IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- C. K. Cooper & Company, an independent, full-service investment bank focused on the energy sector and headquartered in Irvine, California, announced today the presenting companies at its upcoming 4th Annual Energy Conference, on February 21 and 22, 2008 in the beautiful setting of the Desert Springs, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California. -- Abraxas Petroleum Corporation -- American Oil and Gas, Inc. -- ATP Oil and Gas Corporation -- Canadian Superior Energy Inc. -- Cano Petroleum, Inc. -- Dune Energy Inc. -- EnerJex Resources, Inc. -- Evolution Petroleum Corporation -- FX Energy, Inc. -- GeoResources, Inc. -- Northern Oil and Gas Inc. -- Penn Virginia Corporation -- Petroleum Development Corporation -- Platinum Energy Resources Inc. -- Sonterra Resources, Inc. -- South Texas Oil Company -- Team Industrial Services Inc. -- Triangle Petroleum Corporation "While volatility has dramatically increased in the financial markets, we believe there remains underlying investment opportunities within the energy sector," commented on the conference Alexander G. Montano, Managing Director. "We believe that a key differential between success and failure in these market conditions will be strong underlying foundation that can support a sustained growth strategy. Our theme this year 'Building Blocks' will focus on identifying these opportunities. We have also scheduled some interesting panel topics that we think will add value to our clients that attend." For more information, please visit us at http://www.ckcooper.com/conference About C. K. Cooper & Company C. K. Cooper & Company is a full service investment bank with headquartered in Irvine, California. The Company is focused on providing superior and insightful research coverage to its clients; innovative investment banking solutions supported by sales and trading services; and portfolio advisory and management services for private clients. Though C. K. Cooper & Company has been noted for a variety of measures of accomplishment, we chart our success by only one metric: The growth of our clients. For more information about C. K. Cooper & Company, visit http://www.ckcooper.com/. For more information, please contact: C. K. Cooper & Company Telephone: (949) 477-9300 18300 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 700 Facsimile: (949) 477-9211 Irvine, California 92612 E-Mail: C. K. Cooper & Company is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, CRD number 106578. The information contained herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact respecting any company, industry or security. Although opinions and estimates expressed herein reflect the current judgment of C. K. Cooper & Company, the information upon which such opinions and estimates are based is not necessarily updated on a regular basis; when it is, the date of the change in estimate will be noted. In addition, opinions and estimates are subject to change without notice. This Report contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ significantly from the results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in "Investment Risks." C. K. Cooper & Company from time to time perform corporate finance or other services for some companies described herein and may occasionally possess material, nonpublic information regarding such companies. This information is not used in the preparation of the opinions and estimates herein. While the information contained in this Report and the opinions contained herein are based on sources believed to be reliable, C. K. Cooper & Company has not independently verified the facts, assumptions and estimates contained in this Report. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information and opinions contained in this Report. C. K. Cooper & Company, its managing directors, its affiliates, and/or its employees may have an interest in the securities of the issue(s) described and may make purchases or sales while this report is in circulation. DATASOURCE: C. K. Cooper & Company CONTACT: C. K. Cooper & Company, +1-949-477-9300, Fax, +1-949-477-9211, Web site: http://www.ckcooper.com/

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