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| History of Oil Sands |
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The earliest known history of the oil sands dates back almost 300 years ago. The local Aboriginal people used the bitumen from the oil sands to waterproof their canoes.
It was in 1719 that the oil sands were first formally mentioned in Canadian history. "Wa-pa-su, of the Cree First Nations, brought a sample of the oil sands to the Hudson Bay post at Fort Churchill. The sands were described as 'that gum or pitch which flows out of the banks of that river.'"...
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| How is fuel produced from oil sands? |
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The Alberta oil sands are extracted by either surface mining, or in situ recovery. Typical extraction processes (i.e. simple drilling and pumping) are not feasible because the bitumen is interspersed with sedimentary materials and water. Surface mining is suitable for only the small portion of the oil sands that lie under 75m or less of overburden. ...
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| Positive Drilling and Seismic Results Achieved on Oil Sands Prospect |
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Micron Enviro Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: MENV) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: NDDA --- WKN:A0J3PY---ISIN: US59510E2072) ("Micron") is extremely pleased to announce that Micron has been notified by the operator that, "Interpretation of the seismic data, core hole data and log data has confirmed our initial evaluation of the data on the Leismer Prospect. With further drilling there may be more than one potential SAGD oil sand pod on the property. Based on our oil sands model it appears that the formation is similar to the Petrobank channel directly...
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EnerVest Energy and Oil Sands Total Return Trust Announces
February 2007 Distribution |
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CALGARY, ALBERTA - EnerVest Oil Sands Management Inc. (TSX:EOS.UN) is pleased to announce a distribution to Unitholders of EnerVest Energy and Oil Sands Total Return Trust ("EnerVest"). The record date for the distribution is February 28, 2007 and the payment date will be March 15, 2007.
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Longbow Energy Corp. Appoints Director, New President
and Calls Special Meeting to Consolidate Shares |
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Micron Enviro Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: MENV) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: NDDA --- WKN:A0J3PY---ISIN: US59510E2072) ("Micron") is extremely pleased to announce that Micron has been notified by the operator that, "Interpretation of the seismic data, core hole data and log data has confirmed our initial evaluation of the data on the Leismer Prospect. With further drilling there may be more than one potential SAGD oil sand pod on the property. Based on our oil sands model it appears that the formation is similar to the Petrobank channel directly...
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EnerVest Energy and Oil Sands Total Return Trust Announces
February 2007 Distribution |
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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(CCNMatthews - Feb. 20, 2007) - LongBow Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE:LBV) ("LongBow" or "the Company") is pleased to announce several changes and initiatives as it continues to expand its operations. The Company is please to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert Panasiuk as an independent member of the Board of Directors of the Company to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. McMorran in October 2006. Mr. Panasiuk is a businessman and lawyer with an involvement in the investment industry that dates back to 1987. He has provided financial planning and investment counsel to a wide variety of high-net-worth individuals on a range of asset categories including real estate, mining, and oil and gas companies. Mr. Panasiuk holds an LL.B. From Osgoode Hall Law School (York University), as well as an M.B.A from the Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto)...
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