(Welligence, 19.Oct.2023) — Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) has received approval from the US government to pay PDVSA, the Venezuelan NOC, in cash for gas from Venezuela. The decision comes after a series of negotiations between all three countries, and is a vital step towards bringing Train 1 at Atlantic LNG (ALNG) back online, […]
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CNOOC says Train 3 of Tangguh LNG commences production
(CNOOC, 19.Oct.2023, Words: 173) — CNOOC Limited announces that the first LNG cargo from the newly-built liquefaction train (Train 3) of the Tangguh LNG project in Indonesia has been delivered. Tangguh LNG is located in Papua Barat Province in Indonesia, consisting of 6 offshore gas fields under 3 PSCs. The existing two-train facility has commenced production […]
CSI Compressco Reveals Quarterly Distribution, Schedules 3Q:23 Earnings Call
(CSI Compressco, 19.Oct.2023) — CSI Compressco LP (NASDAQ: CCLP) announced that the board of directors of its general partner has declared a cash distribution attributable to the quarter ended 30 September 2023 of $0.01 per outstanding common unit, or $0.04 per outstanding common unit on an annualized basis. This cash distribution will be paid on 14 […]
FACTBOX: Top Candidates in Venezuela’s Opposition Primary
(Reuters, 19.Oct.2023) — Voters in Venezuela will on Sunday choose a unity candidate from among 10 hopefuls to represent the country’s opposition in 2024 presidential elections, when President Nicolas Maduro is expected to seek re-election. The primary is the first held by Venezuela’s opposition in over a decade. Favorite Maria Corina Machado is […]
Jinko Solar Reveals Some Estimates of Preliminary Financial Results
(JinkoSolar, 18.Oct.2023) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) announced that its majority-owned principal operating subsidiary Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. (Jiangxi Jinko) published estimates of certain preliminary unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2023. For the nine months ended 30 September 2023, (i) the preliminary unaudited net […]
GITEX Impact Raises the Bar for Climate Tech and Sustainability Leadership
(GITEX, 18.Oct.2023) — Building on the momentum of COP28, GITEX GLOBAL debuted GITEX Impact, the region’s largest climate tech catalyst for sourcing clean energy solutions towards tackling global warming. The show brings together sustainability leaders to source and discuss green transition solutions and strategies, empowering climate tech companies and startups with the […]
Biden Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil, Republicans Howl
(Politico, 18.Oct.2023) — The Biden administration said Wednesday it will ease sanctions against companies that trade in oil produced in Venezuelan or invest in the South American country’s oil industry in response to its new agreement to allow free elections next year. The move reverses years of U.S. policy aimed […]
Venezuela’s Oil Sanctions Relief May Lift Profits, No Fast Output Rebound
(Reuters, 18.Oct.2023) — A broad easing of U.S. oil sanctions on Venezuela will not quickly expand its output but could boost profits by returning some foreign companies to its oilfields and providing its crude to a wider set of cash-paying customers, experts said. The South American OPEC producer received broad waivers from […]
Lithium South Expands Production Goals with Updated PEA
(Lithium South, 18.Oct.2023) — Lithium South Development Corporation (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ) is pleased to announce that it has selected Knight Piésold Consulting (KP) and JDS Energy & Mining (JDS) to prepare an updated National Instrument 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) on its flagship Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project […]
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FAQ: Suspension of Certain US Sanctions on Venezuela [PDF Downloads]
(US Department of State, 18.Oct.2023) — On October 18, 2023, the United States welcomed the announcement of a political agreement between representatives of Maduro and the Unitary Platform, as part of the longstanding policy to support the peaceful restoration of democracy, competitive elections, and respect for the rights and freedoms […]
Venezuela to Divert Barrels from China if US Continues Easing Sanctions
(Reuters, 18.Oct.2023) — Exemptions to sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports that the U.S. is mulling should not result in a large crude production surge in the OPEC country, instead taking barrels away from its current main destination China, experts said. The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden plans to provide some […]
Africa’s $800bn Upstream Investment Cycle
(WoodMac, 18.Oct.2023) — The African upstream oil and gas sector is in the middle of an US$800bn capital expenditure (capex) programme that will see liquified natural gas (LNG) emerge as a major investment theme alongside traditional deepwater oil according to Ian Thom, Upstream Research Director at Wood Mackenzie. Speaking at […]
Senior Administration Officials on Venezuela
(US Department of State, 18.Oct.2023) — Senior US Departement of States administration officials held a teleconference to discuss political advancements in Venezuela. MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone, and thank you so much for joining us this evening for this background call on Venezuela. This evening’s call is on background and attributable […]
Versalis: Acquisition of Novamont Finished
(Eni, 18.Oct.2023) — Versalis now holds the entire share capital of Novamont, of which it already owned 36%. The transaction, announced on 28 April and authorised by the relevant authorities, was completed today with Mater-Bi, a subsidiary of Investitori Associati II and NB Renaissance, acquiring 64% of Novamont’s shares. Novamont, […]
SOAR Energy Launches SolarScan, an AI-Powered Home Energy Assessment Tool
(SOAR Energy, 18.Oct.2023) — SOAR Energy, a growing solar company powered by Better Earth, today announced the launch of SolarScan, its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) powered home energy assessment tool for homeowners and solar contractors to analyze properties and receive a curated report on potential savings and power […]
African Leaders Slam Western Energy ‘Hypocrisy’ but Financing Woes Remain
(S&P Global, 17.Oct.2023) — In a rousing performance to open African Energy Week in Cape Town, the cry went out from a young troupe of singers: “We want change, we want energy, we want our basic human rights.” The pointed call to action set the tone for the continent’s largest […]
Venezuelan Oil Output Could Jolt if Reported Sanctions Deal Transpires: Rystad
(Rystad, 17.Oct.2023) — A reported deal between the US and Venezuela to ease sanctions on the South American country’s oil industry could pave the way for a medium-term increase in production of 200,000 barrels per day (bpd). The deal, reported by US media on Monday, would see the US ease […]
Tecpetrol on Alpha Lithium Tender
(Tecpetrol, 17.Oct.2023) — Tecpetrol Investments S.L. issued a reminder to shareholders of Alpha Lithium Corporation (NEO: ALLI) (OTC: APHLF) (German WKN: A3CUW1) to tender their shares in advance of the Offer deadline of 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on 20 October 2023. Shareholders using a broker may have an earlier cut-off time and are urged […]
Energy Chamber Welcomes Progress on Dragon Field Development
(The Energy Chamber, 17.Oct.2023) — The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago warmly welcomes the announcement from the Trinidad & Tobago Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, The Honourable Stuart Young, of the further progress with the development of Dragon field and the granting of an amended license from the […]
US State Department: Joint Statement on Venezuela Negotiations
(US Department of State, 17.Oct.2023) — The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, […]
US Grants License Amendment to Trinidad for Joint Natgas Project with Venezuela
(Reuters, 17.Oct.2023) — The United States has granted an amendment requested by the government of Trinidad and Tobago to a license allowing the joint development of an offshore gas project with Venezuela, the Caribbean country’s Energy Minister Stuart Young said on Tuesday. The amendment would allow payments to Venezuela for any gas supplied […]
T&T Can Pay Cash for Dragon Field Gas
(Trinidad Express, 17.Oct.2023) — Trinidad and Tobago can now make cash payments to Venezuela for the natural gas extracted from the Dragon field, Energy Minister Stuart Young has announced. He also disclosed that the United States government has approved an amendment to the licence granted in January for the joint […]
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Trinidad on Amendment to OFAC License [Video]
(TT MEEI, 17.Oct.2023) — The Honourable Stuart R. Young, MP, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister announced that The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury, issued an amendment to the license granted to the […]
Scotland: TotalEnergies Commissions Its Biggest Offshore Wind Farm
(TotalEnergies, 17.Oct.2023) — TotalEnergies and its partner SSE Renewables announced that their Seagreen offshore wind farm is now fully operational and running at its design capacity of 1,075 MW. Seagreen is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (51%) and SSE Renewables (49%). It is located in the North Sea, some 27 […]
Orvana Achieves FY:2023 Guidance
(Orvana, 16.Oct.2023) — Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) reports fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 (“Q4 FY2023”) production and exploration results from Spain and announces the registration of its subsidiary, Empresa Minera Paitití, S.A. (EMIPA), as a Bond Issuer in the Bolivian stock market. Highlights Q4 FY2023 production of 15,567 gold equivalent ounces […]
Petrobras Breaks Monthly, Quarterly Production Records
(Petrobras, 16.Oct.2023) — Petrobras broke its quarterly record for operated oil and gas production in the third quarter of this year, with 3.98 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe), 7.8% above the second quarter. It also achieved a monthly record for operated production in September, with a volume of 4.1 […]
Marathon Oil Inks LNG Sales Deal for Alba Gas in E.G.
(Marathon, 16.Oct.2023) — Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced that through its wholly-owned subsidiaries it has entered into a five-year firm LNG sales agreement with Glencore Energy UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Glencore PLC (LSE: GLEN), for a portion of its equity natural gas produced from the Alba Field (Alba Unit, MRO […]
Venezuelans Return to Negotiations
(US Treasury, 16.Oct.2023) — The United States welcomes the announcement by Nicolas Maduro representatives and the Unitary Platform to resume Venezuelan-led negotiations in Barbados. Along with likeminded partners and other friends of Venezuela, the United States will continue its efforts to unite the international community in support of the Venezuelan-led […]
River Metals Recycling Announces Acquisition
(Nucor, 16.Oct.2023) — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced an acquisition today on behalf of its recycling subsidiary River Metals Recycling (RMR). RMR has acquired all Cincinnati-based Garden Street Iron & Metal assets, including one feeder and one shredder yard, bringing RMR’s total number of recycling facilities to 19. This is consistent with […]
Venezuela, Opposition Will Restart Talks, US Could Ease Sanctions
(Reuters, 16.Oct.2023) — Venezuela’s government and the country’s opposition will return to political negotiations, the two sides said on Monday, while sources said the United States has reached a preliminary deal to ease sanctions if President Nicolas Maduro follows through on a commitments related to a 2024 election. Maduro’s representatives […]
Oil Dips Below $90 a Barrel as US Agrees Venezuela Deal
(Reuters, 16.Oct.2023) — Oil futures fell on Monday on reports that the U.S. had agreed a deal to ease sanctions on Venezuela, while investors continued to mull the potential impact of the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict on oil prices. Brent futures were down $1.08, or 1.19%, at $89.81 a barrel at […]
US to Ease Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil for Freer Presidential Election
(The Washington Post, 16.Oct.2023) — The Biden administration and the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have agreed to a deal in which the U.S. would ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry and the authoritarian state would allow a competitive, internationally monitored presidential election next year, according to two people […]
Ellipsis US Onshore Buys Additional Delaware Basin Assets
(Ellipsis, 16.Oct.2023) — Ellipsis U.S. Onshore Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of Westlawn Group LLC, announced the acquisition of additional assets located in the Delaware Basin of Texas and New Mexico. Ellipsis acquired non-operated oil and gas properties consisting of 3,000 net acres, current production of more than 3,000 boe/d (2-stream) and significant operational upside […]
Ecopetrol Names Rivera VP of Science, Technology, and Innovation
(Ecopetrol, 14.Oct.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that the Board of Directors, during its meeting held on 13 October 2023, appointed Luis Felipe Rivera as the Vice President of Science, Technology, and Innovation, effective from 23 October 2023. Dr. Rivera holds a degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Industrial de Santander, a specialization […]
NGC and Methanex Ink Gas Supply Deal
(NGC, 13.Oct.2023) — The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) and Methanex Trinidad Limited signed a new Gas Sales Contract (GSC) for the supply of gas to the Titan methanol plant on the Point Lisas Industrial Estate (PLIE). The agreement with Methanex – the world’s largest producer […]
Petrobras Informs About 3Q:23 Results
(Petrobras, 13.Oct.2023) — Petrobras will release its 3Q23 Production and Sales Report on 26 October 2023, and its 3Q23 Financial Performance Report on 9 November 2023, both after the markets close. On 10 November 2023, a webcast will be held to present the company’s results for the third quarter of […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs
(The White House, 13.Oct.2023) — Today, President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm are announcing seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that were selected to receive $7bn in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen. Advancing clean hydrogen is essential to achieving the President’s vision […]
Expo City Dubai is the Venue for COP28
(UAE Embassy in the US, 12.Oct.2023) — The UAE will host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) from November 30 to December 12, 2023 at Expo City Dubai to unite the world towards agreement on bold, practical and ambitious solutions to the most pressing […]
ExxonMobil Purchase of Pioneer Creates World’s First Megamajor
(WoodMac, 12.Oct.2023) — Addressing ExxonMobil’s purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources, Tom Ellacott, senior vice president of Corporate Research for Wood Mackenzie said, “We predicted several years ago that Big Oil would get bigger, highlighting ExxonMobil as a likely aggregator in US tight oil. Yesterday, the company announced the acquisition of […]
ExxonMobil Announces $59.5bn Merger with Pioneer in an All-Stock Deal
(ExxonMobil, 11.Oct.2023) — ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) and Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) jointly announced a definitive agreement for ExxonMobil to acquire Pioneer. The merger is an all-stock transaction valued at $59.5bn, or $253 per share, based on ExxonMobil’s closing price on 5 Oct. 2023. Under the terms of the agreement, […]
H2 Bolivia S.A. Advancing Renewable Project
(H2 Bolivia, 11.Oct.2023) — H2 Bolivia S.A. is advancing in the design of it’s project along with Urbas Grupo Financiero SA-Urbas Energy, a spanish company with vast experience in the region and with whom it is intended to have the engineering of the project in the near term. This milestone, together […]
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Ecopetrol Presents Reports on Climate Change Management [PDF Downloads]
(Ecopetrol, 10.Oct.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reports that it has published its third TCFD report as of December 31, 2022, which highlights progress in strengthening climate-related risk and opportunity management processes through discussions on Governance, Strategy, Risks and Metrics and Targets. The disclosure of this third report is in line […]
Tania Ortiz Appointed to BODs of US-Japan Business Council
(Sempra, 10.Oct.2023) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that its president, Tania Ortiz Mena, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the US Chamber of Commerce‘s US-Japan Business Council (USJBC). She will also be the U.S. co-chair of the Energy and Infrastructure Working Group. “Given Japan’s heavy dependence on imported energy, the US-Japan Business Council has shown […]
Westport Collaborates with Partners on Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Truck in Spain
(Westport Fuel Systems, 10.Oct.2023) — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (TSX: WPRT) (Nasdaq: WPRT), a supplier of advanced alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, today announced the successful completion of a heavy transport demonstration with its H2 HPDI™ fuel system equipped prototype truck hauling a refrigerated trailer in Madrid, Spain. The […]
Mozambique LNG TotalEnergies Publishes Response to French Newspaper
(TotalEnergies, 10.Oct.2023) — French daily newspaper Le Monde recently published an article mentioning the Mozambique LNG project. Detailed answers were provided to the questions of the journalist. However, given the lack of use of our responses in the article, and in the interests of transparency, the answers that we gave to the […]
TAAG Angola Airlines to Renew Fleet with Boeing 787 Dreamliners
(Boeing, 10.Oct.2023) — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and TAAG Angola Airlines announced that the African carrier is adding the highly fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets. “Our goal is to work with the best manufacturers in the world towards a multi-type fleet, in order to […]
South African Energy Minister Makes the Case for Oil & Gas Investment
(Energy Capital Power, 10.Oct.2023) — South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe called for the unified and continued development of Africa’s oil and gas resources during an event in Cape Town on Tuesday. Citing Africa’s rich hydrocarbon and critical mineral endowments and frontier discoveries in Namibia, Ivory Coast and […]
Summit Nanotech Appoints Sandro Mazzini as CCO
(Summit Nanotech, 10.Oct.2023) — Summit Nanotech announces the appointment of Sandro Mazzini as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mazzini brings over 30 years of experience in process technology design and commercial development strategy to Summit, with an extensive record of delivering valuable customer engagements in a global capacity. His expertise, both on […]
Petrobras Achieves High Level of Utilization of its Refineries
(Petrobras, 10.Oct.2023) — Petrobras informs that in September its refining units reached 97% utilization for the second consecutive month. As a result, the Total Utilization Factor (FUT) of the refineries in 3Q23 reached 95.8%, the best result since 2014. The largest refinery in the country, the Paulínia Refinery (Replan), broke […]
Repsol Starts Producing Renewable Hydrogen at Petronor
(Repsol, 9.Oct.2023) — Repsol has begun producing renewable hydrogen at its Petronor industrial center (Biscay, Spain). The 2.5 MW electrolyzer can generate 350 tons per year of renewable hydrogen for industrial use, mainly in the refinery, as a raw material for manufacturing products with a lower carbon footprint. Highlights: Repsol […]