleum Announces Growth Capital Investment from Lime Rock Partners

TARGU MURES, Romania -

- US$25 Million Investment to Fund Romanian Oil and Gas Field Rehabilitation Projects

Braskem Announces New Petrochemical Project in Mexico

SAO PAULO -

Braskem S.A. (”Braskem”), in compliance with CVM Instruction 358/02, announces to shareholders and the market that, in association with IDESA, a traditional Mexican corporate group, it won the auction held by Pemex Gas, a state-owned Mexican company, for the acquisition of ethane, which will be used as feedstock for an integrated petrochemical project to be developed in that country (”Project Ethylene XXI”).

Savi and Partners Launch RFID Solution for Oil and Gas Industry; Wireless System Automatically Tracks and Manages Supplies

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California -

Savi, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company, has formed an oil and gas strategic alliance with Shipcom Wireless and KBR Wireless, who are offering a complete software solution that links with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to instantly track and manage supplies transported between onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities worldwide.

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Amid High Energy Prices in the UK, Communication About Rate Changes and Cost-Saving Measures Is Critical to Satisfaction With Utility Suppliers

LONDON -

- Atlantic Ranks Highest among Electricity Suppliers in the UK, while EDF Ranks Highest among Gas Suppliers

Genscape Launches Gas Monitoring Service for North-West-Europe

AMSTERDAM -

Genscape, the company that pioneered real-time European power plant and transmission monitoring, announces the launch of the new Gas Europe service.

FirstEnergy Capital Launches Operations in London, England

CALGARY - FirstEnergy Capital (”FirstEnergy”), Canada’s leading energy-focused investment bank, is pleased to announce the official opening of its office in London, England and the expansion of its energy-focused investment banking activities internationally. FirstEnergy’s UK operations will provide European and international clients a full suite of energy investment banking services, including capital raising, equity research, sales & trading, corporate mergers & acquisitions, and oil and gas property acquisitions & divestitures.

Fabrication and Installation Contract for Technology Centre Mongstad Awarded to Reinertsen AS

PORSGRUNN, Norway -

- TCM DA has Awarded Reinertsen AS a Contract for Fabrication and Installation of Pipe Trenches, Support Systems, Process Module, etc.

Eneco and Bio Energie Europa Make Production L’Oreal Libramont 100% Carbon Neutral

LIBRAMONT, Belgium -

- Integrated Industrial Biogas Plant Supplies Clean Heat and Electricity

ION and BGP Announce Joint Venture for Land Seismic Equipment

HOUSTON and BEIJING -

- ION to Receive US$175 Million Capital Infusion from BGP Majority of ION Debt to be Repaid or Refinanced at Closing

HOK Activated Lignite: Efficient Filter Technology for Environmental Sector Successful Around the World

COLOGNE, Germany -

- Rheinbraun Brennstoff GmbH Presents Innovative Product Solutions for Waste-gas and Water Treatment at the 2009 Entsorga-Enteco Trade Fair

The Heating Industry Cuts Through the Spin to Debate the Truth Behind Government Targets

KENILWORTH, England - The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) 20/20 Vision conference is intended to help establish a transparent vision for the heating industry as a significant stepping stone towards 2050.

ViaLogy Business Update

PASADENA, California -

- Buckingham Group and ViaLogy Finalize Three Reservoir Prospects

World Future Energy Summit 2010 set to Reach Three-Year High

ABU DHABI, UAE -

- More Than 50 Countries Confirm Participation in Pivotal Gathering in UAE Capital

50% Drop in New Orders Spells Trouble for Oil and Gas Contractors

OSLO -

- ODS-Petrodata sees a ‘window of opportunity’ for oil and gas operators in 2009 and 2010

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction acquires Leading Turbine Manufacturer Skoda Power

LONDON -

- Acquisition Secures Proprietary Turbine Technologies for Doosan, Completing the Company’s All-Round Capabilities in Power Generation Equipment

Genscape Launches Coverage of Poland and Exceeds 300 Monitored Sites in the Power Europe Service

AMSTERDAM -

Genscape, the company that pioneered real-time European power plant and transmission monitoring, today announces Poland as new country in its extensive network across Europe.

Mercuria Energy Expands Activities In Carbon Trading

LONDON - Mercuria Energy is positioning itself to be one of the world’s top traders in carbon, with strategic hires and a business plan for growth. Among the new talent that has joined Mercuria are:

Westinghouse and NDA to Discuss New Operational Arrangements for Springfields Fuel Operations

LONDON - Westinghouse Electric Company will today announce that they are in advanced discussions with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) concerning a new organisational arrangement for the UK Fuel site at Springfields near Preston. These arrangements are looking at the introduction of a long term lease when the current site management contract ends on 31 March 2010 together with the permanent transfer of ownership of Springfields Fuels Ltd, the company managing the site.

Powertech Awarded Shell Contract for High Capacity Hydrogen Fuelling Station

VANCOUVER - Powertech, BC Hydro’s subsidiary specializing in clean energy solutions, announced today that it was selected by Shell Hydrogen, LLC to provide a new hydrogen-fuelling station at its gasoline retail station in Newport Beach, California.

ICE Announces 43 New OTC Cleared Energy Contracts

ATLANTA -

**Contracts to Launch September 28**

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced today the introduction of 43 new OTC cleared energy contracts for North American electricity, natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil. ICE plans to make these OTC swaps and options available for clearing beginning Monday, September 28, 2009.

Far East Energy Announces Increase in Production, Gas From a Second Coal Seam, and Gas From a Distant Parameter Well

HOUSTON -

Far East Energy Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FEEC) announced today that gas production in the Number 15 coal seam of its 1H Pilot Area in the Shouyang Block of Shanxi Province, China continues to rise. Far East also announced that preliminary results indicate that it may have discovered a second coal seam capable of significant gas production. Additionally, a parameter well some 7 kilometers distant from the 1H Pilot Area has started producing gas from the Number 15 coal seam and shows promise for production from the Number 9 seam.

New Powerful Recruitment Solution is set to Energise the Oil & Gas Industry

ABERDEEN, Scotland - A new recruitment site designed specifically for the oil and gas industries is set to revolutionise traditional employment resources and searching. Aberdeenshire-based business www.oilandgaspeople.com aims to fundamentally change the oil and gas recruitment process by providing an accurate snap-shot of current vacancies, the workforce and its availability.

Addax Petroleum Commences Exploration Campaign in Joint Development Zone

CALGARY, Canada -

- Drilling First Deepwater Well at Kina Prospect in JDZ Block 4 Licence Area

BP Awards Large Deal to Infosys Technologies

BANGALORE, India -

- Oil and Gas Company Leverages Infosys Industry Expertise and Technology Leadership

International Safety Experts From the Leading Oil and Gas Companies to Gather for Process Safety in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals 2009

DUBAI, UAE - International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC), the global provider of tailored, industry-driven conferences, announced today the dates for Process Safety in Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals 2009. The two-day conference, with five interactive workshops, will take place in Abu Dhabi from 15 - 18 November 2009 at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel.