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Oilgeek, I am no guru and your observation
that major petrochemical companies have found it difficult to arrive at an efficient system for removing the hydrocarbons from sludge is a very well known environmental and "business" problem around the globe and not just in Russia. For the most part, these major petrochemical companies are collectively also the owners of the refineries that have contributed to the environmental situation of hundreds of millions of metric tons of oil sludge. It all comes down to ownership of the problem. The major petrochemical companies and their refineries are doing the world a great favor by taking the first step and acknowledging that there is an environmental problem for which they are responsible. Many Russian oil companies that have an internet presence on the world wide web have sections on their web sites devoted to communicating their involvement with the Russian government in this regard. Skeptics might doubt their sincerity, however, Strat has changed the tide here too I will explain further. The JV with Strata Nafta Ufa provides a gateway to these major petrochemical companies and the environmental and government bodies neccessary for their success. This is no over-night get-rich quick scheme.
As you know, there are a range of oil sludge refining processes available on the world market today which have varying degrees of efficiency, from low tech, medium tech to high tech (mechanical, electrical, chemical). Regardless of which process might be used, whether 49% or 99% efficient, none of them are viable solutions to the individual oil companies themselves because on their own, these technical processes do not solve the "business" problem. In this situation, the lack of efficiency has nothing to do with the capability of the technical process or whether it is 49% or 99% efficient. The major petrochemical companies have found it difficult to arrive at an efficient system for removing the hydrocarbons from sludge because as separate competing business entities, they each have limited amounts of oil sludge both in storage and that being generated on a daily basis. The use of the word "efficient" has more to do with cost effectiveness that technical effectiveness. Each company simply does not possess sufficient raw material to make it cost effective, so they end up ignoring the problem and paying political lip service to the environmental bodies. This is why Strat will succeed regardless of the process used.
Strat is solving this "business" problem by securing the neccessary agreements to make it not only "cost effective" but eventually profitable for its shareholders. By bringing many separate relatively smaller supplies of the raw material into a very large consolidated supply of raw material, Strat will be able to "efficiently" process the oil sludge for a profit. So, to answer your question, no, Strat does not need to "will" any process into existence. It does not have to. I agree that it can take years to develop a process, however, in my opinion, Strat is not waiting for a new process to be developed when there are more than one from which to choose. If what you stated about the process that Sam was considering for the pilot project is true and that it was not implemented that should not be a concern to shareholders if they understand the business problem that Strat is working on solving. Smart business does not put all of its eggs in one basket. For example, a bank consolidates smaller supplies of revenue and currency into large pools of funds. These funds are managed with a variety of processes with varying degrees of return or efficiency. From a technical standpoint, banks use computer hardware from various manufactures and operating systems and software that run on multiple platforms such as DOS, Windows, UNIX, LINUX and ZOS etc all in a single IT shop.
Many investors have lost their patience with Sam who has repeatedly stated that he is focusing on building a business. What he has accomplished to date does not happen over night. There are plenty of trial and error scenarios in an any business start-up. Sam is not immune from any potential business or technical challenges. Based on my comments above, investors should be able to see why focusing on a single technical process or holding one up as the "ultimate" process is a dead-end business decision. If one attempts to look at the oil sludge processing business from a purely technical process standpoint alone it is an exercise in futility. You stated that when you originally invested you thought they had a process, that it takes years to develop a process. You asked Why go to Russia to develop the process? Do they have a process? Is Strat doing R&D to develop a process? If they have no process how do they make money? You stated that the caves offer a very finite amount of oil and that in your experience one comes up with a process and then sells it. These are all valid questions and concerns.
You stated that the reason that you got involved was because you thought they had a process. Frankly, there are stronger reasons for investing in this company than just a "process". Since you started posting your negative "sky-is-falling" rhetoric about failed or missing processes, I have been in touch with several of my international business contacts who confirmed earlier today that Strat is in fact not working with ONE single process but "several" processes including mobile ones. It gets pretty exciting when you imagine mobile units moving from refinery to refinery collecting and processing sludge at it source. The positive impact to the environment will be huge. You should do your own DD and invest in pink sheet companies at your own risk. What I am stating here is not a professional endorsement to invest in SPRL or any other company. What I am saying is that for me personally, in my own opinion, there are many reasons other than just one aspect of many for my investment in SPRL--e.g., I know as of this morning that the "Chemical Guy" you mentioned is not the only process that Strat is working with AND Russia is not the only country in which Strat is working. As already has been stated in former press releases, my contacts also confirmed that Strat both OWNS sludge AND has secured contractual rights to process sludge.
You have asked "with no process what do they really have"? Rest assured, there are more processes available on this planet that they will ever need. With the consolidation of oil sludge supplies both owned and promised, collateralized, leased, rented or however agreed upon, oil processed from sludge will flow and be shipped to the market. Remember, Strat is already shipping and selling “cave” oil, albeit a trickle, on the Russian market. Given that you have a technical background, I understand your concerns about SPRL implementing a process that works. Naturally, the volume of the shipments of oil will depend on whether they implement a 49% or 99% efficient technical process. As I stated above, the success of the "business solution" is not in the technical process itself but in who gains access to the hundreds of millions of metric tons of oil sludge both in storage and that being generated on a daily basis. Now, if one thinks about the hundreds of millions of metric tons of oil sludge in Venezuela, South America, Middle East, Africa, Western Europe, well, need I say more? In one of your posts, you asked, "do we really own anything"? My reply is an unequivocal YES. It is obvious that Strat has the "business solution" of the century.
I am sure you did not come on this board to get a lecture. I apologize if my tone was too paternal.
Oilgeek, thank you for your candor.
All of us will be thrilled once the details of the process that is ultimately implemented are announced LOL! In a previous post you stated that Strat never signed up the guys responsible for the Technology. If your DD has led you to this conclusion, I am not clear why you thought that Strat already had a process based on the process volumes that Strat brought into play. I agree with you in that a pilot plant is based on demonstrable lab experimentation that is verifiable and scalable and I think that most people who have done their DD would agree with you that Strat does not "employ" oil people that are technical. My DD shows me that Strat outsources much of the technical work to experts. As you stated, Strat went to Russia with a chemical guy and that they were working on an agreement. This supports my statement of letting the technical experts do the R&D while Strat makes the deals. It is true that no further announcements have come out regarding those events, however, we have learned to be patient, many of us are long on this stock. Since I gamble with the pink sheets, I am willing to bet that if it is true what you stated that Strat never signed up the guys responsible for the Technology mentioned in a past PR, I would naturally be dissapointed with any impact that would have to the proposed volumes and delivery timelines, however, my DD on Strat tells me that there probably would be a very valid and good business reason for a change in direction if that is what we ultimately are told. Many great technical solutions in many fields of endeavor are rejected for sound business reasons. Don't let any gaps in your business nowledge discourage you. I learned this aspects of business early on in my career. Once you see this as a long term investement, the "hard core" science stuff should settle all doubts in your mind that if this one solution was ultimately not a good business decision, an alternative solution will be implemented. We know and are encouraged by your statement that R&D into Sludge is being done by many chemical companies. I will add, all over the world. No doubt you will agree that this is a global situation and that if we are faced with a change in plans, there will be alternative Chemical company candidates that will ultimately meet Strat's business requirements. I hope that this is not the case, however, its not like Strat has never missed a deadline in the past LOL! So, here we sit and wait for further news about that last trip to Russia. The process will eventually be unveiled and as an investor, you will be thrilled. Your question "What and where is it!" will be answered in due time. When Strat does finally announce that they have a system tied up, any negative views that you may have about Strat will vanish.
Oilgeek, all business start-up require R&D,
SPRL is a pink sheet company. Why would you conclude that we are in alot of trouble. SPRL is a pioneer in the oil-sludge business. We are making a small profit as we post. You sound very knowledgable in regard to oil technology but your grasp of pink sheet business basics leads me to believe that you have an academic background but limited business venture expertise. Most engineering and chem grads that I know have a "scientific" view of the world and make everthing out to be "rocket science". If you really believe they have no deal for a pilot plant why are you here posting? Why would you invest in such a venture?
Oilgeek, what makes you so sure that a process is "missing"?
As an investor, and oil man with familiarity with Rosneft, how would you substantiate such a claim? What do you mean by REAL processes? "Working on it" means just that. I trust that Sam is working on it. That is why I have invested in SPRL. Once Sam implements THE process, he will anounce it. These things take time. As an oil man you will know what the words PILOT PROJECT mean... trial and error, high risk, possible failure etc etc. There are varying degrees of success when implementing infrastrucute based solutions such as this. If you are familiar with Rosneft then maybe you should invest with them instead of SPRL. Economic viability is always variable. I am sure there are varying degrees of economic return. In your opinion, when dealing with sludge, what kind of financial model would you say makes this type of venture a good investement? SPRL will be dealing with millions upon millions of metric tons of sludge. Sure, it would be a good thing to get 99.9% of the hydrocarbons out of the sludge so that the environmental problem is resolved. However, technology today may have its limitations and perhaps only 50% of the hydrocarbons may get removed. If a profit can be made that does not make it any less economic. There is still profit to be made. I plan to give SPRL a few years to roll out it's business plan and make it to a viable level of profitability. As I said before this is not rocket science. Sludge processes have improved over the past 20 years and are getting better. If SPRL processes sludge at 50% for a couple of years and makes a profit, so what. There has been a shift from tradition mechanical processes to chemical, nanotech and electrokinetic processes. Canadian universities and organizations such as the Academy of science in Russia have conferences and publish papers on this stuff. The great thing is that SPRL is positioned at the frontier of these opportunities. Kind of like Bill gates was during the advent of the desktop operating system.
Oilgeek, you seem a bit skeptical on SPRL,
however, it is ok to be skeptical, DD should be done with an element of skepticism. The way I see it, things probably do add up if you look closely. The SPRL press release from January 23 stated "its sludge oil recovery project in Bashkorstan continues to ship approximately 300 bbls per week". Notice that the press release used the term "oil recovery". It could very well be pre-processed oil from sludge and not the semi-liquid or semi-hard ashfalt like sludge seen in sludge pool\pit pictures on the web. Either way, I could care less if it is in a cave. That only means that a refinery probably put it there and SPRL has negotiated a business arrangement with the refinery or the cave land owner to get it out, ship it and sell it. This can only mean that SPRL is presently making a small profit which will add to the company bottom line. The key here is that SPRL has established business agreements and is making money.
My DD shows me that during the past 30 years some of the Russian refineries implemented sludge processing projects with varying degrees of results. It obviously is still a very big environmental problem which SPRL is actively helping to solve. Another thing I have learned in the past 30 years is that those companies that can adjust, shift or change their business models to go along with changing economic\political times and resource conditions will succeed. SPRL is adopting well to their new business model. It was good to learn in a prior news release that SPRL is active in doing its own DD in the segment of the sludge processing equipnment industry and making presentations to Russian refineries and the Russian Academy of Science. My DD shows me that there are a variety of oil-sludge processes available for a variety of types of oil-sludge. Its funny, I even found freely available albeit dated patent information on the internet for oil sludge processing equipment and techniques. Needless to say, it does not appear to be rocket science.
You stated that you are in the Oil Buisness and familiar with the Rostneft operation. I don't know for a fact, however, I am guessing that not all oil-sludge deposits are the same. However, from what I can gather, there appears to be a common denominator in both mechanical and chemical oil-sludge processing technologies, which is water. The SPRL press release from January 23 also stated "Due to harsh winter conditions this season the Company has decided to minimize risk and maintain current production levels with the expectation that the originally projected 100 bbls per day recovery will be achieved as the weather warms up heading into the Spring". I am no rocket scientist, however, I interpret this statement to mean that the harsh winter conditions could have caused the water used in any type oil-sludge processing pilot project to freeze and put things on hold. This also kind of lends credence to the possibility that the oil being recovered, shipped and sold is in fact pre-processed oil without sufficient freezable water content to slow down operations.
Which one of the following is actually the "official site"?
CDCH:
Please be informed that any legitimate information relating to a joint venture agreement will appear on the Cerro Dorado website, and any other information posted on other message boards or web sites cannot be considered factual or approved by officers of the company.
MDMN:
Please be advised that any factual updates pertaining to potential Joint Venture partners will appear only on the official and authorized Medinah website (medinah-minerals.com) or the Pink Sheets Information Centre.
Please keep the following in mind...
1) refineries create the sludge
2) refineries create the sludge pits, barns, pools & caves
3) refineries create the environmental problem
4) refineries own the sludge
5) refineries own the environmental problem
6) refineries are being pressured by Gov to clean up sludge
Enter STRAT PETROLEUM LTD. (new business model) with a solution to the problem and obtains ownership of the sludge by developing relationships with Gov and refineries. Establishing these relationships and implementing the solution takes a great deal of time. As with most problem solving solutions, there are many tools to choose from. Testing and implementing the right tools for maximum profitability can be a trial and error process. If you were personally responsible for all of these aspects of the business, you would appreciate the trust and patience of your shareholders. Please understand that all of the relationships that need to be established and all of the decisions that need to be made are very complex and cannot be summarized in a weekly or monthly PR or shareholder update.
"Those who are patient will be rewarded" ...Sam Hyams
...sorry for leaving this one out!
- been a priviledge having velvet's friendship and support
- been in SPRL since the beginning
- been staying in touch with a few fellow shareholders for almost 3 years
- been in SPRL conference calls and one-on-one calls with management
- been to startup Flint Road SPRL office in Toronto
- been to present North Rivermede Road SPRL office in Toronto
- been to Park Avenue SPRL office in New York City
- been impressed with the integrity of SPRL management
- been patient because SPRL management are working hard
- been dissapointed with delays but that is a reality for SPRL in Russia
- been frustrated with silence but SPRL has genuine reasons
- been adding SPRL shares to position whenever possible
Reverse Merger Has Happened...
For those of you who might be wishing for "NEW" reverse merger rumors with the hope that the stage might be set for a quick run-up (aka: pump and dump), you will be disappointed to know that the reverse merger already happened for SPRL.PK (Strat Petroleum Ltd. - Wyoming).
1) In the begining was:
First Entertainment Inc. incorporated in the state of Colorado - ticker symbol FTET bound to SEC registration file # 0-15435
2) Then was re-domeciled as: (a reverse split happened here)
First Entertainment Holding Corp. incorporated in the state of Nevada - ticker symbol FEHC bound to SEC registration file # 0-15435
3) Then was re-named to: (a reverse split happened here)
F2 Broadcasting Ltd. still incorporated in the state of Nevada - ticker symbol FEHC bound to SEC registration file # 0-15435
4) Then was re-domeciled as: (reverse merger of Inese Ltd., a private Canadian company happened here)
F2 Broadcasting Ltd. incorporated in the state of Wyoming - ticker symbol SPRU bound to SEC registration file # 0-15435
5) Then was re-named to: (a reverse split happened here)
Strat Petroleum Ltd. still incorporated in the state of Wyoming - ticker symbol SPRL bound to SEC registration file # 0-15435
The Strat Petroleum Ltd. presently trading as SPRL.PK on the Pink Sheet venue is legally incorporated in Wyoming. Yes, there is also a legally incorporated entity in Nevada named Strat Petroleum Ltd., however, it does not publically trade shares on any market or stock exchange vis-a-vis a shell or state trading mechanism. You might potentially find other companies incorporated as Strat Petroleum Ltd, in other states. However, if they are publically traded, they would not be trading under the SPRL.PK symbol. If the Strat Petroleum Ltd. presently incorporated in the state of Nevada decides to do a reverse merger, it is free to do so by purchasing and reversing itself (merger) into an empty shell. With SEC approval, it can then begin trading with the symbol of THAT shell just like Inese Ltd. from Canada has already done with the F2 Broadcasting shell.
SPECIAL NOTE: The SEC registration file # 0-15435 is the KEY. Notice how it has never changed even though the company name, state of incorporation and ticker symbol have all changed over the history of this entity. If you see this SEC registration file # 0-15435 number assigned to a company other that Strat Petroleum Ltd. (SPRL.PK Wyoming) then please feel free to post rumors that the company we are discussing about here may in fact be preparing for a reverse merger. Otherwise, please be advised that in this scenario, the SEC registration file # makes the recent reverse merger rumor a reality that has already happened.
Regards
These new claims answer my question about the independence of each of these companies.
Medinah (MDMN):
Mambo 1, Mambo II, Mambo III, Mambo IV, Grande Martin 1-60, Grande Martin 61-120, Pomm 1-60, Puma 61-120, Paloma 1-60, Rosario 1-60, Rosario 61-120.
"...increased by approximately five times over the original mapped area, and the expansion is continuing."
Cerro (CDCH):
Fortune 61-120, Colihues 1-40, Antonio 1-20 and Columbo.
"...increased by approximately five times over the original mapped area, and the expansion is continuing."
IMHO, an alternate Spanish translation would state:
7- "All of the aformentioned points clearly show that we are now facing (in front of) a very old and famous mining district which today (at this point in time) reveals a resource potential, which can be without a doubt classified as World Class."
Most web translation tools are based primarily on classical Spanish from Spain. I spent 18 years in Colombia SA and Latin American Spanish is markedly different. I have re-translated point #7 because it appears to be refering to previous points in the list. Take note that points 2,3,5 & 6 from this list appear to be missing or have been removed. These points were likely additional technical descriptions that the web translation tool was unable to properly render.
Should we still expect another update on the 23rd?
The company has a lease term
on it's executive offices until June 30, 2010.
The company has paid for the
registration of it's domain name stratpetroleum.com to 6/27/2011.
Thank you BrentJanice,
you have focused the big picture nicely. Much appreciated and best of luck to all those here waiting for the big "wedding day".
Regards
Question re updates:
Most of the updates come from Medinah and refer to Medinah. Today's update also refers to Medinah--.e.g., "These very exciting satellite results have been shared with each of the potential joint venture partners presently in discussions with Medinah Minerals."...
Does this imply that the potential JV partners are only in discussion with Medinah, and Cerro by default is a lucky by-stander because their properties border the Medinah properties, or is Cerro legally\finacially JV'd or legally\financially partnered with Medinah and also legally\financially part of the JV discussions? I understand that Juan Jose Quijano from Medinah is part owner of Cerro's claim and that he is representing Cerro in some capacity in regard to the JV discussions with Medinah, however, it is not clear as to what legal\financial stake Cerro has in the JV--i.e., would Cerro's percentage of the JV be based on the value of the finds on its land claims?
There is so much great DD and info on both MDMN and CDCH but I can't seem to find official statements by these companies as to their business relationship with each other in regards to the JV discussions. I realize that Cerro and it's shareholders will benefit in a big way by the value of their holdings which border Medinah's holdings, but it's not clear what role Cerro as a corporate entity is playing in the JV overall.
The board info states that Bruce Turner, former president of the largest copper mine in the world, the Minera Escondida mine has entered the picture acting as a go between Cerro/Medinah and the major mining entities interested in doing a joint venture with the two companies. It also states that Sr. Quijano is acting on Cerro's behalf to close the deal. Could the outcome be that MDMN and CDCH merge into a single company to then JV with Sumitomo or Hochschild? If I have missed the answers to these questions, I apologize for the inconvenience. Please advise. Thanks.
Regards
The audited financials
we are waiting for from Sherb will be beneficial in several ways.
First, they will close the door behind the F2 Broadcasting shell--i.e., the company will cease being a shell backed company and become an asset backed company. As you know the company is now building a strong asset base in raw materials, processing equipment, storage and transportation equipment. Some of these items may be leased, however, the ownership of the raw materials now belongs to Strat Petroleum Ltd. I plan to inquire in a phone call to management about the rail car tanker capacity they are using. At current capacity, I would estimate that they have been transporting 4 to 6 railway tankers per month since November, however, I would like to validate my estimates.
Second, with the completed audits, there will be evidential proof that the company is clean--i.e., there are no outstanding law suits, no unexersized options, no criminal charges, and no legal or financial obligation to any third parties or former management etc. Current share structure, float, authorized and outstanding share details will be made acurate.
Third, these specific audited financial represent closure up to and including the June 2005 year end. This will also set the stage for all future reporting to the SEC to be done under the company name Strat Petroleum Ltd. and not F2 Broadcasting. Once management is satisfied with it's asset base and capital structure, I expect the company to resume reporting to the SEC.
I am of the opinion that these audited financials will be dedicated to the closing of the F2 Broadcasting books and not so much the financial status of where Strat Petroleum sits today. I would look to future 2006\2007 financial results of the company for those details when they become available. I say this specifically because we now know that a product is being produced and sold. Revenue is being generated by the company.
The Sherb audit in my opinion will close a rocky chapter in Strat Petroleum's history clearing a path for the future. The one single most beneficial aspect of this audit is the Sarbane Oxley (SOX) authorization component. This component of the audit will authorize Strat Petroleum to migrate to one of the US stock exchange venues when it is ready to do so.
If you have not yet noticed, the management of Strat Petroleum is very ambitious and possesses stamina second to none. They have created something from nothing which, by the way, is a highly valued attribute in the world of business startups today.
Lucky I guess,
Picked up my first 10K at .06 soon after the market opened but will keep shopping.
Have been doing DD for several months now and am happy to finally be in even with a small position before it's too late.
Regards,
Sludge processing suppliers:
Cool pictures
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&u=http://www.sigma-s.ru/new/&sa=X&...
Tests at the premises of Rosneft and Transneft corporations have been carried out.
I wonder if these are Strat's tests. Strat has mentioned both of these companies in former press releases.
Form of cooperation = Introduction of the new technology, search for investor.
http://innovation.krd.ru/en/Project30.html
AETE International, Inc. (Sludge Processing Equipment)
AMERICAN ECOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES
http://www.aete.ru/product_9/
Mobile sludge processing plant
Remote control device for pumping sludge from resevoir.
http://www.aete.ru/product_10/
too much coffee...
Strat 's foot in Rosneft's door = Huge Potential (maybe China even).
Dated but interesting news: Rosneft opens a representative office in China to coordinate its Asian region operations
http://www.rosneft.com/news/pressrelease/full/10614/
The Stavrapol presentation also proved fruitful as the Company (Strat) was able to gain acceptance of its solution by Rosneft for application to that company's numerous sludge pools in the Region. Strat is currently completing a proposal that would see a pilot plant installed in early 2007, followed by plants at additional locations as determined.
Brackets Mine.
While overseas, (Strat) Company management presented their solution for the treatment of oil sludge to Rosneft's operation in the Stavrapol Region (Stavropolneftegaz) and to a number of local oil and chemical companies at the Academy of Science in Bashkorstan.
Brackets Mine.
Strat + Rosneft(Stavropolneftegaz) = Huge Potential
Principally!! includes Stavropolneftegaz
Crude oil is transported to the Tuapse Refinery via the Transneft pipeline network, principally from Yuganskneftegaz, Purneftegaz, Stavropolneftegaz and Grozneftegaz.
http://www.rosneft.com/Downstream/refining/Refineries/Tuapse_Refinery/
Rosneft is very big in the Tuapse region.
http://www.rosneft.com/Downstream/refining/Refineries/Tuapse_Refinery/
Russian oil firm Rosneft has outlined plans for construction of a new two-billion-dollar (1.5-billion-euro) refinery, the first such facility to be built in Russia for 25 years.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070118/bs_afp/russiaenergyoilrefiningcompanyinvestrosneft
Strat Petroleum Ltd.
You are correct wahahn. Actually, the Strat Petroleum Ltd. presently trading as SPRL.PK on the Pink Sheet venue is legally incorporated in Wyoming. It was originally incorporated as F2 Broadcasting Ltd. in Colorado and then subsequently as F2 Broadcasting Ltd. in Nevada. SPRL.PK is the result of a reverse merger of Inese Ltd., a private Canadian company with F2 Broadcasting Ltd. Up until it went dark in mid 2006, Strat Petroleum Ltd. (SPRL.PK), the Wyoming company was filing unaudited reports with the SEC still under the F2 Broadcasting Ltd. name and CIK - 803170.
Regards
Check out this after hours sale:
SPRL Last: 0.012 Change: -0.0015(-11.11%) Volume: 2.91 m Last Trade: 1/12/07
Time & Sales
Price Size Exch Time
0.012 1200000 OTO 16:16:25
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Russian Academy of Sciences
http://www.inenco.org
Strat Nafta Ufa - contact info
Bondaryev Sergey viktorovich
Address is juridical 450075, Ufa, ul. To r.Zorge, 70/1
Address is post 450075, Ufa, ul. To r.Zorge, 70/1
Telephone (3472) 77-16-46
Fax (3472) 77-16-46
Strat registered to sell oil in Russia
Strat's joint venture entity "Strat Nafta Ufa" is registered on http://www.nge.ru/about_engl.htm
http://www.nge.ru/abonents_card_38846.htm
Designation Striae naphtha Ufa, PRIVATELY HELD COMPANY
Description Purchase - sale GSM, the ecological works
Country The Russian Federation
Region Republic Of bashkortostan
Address is juridical 450075, Ufa, ul. To r.Zorge, 70/1
Address is post 450075, Ufa, ul. To r.Zorge, 70/1
Telephone (3472) 77-16-46
Fax (3472) 77-16-46
Contact face Bondaryev Sergey viktorovich - Gen.Direktor
Rosneft's refineries:
Komsomolsk Refinery (OAO RosneftKomsomolsky NPZ)
http://www.rosneft.com/Downstream/refining/Refineries/Komsomolsk_Refinery/
Tuapse Refinery (OAO NK RosneftTuapsinsky NPZ)
http://www.rosneft.com/Downstream/refining/Refineries/Tuapse_Refinery/
More Russian refineries:
Volgograd Refinery (ООО LukoilVolgogradneftepererabotka)
Kstovo Refinery (OAO Lukoil Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez)
Perm Refinery (ООО LukoilPermnefteorgsintez)
Ukhta Refinery (OAO LukoilUkhtaneftepererabotka)
Syzran Refinery (OAO Syzransky neftepererabatyvayushy zavod)
Kuibyshev Refinery (OAO Kuibyshevsky neftepererabatyvayushy zavod)
Novokuibyshevsk Refinery (OAO Novokuibyshevsky NPZ)
Achinsk Refinery (OAO Achinsky neftepererabatyvayushy zavod)
Angarsk Refinery (OAO Angarskaya petrochemical company)
Kirishi Refinery (ООО PO Kirishnefteorgsintez)
NovoUfimsky Refinery (OAO Novoil)
Ufaorgsintez (OAO Ufaorgsintez)
Ufaneftehim (OAO Ufaneftehim)
Ufakhimprom (OAO Ufakhimprom)
Ufa Refinery (OAO UNPZ)
Komsomolsk Refinery (OAO RosneftKomsomolsky NPZ)
Tuapse Refinery (OAO NK RosneftTuapsinsky NPZ)
Omsk Refinery(OAO SibneftOmsky NPZ)
Saratov Refinery (OAO Saratovsky neftepererabatyvayushy zavod)
Ryazan Refinery (OAO Ryazansky NPZ)
Orsk Refinery (OAO Orsknefteorgsintez)
NovoYaroslavsky Refinery (OAO SlavneftYaroslavnefteorgsintez)
Yaroslavl Refinery (OAO SlavneftYaroslvasky NPZ imeni D.I. Mendeleyeva)
Nizhnekamsk Refinery (OAO Nizhnekamsky neftepererabatyvayushy zavod)
Khabarovsk Refinery (OAO Khabarovsky NPZ)
Moscow Refinery (OAO Moskovsky neftepererabatyvayushy zavod)
Salavatnefteorgsintez (OAO Salavatnefteorgsintez)
Afipsky Refinery (ООО Afipsky NPZ)
Nizhnekamskneftehim (OAO Nizhnekamskneftehim)
Maryiski Refinery (ООО "Maryiski nefteperegonny zavod)
CIS Refineries:
===[[Azerbaijan]]===
*[[Haydar Aliev Refinery]] ([[SOCAR]]), 200,000 bpd
*[[Azerineftyag Refinery]] ([[SOCAR]]), 239,000 bpd
Belarus
===[[Belarus]]===
* [[Mozyr Refinery]], ([[Slavneft]]), 95,000 bpd
* [[Novopolotsk Refinery]], ([[Naftan]]), 88,000 bpd
===[[Kazakhstan]]===
*[[Shymkent Refinery]] ([[PetroKazakhstan]]), 160,000 bpd
*[[Pavlodar Refinery]] ([[KazMunayGas]]), 162,600 bpd
*[[Atyrau Refinery]] (KazMunaiGas), 104,400 bpd
===[[Ukraine]]===
* [[Odessa Refinery]], ([[LUKOIL]]), 70,000 bpd
* [[LINOS Refinery]], ([[TNK-BP]]), 320,000 bpd
* [[Kherson Refinery]], ([[Allianz Oil]]), 36,000 bpd
* [[Kremenchuk Refinery]], ([[Ukrtatnafta]]) 368,500 bpd
* [[Drogobych Refinery]], ([[Pryvat]]) 40,000 bpd
* [[Neftekhimik Prikarpatya Nadvirna Refinery]], ([[Pryvat]]) 39,000 bpd
"Strat Petroleum Ltd. was established to build on the strong contacts and relationships our management and other team members have in the Russian Federation and other CIS countries in the oil and gas industry". (quote from Strat Web site).
There are approximately 45 oil refineries in Russia.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/BERA/issue5/refining.html
Strat was able to sign a joint working agreement directly with the Academy to process an additional 2 million tons of sludge.
For any skeptics out there... There are examples of other joint ventures between the Russian Academy of Science and businesses: See Joint Ventures link on http://www.uiggm.nsc.ru/engl
Example #1: Sibertech Ltd.
Sibertech Ltd. is the joint US-Russian venture founded by:
1) Designing Technological Institute of Instruments for Geophysics and Ecology
2) United Institute of Geology, Geophysics and Mineralogy of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences
3) Mine Safety Appliances Co., USA
SIBERTECH is engaged in development, manufacturing and sale of gas analytical equipment based on the last developments of Siberian branch of Russian Academy of Sciences.
Example #2: Tairus
Joint Venture Tairus has been formed with Tairus (Thailand) Company Ltd., of Bangkok, to manufacture and distribute the gems.