(Noble, 31.Mar.2024) — Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE, CSE: NOBLE) announces changes to its share capital. During the period since 29 Feb. 2024, 30,833 new A ordinary shares each with a nominal value of USD 0.00001 have been issued. 216 new A ordinary shares have been issued to certain holders of […]
Month: March 2024
EAI’s NRGBriefs: March 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2024) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Mar. 2024 including Argentine inflation reaching 13.2% in Feb. 2024 and trailing 12-month inflation reaching 276.2%; Petrobras saying it will not create a new reserve; NextDecade targeting a positive final investment decision (FID) […]
ABS, Sumitomo, Others to Explore Ammonia Options for US West Coast
(Sumitomo Corporation of America, 29.Mar.2024) — American Bureau of Shipping, CALAMCO, Fleet Management Limited, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services, LLC announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly conduct a feasibility study with the aim to be one of the pioneers in establishing a comprehensive and competitive […]
Exmar Released its 2023 Results-PDF Download
(Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2024) — Exmar released details and highlights related to its activities in 2023 spanning the Marine XII project in Congo to Exmar re-entering the drilling segment as well as some subsequent events such as Exmar expanding its holding in Vantage Drilling. ____________________ By Aaron Simonsky. © Energy Analytics […]
Eni Renews Membership with MIT Energy Initiative
(Eni, 26.Mar.2024) — Eni renewed its membership participation in the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) as a Founding Member until end of 2027, furthering its commitment to the field of low-carbon energy research. The agreement demonstrates Eni’s consideration of innovation and research as core drivers behind its short-, medium- and long-term […]
Eni, Fincantieri and RINA Team up Against Maritime Transport Decarbonization
(Eni, 25.Mar.2024) — Eni, Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, the only one active in all high-tech marine industry sectors, and RINA, a multinational inspection, certification, and engineering consultancy, have signed an agreement to develop joint initiatives for the energy transition. The partnership formalises the commitment to develop […]
Venezuela’s Parliament Approves Creation of State in Disputed Oil-Rich Essequibo
(AFP, 23.Mar.2024) — Caracas has long laid claim to Essequibo, which makes up about two-thirds of Guyana’s territory, but started taking active steps to retrieve the land after massive offshore oil deposits were discovered there in 2015. Lawmakers unanimously approved a law on Thursday that was drawn up after a December […]
Chevron Venezuela Manager Jailed Amid Crackdown on Gov’t Critics
(AP, 23.Mar.2024) — A former fighter pilot jailed in Venezuela in February for his ties to a prominent human rights attorney is an employee of U.S. oil firm Chevron, The Associated Press has learned, an arrest that combined with other recent repressive acts by Nicolás Maduro’s government is straining efforts […]
Ecopetrol Informs About Dutch Court and Restructuring Process of CB&I N.V.
(Ecopetrol, 22.Mar.2024) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that Refinería de Cartagena S.A.S. (Reficar) has been notified of the decision to approve the alternative financial restructuring plan of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (CB&I N.V.), reached on 21 Mar. 2024, by the District Court of Amsterdam in the […]
Westlawn and WAO to Buy 20% Interest in BS-4 Block in Brazil From Enauta
(Westlawn Group, 22.Mar.2024) — Westlawn Group LLC and Westlawn Americas Offshore LLC (WAO), a portfolio company of Westlawn, signed a definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire a 20% working interest in the BS-4 concession in Brazil. The working interest position, which is being acquired from the field’s operator Enauta Energia S.A., will […]
CERAWeek 2024 Boasts Delegate Attendance of 8,100+
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Mar.2024) — The CERAWeek by S&P Global, held 18-22 Mar. 2024 in Houston, Texas, boasted in attendance 8,100+ delegates (9,400+ when counting staff, vendors etc), a record compared to the prior record of 7,200+ delegates at CERAWeek 2023. CERAWeek counted on 1,400 speakers and tons of S&P […]
Trinidad Seeks US License for BP Gas Project Shared with Venezuela
(Reuters, 21.Mar.2024) — The government of Trinidad and Tobago has begun talks with the U.S. for a license that would allow the joint development of a natural gas project shared with Venezuela that also involves BP, Energy Minister Stuart Young said on Thursday. The Manakin-Cocuina areas are part of the […]
Touchstone 2023 Operating Results
(Touchstone, 21.Mar.2024) — Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TSX, LSE: TXP) reports its operating and condensed financial results for the three months and year ended 31 Dec. 2023. Selected financial information is outlined below and should be read in conjunction with our 31 Dec. 2023 audited consolidated financial statements and related Management’s discussion […]
Petrobras on Remuneration Payment to Shareholders
(Petrobras, 20.Mar.2024) — Petrobras, following up on the Material Facts of 11/09/2023, 11/21/2023 and 03/13/2024, announced it will pay today the second installment of dividends relating to the balance sheet of 30 Sep. 2023. The gross amount to be distributed today is R$ 0.68864344 per common and preferred share, in […]
Petrobras on BODs and Fiscal Council Appointments
(Petrobras, 20.Mar.2024) — Petrobras has so far received nominations from the Federal Government (Controlling Shareholder) and Minority Shareholders for the elections to the Board of Directors and Fiscal Council, to be held at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 25 Apr. 2024. Based on the company’s internal governance […]
Decarbonisation of Steel Industry Could Hinder Circularity of Zinc
(WoodMac, 20.Mar.2024) — A recent report by ‘Wood Mackenzie Zinc Markets Service’ warns that efforts to decarbonise the steel industry through adopting Direct Reduced Iron Plant (DRI) production with green hydrogen could have significant implications for the circularity of zinc. The shift towards the use of more DRI in electric […]
Petronas Reports Strong 2023 Financials
(PETRONAS, 31.Mar.2024) — For the financial year ended 31 Dec. 2023, PETRONAS recorded lower revenue of RM343.6 billion, mainly impacted by lower average realised prices. This is partially offset by improved sales volumes mainly from petroleum products and foreign exchange impact. PETRONAS continues to exercise strict capital discipline and robust portfolio […]
Venture Global Reveals of State of the Art LNG Vessels
(Venture Global, 18.Mar.2024) — Venture Global LNG announced the acquisition and construction of a new large fleet of LNG-powered vessels. Venture Global’s fleet will include nine vessels, currently under construction in South Korea, that will be delivered starting later this year. Six vessels will have a cargo capacity of 174,000 […]
Maria Corina Machado Faces Deadline in Race Against Maduro
(AP, 16.Mar.2024) — It’s her choice — but one on which the hopes of millions of Venezuelans fighting to restore their democracy depends. Barred from running for office, opposition leader María Corina Machado is facing pressure from foreign leaders and fellow government opponents to abandon her dead-end presidential candidacy ahead […]
AES Andes S.A. Announces Early Tender Results
(AES Andes, 15.Mar.2024) — AES Andes S.A., a sociedad anónima abierta, or a publicly traded open stock corporation, organized under the laws of the Republic of Chile announced: the early results of the previously announced offers to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offers“) any and all of its outstanding 5.000% Senior Notes […]
Petrobras on Partnership with Mubadala Capital
(Petrobras, 15.Mar.2024) — Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 22 Dec. 2023, informs that it is continuing discussions with Mubadala Capital regarding the formation of a downstream partnership in Brazil, the scope of which involves evaluating the acquisition of a stake in the Mataripe S.A. Refinery (RefMat) and […]
Petrobras Clarifies News from Valor Econômico
(Petrobras, 15.Mar.2024) — Petrobras, regarding the article “Controversy puts dialogue between Petrobras and the market in check“, published in Valor Econômico this Friday, reiterates that the company did not promise or signal a direction for extraordinary dividends at an event with analysts and investors, as already disclosed in a release […]
ExxonMobil Guyana Reports New Oil Find
(ExxonMobil, 15.Mar.2024) — ExxonMobil Guyana announced a discovery at Bluefin in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana, the company’s first discovery of 2024. The Bluefin well encountered approximately 197 feet (60 metres) of hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone and was drilled by the Stena Drillmax drillship in 4,244 feet (1,294 metres) of water. The […]
Steel Tube Institute Backs Legislation to Curb Mexican Steel Imports
(Steel Tube Institute, 14.Mar.2024) — The Steel Tube Institute (STI) – an organization that brings together key producers in the steel industry to advance the use of steel tubing – today declared its support of new legislation preventing illegal steel imports from Mexico into the United States. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Sherrod […]
SBM and Technip Energies to Form EkWiL, a Floating Offshore Wind JV
(SBM Offshore, 14.Mar.2024) — SBM Offshore and Technip Energies signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of a joint venture entity, EkWiL. The new company will be a Floating Offshore Wind (FOW) pure player, capable of proposing a wide range of solutions to clients. Highlights: Two global leaders in Floating […]
Nucor Reveals 1Q:24 Earnings Guidance
(Nucor, 14.Mar.2024) — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced guidance for its first quarter ending March 30, 2024. Nucor expects first quarter earnings to be in the range of $3.55 to $3.65 per diluted share. Nucor reported net earnings of $3.16 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2023 and […]
Kootenay Starts 2024 Drilling Program at Columba Silver Project
(Kootenay Silver, 14.Mar.2024) — Kootenay Silver Inc. (TSXV: KTN) initiated its’ Q1 diamond drilling program at Columba Silver Project in Chihuahua, Mexico. The proposed program includes 15-17 drillholes for a combined 5,000m and is designed to expand upon previous intercepts along the highly prospective D-Vein target. Recent drilling in late 2023 focused […]
Sempra Infrastructure Launches Cimarron Wind Project
(Sempra, 14.Mar.2024) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), reached a positive final investment decision for the development, construction and operation of the Cimarron wind project, the third phase of the Energía Sierra Juarez (ESJ) wind complex. The Cimarron wind project will total approximately 320 megawatts (MW) […]
Europe Gas Prices to fall amid High Storage Levels in 2024
(WoodMac, 14.Mar.2024) — Gas prices in Europe could fall as low as US$6.70 per million British thermal units (mmbtu) in the summer as the mild winter will see storage levels remain above 55% according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie. The report, ‘‘Europe gas and power markets short-term outlook […]
Upstream FIDs to Rise in 2024, with focus on Deepwater Resources
(WoodMac, 14.Mar.2024) — Up to 30 upstream projects larger than 50 million of barrels of oil equivalent (boe) could reach FID in 2024, an increase from 22 in 2023, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. The Wood Mackenzie report “Class of 2024: benchmarking this year’s upstream FIDs” states […]
Venezuela, MEEI, NGC, and bpTT Discuss Manakin/Cocuina
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Mar.2024) — Parties from Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela met in Caracas, Venezuela on 13 Mar. 2024 to commence engagement, discussions and negotiations related to the cross border Manakin/ Cocuina hydrocarbon field. The presentations and discussions including the exchange of technical information and negotiation of legal terms […]
Ecopetrol Board Blasts Anti-Oil President Petro’s Nominees as Unfit
(Bloomberg, 14.Mar.2024) — Board members of Colombia’s state oil company are objecting to President Gustavo Petro’s attempt to overhaul it with new directors as he works to wean the country off fossil fuels. Ecopetrol SA’s governance committee issued a report Tuesday that said none of the five candidates proposed by […]
Petrobras Clarifies News in Media About Dividends
(Petrobras, 12.Mar.2024) — Petrobras, regarding the article “Presentation to analysts in NY would have signaled payment of dividends by Petrobras”, published in Valor, clarifies that the company did not promise or signal any indication of extraordinary dividends at the event held with analysts and investors on 01/30/2024 and 01/31/2024. Petrobras […]
Eni Completes Sales of Some Congo Assets to Perenco
(Eni Spa, 12.Mar.2024) — Eni announced the closing for the sale to Perenco of Eni participation interest in several upstream permits in Congo, non-core to the company strategy in the Country, after having obtained the approval of relevant authorities. The transaction is consistent with Eni’s strategy to focus its Upstream […]
Mexico’s Zama Project Undergoing Changes in Engineering Design
(Offshore staff, 12.Mar.2024) — The Zama offshore oilfield development project operated by state company Pemex has been “delayed for the right reasons,” according to Talos Energy Chief Executive Tim Duncan. Duncan said that the delay will allow needed changes to the engineering design that will enable the project to move […]
Ecopetrol Reveals Candidate to its BODs
(Ecopetrol, 11.Mar.2024) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC), in accordance with the subscription of the Declaration of the Nation as majority shareholder and complying with the established procedure, the current representatives of the hydrocarbon producing departments in which Ecopetrol operates, signed a document through which they unanimously agreed to nominate […]
NextDecade Updates on Strategic Plans for Early 2024
(NextDecade, 11.Mar.2024) — NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) provided an update on developmental and strategic activities for the fourth quarter 2023 and early 2024. CEO Commentary “We are committed to maximizing long-term value for NextDecade’s shareholders by executing our business strategy efficiently and effectively,” said Matt Schatzman, NextDecade’s Chairman and Chief […]
Aramco Reports 2023 Net Income of $121.3bn
(Aramco, 10.Mar.2024) — The Saudi Arabian Oil Company announced its full-year 2023 financial results, reporting a net income of $121.3bn, its second-highest ever net income. The results, underpinned by Aramco’s unique operational flexibility, reliability and low-cost production base, reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to creating value for its shareholders. ____________________
Petrobras Clarifies Media Reports
(Petrobras, 12.Mar.2024) — Petrobras, regarding the article “Presentation to analysts in NY would have signaled payment of dividends by Petrobras”, published in Valor, clarifies that the company did not promise or signal any indication of extraordinary dividends at the event held with analysts and investors on 01/30/2024 and 01/31/2024. Petrobras […]
Petrobras on Shareholder Remuneration
(Petrobras, 7.Mar.2024) — Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors (BoD), in a meeting held today, approved the submission to the Annual General Assembly (AGM), scheduled for Apr. 25, 2024, of the proposed distribution of dividends equivalent to R$ 14.2bn. If approved by the AGM, considering the dividends anticipated by […]
Petrobras Release 2023 Tax Report
(Petrobras, 7.Mar.2024) — Brazil’s state energy giant Petrobras released its tax report for the year 2023. ____________________
Petrobras Financial Performance in 4Q:23
(Petrobras, 7.Mar.2024) — Brazil’s state energy giant Petrobras released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023. Dear shareholders and investors, I am very proud to address you today, not only in light of the excellent economic and financial results we are disclosing, but especially because I am convinced […]
YPF Provides 4Q:23 Operational, Financial Updates
(YPF, 7.Mar.2024) — YPF SA reported total hydrocarbon production averaged 514 Kboe/d in 2023 (+2% vs. 2022) and 511 Kboe/d in 4Q23 (-2% q/q but +2% y/y), mainly boosted by the expansion in crude oil production, while natural gas production declined by 3% in 2023 driven by lower demand. 46% […]
Hess Updates Employees on Chevron Merger
(Hess, 7.Mar.2024) — Today, ExxonMobil announced that it is filing for arbitration regarding the applicability of a right of first refusal (ROFR) / pre-emption provision in the Stabroek joint operating agreement. We believe that the ROFR / pre-emption provision does not apply to the Chevron-Hess merger. We remain fully committed to […]
Frontera Reveals 4Q:23 and YE:23 Results
(Frontera, 7.Mar.2024) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) reported financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31 Dec. 2023, and announced the results of its annual independent reserves assessment conducted by DeGolyer and MacNaughton Corp (D&M). All financial amounts in this news release and the company’s financial […]
CGG Reveals Year-End 2023 Results
(CGG, 6.Mar.2024) — CGG announced its fourth quarter of 2023 and full year 2023 audited results. “In 2023, CGG significantly strengthened its financal performance, I am pleased to see that we returned to positive organic cash flow generation, while continuing to invest in our new businesses,” CGG CEO Sophie Zurquiyah said. […]
Atlas Renewable Inks PPA with Codelco
(Atlas Renewable Energy, 6.Mar.2024) — Atlas Renewable Energy, an international renewable energy company, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Codelco, the state-owned Chilean mining company and the world’s largest copper producer, for the supply of 375 GWh of 24/7 energy per year, to be generated by a new renewable […]
Upstream Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Intensity down 12% Since 2017
(Wood Mackenzie, 6.Mar.2024) — Scope 1 and 2 upstream emissions intensity has declined 12% since 2017, however, absolute emissions could plateau due to production growth, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. According to the report “Is upstream oil & gas delivering on decarbonisation?” Wood Mackenzie finds that while flaring […]
Exxon Signals Potential Counter Offer for Hess’s Guyana Assets
(Reuters, 6.Mar.2024) — Exxon Mobil Corp on Wednesday said it filed a contract arbitration claim related to Hess Corp‘s proposed sale of its Guyana oil properties, and suggested it may counter Chevron Corp‘s pending deal for the assets. The arbitration case seeks to preserve Exxon’s right to evaluate making a bid […]
STRYDE Secures Contracts in Support of European Energy Security
(STRYDE, 5.Mar.2024) — STRYDE is celebrating a string of new European contracts, cementing its position as the market-leading provider of onshore seismic nodes and helping to enhance energy security in the European region. Leading the new deals is the purchase of 25,000 STRYDE Nodes™ by first-time client, Ukrainian seismic acquisition firm, […]
Further SNS Gas Gains from Perenco’s Ravenspurn Fields
(Perenco, 5.Mar.2024) — Perenco UK announced the successful start-up of gas production from its C06 well, a near-field discovery within the Ravenspurn South area of the Southern North Sea (SNS). During Q4 2023, the deviated well 42/30-C06 was drilled and completed with the Valaris-247 rig in 48m water depth, delivering […]
Cheniere Prices $1.5bn Senior Notes due 2034
(Cheniere, 5.Mar.2024) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) priced its previously announced offering of Senior Notes due 2034. The Cheniere 2034 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 5.650% per annum. The Cheniere 2034 Notes will be issued at 99.789% of par and will mature on 15 Apr. 2034. The […]
Petrobras on Conclusion of Investigation into Unigel
(Petrobras, 4.Mar.2024) — Petrobras clarifies that its Governance and Compliance Department has concluded the investigation into possible interference by two of its directors in the processing of the procedure that led to the signing of the tolling contract with Unigel and has concluded that there is no confirmation of irregularities in […]
Staatsolie, PETRONAS, ExxonMobil Ink Block 52 LoA
(Staatsolie, 4.Mar.2024) — Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with PETRONAS and ExxonMobil on 4 Mar. 2024. The LoA is necessary for further exploration of the gas discovery made in 2020 with the Sloanea-1 exploration well in Block 52. PETRONAS made a gas discovery in 2020 […]
Ecopetrol Production Averages 737 Mboe/d in 2023
(Ecopetrol, 1.Mar.2024) — Ecopetrol SA ended 2023 with strong operational results that drove achievements across the entire company. We have achieved the second-best financial results in history by following our financial planning, enhancing our traditional business, and managing the steps toward the energy transition, the company’s president Ricardo Roa Barragan said. […]