Paratus Energy Services Ltd Announces 4Q:22 Trading Update 

(Paratus Energy, 21.Mar.2023) — Paratus Energy Services Ltd. announced a trading update for the fourth quarter 2022 and updates on Paratus, its subsidiaries and associated companies. 1. Key Financial Highlights 1.1    Paratus In the fourth quarter ending 31 December 2022, Paratus generated $52mn in revenue and $24mn in EBITDA[1]. In the third quarter ending 30 September 2022, Paratus […]

Sempra Launches Port Arthur LNG with $13bn FID [Video + PDF Download]

(Sempra, 20.Mar.2023) — Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) announced that its 70%-owned subsidiary, Sempra Infrastructure Partners, LP, reached a positive final investment decision (FID) for the development, construction and operation of the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project in Jefferson County, Texas. Sempra Infrastructure closed its joint venture with an affiliate of ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), as […]

Shell Takes FID at Dover in US Gulf of Mexico

(Shell, 15.Mar.2023) — Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Dover, a planned subsea tieback to the Shell-operated Appomattox production hub in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Dover is expected to start production in late 2024-early 2025 and produce up to […]

Guyana Gov’t Releases Draft Model Petroleum Agreements [PDF Downloads]

(Ministry of Natural Resources, 14.Mar.2023) — The Ministry of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Government of Guyana, is pleased to announce the release of the draft Model Petroleum Agreements for both the deepwater and shallow-water area, and the commencement of a fourteen-day consultation period before finalisation. The draft Model Petroleum Agreements embody rigorous […]

Venture Global Announces FID for Phase II of Plaquemines LNG facility

(Venture Global, 13.Mar.2023) — Venture Global LNG is announcing a final investment decision (FID) and successful closing of the $7.8bn project financing for the second phase of the Plaquemines LNG facility. Together, phase one and phase two represent approximately $21bn of investment, the largest project financing ever done. The proceeds of the debt […]

Citgo Reports 4Q:22 and YE:22 Results

(Citgo, 9.Mar.2023) Citgo Petroleum Corporation today reported its 2022 fourth quarter and year-end financial results. Highlights: Fourth quarter net income of $806mn and EBITDA[1] of $1.2bn  Fourth quarter total refinery crude throughput of 797,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), 4% above nameplate capacity of 769,000 bpd Repayment in full of the $1.1bn outstanding under Citgo Petroleum’s […]

Freeport LNG Gets FERC Approval to Restart Train 1

(Freeport LNG, 8.Mar.2023) — Freeport LNG Development, L.P. announced that it has received regulatory approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to restart Train 1, the final train of Freeport LNG’s three train liquefaction facility to receive restart authorization. Freeport […]

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Advances Cleaner Industrial Sector

(The White House, 8.Mar.2023) — Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to grow American competitiveness, expand manufacturing jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector, which includes production of steel, aluminum, chemicals, and concrete, and currently contributes nearly one-quarter of U.S. emissions. These actions will boost the already historic […]

Petrobras on Change to Price Policy

(Petrobras, 2.Mar.2023) — Petrobras, in clarification to the pieces of news released by the media, informs that, in the scope of the Executive Board and the Market and Price Executive Group, there is no discussion for the company to change its Price Policy, and reiterates its commitment to the practice […]

ExoCoBio Gets License For Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers from Brazil ANVISA

(ExoCoBio, 2.Mar.2023) — ExoCoBio Inc. announced that it obtained the “Certificate of Advanced Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing” from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in Korea and the “HA Filler GMP Certification” from the Brazilian Food and Drug Health Monitoring Agency (ANVISA). This advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing license was obtained in accordance […]

Exxon Mobil Corp. Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination

(US EEOC, 2.Mar.2023) — Exxon Mobil Corporation, doing business as ExxonMobil Chemical Corporation, violated federal law when it failed to take effective measures to prevent the display of hangman’s nooses at its Baton Rouge complex, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed on March 2, […]

Petrobras on 4Q:22 Tax Report [PDF Download]

(Petrobras, 1.Mar.2023) — In 2022, Petrobras achieved its annual tax contribution record, collecting a total of R$279bn in taxes and Government Take (Gov. Take) in Brazil and US$134mn paid abroad. In addition to the amount paid to public coffers, we also highlight the R$194bn distributed in the form of dividends, […]

Petrobras on Remuneration to Shareholders

(Petrobras, 1.Mar.2023) — Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held today, authorized, by a majority vote, the submission to the General Shareholders’ Meeting, scheduled for 27 April 2023, the proposal for distribution of dividends equivalent to R$ 2.74573369 per outstanding preferred and common share. The proposed […]

Ecopetrol’s 2022 Earnings Distribution Proposal

(Ecopetrol, 28.Feb.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) hereby informs of the company’s 2022 earnings distribution proposal, approved by the company’s Board of Directors, which will be submitted for the consideration of the General Shareholders’ Meeting that will take place on 30 March 2023: 2022 EARNINGS DISTRIBUTION PROPOSAL (Colombian Pesos- COP) Net income […]

Noble Announces Changes to its Share Capital

(Noble, 28.Feb.2023) — Noble Corporation plc (CSE: NOBLE, NYSE: NE) announces changes to its share capital. During the period since 31 January 2023, 404,861 new A ordinary shares each with a nominal value of USD 0.00001 have been issued. 280 new A ordinary shares have been issued to certain holders of […]

Excelerate and Venture Global Announce SPA

(Venture Global, 28.Feb.2023) — Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) and Venture Global LNG announced the execution of a 20-year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Under the SPA, Excelerate will purchase 0.7 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on a free on board (FOB) basis from […]

John F. Kerry to Address CERAWeek by S&P Global 2023

(S&P Global, 27.Feb.2023) — The United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John F. Kerry, will address delegates at the 41st annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, 6-10 March in Houston. The first-ever Principal to sit on the U.S. National Security Council entirely dedicated to climate change, Mr. Kerry previously served as the 68th […]

GoldMining Launches US GoldMining IPO

(GoldMining, 27.Feb.2023) — GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) announced that its subsidiary, U.S. GoldMining Inc. (“USGO”) has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 in connection with its initial public offering (IPO) of units (the “Units”). U.S. GoldMining is offering up to 2,000,000 Units under the IPO at […]

Venture Global on Roof Raising at Plaquemines LNG Facility

(Venture Global LNG, 27.Feb.2023) — Today, Venture Global LNG announced the successful raising of the roof of the first LNG storage tank at the Plaquemines LNG export facility in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.  This major project milestone was completed ahead of schedule and comes nine months after the project’s final investment […]

Noble Announces 4Q:22 and YE:22 Results

(Noble, 27.Feb.2023) — Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE, CSE: NOBLE) reported fourth quarter and full year 2022 results. Highlights: Integration of Maersk Drilling well underway, with over $50mn of synergies realized to date Noble establishes offshore drilling industry leadership in returning capital to shareholders, with, $96 million in share repurchases […]

The Dragon Dance

(Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, 25.Feb.2023) — Energy Minister Stuart Young has again expressed confidence that Trinidad and Tobago (TT) would successfully conclude and execute a deal to receive gas from Venezuela’s Dragon Field, but the challenges before first gas are not to be underestimated. Young gave an update with little […]

Ecopetrol Boosts Reserves to 2,011 MMboe at YE:22, Highest in 8 Years

(Ecopetrol, 24.Feb.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL, NYSE: EC) reported its proven crude oil, condensate, and natural gas reserves (1P reserves according to the standard international denomination), which include the results of Ecopetrol and its subsidiaries, as of 31 December 2022. Highlights: The reserves-to-production or average reserves life of the Ecopetrol Group […]

Gas Contracts Central to Nord Stream Pipeline Mystery

(WoodMac, 24.Feb.2023) — Responsibility for the attack last September remains unknown. It could be crucial for multi-billion dollar arbitration claims. “A wise man,” wrote the Scottish philosopher David Hume, “proportions his belief to the evidence.” Hume was one of history’s greatest sceptics, who argued that beliefs should always be based […]

Ecopetrol on General Shareholders’ Meeting

(Ecopetrol, 24.Feb.2023) — The Chief Executive Officer of Ecopetrol S.A. hereby summons all Shareholders to the ordinary Assembly of the General Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on Thursday, 30 March 2023, starting at 9 a.m., at the Centro Internacional de Negocios y Exposiciones (Corferias), located on Carrera 37 No. 24 – 67 in Bogota, D.C The Agenda for the meeting will be the Safety guidelines […]

Mandalay Resources Reveals 4Q:22, YE:22 Results

(Mandalay, 24.Feb.2023) — Mandalay Resources Corporation (TSX: MND) (OTCQB: MNDJF) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. The company’s audited consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022, together with its Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the corresponding period, can be accessed […]

Majors Capex Guidance Update

(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Feb.2023) — “Despite bumper profits, the peer group is guiding towards $118bn in total investment in 2023, up just 4% on last year. This reflects the priorities of capital discipline, targeted investment in the best projects and shareholder returns – the group collectively returned $117bn to investors […]