A: The petroleum and distiller of heavy oil is in discussions on several fronts with strategic, technology and/or capital partners. These might include refiners seeking the utility of Ivanhoe’s Texas facility for upgrading their own heavy oil into acceptable API-grade “clean” diesels and other fuels. CEO and Ivanhoe Capital Chairman Robert M. Friedland, a deep-pockets supporter of untapped hydro-carbon resources, tells me today (Friday),
“Our team is very deeply involved in highly confidential business discussions at the San Antonio facility under (technology chief Mike A. Silverman’s) direction, which is placing a huge demand on his time.”
Mr. Friedland says investors at present can peruse the Ivanhoe Energy cyber site for current research and a potent video in four languages, including Chinese and Arabic. (Ivanhoe Energy shares are now an Instant Value selection for Ticker Trax subscribers.)