Rival Technologies Inc - Enters into First Joint Venture Agreement
March 01, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
Las Vegas, Nevada, February 27, 2007 - Rival Technologies Inc. (Symbol RVTI: PK) reports that it has taken a significant step towards commercializing TRU technology, it’s proprietary bitumen/heavy oil upgrading process. Rival has entered into its first Joint Venture Agreement for commercialization of TRU technology. The agreement provides a framework under which TRU Technology will be licensed for use in Venezuela. Further details of the joint venture partnership will remain confidential at this time.
TRU technology is well suited to upgrading heavy oil in Venezuela. Current reserves of heavy oil in Venezuela are similar in size to oil sand reserves in Canada (approximately 1.3 Trillion barrels). The joint venture agreement will speed up the timeframe of TRU Technology being used commercially in this market.
Current costs for adding diluent or condensates to heavier oils represents 30% of the total cost per barrel for blended heavy oils. At current prices this cost can run to 18$ US per barrel. The TRU process will potentially reduce this cost by $5-$10 USD per barrel. As licensor of the patent pending technology, the company anticipates a fee of $1-2 US per barrel.
Rival Technologies Inc. is focused on developing emerging technologies that benefit the environment, reduce global warming, and have exceptional market segment potential.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
‘Robin J. Harvey’
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Robin J. Harvey
President
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