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Imho there should come a nice move soon
On their homepage you find the following if you click on "company":
"Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., (GPRE) an Iowa Corporation, was organized to construct and operate dry mill, fuel grade ethanol plants.
The Company's first ethanol Plant began production in August of 2007 and is situated near the town of Shenandoah, Iowa. The Shenandoah plant has a name-plate capacity of 50-million gallons of denatured ethanol per year. Name Plate Capacity was reached at the plant in the first 12 days of operation.
Fagen, Inc., of Granite Falls, Minnesota was the design-builder for that plant. ICM, Inc. provided all process design and engineering services for the construction of the plant. ICM is based in Colwich, Kansas, and has more than 20 years of experience in ethanol plant design, engineering, and operation. Over 40 percent of the ethanol plants currently under construction were designed by ICM. Fagen and ICM have worked on 75 percent of the ethanol plants constructed in the U.S. during the past five years.
The Company's second plant is being built near Superior, Iowa. This is also a name-plate 50 million gallon plant. Agra Industries of Merrill, Wisconsin is the design builder of the Superior plant. Delta T is providing the process technology. The Superior plant is anticipated to commence operations sometime near the middle of January 2008.
GPRE's name-plate, 50-million gallon per year, dry-grind ethanol facility in Shenandoah incorporates some of the latest process control systems and biotechnologies to maximize production yields and quality. Reduced plant emissions makes this state-of-the-art facility one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly in the industry."
This means that we should hear very soon some news from GPRE about the Superior plant because we have already January 16th.
And I think that share price should rise massively when the new plant commences operations. And don´t forget about the planned merger. So I think some nice weeks are coming for GPRE ...
Merger With Great Lakes Cooperative Submitted for Vote
Monday January 14, 3:10 pm ET
OMAHA, NE--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 14, 2008 -- The previously-announced merger between Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NasdaqCM:GPRE - News) (NasdaqCM:GPRE - News) and Great Lakes Cooperative is being submitted to the voting members of Great Lakes Cooperative for approval. The related registration statement was declared effective on January 4, 2008, and the prospectus/proxy statement was mailed to voting members on January 11, 2008. Voting members have until February 4, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. to submit their ballots.
"For Green Plains, the merger is an important step in our vertical integration strategy," said Wayne Hoovestol, Chief Executive Officer. "For Great Lakes' producer-members, combining with Green Plains is a good way to directly benefit from the dramatic changes occurring due to increased ethanol production. Quite simply, the pairing of Green Plains and Great Lakes puts both parties in a better position."
Three information meetings have been scheduled to provide Great Lakes Cooperative voting members with additional information about Green Plains and the terms of the merger. Great Lakes' board members and management, along with representatives from Green Plains, will be available to answer questions at these meetings. The schedule for the information meetings is as follow:
Location Date and Time
Clay County Regional Events Center January 22, 2008
800 West 18th Street 7:00 p.m.
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Community Center - City Hall January 23, 2008
806 N Avenue 9:00 a.m.
Milford, Iowa 51351
VFW Hall January 23, 2008
314 South 1st Street 7:00 p.m.
Estherville, Iowa 51334
"We encourage the voting members of Great Lakes Cooperative to attend the information meetings to learn more about the merger," said Kevin Adolf, President of Great Lakes Cooperative. "The merger is an excellent opportunity for our producer-members. The combination between Great Lakes and Green Plains is a smart move for everybody because it reduces risk and increases efficiency."
The votes will be tallied at a Special Meeting of Great Lakes Cooperative on February 4, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. If approved by Great Lakes Cooperatives' voting members, the closing of the merger is subject to certain additional conditions and contingencies.
Additional Information
Green Plains filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that includes a proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials in connection with the proposed merger. The proxy statement relates to the solicitation and voting of Great Lakes Cooperative members. The effective date was January 4, 2008.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF GREEN PLAINS AND GREAT LAKES ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND THE OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GREEN PLAINS, GREAT LAKES AND THE MERGER.
The proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials, and any other documents filed by Green Plains with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed by Green Plains with the SEC by directing a request to: Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., Attn: Investor Relations, 105 N. 31st Avenue, Suite 103, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. Green Plains and its executive officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the equity holders of Great Lakes in favor of the merger. Information about the executive officers and directors of Green Plains and their ownership of Green Plains common stock is set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus.
About Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
Ethanol, which Green Plains produces from corn, is a high-octane fuel that is blended with gasoline to provide superior engine performance as well as help to reduce harmful tailpipe and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Ethanol has also become a prime source of value-added income for American farmers.
Green Plains has an operating 50 million gallon ethanol plant in Shenandoah, Iowa and is currently building a second 50 million gallon ethanol facility in Superior, Iowa. The Superior plant is anticipated to begin production sometime early in 2008. Green Plains has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Great Lakes Cooperative, with a closing that is subject to various conditions, including approval by Great Lakes' members.
About Great Lakes Cooperative
Great Lakes is a full service cooperative with approximately $146 million in fiscal 2007 revenues that specializes in grain, agronomy, feed and petroleum products in northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota. Great Lakes has locations in Everly, Greenville, Gruver, Langdon, Milford, Spencer and Superior, Iowa.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to various factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, outcome of events, timing and performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Green Plains may experience significant fluctuations in future operating results due to a number of economic conditions, including, but not limited to, competition in the ethanol industry, risks associated with plant construction and technology development, and other risk factors detailed in Green Plains' SEC filings. Additional information with respect to these and other factors, which could materially affect Green Plains and its operations, are included on certain forms Green Plains has filed with the SEC. Green Plains assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Company Contact:
Scott B. Poor
Corporate Counsel / Investor Relations
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
(402) 884-8700
http://www.gpreinc.com
Investor Contact:
John Baldissera
BPC Financial Marketing
(800) 368-1217
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Source: Green Plains Renewable Energy
Decision soon? It won´t be long imho
I am in at 3.98 today! Good decision!
Hope that´s going on like that
Hopefully there is a chance that AENS builds their Ogden plant on their own if finance market conditions might get better in a few months.
That´s what I would prefer: building an own plant (one as originally planned two plants) instead of selling the whole company and making some money first. Then (in a few years) expand through building more plants.
I hope that AENS might still get the needed money for their Ogden plant. Perhaps the new energy bill or support of the state of Iowa can save AENS from selling their company.
One plant would still have a capacity of more than 100 mgy ethanol for AENS. So AENS would have nearly the same capacity as GPRE for example if they would build the Ogden plant. And I think a lot of people think that GPRE has a bright future.
So why should AENS don´t reach it. I am still hoping ...
Keep DDSS on your minds. Breaking out today!
See what I wrote on the DDSS board. This will need a little time (not a few weeks or months) but DDSS has great potential.
Why should I sell? It´s just the beginning
I think that DDSS is extremely undervalued at current share price.
DDSS came from more than 10 CAD and if they get approval for Tramadol in the USA they could reach it again or even higher.
I will stay very long.
Did nobody see this article that mentions EHNX?
Investors becoming wary of ethanol projects
Friday, December 14, 2007
By Matt Sanders ~ Southeast Missourian
An apparent slowdown in the rush to construct ethanol plants may have implications for area projects.
While he has no direct comments from representatives of companies proposing ethanol plants in the Cape Girardeau area, Cape Area Magnet director Mitch Robinson said reports about a downward trend in the ethanol industry are likely having an effect on timelines for local projects.
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Recent media reports have referred to a lessening in the profitability of ethanol plants and uncertainty about the industry's future due to higher corn prices, skepticism over ethanol's value as a clean renewable fuel, environmental concerns and a production glut. Reports like that make investors and banks wary of sinking money in proposed plants, Robinson said.
"I know it's affected the banking climate," Robinson said. "It just slows down people's decision making."
Scott County developer Joel Evans, the county's chief industrial recruitment officer, said he thinks the local plants might weather the economic storm because of the area's transportation benefits -- access to barge, highway and rail transport.
Evans takes a survival-of-the-fittest approach.
"This challenging period will ensure that firms who do locate here are capable of weathering the storm," Evans said.
Local projects haven't been canceled to his knowledge, Robinson said. The parties looking to build plants locally are still committed to their projects, Robinson said, "but they're all obviously very aware of the change in the political and economic climate over ethanol."
Four plants are proposed for construction in Southeast Missouri: Bootheel Agri-Energy LLC in Sikeston; First Missouri Energy in Scott City, at the site of the Tower Rock Stone Co.; a joint venture between Ethanex and SEMO Milling at the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority; and Renewable Power of Cape Girardeau LLC, which has plans to build next to the BioKyowa facility on Nash Road.
Construction hasn't begun on any of those projects.
All four are well behind the operation start date cited in their original applications for construction permits with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Bootheel Agri-Energy originally estimated its startup date as Jan. 1, 2008; Renewable Power planned to start this month; Ethanex planned to start operations Jan. 1; as did First Missouri Energy.
Bootheel Agri-Energy has yet to exercise its option on property for its site in Sikeston, said Ed Dust, director of the Sikeston Department of Economic Development. That option expires Feb. 22. Dust didn't comment on whether the company plans to exercise the option before the deadline, but said he's not worried about the plant's future yet.
"I'm the biggest optimist in the world, and until the twenty-second of February, I presume it's going to happen," Dust said.
Chaffee, Mo., farmer David Herbst is president of the board of directors. Herbst has said investors and company directors won't talk to the media for fear of running afoul of disclosure rules laid out by the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.
Paul Findlay, vice president of Robinson Construction Co. in Perryville, Mo., said the Renewable Power project is still seeking investors. His company is teaming with Phil Danforth, general manager of Renewable Power of Missouri, based in Marshall, Mo.
Findlay said he hopes the project is close to finished with the investment phase, but he thinks the bad news in the ethanol industry may have slowed down all the area projects.
Ethanex Energy, based in Kansas, and SEMO Milling are still in negotiations over their proposed plant at the SEMO Port, Ethanex spokeswoman Leslie Turner said.
Calls to the contact number listed for First Missouri Energy on the DNR application were not returned Thursday.
Kyra Moore, permits section chief of the DNR Air Pollution Control Program in Jefferson City, said construction applications for ethanol plants have slowed down in recent months.
But plants that already have applications pending or approved are continuing the process of establishing their operations, Moore said.
msanders@semissourian.com
335-6611, extension 182
DDSS / DDS.TO also seems to start running
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=dds.to
ENCS - Any opinions?
ENCS issues positive stockholder update on rapid growth
Also taken from their homepage:
Encore Energy Systems Issues Positive Stockholder Update on Rapid Growth
BRIGHTON, MI - November 20, 2007
Encore Energy Systems, Inc. (Other OTC: ENCS), a rapidly growing diversified energy company issued a stockholder update. The company has and will continue to release frequent updates on its progress:
Accomplishments and Updates
1. The Lake Travis project completed with nearly 140 of the Company’s DeMarco Energy Miser systems delivered.
2. Combined USA sales projections of $225,000,000 spanning numerous small and large clients including national corporations with multiple locations. We recently announced the initial results of that sales pipeline with our new client: Prairie Hills Motorsport Club facility featuring the longest track in the Western Hemisphere located in Lake Village, Indiana.( www.prairiehillsmc.com )
3. anticipates a $0.05 EPS by calendar year-end 2008 based on a successful execution of 50% of the current aggregate sales pipeline.
4. announced our planned international expansions. The Distribution Agreements will provide exclusive territory rights to import our solutions and our patented DeMarco Energy Miser System. By connecting directly to municipal water supply the company's international partners gain a decided cost advantage over any other rival geothermal operators who would otherwise have to drill multiple wells or dig trenches to access water for a heat sink.
5. expanded our product depth and announced a partnership with a prestigious engineering firm.
6. Our UK operations, Encore UK, formed a strategic alliance with one of the UK's leading energy conservation engineering companies, ISO Energy Ltd,( www.isoenergy.co.uk ) to jointly design solutions and commission energy related technology in new-build developments throughout the UK market.
7. New residential installations are underway at our Lake Flato project resulting in six additional DeMarco Energy Miser Units ordered for installation. ( http://www.lakeflato.com/ )
8. The company has no current plan to modify its capital structure nor affect any form of reverse or forward split.
9. became a Sales Partner for the Caribbean and SouthEast Florida for AMK-SOLAC Systems AG (www.amk-solac.com)
10. Expanded executive depth by appointing Brian Mello as Senior Vice President of Sales and New Business Development and Victor DeMarco as Chief Technical Officer. Victor DeMarco has extensive experience of geothermal heating and cooling technology stretching back to 1983. His late father, Lou was the original inventor of the company’s patented DeMarco Energy Miser geothermal solutions.
11. obtained a new Strategic Partner for its Florida and Caribbean expansions. The company’s new partner is Aircorps, Florida. www.airxpressonline.com
12. awarded a contract in Northern San Antonio to retrofit a 9,000 sq ft residential property.
13. announced its wholly owned subsidiary, American Geothermal, was awarded the contract on a new development in Austin, Texas. The development is the "East End Flats" with work scheduled to begin later this month. The project will comprise of 27 loft apartments with street-side retail stores.
About the Company
The Company owns the patent for the use of grey-water in heat exchanger systems and grows through energy-related acquisitions, marketing its patented heating/cooling systems, and sales of energy conservation solutions. The Company builds revenues through the sales and licensing of its patent on the use of grey-water in heat-exchangers.
The company's unique patented system has been installed in various public buildings and military facilities in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Montana, South Dakota, Mississippi, California and Texas. Encore's primary focus is to provide energy efficient technologies to commercial and institutional markets that result in significant energy and cost savings. For more information, visit http://www.encoreenergyinc.com
Management strives to maintain accurate and timely public information. The company intends to post financial information to the OTCiq filing system (www.otciq.com) in order to maintain important investor disclosures and financial transparency. Stockholders can view the most recent and accurate company data at www.pinksheets.com.
ENCS - Read their last news from homepage
Encore Energy Systems Targets Lucrative Waste Water Treatment Plant Sales
BRIGHTON, MI - December 17, 2007
Encore Energy Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ENCS), a rapidly growing diversified energy company announced its new initiative to introduce its solutions to the Waster Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) market.
In an effort to support urban sprawl and commercial development, WWTP's are expanding throughout the United States. As a result, greywater (effluent) use as an energy source is expected to further increase.
Brian Mello, Sr. V.P. of Sales for Encore, stated, 'We are the sole greywater systems source for the heating and cooling requirements of WWTP's. We expect explosive demand as they realize the potential for energy savings that is already flowing through their pipes. Greywater geothermal energy is nothing new to us. What is changing right now is the public awareness of greywater's value as a natural resource. Encore's position is very unique and strong: We own the patent for the use of Grey-water in heating/cooling systems.'
The company anticipates 65% of its industrial business in 2008 will be sourced from WWTP facilities. If greywater is not accessible in some areas, Encore's technology for direct-connect geothermal HVAC via municipal managed water supplies allows users to benefit without the costly upfront expense of drilling or trenching for loop fields as the source.
About Encore Energy Systems:
The Company owns the patent for the use of greywater in heat exchanger systems and grows through energy-related acquisitions, marketing, selling and licensing its patented technology. Our unique patented system has been installed in various public buildings and military facilities in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Montana, South Dakota, Mississippi, California and Texas. Encore's primary focus is to provide energy-efficient solutions to commercial and institutional markets that result in a significant impact on their energy use, energy budget, and their contribution to a greener America. For more information, visit http://www.encoreenergyinc.com.
Just discovered this hot babe: ENCS next tenbagger???
Encore Energy Systems, Inc., a diversified energy company, markets its patented geothermal water-air heating/cooling systems to commercial and institutional markets in the United States. It also sells energy conservation solutions. The company, through its geothermal marketing unit, DeMarco Energy Systems of America, Inc., has geothermal installations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Montana, South Dakota, Mississippi, California, and Texas. It primarily focuses on providing heating and air conditioning powered by the thermal properties of managed water systems that include gray-water, re-use water, and potable water systems. Encore Energy Systems also owns a systems patent, known as the Energy Miser System that utilizes the thermal properties of managed water supplies to heat/cool and provides domestic hot water for buildings. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Brighton, Michigan
Homepage: http://www.encoreenergyinc.com/
Nobody wants to give away his BLDV shares
There´s still no trade for BLDV today. Seems that nobody wants to give away his share for less than 0.0047 (current ask).
But I won´t give away any of my shares until we reach 0.02 or 0.03 again. In 2006 BLDV reached 0.11 and so I better keep them ...
Buy-signals for BLDV
http://quote.barchart.com/texadv.asp?sym=BLDV
Buy-signals for BLDV
http://quote.barchart.com/texadv.asp?sym=BLDV
Most people won´t watch it before January 14th ...
because (like me) they had no chance to watch it because they can´t receive these channels where WBR is aired. And probably a lot of people missed it altough they had the chance to.
So it will be good that these people have the chance to watch it via demand then in January.
Important! You have got time until January 14th
WORLD BUSINESS REVIEW TV SERIES IS AIRING DECEMBER 15TH & 16TH, 2007 ON FOX BUSINESS NETWORK (AS PAID PROGRAMMING)
Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. announces that World Business Review hosted by General Norman Schwarzkopf is airing on Fox Business Network (as paid programming).
In this segment of World Business Review:
Curam Software (www.curamsoftware.com) discusses their dedication to improving the societal value of social services and enhancing the quality of services that government agencies deliver to citizens.
Blue Diamond Ventures (www.bluediamondventures.com) discusses their commitment to improving the Bio-FUELS industry.
Jonckers (www.jonckers.com) tells us about their unique solutions that enable businesses to cost effectively develop potential global markets.
Syntax-Brillian (www.syntaxbrillian.com) an innovator in LCD and LCoS high definition HDTVs, shows us how they are channeling their design, manufacturing and marketing expertise to provide consumers with leading technology products and affordable prices.
This show will be available to view via video streaming January 14, 2008 please visit www.wbrtv1.com.
About World Business Review
World Business Review (WBR) airs on Fox Business Network (as paid programming). WBR may also be viewed through video on demand via www.wbrtv1.com. The WBR Series is also available at more than 90 prestigious college universities, including Carnegie Mellon University, Howard University, Dartmouth College and Georgetown University.
For specific market-by-market air dates and times, visit http://www.wbrtv.com/broadcast/1912.htm or e-mail Moniqueh@mmpusa.com.
Do you know what this means for BLDV?
On January 14th everyone will be able to watch the World Business Review report about BLDV. Until now only people with paid programming were able to watch it. So until now only a few people know BLDV. So only a few days and then ....
Important! You have got time until January 14th
WORLD BUSINESS REVIEW TV SERIES IS AIRING DECEMBER 15TH & 16TH, 2007 ON FOX BUSINESS NETWORK (AS PAID PROGRAMMING)
Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. announces that World Business Review hosted by General Norman Schwarzkopf is airing on Fox Business Network (as paid programming).
In this segment of World Business Review:
Curam Software (www.curamsoftware.com) discusses their dedication to improving the societal value of social services and enhancing the quality of services that government agencies deliver to citizens.
Blue Diamond Ventures (www.bluediamondventures.com) discusses their commitment to improving the Bio-FUELS industry.
Jonckers (www.jonckers.com) tells us about their unique solutions that enable businesses to cost effectively develop potential global markets.
Syntax-Brillian (www.syntaxbrillian.com) an innovator in LCD and LCoS high definition HDTVs, shows us how they are channeling their design, manufacturing and marketing expertise to provide consumers with leading technology products and affordable prices.
This show will be available to view via video streaming January 14, 2008 please visit www.wbrtv1.com.
About World Business Review
World Business Review (WBR) airs on Fox Business Network (as paid programming). WBR may also be viewed through video on demand via www.wbrtv1.com. The WBR Series is also available at more than 90 prestigious college universities, including Carnegie Mellon University, Howard University, Dartmouth College and Georgetown University.
For specific market-by-market air dates and times, visit http://www.wbrtv.com/broadcast/1912.htm or e-mail Moniqueh@mmpusa.com.
Do you know what this means for BLDV?
On January 14th everyone will be able to watch the World Business Review report about BLDV. Until now only people with paid programming were able to watch it. So until now only a few people know BLDV. So only a few days and then ....
BUY-IF rating for BLDV posted by American Bulls
http://www.americanbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=BLDV&MarketTicker=OTC&Typ=S
BLUE DIAMOND VENTURES INC
Daily Commentary
Our system posted a BUY-IF today. The previous SELL recommendation was issued on 12.10.2007 (16) days ago, when the stock price was 0.0016. Since then BLDV has gained 150.00% .
The BUY-IF alert is still valid. A confirmation today however is denied. The pattern is not rejected yet since the day was not a long black candlestick one. The market is currently testing your patience. Continue to do your homework by digesting all available information around.
The final judgment about the evolving pattern waits the next session. Either the alert will be confirmed by one of the valid confirmation criteria or the bullish alert will be void and null. It will also be seen if we erred badly in the previous SELL signal. So a warning is in order. A confirmation in the next session means that the signal failed. This failure amounts to missing a significant bullish opportunity. You can, however, still ride on a back wagon of the bullish train by following the guidelines below.
It is still your duty to check the confirmation criteria when the next session opens. Reminding briefly, a white candlestick with an upward gap, a white candlestick closing above previous close and a long white candlestick with a big downward gap is sufficient to confirm the BUY- IF alert though with a one day delay. Go long in any of these cases by respecting the benchmarks. In any other case, simply ignore the BUY-IF alert. The next session is the last chance we allow for confirmation. A confirmation failure renders the assumed bullish pattern totally invalid and starts the process of searching for a new pattern.
Do not consider any new short positions given the bullish alert and the recent bullish momentum. The short sellers must cover their positions to prevent further losses, especially if the market confirms the BUY-IF signal, in which case we owe you an apology about the previous SELL signal.
BUY-IF rating for BLDV posted by American Bulls
http://www.americanbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=BLDV&MarketTicker=OTC&Typ=S
BLUE DIAMOND VENTURES INC
Daily Commentary
Our system posted a BUY-IF today. The previous SELL recommendation was issued on 12.10.2007 (16) days ago, when the stock price was 0.0016. Since then BLDV has gained 150.00% .
The BUY-IF alert is still valid. A confirmation today however is denied. The pattern is not rejected yet since the day was not a long black candlestick one. The market is currently testing your patience. Continue to do your homework by digesting all available information around.
The final judgment about the evolving pattern waits the next session. Either the alert will be confirmed by one of the valid confirmation criteria or the bullish alert will be void and null. It will also be seen if we erred badly in the previous SELL signal. So a warning is in order. A confirmation in the next session means that the signal failed. This failure amounts to missing a significant bullish opportunity. You can, however, still ride on a back wagon of the bullish train by following the guidelines below.
It is still your duty to check the confirmation criteria when the next session opens. Reminding briefly, a white candlestick with an upward gap, a white candlestick closing above previous close and a long white candlestick with a big downward gap is sufficient to confirm the BUY- IF alert though with a one day delay. Go long in any of these cases by respecting the benchmarks. In any other case, simply ignore the BUY-IF alert. The next session is the last chance we allow for confirmation. A confirmation failure renders the assumed bullish pattern totally invalid and starts the process of searching for a new pattern.
Do not consider any new short positions given the bullish alert and the recent bullish momentum. The short sellers must cover their positions to prevent further losses, especially if the market confirms the BUY-IF signal, in which case we owe you an apology about the previous SELL signal.
Check out these really good news on GPRE
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. and Great Lakes Cooperative Complete Important Milestone in Their Merger
Thursday December 6, 5:55 am ET
OMAHA, NE--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 6, 2007 -- Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NasdaqCM:GPRE - News) (NasdaqCM:GPRE - News) and Great Lakes Cooperative completed an important milestone in their previously announced merger by filing a registration statement on December 5, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to the proposed merger. The closing of the merger is subject to a number of contingencies, including the effectiveness of the registration statement, the approval of Great Lakes' membership, and other conditions. The prospectus/proxy statement will be sent to members after it is finalized with the SEC.
"Our filing with the SEC represents a major step toward completion of the merger," said Wayne Hoovestol, Chief Executive Officer. "Both companies have worked diligently to accurately describe our respective operations and provide the important information related to the merger to better allow Great Lakes' members to make an informed decision."
Green Plains has previously entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Great Lakes. Great Lakes, based in Everly, Iowa, is a full-service cooperative serving agricultural producers in northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota. Great Lakes' businesses, which include bulk grain, agronomy, livestock feed and petroleum, are located in close proximity to Green Plains' 50 million gallon per year ethanol plant under construction in Superior, Iowa.
"The merger strengthens both Green Plains and Great Lakes," continued Hoovestol. "Consolidating an ethanol producer with one of Iowa's largest agricultural cooperatives allows the combined company to more efficiently manage commodity price and feedstock supply risks. Great Lakes' producer-members, workforce and assets provide an important edge as the competition for feedstock increases."
Upon completion of the merger, Great Lakes will continue to operate as a full service business partner with area agricultural producers. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, Great Lakes' members will receive cash and Green Plains stock at closing. In addition, the members will retain an interest in Great Lakes' regional cooperative investments.
"This merger is in the best interest of Great Lakes' members," said Kevin Adolf, President of Great Lakes Cooperative. "As producers, our members recognize the efficiencies of a vertically-integrated operation. Green Plains' stock will offer liquidity and an opportunity to directly benefit from the combined company. Great Lakes' board unanimously voted to endorse the merger, and we are planning informational meetings so our members can learn more."
Additional Information
GREEN PLAINS HAS FILED A REGISTRATION STATEMENT (INCLUDING A PROSPECTUS) WITH THE SEC FOR THE OFFERING TO WHICH THIS COMMUNICATION RELATES. BEFORE YOU INVEST, YOU SHOULD READ THE PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT IN THAT REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS GREEN PLAINS HAS FILED WITH THE SEC FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISSUER AND THIS OFFERING. YOU MAY GET THESE DOCUMENTS FOR FREE BY VISITING EDGAR ON THE SEC WEB SITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV. ALTERNATIVELY, GREEN PLAINS WILL ARRANGE TO SEND YOU THE PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT IF YOU REQUEST IT BY DIRECTING A REQUEST TO: GREEN PLAINS RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC., ATTN: INVESTOR RELATIONS, 105 N. 31ST AVENUE, SUITE 103, OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68131 OR BY CALLING SCOTT POOR AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF GREEN PLAINS AND GREAT LAKES ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND THE OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GREEN PLAINS, GREAT LAKES, AND THE MERGER.
Green Plains and its executive officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the equity holders of Great Lakes in favor of the merger. Information about the executive officers and directors of Green Plains and their ownership of Green Plains common stock is set forth in the prospectus/proxy statement that is on file with the SEC. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the direct and indirect interests of Green Plains and its executive officers and directors in the merger by reading the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the merger.
About Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
Ethanol, which Green Plains produces from corn, is a high-octane fuel that is blended with gasoline to provide superior engine performance as well as help to reduce harmful tailpipe and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Ethanol has also become a prime source of value-added income for American farmers.
Green Plains has an operating 50 million gallon ethanol plant in Shenandoah, Iowa and is currently building a second 50 million gallon ethanol facility in Superior, Iowa. The Superior plant is anticipated to begin production sometime early in 2008. Green Plains has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Great Lakes Cooperative, with a closing that is subject to various conditions, including approval by Great Lakes' members.
About Great Lakes Cooperative
Great Lakes is a full service cooperative with approximately $146 million in fiscal 2007 revenues that specializes in bulk grain, agronomy, livestock feed and petroleum products in northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota. Great Lakes has locations in Everly, Greenville, Gruver, Langdon, Milford, Spencer and Superior, Iowa. Great Lakes has inside grain storage capacity of 14.7 million bushels at seven sites, including four with mainline rail access.
Press Release Source: Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
Friday December 21, 3:24 pm ET
OMAHA, NE--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 21, 2007 -- Yesterday, Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NasdaqCM:GPRE - News) (NasdaqCM:GPRE - News) announced changes to its Board of Directors. Mr. Gordon F. Glade was appointed to replace retired board member Mr. Hershel C. Patton II for the remainder of a term expiring in 2010. Mr. Glade will serve as a member of the Nominating Committee.
Mr. Glade is President and CEO of AXIS Capital, Inc., a $100 million commercial equipment leasing company. In addition, he is President of Central Bio-Energy LLC, an ethanol production company with three sites under development and a current investor in several other ethanol companies. Mr. Glade also serves as Vice-President and Director of the Edgar Reynolds Foundation and as Director of the Brunswick State Bank. Mr. Glade is 36 years old.
Wayne Hoovestol, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are excited to have Gordon join the team. He brings valuable experience in ethanol and finance. Gordon has deep roots in Corn Belt business and agriculture. He is an accomplished entrepreneur with a record of success. Gordon will be an asset to the Board of Directors, and he will be an important part of Green Plains' leadership as we continue to pursue vertical-integration within the industry."
Mr. Patton retired from the Board of Directors earlier this month to concentrate his energies and efforts on real estate development projects. Mr. Patton stated, "It has been a pleasure working with Green Plains over the past several years and I leave with the knowledge that Green Plains is in capable hands." Mr. Hoovestol stated, "It has been an honor and privilege to work with Hershel. On behalf of Green Plains' stockholders, directors and employees, we sincerely thank him for his years of leadership and service. We wish him much success in the future."
About Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.
Ethanol, which Green Plains produces from corn, is a high-octane fuel that is blended with gasoline to provide superior engine performance as well as help to reduce harmful tailpipe and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Ethanol has also become a prime source of value-added income for American farmers.
Green Plains has an operating 50 million gallon ethanol plant in Shenandoah, Iowa and is currently building a second 50 million gallon ethanol facility in Superior, Iowa. The Superior plant is anticipated to begin production sometime early in 2008. Green Plains has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Great Lakes Cooperative, with a closing that is subject to various conditions, including approval by Great Lakes' members
And this I found in the yahoo-forum:
"Found this on the DTN Ethanol page. Could this newest board member's ethanol plant be a merger candidate? He's also 7.2% owner of GPRE as of November."
"Center Oil's Parker Invests $4 Million in Iowa Ethanol
Gary Parker built his fortune on black gold. But these days he is increasingly using his wallet to go green. On Nov. 14, Parker, the owner and chief executive of St. Louis-based Center Oil Co., invested $4 million in Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc., an Omaha, Neb.-based ethanol producer with operations among Iowa's cornfields. The move made him the public company's second-largest shareholder and landed him a seat on Green Plain's board of directors Nov. 16. Parker owns 7.2 percent of Green Plains. Parker's investment in Green Plains follows his decision last year to form Center Ethanol LLC, a Center Oil subsidiary that is building a $100 million ethanol plant in Sauget, Ill.
(St. Louis Business Journal, Dec. 14, 2007)"
The merger and the new board members are big points in my opinion because there´s a lot of fantasy for further growth. Some people at yahoo-forum are already talking about possible share price target $ 70. Reachable? Who knows but I think GPRE is a good choice.
Watch out for BLDV today! Gotta be interesting!
Here from the BLDV homepage about their biofuels plans:
Declining fossil fuel reserves and environmental considerations have stimulated serious interest in alternative fuels made from renewable resources. Increased efficiency in extracting and processing bio-fuels from bio-masses has further heightened such interest in Ethanol and Bio-DIESEL.
Blue Diamond Ventures is a company with initial operations in the US and Belize, with long term development interests in Africa and Asia. We are committed to improvements in the Bio-FUELS industry, including improved production efficiency in a vertically integrated value chain - from farming of raw material to processing finished products.
The primary products of the company are easily transportable liquid bio-FUELS:
Ethanol produced to XX standards to replace MTBE as an octane booster in gasoline.
Bio-DIESEL produced to ASTM D-6751 and European standards as a diesel blend.
Co-product: Glycerin (refined) used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
The feedstock is the most significant variable manufacturing cost for Ethanol. In Belize, we anticipate using sugar cane and molasses. New developments in making Ethanol directly from cellulose materials may offer significant cost savings.
Bio-DIESEL is made from vegetable oils (soybean, canola, rape, palm, etc), animal fats (chicken, lard) or waste cooking oil reacted with Methanol. This basic process has been known for more than 50 years, however new improvements are being patented.
Bio-DIESEL can be used in its pure form, and it can also be blended with petroleum based diesel in any ratio (often between 2% and 20%). Bio-DIESEL can be used without requiring any significant modifications to equipment or distribution system, so it can be implemented seamlessly within the current energy and automotive infrastructure.
Improved plant yields, vegetable oil processing methods, improved efficiency in recycling waste cooking oil help make bio-DIESEL more cost competitive. Political and non-economical costs in increased procurement of fossil diesel fuels, justify the rationale for switching to bio-DIESEL, making current fossil fuel reserves stretch further.
Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc. intends to develop Ethanol and bio-DIESEL projects in the US and internationally. We further seek to develop processing technologies and methods to increase yields from feed stocks etc
BLDV reached 0.11 in 2006 now at 0.0042
You have got to remember:
In 2006 they had only plans and nothing done but share price was up to 0.11
But today they have already reached agreements with Belizean government, bought land for their plant, made cooperation agreements with a university, selected BEI Engineering to design and build their biodiesel plant, their enzyme technology was featured on TV and so on ...
So isn´t it funny that share price is now 0.0042 versus 0.11 last year? So they are in my opinion extremely undervalued and I hope they will reach old share prices again some time.
BLDV reached 0.11 in 2006 now at 0.0042
You have got to remember:
In 2006 they had only plans and nothing done but share price was up to 0.11
But today they have already reached agreements with Belizean government, bought land for their plant, made cooperation agreements with a university, selected BEI Engineering to design and build their biodiesel plant, their enzyme technology was featured on TV and so on ...
So isn´t it funny that share price is now 0.0042 versus 0.11 last year? So they are in my opinion extremely undervalued and I hope they will reach old share prices again some time.
BLDV is still extremely undervalued in my opinion
New energy bill signed, also good for BLDV
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071219/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_fuel_economy
Bush signed new energy bill: Good for BLDV
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071219/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_fuel_economy
Biofuels start to run again, so watch BLDV
Here an older BLDV article about their biofuels-plans:
Blue Diamond Ventures Selects BEI Engineering to Design and Build Biodiesel Pilot Plant in Belize
Friday August 3, 8:30 am ET
HOUSTON, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 3, 2007 -- Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc. (Other OTC:BLDV.PK - News) Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc., announced today it has selected BEI Engineers of Pasadena, Texas, to design and build a three to six million gallons per year (MGY) biodiesel pilot production plant in Belize, with immediate plans to expand capacity up to 100 million (MGY), following construction of the commercial demonstration facility in the Stann Creek District.
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"BEI's experience of handling large projects, its safety record and overall attitude toward service and excellence led to our selection of the company," said Blue Diamond Chief Executive Officer John Quincey Moaning. "We look forward to a productive relationship."
BEI is currently performing the engineering for a biodiesel facility in Texas. It is also doing the front-end studies for a biodiesel facility on the Gulf Coast. With over 2.3 million safe hours worked, BEI has never had an OSHA recordable accident nor any lost time due to an accident.
"I am very impressed with the efforts Blue Diamond Ventures has made to develop this project for the benefit of the economy of Belize and the environment," said Fred D. Bandini, BEI Engineers Chief Executive Officer. " I am pleased and excited BEI has been selected for this opportunity to provide our services for the project and look forward to working with the Blue Diamond team."
In Belize, BEI's involvement will include process engineering, civil structural engineering, electrical engineering and design, instrumentation and control systems and project management.
The selection of BEI comes weeks after Moaning and Belize Prime Minister Said Musa signed the sales agreement giving the company acquisition of 180 acres of land, forming part of the Old Lynam College in the Stann Creek District, which will serve as a headquarters for the company's bio-fuels, goat and research and development operation.
The company will issue a separate press release explaining the upcoming episode featuring Blue Diamond Ventures on World Business Review hosted by General Norman Schwarzkopf, which will be aired on CBNC August 26TH at 2 p.m. Central Standard Time.
About Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc.: Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc. (www.bluediamondventures.com) is an agriculture, biofuels and commercial development company with operations in Belize and the U.S.
Seems CEO Moaning did good job on TV!
Got an e-mail from a person who saw the World Business Review with BLDV on TV. Seems that he liked it. And this person is also working in the ethanol/biodiesel business ...
I hope that we can watch it on the World Business Review homepage soon and also suggested to Mr Moaning to install it on the BLDV homepage.
Is BLDV starting for a rally today ?
Up again for days (from 0.0015 to actually 0.0044). Today a plus of 25,71 %. You should keep an eye on them.
Up to 0.0044 $ already. Rally starting?
Perhaps Poet Energy wants to grow capacity immediately?
Who knows? I think if Poet would have such thoughts to get more capacity in short time (maybe to be still the largest producer regarding the merger between Verasun and US Biofuels) AENS would be an excellent candidate:
They only would have to spend the money and then they could start immediately because it seems that AENS has already all needed permissions. If they would plan a new plant by their own it would cost them a lot of time (finding a plant site, planing the plant, getting all permissions).
And I think it´s better to have own plants near to other own plants because of logistical reasons.
So why not Poet? I think it could be possible.
In my opinion DDSS is a tenbagger candidate
Why? See the Labopharm-Board (DDSS) and www.labopharm.com
It will be no tenbagger in a few weeks. But if you can wait for a year or more it could be possible.
I think 2008 will be good for Labopharm.
I already owned shares since 2000 and a few weeks ago I bought shares again. Why?
Because I think that Labopharm is undervalued up to date.
Remember share price a few years ago:
Share price was high above 10 Canadian Dollar though Labopharm had no Tramadol approval in any country.
And look now:
Share price is under 1 Canadian Dollar though Labopharm has launched its Tramadol in Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Canada. Besides they received regulatory approval for further 13 european countries and Mexico. Under regulatory review are USA, Australia, Russia, Switzerland and Israel. And they have other partnered countries all around the world ...
So could someone tell me why Labopharm was worth more than 10 CAD years ago and now is only worth less than 1 CAD? Besides I ask myself why they still got no approval for USA though they already sell their product around the world. Seems that their Tramadol works and is effective. So I think that the approval for the USA is only a question of time. In my opinion there is lots of upward potential for Labopharm. That´s why I bought again.
Who has contact to CEO John Moaning ?
Who is living in the USA and can call him to ask about the current standing of their biofuels plans?
Would be very nice if someone could do that. Some news would be a nice Christmas present.
Let us speculate about the possible potential acquiror:
What about Poet Energy? They are a private-held company and one of or possibly the biggest producer(s) of ethanol in the USA. They have already 7 ethanol plants in Iowa and the planned AENS plants would geographically fit in to Poet Energy.
http://www.poetenergy.com/about/plants.asp
What´s your opinion? Could Poet Energy be the possible acquiror?
Did anyone see the World Business Review ?
Who saw the episode about BLDV and can tell us what was reported. What impression did you get from Mr Moaning? Did he talk in the studio with General Norman Schwarzkopf? Did Mr Moaning give an outlook for the next weeks? Who can give us a summary?
Thanx