(Frontera, 16.Nov.2023) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has accepted its notice to initiate a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) for its common shares. Pursuant to the NCIB, Frontera may purchase up to 3,949,454 Common Shares during the 12-month period commencing 21 Nov. 2023, […]
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Ancient Thanksgiving to Pachamama [Photos]
(Mainstream, 16.Nov.2023) — Members of Mainstream’s Chilean team recently honored local indigenous tradition by taking part in a centuries-old ceremony against the backdrop of Tchamma wind farm’s turbines, in the arid northern Atacama Desert. Plant Manager Juan Muñoz, along with MatĂas Camaño, Natalia Reveco and Sebastián Espinoza of the renewable […]
TotalEnergies Publishes Response of EACOP Ltd [PDF Download]
(TotalEnergies, 16.Nov.2023) — Following the publication of the report by the NGO Greenfaith on the consideration of cultural heritage within the EACOP project in Uganda and Tanzania, and for which EACOP was unfortunately not requested in advance, we have asked our affiliate EACOP Ltd, which operates the EACOP project, to […]
Sungrow to Supply SG5RT Residential Inverters to Residential PV Project in Egypt
(Sungrow, 15.Nov.2023) — Sungrow, the global PV inverter and energy storage system supplier, announced that it has been selected to supply 400 units of 5kW string inverters with its ultra-safe, high yield, user-friendly, and intelligent O&M features for Egypt’s largest 2MW residential PV project, which includes 400 rooftop solar plants at SODIC’s VYE […]
Mainstream Finalizes Reorganization Process in ChileÂ
(Mainstream, 14.Nov.2023) — Reference is made to previous announcements by Aker Horizons ASA regarding the initiation by Mainstream Renewable Power of Judicial Reorganization Proceedings for Condor EnergĂa SpA and Huemul EnergĂa SpA (“Condor”, “Huemul”, the “EnergĂa companies”) in Chile. Mainstream today announced the conclusion of the proceedings for the EnergĂa companies, part […]
FPSO Prosperity Producing and On Hire
(SBM Offshore, 14.Nov.2023) — SBM Offshore announce that FPSO Prosperity has produced first oil as of 14 Nov. 2023 and is formally on hire. The FPSO Prosperity utilizes a design that largely replicates the design of the FPSO Liza Unity. As such, the design is based on SBM Offshore’s industry leading Fast4Ward® program that incorporates the […]
LNG Market Needs 90 Mtpa of Add’l Supply by 2035: WoodMac
(WoodMac, 14.Nov.2023) — The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector will need 90 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of new supply by 2035 to sate growing demand with market volatility expected to persist as the market rebalances post 2025 according to Massimo Di Odoardo, Vice President, Gas & LNG Research […]
Touchstone Updates on Cascadura Field in 3Q:23 Results
(Touchstone, 14.Nov.2023) — Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TSX, LSE: TXP) provided an operational update and reports its operating and financial results for the three and nine months ended 30 Sep. 2023. Paul Baay, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The positive impact that initial output from our Cascadura field has had […]
ExxonMobil Starts Third Offshore Guyana Project Payara
(Exxon Mobil, 14.Nov.2023) — ExxonMobil started production today at Payara, Guyana’s third offshore oil development on the Stabroek Block, bringing total production capacity in Guyana to approximately 620,000 barrels per day. Highlights: Company’s third FPSO, Prosperity, starts up ahead of schedule and will add 220,000 barrels of oil per day […]
Getech Teams up with HyAfrica in Africa
(Getech, 14.Nov.2023) — Getech, a locator of subsurface resources, has signed an agreement with LIAG (Leibniz Institute for Applied Geophysics), a partner in the HyAfrica consortium, to accelerate the exploration and development of natural hydrogen resources in Africa. The project aims to discover viable natural hydrogen (also called white and geological […]
TotalEnergies Buys 1.5 GW Flexible Power Generation Capacity in Texas
(TotalEnergies, 13.Nov.2023) — As part of its development as an integrated power player, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with TexGen, a U.S.-based company to acquire for $635mn three gas-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1.5 GW in Texas. The three plants, which are connected to ERCOT (Electric Reliability […]
Exxon Turning Biomass into Fuel
(Exxon Mobil, 13.Nov.2023) — Making a global impact on climate change isn’t easy. Reducing emissions on a global scale requires multiple solutions, and we believe biofuels can play a big part. Highlights: The energy transition will require multiple solutions and collaborations. ExxonMobil and the National Renewable Energy lab are testing […]
ExxonMobil Drilling First Lithium Well in Arkansas
(Exxon Mobil, 13.Nov.2023) — Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) announced plans to become a leading producer of lithium, a key component of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Work has begun for the company’s first phase of North America lithium production in southwest Arkansas, an area known to hold significant lithium deposits. […]
Petrobras Reports on Favorable Ruling in Labor Case before STF
(Petrobras, 13.Nov.2023) — Petrobras, in continuation of the announcement made on 02/15/2022, informs that, on 11/10/2023, the First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court concluded the judgment of the pending appeals in the lawsuit in which the methodology for calculating the Minimum Remuneration by Level and Regime (RMNR) supplement is […]
Companies Ask US, EU to Intervene in Venture Global LNG Dispute
(Reuters, 11.Nov.2023) — BP (BP.L), Edison (EDNn.MI) and Shell (SHEL.L) pressed a U.S.-EU energy group to intervene in a dispute with liquefied natural gas exporter Venture Global LNG over the U.S. firm’s failure to deliver contract supplies of the fuel. The companies appealed to the U.S.-EU Task Force on Energy Security last month, and a […]
Exmar Updates on Panama Canal Delays in 3Q:23 Results [PDF Download]
(Exmar, 10.Nov.2023) — The Executive Committee of EXMAR NV reported its third quarter results of 2023, including comments on delays crossing the Panama Canal, BW Tokyo and Tango FLNG. _________________
YPF Reports Rise in 3Q:23 Production [PDF Downloads]
(YPF, 9.Nov.2023) — Argentina’s YPF SA reported total hydrocarbon production averaged 520 Kboe/d in the third quarter 2023, up 1% sequentially and up 3% on a year-on-year basis, mainly boosted by the expansion of 5% in our crude oil production. ____________________
Mandalay Resources Announces 3Q:23 Financial Results, CFO Transition
(Mandalay, 9.Nov.2023) — Mandalay Resources Corporation (TSX: MND) (OTCQB: MNDJF) is pleased to announce its financial results for the quarter ended 30 Sep. 2023. Third Quarter 2023 Highlights: Generated consolidated quarterly revenue of $40.9mn; Björkdal had its strongest quarter since Q1 2022 generating revenue of $21.8mn and adjusted EBITDA1 of $9mn for 2023; Consolidated quarterly adjusted EBITDA […]
Citgo Exits 3Q:23 with Liquidity of $3.86bn
(Citgo, 9.Nov.2023)  — Citgo Petroleum Corporation reported its 2023 third quarter financial and operational results. Highlights: Net income of $567mn and EBITDA 1 of $895mn, compared to net income of $380 mn and EBITDA of $642mn for the second quarter of 2023 Adjusted EBITDA 1 for the third quarter was approximately $833mn, which included two special items related to a legal settlement and […]
Petrobras Reports 3Q:23 Financials [PDF Downloads]
(Petrobras, 9.Nov.2023) — Petrobras reported on its main financial achievements in the third quarter 2023. Highlights: Solid recurring EBITDA of US$13.7bn Gross debt under control at US$61bn, even after the increase in leases with the start-up of FPSO Anita Garibaldi Consistency in cash generation: Operating Cash Flow of US$11.6bn, the […]
Petrobras on Remuneration to Shareholders
(Petrobras, 9.Nov.2023) — Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held today, approved the payment of dividends and interest on own equity in the amount of R$17.5bn, as anticipation for 2023, declared based on the balance sheet of 30 Sep. 2023. The approved proposal is in line […]
Citgo Concludes 2023 Marketer Roundtables
(Citgo, 9.Nov.2023) — Citgo Petroleum concluded its highly successful Marketer Roundtable Meetings for 2023, bringing together marketers from across the country to discuss key industry trends, brand programs, and commercial strategies. The roundtables, held in late September through early November, provided a valuable forum for collaboration and knowledge sharing. The […]
Frontera Updates on Colombia and Guyana
(Frontera, 9.Nov.2023) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) reported financial and operational results for the third quarter ended 30 Sep. 2023. All financial amounts in this news release are in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated. Gabriel de Alba, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented: “Frontera’s three core businesses continue to deliver […]
CGX and Frontera Report Find Offshore Guyana
(Frontera, 9.Nov.2023) — CGX Energy Inc. (TSXV: OYL) and Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC), the majority shareholder of CGX and joint venture partner of CGX in the Petroleum Prospecting License for the Corentyne block offshore Guyana, are pleased to announce today the discovery of a total of 114 feet (35 meters) […]
Petrobras Revises its 2023 Production and CAPEX Guidance
(Petrobras, 9.Nov.2023) — Petrobras, under the terms of CVM Resolution No. 44, of 23 Aug. 2021, and in addition to the material fact disclosed on 16 Oct. 2023, informs that the guidance for its own oil and gas production and its CAPEX have been revised. For total own oil and […]
Trek Bicycle and World Bicycle Relief Partner for Third Year in a Row
(Trek Bicycle, 9.Nov.2023) — Today, Trek Bicycle and World Bicycle Relief (WBR) announced their third annual holiday fundraiser to help mobilize people in rural communities with purpose-built Buffalo Bicycles. This year, the two organizations aim to raise a total of $1mn, with Trek matching all donations up to $375,000 between now and 31 Dec. 2023. Customers can donate […]
Ecopetrol Responds to News From BluRadio
(Ecopetrol, 9.Nov.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that today the news website www.bluradio.com reported the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the General Shareholders’ of Ecopetrol. Ecopetrol hereby informs that it has not announced a General Shareholders’ Meeting. To date, Ecopetrol has only received a request from the Ministry of Finance […]
FPSO Liza Unity Purchase by ExxonMobil Completed
(SBM, 9.Nov.2023) — SBM Offshore and ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, an affiliate of ExxonMobil Corporation, have completed the transaction related to the purchase of FPSO Liza Unity, a few months ahead of the end of the maximum lease term, in Feb. 2024. The purchase allows ExxonMobil Guyana to assume ownership of the unit […]
ONEHOPE Wine Reaches Philanthropic Milestone
(ONEHOPE, 9.Nov.2023) — ONEHOPE, a Napa Valley winery founded with the mission to change the world by sharing wine and giving hope is pleased to announce surpassing ten million dollars in donations to more than 40,000 unique charities as part of the brand commitment that every bottle gives back. “When we founded ONEHOPE, our […]
TotalEnergies Commits to Employee’s Energy Transition
(TotalEnergies, 9.Nov.2023) — As part of its transition strategy, TotalEnergies is committed to support its 35,000 employees in France in their own ecological transition effort to make their energy consumption or their mobility in their daily lives more sustainable. To this end, TotalEnergies and the company’s trade union representatives in […]
Franco-Nevada Declares Dividend
(Franco-Nevada, 8.Nov.2023) — Franco-Nevada announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.34 per share. The dividend will be paid on 21 Dec. 2023, to shareholders of record on 7 Dec. 2023 (the “Record Date”). The dividend has been declared in U.S. dollars and the Canadian dollar equivalent will be determined […]
Franco-Nevada Reports 3Q:23 Results
 (Franco-Nevada, 8.Nov.2023) — “Our core precious metal assets anchored the quarter, resulting in increased revenue and earnings over the prior year period,” stated Paul Brink, CEO. We are looking forward to added precious metal contributions from a number of new mines in 2024 and, in particular, from the Tocantinzinho stream […]
Petrobras Processes Renewables Materials at Riograndense Refinery
(Petrobras, 8.Nov.2023) — Petrobras informs that the Riograndense Petroleum Refinery (RPR) has reached a historic milestone by processing 100% soybean oil in an industrial refining unit for the first time. The test, carried out between the end of Oct. and the beginning of Nov., opens a new world frontier for […]
Petrobras Says Strategic Plan 2024-2028 is Under Construction
(Petrobras, 8.Nov.2023) — Petrobras, in relation to the news published in the media and in line with the statement of 25 Oct. 2023, confirms that its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan (2024-28 SP) is under construction, and will still be approved by the company’s Executive Board and Board of Directors. The strategic […]
Maurel & Prom Inks Deal in Venezuela [PDF Download]
(Sempra, 8.Nov.2023) — Maurel & Prom signed a set of agreements with Venezuela’s state owned PDVSA for the immediate restart of the activity of M&P’s mixed company in Venezuela. _________________
Parex Announces 3Q:23 Results, Arauca Drilling Success
(Parex, 7.Nov.2023) — Parex Resources Inc. (TSX: PXT) announced its financial and operating results for the three-month period ended 30 Sep. 2023, and the declaration of its Q4 2023 regular dividend of C$0.375 per share. “With our inaugural well in Arauca, I take pride in our team’s remarkable achievement in […]
Sempra Price Public Offering of Common Stock
(Sempra, 7.Nov.2023) — Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced that it has priced its registered public offering of 17,142,858 shares of its common stock in connection with the forward sale agreements described below at $70.00 per share. The offering is expected to close on or about 10 Nov. 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. […]
Oxy Reports 3Q:23 Results [PDF Downloads]
(Oxy, 7.Nov.2023) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) today announced net income attributable to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2023 of $1.2bn, or $1.20 per diluted share, and adjusted income attributable to common stockholders of $1.1bn, or $1.18 per diluted share. “Our teams continued their outstanding performance across all three of our […]
Oxy and BlackRock JV to Develop STRATOS DAC Plant
(Oxy, 7.Nov.2023) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced today that BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) will invest $550mn on behalf of clients in the development of STRATOS, the world’s largest Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility, in Ector County, Texas. Through a fund managed by its Diversified Infrastructure business, BlackRock has signed a definitive agreement to form […]
Ecopetrol 2023 Results: Second Best in History [PDF Downloads]
(Ecopetrol, 7.Nov.2023) — Within the framework of Ecopetrol‘s 15th anniversary celebration on the New York Stock Exchange, we hosted our Investor Day, during which we reaffirmed our 2040 Strategy, “Energy that Transforms”. Among the key points presented to the market, I would like to highlight the following: i) our steadfast […]
BW Energy: Substantial Oil Find in the Hibiscus South Prospect
(BW Energy, 6.Nov.2023) — BW Energy announced that the DHBSM-1 appraisal well has encountered commercial volumes of oil in the Hibiscus South satellite prospect. The company plans to return to the well to complete it as a production well in early 2024. The DHBSM-1 well was drilled from the MaBoMo […]
Kosmos Boosts Working Interest, Assumes Operatorship of Yakaar-Teranga
(Kosmos, 6.Nov.2023) — Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE/LSE: KOS) has increased its working interest to 90% and assumed operatorship, subject to customary government approvals, of the world-scale Yakaar-Teranga gas discoveries offshore Senegal. The increase in working interest follows BP‘s exit from the field. Yakaar-Teranga is one of the world’s largest gas […]
New Fortress to Charter FSRU for LNG Import Terminal in Brazil
(Reuters, 6.Nov.2023) — Liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer New Fortress Energy said on Monday it has signed a deal to charter a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) from Brazil’s Petrobras starting in December. The company said FSRU Energos Winter will be immediately deployed to Terminal Gas Sul (TGS), New […]
Sempra Reports Strong 3Q:23 Earnings [PDF Downloads]
(Sempra, 3.Nov.2023) — Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) announced third-quarter 2023 earnings of $721mn, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to third-quarter 2022 earnings of $485mn, or $0.77 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, the company’s third-quarter 2023 earnings were $685 million or $1.08 per diluted share, compared to $622mn, or $0.98 per diluted share, in 2022. Further, Sempra is updating its full-year […]
Energy Transfer Completes Crestwood Acquisition
(Energy Transfer, 3.Nov.2023) — Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) announced completion of its previously announced merger with Crestwood Equity Partners LP. The merger was approved by Crestwood unitholders at its special meeting of unitholders held on 30 Oct. 2023. Effective with the opening of the market on 3 Nov. 2023, Crestwood’s […]
ConocoPhillips Comments on Venezuelan-Related Progress
(Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Nov.2023) — ConocoPhillips chairman and CEO Ryan Lance updated the analyst community on the company’s situation regarding Venezuela and recently started auction process for assets of Houston-based refinery Citgo Petroleum during a recent conference call. “We’re in a process with the Venezuelans right now. They also have […]
Venezuela’s October Oil Exports Fall 19% Despite U.S. Easing Sanctions
(Reuters, 2.Nov.2023) — Venezuela’s oil exports declined in October to less than 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) amid operational hiccups at the country’s main production region, in a sign any sustained output recovery after the lifting of U.S. oil sanctions might take time. The U.S. Treasury Department last month broadly eased […]
PetroChina Aims to Resume Venezuelan Oil Imports after 4-year Pause
(Reuters, 2.Nov.2023) — China’s PetroChina is proposing to buy up to 8 million barrels a month of Venezuelan crude from state-run oil company PDVSA, according to four people familiar with the matter, hoping to resume a trade suspended four years ago by U.S. sanctions. In October, the U.S. Treasury Department temporarily […]
Tellurian Reports Large 3Q:23 Operating Loss [PDF Download]
(Tellurian, 2.Nov.2023) — Tellurian Inc. (NYSE American: TELL) continues to progress the production and sales of natural gas and the financing and construction of its Driftwood project. President and CEO Octávio Simões said, “Tellurian’s upstream segment continues to provide growing natural gas production, improving significantly over the third quarter of […]
Perenco Congo and Congorep Complete Seismic Campaign
(Perenco Congo, 2.Nov.2023) — Perenco Congo and Congorep, the joint venture company between Perenco and SociĂ©tĂ© Nationale des PĂ©troles du Congo (the national petroleum company of the Republic of Congo, SNPC), both major players in hydrocarbon production in the Republic of Congo, are pleased to confirm they have completed a successful 3D seismic acquisition […]