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Friday, July 29, 2016

#Mining, #China, #Tech #Stocks, and #Energy-#Bakken #Oil Stock (#TSXV:WSE) Added to Investorideas.com

#Mining, #China, #Tech #Stocks, and #Energy-#Bakken #Oil Stock (#TSXV:WSE) Added to Investorideas.com

Mining Companies Include: $HBE.V $ILC.V $PUC_H.V



Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC – July 29, 2016 – Investorideas.com, a global news source and investor resource covering actively traded sectors announces this week’s additions to its global stock directories.  Additions included TSX Venture stocks within the mining and energy sectors and internationally-traded China-Asia stocks (London Stock Exchange – LSE and Australia Stock Exchange – ASX) that cross into the technology sector.

Mining companies include International Lithium Corp. (TSX:ILC.V), an exploration company that has a strategic partnership with a leading China based lithium product manufacturer.  The Company profile states, “With the increasing demand for high tech rechargeable batteries used in vehicle propulsion technologies and portable electronics, lithium is paramount to tomorrow's "green-tech", sustainable economy. By positioning itself with solid development partners and acquiring high quality grass roots projects at an early stage of exploration, ILC aims to be the resource explorer of choice for investors in green tech and build value for its shareholders.”

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Mining Companies Added:
Pancontinental Gold Corporation (TSX: PUC-H.V), Hornby Bay Mineral Exploration Ltd. (TSX:HBE.V) and International Lithium Corp. (TSX:ILC.V)

Energy Companies Added:
Wellstar Energy Corp. (TSX:WSE.V) recently completed the acquisition of Nexxtep Resources Ltd., a privately held oil and gas company with operations in southwestern Saskatchewan and Alberta. The acquired assets include operated working interests producing in excess of approximately 100 net barrels of oil equivalent per day from approximately 6,000 net acres. This includes 3,500 net acres in Saskatchewan prospective for the Bakken formation, with current production from 3 wells in the Red River and Winnipeg Sand formations. The Assets also include facilities consisting of a salt water disposal well, 5 x 1,000 barrel oil storage tanks and a fresh water source well. WellStar is also a non-operated working interest owner in the Bakken oil play in North Dakota and Montana with approximately 1,164 net acres. WellStar's focus going forward will be to allocate capital towards increasing production within its current asset base and to make strategic acquisitions within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the Rocky Mountain states.

China-Asia Companies Added:
NetDimensions (Holdings) Limited (LSE:NETD.L; OTC:NETDY) is a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management solutions. NetDimensions provides companies, government agencies and other organizations with talent management solutions to personalize learning, share knowledge, enhance performance, foster collaboration and manage compliance programs for employees, customers, partners and suppliers. ecognized as one of the talent management industry's top-rated technology suppliers, NetDimensions has been chosen by leading organizations worldwide including ING, Cathay Pacific, Chicago Police Department, Geely Automotive, Fugro Group and Fresenius Medical Care. NetDimensions is ISO 9001 certified and NetDimensions hosted services are ISO 27001 certified.

eCargo Holdings Limited (ASX:ECG.AX) is a China-based eCommerce technology and specialist execution group of companies, with operating companies in China and Australia trading under the eCargo and Amblique brands, providing on-demand digital commerce technology development and related execution capabilities for retailers and fashion brands. mblique is a leading digital commerce consultancy, providing retail strategy, eCommerce platform implementation and optimisation services in Australia and New Zealand. eCargo acts as a "one-stop" enabling partner for designer fashion, branded apparel and retail companies seeking to sell their products online in China, Australia and South-east Asia by providing integrated online and offline technology and supply chain solutions. ECG connects consumers with brands online and offline through the development and marketing of eCommerce platforms, brand site transactional platforms and major marketplace platforms in China such as Alibaba Group's Tmall, Tencent's WeChat and JD.com.


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Friday, May 27, 2016

Stock Directory Additions in Technology, Biotech, Gaming, Energy, Cleantech and Marijuana Stocks

Stock Directory Additions in Technology, Biotech, Gaming, Energy, Cleantech and Marijuana Stocks

Biotech Stocks Added Include: NYSE: XON; Nasdaq: BSTG, SBPH; OTC: EMBT, MRLA, EWLL, IGAP, MICBE, TLTFF; TSX: NRI; TSXV: TLT and Korea Stock Exchange 011000

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC – May 26, 2016 – Investorideas.com, a global news source and investor resource covering actively traded sectors announces this week’s additions to its global stock directories.  Additions include technology stocks, biotech/life sciences stocks, energy stocks, a medical marijuana stock, an online gaming/gambling stock and a new energy efficiency stock, Tecogen Inc. (NasdaqCM:TGEN), which designs, manufactures, sells, installs, and maintains high efficiency, ultra-clean, cogeneration products and is known for cost efficient, environmentally friendly and reliable products for energy production.

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Companies added to Biotech/Life Sciences Stocks include: Biostage Inc. (NasdaqCM:BSTG), Ember Therapeutics, Inc (OTC:EMBT), Emerald Medical Applications Corp. (OTC:MRLA), eWellness Healthcare Corporation (OTC:EWLL), Integrity Applications, Inc. (OTC:IGAP), Microlin Bio, Inc. (OTC:MICBE), Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX:NRI.TO), Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NasdaqCM:SBPH), Theralase Technologies Inc. (OTC:TLTFF; TSX:TLT.V), GeneOne Life Science Inc. (KSE:011000.KS; KRX:011000.KR), Intrexon Corporation (NYSE:XON)

Tech Companies Added: PeerLogix Inc. (OTC:LOGX), AgJunction Inc. (TSX:AJX.TO), CriticalControl Solutions Corp (TSX:CCZ.TO), BSM Technologies Inc. (TSX:GPS.V), Iridium Communications Inc. (NasdaqGS:IRDM), TomTom (Amsterdam: TOM2.AS; OTC:TMOAF), Espial Group Inc (TSX:ESP.TO), Halogen Software Inc (TSX:HGN.TO), Information Services Corp (TSX:ISV.TO), Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS.TO), Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc (TSX:MDF.TO), Perk.com Inc. (TSX:PER.TO), CGI Group Inc. (NYSE:GIB; TSX:GIB-A.TO), Calian Group Ltd (TSX:CGY.TO), D+H Corporation (TSX:DH.TO), Intermap Technologies Corp (TSX:IMP.TO), International Road Dynamics Inc (TSX:IRD.TO)

Other Sector Additions:
Energy Stocks: Pyxis Tankers Inc (NasdaqCM:PXS), International Western Petroleum, Inc. (OTC:INWP), NXT Energy Solutions Inc (TSX:SFD.TO)

Renewable Energy Stocks/Environment Stocks:
Tecogen Inc. (NasdaqCM:TGEN) designs, manufactures, sells, installs, and maintains high efficiency, ultra-clean, cogeneration products including natural gas engine-driven combined heat and power, air conditioning systems, and high-efficiency water heaters for residential, commercial, recreational and industrial use. The company is known for cost efficient, environmentally friendly and reliable products for energy production that, through patented technology, nearly eliminate criteria pollutants and significantly reduce a customer's carbon footprint. In business for over 20 years, Tecogen has shipped more than 2,300 units, supported by an established network of engineering, sales, and service personnel across the United States.

Gaming Stocks:
Intertain Group Ltd, The (TSX:IT.TO; OTC:ITTNF) is an online gaming holding company that, through its operating subsidiaries, provides entertainment to global consumer base in which such subsidiaries operate. Intertain currently offers bingo-led gaming and casino to its customers using the InterCasino, Costa, Vera&John, Jackpotjoy and Botemania brands.

Marijuana/Hemp Stocks:
Notis Global, Inc (OTC:NGBL) Based in Los Angeles, Notis Global is a pioneer in the burgeoning, multi-billion dollar legal hemp industry. The Company and its partners are working to grow confidence and generate revenues in the hemp industry. Through our key partnership with Folium Biosciences, one of the largest hemp operations in the U.S., Notis is a leading provider and distributor of cannabidiol (CBD).

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Friday, May 6, 2016

Investorideas Updates Global Stock Directories; Additions Include Technology Stocks, Food & Beverage Stocks, Green Stocks, Energy and Water

Investorideas Updates Global Stock Directories; Additions Include Technology Stocks, Food & Beverage Stocks, Green Stocks, Energy and Water

NYSE MKT: $BGSF, $JOB; NASDAQ: $STAF, $DRAM, $BLIN, $IZEA; OTC: $FTWN, $DIRI, $IEGH, $PVHO, $TNLX, $WEYL and CSE: $SCE Added to Tech Sector

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC – May 6, 2016 – Investorideas.com, a global news source and investor resource covering leading sectors announces this week’s additions to its global stock directories include Technology Stocks, , Food & Beverage Stocks, Green Stocks, Energy Stocks and Water Stocks.

The technology sector was the primary focus, with companies added to digital media stocks, security, software, cloud computing, internet social media stocks, mobile.

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Technology Companies added:
BG Staffing (NYSE MKT: BGSF), Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. (NasdaqCM: STAF), Dataram Corporation (NasdaqCM: DRAM), Bridgeline Digital Inc. (NasdaqCM:BLIN), FTE Networks, Inc. (OTC: FTNW), General Employment Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE MKT: JOB), Direct Insite Corp (OTC:DIRI), IEG Holdings Corporation (OTC:IEGH), IZEA Inc. (NasdaqCM: IZEA), Provision Holding, Inc. (OTC: PVHO), SecureCom Mobile Inc. (CSE:SCE; OTC:SCQBF), Trans-lux Corporation (OTC:TNLX), and Weyland Tech, Inc. (OTC: WEYL)

The second most active group was within the Food and Beverage Industry.

Companies added to Food & Beverage Stocks include: Long Island Iced Tea Corp. (OTC: LTEA), Coffee Holding Company, Inc. (NasdaqCM: JVA), Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated (OTC: GPDB), Be Active Brands, Inc. (OTC: JALA), Terra Tech Corp (OTC: TRTC). 

Other Sector Additions:
Energy Stocks: Petroshare Corp (OTC: PRHR) is a domestic oil and natural gas exploration and development company based in Centennial, Colorado.

Green Stocks: SG Blocks (OTC: SGBXQ) is the premier innovator of commercial and private environments utilizing code-engineered cargo shipping containers.

Fuling Global Inc. (NasdaqCM: FORK) is a specialized producer and distributor of environmentally friendly plastic serviceware, with precision manufacturing facilities in both the U.S. and China

Water Stocks: Xeros Technology Group PLC (LSE: XSG.L) is changing the way textiles are cleaned.

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Friday, September 11, 2015

Investorideas.com Announces its First Global ‘Follow the Money’ Contest


Investorideas.com Announces its First Global ‘Follow the Money’ Contest

New York NY- Point Roberts WA–September 11, 2015 -- Investorideas.com (www.investorideas.com), a global investor news source covering leading sectors
announces its first ever ‘Follow the Money’ contest for global investors.

The contest will run from September 15th to October 31st, 2015 and is open to Investor Ideas members. (http://www.investorideas.com/membership/)

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Investing in Water and Energy Insights with Jud Hill, Managing Partner at Blue Star Capital

Investing in Water and Energy Insights with Jud Hill, Managing Partner at Blue Star Capital

How Consolidation in the Fracking Industry is Creating Greater Efficiencies and Opportunities For Companies Treating Water

New York, NY - Point Roberts, WA – April 7, 2015 - Investorideas.com and its water investment portal, Water-stocks.com issues an exclusive Q&A with Jud Hill, Managing Partner of Blue Star Capital, LLC.

Jud shares insight into some of the benefits in the recent drop in energy prices and how new efficiencies and opportunities have been created for service providers in the sector. His thought-provoking commentary provides a unique perspective and paints a more positive outcome for the relationship between energy and water for the future.


Interview:

Q: Investorideas.com
Jud, with your background in water and energy, you have insight into how boom and bust in the energy sector has impacted the opportunity for service providers in the water treatment business. First of all, can you tell us how the boom created such a high profile concern over water usage and treatment and how that built the opportunity?

A: Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Blue Star Capital, LLC.
The hydraulic fracturing for deep strata hydrocarbons (2 miles deep) has been around for many years.  It has only been in the last 5 to 7 years it has it gained dominance. Some 60 to 70 percent of the wells completed today are hydraulically fractured. Ironically, it is still referred to as unconventional horizontal drilling. A couple of points that are important to note about the relative usage of water in hydraulic fracturing. First - understanding the entire water value chain which considers the following: sourcing of fresh water, transporting or “provisioning” the water to the drilling pad, storing the water on-site in preparation for a frac, managing the return water coming back out of the well, post frac. This return water is referred to as flow-back, which is the water that comes back over 4 to 6 weeks post frac, followed by produced water which will last as long as the life of the well (twenty plus years potentially). The flow back and produced water then needs to be transported (by truck or pipeline) to an offsite location to be disposed of or recycled for reuse. Disposal is typically via a salt water disposal well (SWD) and recycle, albeit discussed at length, is a very small part of this water value chain…at least for the time being.

Each step of this value chain has a different price point depending on which shale formation you are operating in.  For example, in Texas (Permian and the Eagle Ford) where water is in short supply, fresh water is more expensive than disposal. In Pennsylvania (Marcellus) where water is prevalent, fresh water is much cheaper than transportation and disposal. Most importantly, the largest variable in this value chain pricing spectrum, almost independent of the shale formation, is the logistics or transportation costs. This is best demonstrated in Central Pennsylvania where SWD’s are currently illegal. The transportation costs can be as high as $15/bbl to haul the water to eastern Ohio to a permitted SWD. It is surprising that many of the Exploration and Production companies (E&P’s) don’t appreciate or manage the “all in” cost of water. There is a saying in the frac water business that the service provider that reduces the “windshield time” or hauling distance will win the customers’ business. In essence, frac water service is a logistics not a technology business.

Q: Investorideas.com
As the public and government reacted to the sector, new regulations and rules also came into play. How did that impact the sector on both sides, from the energy companies to the service providers treating the water?

A: Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Blue Star Capital, LLC.
Public awareness and regulation are always important drivers in the water sector. The frequently unsaid reality is that industry doesn’t mind strong regulation. They want predictability (set a standard and don’t change it frequently) and consistently enforce the standards. A high regulatory bar keeps out the bad actors and on balance doesn’t affect the all in price of crude oil that much. Generally speaking, most of the experienced and well capitalized E&P players strive to be good stewards of the water supply and want to be seen as green/sustainable actors. The brand damage that comes from doing it wrong is far greater than the perceived savings of a few cents per barrel by trying to cut corners. Of course, treatment companies embrace strong regulation. Regulation is one of the under-pinning’s of ensuring that water is priced as a valued commodity and not a “free good” as some like to think.

Q: Investorideas.com
What are some of the myths and misperceptions out there on the relationship with energy and water?

A: Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Blue Star Capital, LLC.
As mentioned in my previous answer and as crass as it may sound, behaviors are primarily driven by the pricing of the commodity, be it energy or water. Most folks know what they pay to heat and light their homes but many don’t know how much they pay for water. It is still very cheap. Furthermore, guess what the primary cost is in the pricing of water? - The cost of energy to move the water thru a pipeline.

Not a myth but a reality. More than 20% of California’s energy is used to move water around the state.

We all seem to know how much a gallon of gasoline cost at the pump…why? - Because it has a big impact on our disposable income. How much is a gallon of water that you draw from the faucet?  - Less than a penny.

Water and energy are inextricably tied. We now label it as the water/energy nexus.

Another misconception or unappreciated fact is that energy has many substitutes (e.g. oil, coal, nuclear, wind and solar).  Water has ZERO. The best example of perfect price inelasticity… without water, you will die (a need not a want) and, if need be, you will pay any price for it.

Q: Investorideas.com
You recently told me in a phone interview how the recent drop in energy prices has created a new era of efficiency in the sector and how that has created an even better opportunity for the service providers. Can you run us through the cycle and where things stand today?

A: Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Blue Star Capital, LLC.
The water value chain I described previously has changed dramatically at $50 WTI
Three things are occurring:

  1. E&P drillers are shifting from exploratory drilling that allows them to “drill to hold” acreage which are new regions of a shale formation that are not well defined in terms of yield…at $100 bbl it can justify the risk…to what is referred to as “infield drilling” or drilling between proven wells where they own the reserves. This concentrates the water volumes into a smaller geographic area.
  2. The Moore’s law of fracking is at work….drillers are getting more efficient and better at drilling tighter frac patterns which translates to more wells per pad (3 or 5 moving to 10 to 15) causing a conservative increase of the amount of water used and produced by a factor of say three.
  3. And lastly, drillers are shifting from a “gel frac” formulation to what is called a “slick frac” approach. Gel fracs require about 75,000 bbls of water per frac where slick fracs require twice the amount of water - up to around 150,000 bbls per frac - a 2x multiplier for water.

So, assume the cumulative effect of these three drivers and you have dramatically changed the water value chain…increasing the water volumes in a smaller area of geography. Now it makes more economic sense to build a “hub and spoke” collection and treatment system. The spokes are a buried network of salt water gathering pipes (dramatically reducing the need for trucks…reducing windshield time…remember?) Everybody wins…the environment, road infrastructure, safety, public acceptance, greener and at around $2/bbl to transport the water, the E&P’s save lots of money. The hub is an SWD and potentially a recycling system to return clean salt water back to the drilling area with a sister return pipeline laid next to the collection pipe. Same set of savings apply to recycling by reducing the amount of fresh water required for the next set of fracs.

Q: Investorideas.com
In closing , with analysts on both sides seeing energy prices going higher and lower in the year ahead, where do you see it headed and if prices rise will the new efficiencies in place be lost moving forward? Do you think the industry has learned to manage resources better and will hold on to that lesson?

A: Jud Hill, Managing Partner, Blue Star Capital, LLC.
I am not smart enough to predict where the price of oil is going, but as long as we price water as a valued resource - everybody will win.

Bio:
Mr. Hill recently reestablished his management advisory firm with sector verticals to include energy, water environmental services, general industrial and life sciences. Particular expertise in the nexus between energy, water and agriculture. Advisory services range from M&A, capital structures (equity/mezz. and senior debt), and operations advisory including business strategies, markets and personnel optimization.

Has over 30 years of experience in both water and environmental service company operations as well as over a decade of private equity experience in the water industry. 
 
Prior experience includes serving as a Managing Director of NGP Energy Capital Management where he led the firm's efforts in sourcing, execution and monitoring of opportunities in the water and oil field services sectors.  Prior to NGP, Mr.Hill was a Managing Partner with Summit Global Management, Inc. where he was responsible for all private equity investments in the water sector. From 1999 to 2008, he served as a Managing Director of Aqua International Partners and then The Halifax Group, both affiliates of the Texas Pacific Group. Mr. Hill’s early career was with Atlantic Richfield and Westinghouse Electric Corporation where he held operating and executive roles in the environmental and water sectors.
 
Mr. Hill received a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry in 1977 from Edinboro State University and a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Environmental Engineering in 1979 from the University of Pittsburgh. He serves as a Trustee of the Water Keeper Alliance.

Currently serves on the Board Of Directors for Abtech Industries, Inc. and Greenstone Resource Holdings. Formerly served on the Board of Directors for Meineke Auto Care Centers, Soil safe Inc., North American Video Inc., Biotronic Systems Corp. and Westinghouse Bioanalytic Systems Corp.

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