The Kansas Career Pipeline can help unemployed workers make that fresh start

The report provides an overview of each of the key sub-segments ofthe energy industry in Nigeria. It details the market structure, regulatoryenvironment, infrastructure and provides historical and forecasted statisticsrelating to the supply/demand balance for each of the key sub-segments. It alsoprovides information relating to the oil and gas assets (oil and gas fields,exploration blocks, refineries, pipelines, LNG terminals and storage terminals)in Nigeria. The report also analyses the fiscal regime relevant to the oil andgas assets in Nigeria and compares the investment environment in Nigeria withother countries in the region.

Scope Historic and forecast data relating to production, consumption, imports,exports and reserves are provided for each industry sub-segment for the period1995-2020. Historical and forecast data and information for all the major explorationblocks, oil and gas fields, refineries, pipelines, LNG terminals and storageterminals in Nigeria for the period 1995-2020. Detailed information on key fiscal terms (such as rents, bonuses, royalty,cost recovery, profit oil, petroleum and corporate taxes) pertaining thegeography is also provided. A sample calculation detailing how fiscal termsapply to a typical asset in the regime is included. Information on the top companies in the Nigeria including businessdescription, strategic analysis, and financial information. Product and brand updates, strategy changes, R&D projects, corporateexpansions and contractions and regulatory changes. 12 Profile Of OAO Gazprom 13 Profile of Chevron Corporation 14 Financial Deals Landscape 15 Recent Developments Appendix Executive Summary List of FiguresCompanies Mentioned: ConocoPhillips Eni S.p.A.

OAO Gazprom Chevron CorporationFor more information visit http:// and MarketsLaura WoodSenior Fax from USA: 646-607-1907Fax from rest of the world: 353-1-481-1716 Copyright Business Wire 2009. REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, Jan 20 (MARKET WIRE) A correction from source is being issued with respect to the release sentout today at 12:44 PM EST. The corrected version follows.Universities, municipal governments, and companies in Saskatchewan willbe able to work together to develop innovative solutions to assess,maintain, develop, and renew vital public infrastructure and municipalservices such as drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater systems. TheHonourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology),announced a renewed investment in the National Research Council Canada(NRC) Sustainable Infrastructure technology cluster initiative in Regina."Our government understands that investing in science and technology isessential to strengthening Canada's economy," said Minister of StateGoodyear. "The collaborations among Saskatchewan-basedorganizations, firms, and researchers are paramount to developinginfrastructure solutions for the global market."Innovative science- and technology-based solutions at the Regina clusterinclude evaluation and assessment technologies to help keep drinkingwater safe and the development of better methods and decision-supporttools to help all levels of government efficiently manage infrastructureportfolios. The City of Regina and other municipalities partner with NRCand act as 'living laboratory' and field experiment facilities tovalidate solutions.Technology clusters are broad-based community partnerships amongindustry, universities, colleges, and all levels of government that focuson building a competitive advantage for Canada through research andinnovation. In support of the federal Science and Technology Strategy,these partnerships position communities to attract talent, investment,and economic activity, turning knowledge into innovation and innovationinto greater wealth for Canadians.This $4-million investment in the Regina cluster is part of theGovernment of Canada's renewed $12-million investment over two years inNRC's Round III technology cluster initiatives.The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is a leader in thedevelopment of an innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada throughscience and technology.For more information, please visit NRC's website at http:// Research Council CanadaMarc HudonMedia Relations Advisor613-990-1572Cell: ational Research Council Canada Institute forResearch in Construction (NRC-IRC)Sylvie DostalerCommunications ffice of the Honourable Gary GoodyearMinister of State (Science and Technology)Gary ToftDirector of Communications613-943-7599Copyright 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.-0-.

WICHITA, Kan.(Business Wire)Today, the Kansas Career Pipeline announced how its tools can help the thousandsof workers in Kansas who are being affected by current and pending lay-offs.This situation is giving laid-off workers a chance to open doors to new andexciting careers that they might not otherwise know about. Over 75,000 Kansanshave already used the KCP system to develop a career plan and help plan theirfuture. Many Kansas schools are also on board and using the KCP to developeducational career plans with their students. "Every day is a new beginning, and the New Year offers a particularly greatopportunity for fresh starts," said Karen Cox, Vice President of Sales andOperations for Kansas Career Pipeline. "This year more than ever, career-mindedpeople are craving new opportunities and new strategies for their career future.The Kansas Career Pipeline can help unemployed workers make that fresh start." Once a user registers with the KCP, their first step is to take the brief Kuderassessments, taking less than an hour. The assessment results provideindividuals with their top career interests, facilitate a broad look atindustries and careers, and guide exploration of hundreds of specificoccupations. Individuals can discover education and training opportunities inKansas and financial assistance to support those opportunities.