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Friday, May 27, 2011

Energy Stock Trading Alert; Osage (OTCBB: OEDV) Trades up On News of Joint Venture; Closes up 38.89%

Point Roberts, WA - May 26, 2011 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector research including oil and gas stocks, releases a trading alert and stock chart for showcase energy company, Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. (OTCBB: OEDV). The stock closed at $0.25, up 0.07 (38.89%) with a high of $0.34 during the day on volume of 676,229.
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Osage (OTCBB: OEDV) Joint Ventures Its 10,000 Acre Horizontal Mississippian Nemaha Ridge Project
SAN DIEGO - May 26, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy stocks newswire) - Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. (OTCBB: OEDV) is pleased to announce that it has closed an agreement whereby Slawson Exploration Company, Inc. and U.S. Energy Development Corporation have acquired 45% and 30% respectively of Osage’s Nemaha Ridge project in Oklahoma for gross consideration of $4,875,000.00 plus a 10% net carry on the first three horizontal Mississippian wells.
"We are very proud to have attracted such high quality partners for our horizontal Mississippian project. Not only do we have great financial partners, Slawson, as our Operator brings a wealth of horizontal drilling expertise having drilled over 150 Horizontal Bakken wells. I believe that the quality of our partners speaks to the quality of our project," stated Greg Franklin, Osage’s VP Exploration.
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About Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. (OTCBB: OEDV)
Based in San Diego, California with production offices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and executive offices in Bogotá, Colombia, Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. is an independent exploration and production company with interests in oil and gas wells and prospects in the US and Colombia. www.osageexploration.com
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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Oklahoma Oil and Gas Stock News Alert; Osage (OTCBB: OEDV) Joint Ventures Its 10,000 Acre Horizontal Mississippian Nemaha Ridge Project

SAN DIEGO - May 26, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy stocks newswire) - Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. (OTCBB: OEDV) is pleased to announce that it has closed an agreement whereby Slawson Exploration Company, Inc. and U.S. Energy Development Corporation have acquired 45% and 30% respectively of Osage�s Nemaha Ridge project in Oklahoma for gross consideration of $4,875,000.00 plus a 10% net carry on the first three horizontal Mississippian wells.
"We are very proud to have attracted such high quality partners for our horizontal Mississippian project. Not only do we have great financial partners, Slawson, as our Operator brings a wealth of horizontal drilling expertise having drilled over 150 Horizontal Bakken wells. I believe that the quality of our partners speaks to the quality of our project," stated Greg Franklin, Osage�s VP Exploration.
Slawson Exploration Co. Inc. ("Slawson") is a 50 year old, family owned and managed exploration firm headquartered in Wichita, KS with regional offices in Denver, Houston, and Oklahoma City. The company was founded by Don Slawson in 1957 and is currently operated by his three sons Craig Slawson, Todd Slawson and Steve Slawson.
Slawson has been notable as one of the nation�s leading wildcatters throughout its history, often ranked in the top ten in the country. They have drilled over 3500 wells and have operated in the Anadarko Basin for 35 years, in Kansas for 50 years, the Williston Basin for 30 years as well as in other basins. Slawson is a leading innovator in the Horizontal Bakken play with over 150 operated horizontal wells. In 2010 Slawson was ranked in the top 15 private oil producers in the U.S. in terms of operated volume. http://www.slawsoncompanies.com/exploration.html
U.S. Energy Development Corporation is a vertically integrated, independent oil and natural gas driller and producer. The company is consistently ranked among the Top 50 Independent Oil & Gas Drillers in the United States and is one of the largest operators in New York and Pennsylvania. U.S. Energy Development Corporation is a proven operator having drilled more than 2,500 wells over the past 30 years throughout eight states and Canada, with a current lease inventory in excess of 300,000 acres. www.usenergydevcorp.com
"This is a monumental day for Osage shareholders. Not only did we develop the idea for the project, we also acquired a significant land position that attracted top tier development partners. In this one single transaction we have allied ourselves with two exceptionally robust engineering and operating teams that compliment our own skill set and local knowledge. If one looks closely at Slawson and U.S. Energy Development Corporation, you will find that they are drillers first and foremost. The attribute they share is that they both extract the minerals from their projects with amazing efficiency and cost control. We believe this joint venture is the best possible outcome for Osage shareholders, and we are grateful to Slawson and U.S. Energy Development Corporation for demonstrating their confidence in us," stated Kim Bradford, President and CEO.
About Osage Exploration and Development, Inc.
Based in San Diego, California with production offices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and executive offices in Bogot�, Colombia, Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. is an independent exploration and production company with interests in oil and gas wells and prospects in the US and Colombia. www.osageexploration.com
About Slawson Exploration Company, Inc.
Headquartered in Wichita, KS, with regional offices in Denver, Houston, and Oklahoma City, Slawson was founded in 1957. http://www.slawsoncompanies.com/exploration.html
About U.S. Energy Development Corporation
U.S. Energy Development Corporation was formed in 1980 as a successor to Oilmark & Company, Inc., founded in 1978. The company has consistently been ranked among the Top 50 Independent Oil & Natural Gas Drillers in the United States and is one of the largest drillers in both New York and Pennsylvania. Since 1980, U.S. Energy has acted as operator with respect to the drilling of more than 2,500 wells. www.usenergydevcorp.com
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The information in this release includes certain forward-looking statements as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission that are based on assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate. Those statements and Osage Exploration and Development, Inc. are subject to a number of risks, including production variances from expectations, volatility of product prices, inability to raise sufficient capital to fund its operations, environmental risks, competition, government regulation, and the ability of the Company to execute its business strategy, among others.
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Kim Bradford, President and CEO
Phone: 619-677-3956
Fax: 619-677-3964
kbradford@osageexploration.com
www.osageexploration.com
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Oil and Gas Stock News; American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) Updates Horizontal Drilling Progress at North Oklahoma Project

SCOTTSDALE, AZ � May 25, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) - American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB:AAPH) ("American Petro-Hunter" or the "Company") today wishes to update the drilling progress of the NOM1H Horizontal well at the Company's North Oklahoma Project.
Directional drilling has now commenced. The K.O.P. (kick off point) has been reached, and the well is now entering the curved section of the hole. The well plan calls for approximately 1,600 feet of lateral to be drilled in the Mississippi formation before reaching a total depth of about 5,300 feet, with a true vertical depth of about 3,900 feet.
The NOM1H well is the first of a planned series of horizontal wells designed to test and develop oil and gas in the 100 foot thick limestone Mississippi Formation. Once the lateral portion reaches its engineered length, a period of testing and evaluation will commence.
In related news, a neighboring major independent oil company has received a permit to proceed with the drilling of its first horizontal test of the Woodford Shale in Payne County. This nearby well is engineered for a total depth of 9,177 feet with a true vertical depth of 4,300 feet. As American Petro-Hunter is planning a horizontal well into the Woodford Shale as part of our 2011 development program, the results of this neighboring well will prove instrumental towards the timing of our first horizontal efforts in the formation.
Company President Robert McIntosh states, "The lateral turn of the drill into the horizontal phase means we are now entering the objective pay zone in the Mississippi Formation. Over the next week, drilling operations will be closely monitored by the directional drilling engineer to ensure we stay in the Mississippi for the duration of the operation. The upcoming testing phase is a critical step in the determination of our next well as we gear up for a very busy summer of drilling."
About American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the "hunt" for domestic petroleum assets. Visit us at: www.americanpetrohunter.com
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of our exploration program at our properties and any anticipated future production. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with petroleum exploration and development stage exploration companies. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
American Petro-Hunter, Inc.
Robert McIntosh
President & C.E.O.
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Monday, May 23, 2011

Oil and Gas Stocks News; EquityNet Research Initiates Analyst Coverage on American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)

LOS ANGELES � May 23, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) - EquityNet Research, an independent West Coast equity research firm based in Los Angeles, announced today that it has initiated research coverage on American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB:AAPH).
A full copy of the report and disclosure requirements are available at EquityNet Research's website: www.equitynet.net.
American Petro-Hunter, Inc. is an emerging junior oil exploration and production (E&P) company that is actively seeking to capitalize on burgeoning demand and high oil prices by strategically acquiring and consolidating the operations of various properties (where possible), based on estimated reserves, ease of extraction and location.
Randy Lewis, CFA, Founder and Senior Analyst with EquityNet who is covering the Company, stated, "It is obvious that demand is and will remain very strong for oil into the foreseeable future and the market itself is huge. Valuations for most natural resource stocks have remained relatively strong and prices for the most part on the rise. Of course, oil prices have also skyrocketed this year. The late 2010 and early 2011 predictions of $80 a barrel this year have been blown out of the water, hitting nearly $127 a barrel at one point.
"Furthermore, it seems apparent that management enjoys strong relationships with various consultants, engineers and service providers in the regions in which it operates. We feel this could be a significant competitive advantage over similarly-sized peers."
About EquityNet Research
EquityNet Research was formed to provide the investing public with professional, independent, objective research on under-followed public companies. It does this by preparing detailed reports that highlight the key aspects of each company and its industry. EquityNet strictly maintains independence and objectivity according to the Standards of Professional Conduct of the CFA Institute (CFAI), and though is compensated for performing due diligence and creating reports, thus keeping its research free to the public, does not have extraneous relationships with its followed-companies nor has any present or future pecuniary benefit other than that disclosed for each company on its website. EquityNet was compensated $12,500 by Cosworth Communications Limited (Hong Kong) for the preparation of the AAPH report. EquityNet is not a registered investment advisor and nothing contained in any materials should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any specific securities.
About American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the "hunt" for domestic petroleum assets. Visit us at: www.americanpetrohunter.com
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of our exploration program at our properties and any anticipated future production. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with petroleum exploration and development stage exploration companies. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
American Petro-Hunter, Inc.
Robert McIntosh
President & C.E.O.
To find out more about American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB:AAPH), visit our website at www.americanpetrohunter.com
Contact:
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Randy Lewis, CFA, MBA, Senior Analyst
rlewis@equitynet.net
818.783.5006
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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Energy Stock Trading Alert; American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) Trading up over 15 % Following News on North Oklahoma Project

Point Roberts, WA. - May 19, 2011 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leader in sector research including oil and gas stocks, releases a trading alert and stock chart for showcase energy company American Petro-Hunter Inc (OTCBB: AAPH). Thestock is trading at $0.52, up 0.07 (15.56%), following news yesterday announcing the spud of the NOM1H Horizontal well at the Company's North Oklahoma Project.
Investorideas.com Newswire Recent News:
American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) Commences Spud of Horizontal Well at North Oklahoma Project
SCOTTSDALE , AZ - May 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) - American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) ("American Petro-Hunter" or the "Company") today is pleased to announce the spud of the NOM1H Horizontal well at the Company's North Oklahoma Project. Drilling commenced yesterday with the setting of surface casing and the well is drilling ahead.
Full News: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/2011/05181.asp
About American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County, Kansas and the North Oklahoma Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the "hunt" for domestic petroleum assets. Visit us at: www.americanpetrohunter.com
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Oil and Gas Stocks News Alert; American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) Commences Spud of Horizontal Well at North Oklahoma Project

SCOTTSDALE, AZ � May 18, 2011 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) - American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB:AAPH) ("American Petro-Hunter" or the "Company") today is pleased to announce the spud of the NOM1H Horizontal well at the Company's North Oklahoma Project. Drilling commenced yesterday with the setting of surface casing and the well is drilling ahead.
This is the Company's first horizontal well and is the inaugural well in a planned series of horizontal wells designed to exploit the 100-foot thick limestone known as the Mississippi Formation. The NOM1H well is expected to take several weeks to reach its engineered total depth, following which it will undergo a period of testing and evaluation.
As reported earlier, the Mississippi Formation has been the focus of intense drilling and development activity which has seen large numbers of horizontal wells drilled, completed and put into production by companies such as Sandridge and Calyx in recent months. Exploration and development activity in the area is extremely competitive and publically disclosed information regarding oil and gas production rates of ongoing and recently drilled horizontal wells is regarded as tightly held information. The Company will endeavor to update stakeholders on a timely basis with drilling results as such information becomes available from the operator.
Company President Robert McIntosh states, "With the spud of the NOM1H well, the Company has implemented what we hope to be the first of many horizontal oil wells that will exploit and develop our acreage at the North Oklahoma Project. Over the coming weeks, the potential of the well will dictate subsequent development and is a cornerstone to our overall strategic plans for the project."
About American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the "hunt" for domestic petroleum assets. Visit us at: www.americanpetrohunter.com
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of our exploration program at our properties and any anticipated future production. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with petroleum exploration and development stage exploration companies. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
American Petro-Hunter, Inc.
Robert McIntosh
President & C.E.O.
To find out more about American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB:AAPH), visit our website at www.americanpetrohunter.com
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Woodford Shale and Bakken Oil and Gas Stocks; (OTC.BB: AAPH), (NasdaqGS: BEXP), (NYSE: DVN), (NYSE: MRO), (NYSE: CLR)

Point Roberts WA - May 17, 2011 - www.Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specialized in sector research including oil and gas stocks, issues a sector close up on oil and gas shale stocks as the plays heat up. High oil prices have brought in more players into the shale stock plays. An estimated 160 oil and gas companies are now in the Bakken play.
  • American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) 52 Week range of $0.24 - 0.93
  • Brigham Exploration Company (NasdaqGS: BEXP ) 52 Week range of $13.45 - 37.87
  • Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) Week range of $38.23 - 73.48
  • Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) Week range of $58.58 - 93.56
  • Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp (AMEX: KOG ) Week range of $ 2.43 - 7.70
  • Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) Week range of $ 29.91 - 54.33
North American Bakken Oil Field Play - covering parts of Montana, North Dakota, and Saskatchewan.
The USGS estimate of 3.0 to 4.3 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil in the Bakken Formation, and a mean estimate of 3.65 billion barrels, is an estimate of what industry may recover if the entire area of prospective Bakken Formation is produced using current technology. The current USGS mean estimate is a 25-fold increase over the previous USGS estimate, in 1995, of 151 million barrels of undiscovered technically recoverable oil in the Bakken Formation. As of August 2009, cumulative oil production from the Bakken Formation totaled about 190 million barrels (up from 164 million barrels in March 2009, 149 million barrels in December 2008 and 135 million barrels in September 2008).
http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/oilgas/noga-
(choose Williston/Bakken in the interactive map to see all available documents).

Woodford Shale Emerging as a Leading Domestic Oil and Gas Play
Recent Commentary: Patrick J. Murphy, of Murphy Analytics LLC
Full article: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/2011/03301.asp
As noted by American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) CEO Robert McIntosh in the Company's January 2011 Corporate Newsletter, production in the Woodford Shale has skyrocketed over the last few years. CEO McIntosh and others have referred to the Woodford as a world class oil and gas target, an assertion that seems justified given that the Woodford Shale now ranks second domestically in gas production and fifth in oil production. Following is data and commentary related to the operations and outlook for some of the Woodford Shale's most active players.
Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN): In a presentation1 at the Oppenheimer Unconventional Oil and Gas Conference, DVN noted that its Woodford assets benefit from a low cost of entry at approximately $2,200 per acre and a low average royalty burden at approximately 21%. The Company also notes that it recently completed construction of a gas processing plant, and after drilling 87 wells in 2010, DVN plans to drill over 200 wells in the Cana-Woodford Shale in 2011. Discussing the Company's Q4 20102 earnings, CFO and Executive Vice President Jeffrey Agosta commented on DVN's interest in the shale:
"Moving to the Cana-Woodford Shale in Western Oklahoma, we continue to add to our acreage position during the fourth quarter and now have approximately 243,000 net acres. Devon is currently operating 23 out of the 39 rigs running play-wide."
Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO): At a recent Credit Suisse conference, MRO noted its interest3 in the Anadarko Woodford Shale play, with 3 rigs operating currently and 8 planned by the end of 2011. The company also observed that returns there are among the highest of domestic resource plays, and while exiting 2010 at approximately 1,500 BOED, MRO estimates that, by 2015, it could reach a peak rate of 30,000 BOED. In the Company's Q4 20104 conference call, Executive Vice President David Roberts noted that MRO plans to more than double its acreage in the area:
"Marathon also holds 86,000 acres in the Anadarko Woodford area, an area where we have operated for decades, and we have line in sight on new opportunity to increase that position to over 100,000 acres shortly. Importantly, we will have eight rigs in the play by 2011 by the end of this year."
Full article: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/2011/03301.asp
More info: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets. www.americanpetrohunter.com
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American Petro-hunter Inc. (AAPH.OB) Oct 2010 - one month showcase energy stock on Investorideas.com and energy portals and blogs (three thousand per month)