Zachry Gets Court Approval for Restructuring Plan

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — Zachry Holdings, Inc. (ZHI) said the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas confirmed the company’s reorganization plan.  As a result, Zachry looks to successfully complete its restructuring and emerge from the court-supervised process in coming weeks, the company […]

Petrobras Informs About Shareholder Remuneration

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — The Board of Directors of Petrobras authorized the submission to the Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 16 Apr. 2025, of the proposal for the distribution of dividends equivalent to R$9.1bn.  If approved by the AGM, considering the amounts advanced by […]

Bristow Highlights Headwinds Amid Opportunities in Nigeria, Brazil and Suriname

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — Bristow Group Inc., a global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, expects market conditions to remain constructive in 2025-26 amid headwinds facing the global energy sector. “Increased activity in the offshore energy industry, a tighter equipment market, and inflationary […]

Bp Resets Business Strategy

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — UK energy giant bp introduced a fundamentally reset strategy, with significant capital reallocation, and plans to drive improved performance, aimed at growing free cash flow, returns and long-term shareholder value. “Today we have fundamentally reset bp’s strategy. We are reducing and […]

bp and Iraq Reach Final Agreement for Kirkuk Oil Field Redevelopment

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2025) — bp reached agreement on all contractual terms with Iraq to invest in several giant oil fields in Kirkuk providing for the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the fields, spanning oil, gas, power and water with potential for investment in exploration.  The agreement […]

Woodside’s Record Output of 530,000 boe/d in 2024 Aided by Sangomar

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2025) — Australia’s Woodside Energy reported record production of 193.9 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe), or 530 Mboe/day, for the full year 2024. The result was underpinned by outstanding early production performance at Sangomar offshore Senegal and world-class reliability at operated LNG […]

Quantum Capital’s 30 MTPA Mexico Pacific Project Falls Apart as Originally Envisioned

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Feb.2025) — Quantum Capital Group‘s short-lived love affair with Mexico, or more specifically Mexico Pacific Ltd., has apparently ended. This, without even reaching a final investment decision (FID) for the anchor phase of the proposed 30 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) […]

Treasury’s Bessent Makes Introductory Call with Argentine Finance Minister Luis Caputo

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Feb.2025) — US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent conducted an introductory phone call with Argentine finance minister Luis Caputo. The officials discussed “[Javier] Milei administration’s very impressive reform efforts to reduce inflation, rekindle private sector-led growth, reduce poverty, and increase real wages,” […]

Venezuela Flared 46% of its 3,895 MMcf/d of Natural Gas Production in 2024

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Feb.2025) — Oil producing Venezuela, a founding member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), flared 46% of its natural gas production of 3,895 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) in 2024, according to details provided by ChemStrategy. Another 46% […]

Greenwave Technology Not Looking to Raise Capital for Now

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Feb.2025) — Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc., despite receiving numerous inquiries from investors, has no immediate plans to raise capital.  Greenwave currently has $10mn in cash and current inventories of $7mn, the company said 21 Feb. 2025 in an official statement. This, as scrap […]

Pan Global Eyes Testing 5 New Targets at Escacena in Southern Spain

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Pan Global Resources Inc. said that at the high-priority Bravo target at it 100%-owned copper, tin, gold, silver Escacena project in southern Spain that the planned induced polarization (IP) survey has been completed following several weather interruptions. The IP survey results […]

Equinor to Pay Cash Dividend on 28 Feb. 2025

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Equinor ASA announced on 24 Oct. 2024 an ordinary cash dividend per share of $0.35 and an extraordinary cash dividend per share of $0.35 for third-quarter 2024 (3Q:24). The NOK cash dividend per share is based on average USDNOK fixing rate […]

Viridien and Matnex to Accelerate AI-powered Materials Discovery

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Viridien and Materials Nexus Ltd. (trading as Matnex) will partner to scale Matnex’ computational capacity for the discovery and production of groundbreaking materials. The Viridien and Matnex partnership reflects a shared goal to accelerate innovation and reduce the environmental impact of […]

Repsol Selects IBS Software for Logistics Operations

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Feb.2025) — Spain’s Repsol selected IBS Software to transform its primary logistics operations across multiple locations.  The partnership will see Repsol adopt IBS Software’s iLogistics Control Tower solution streamlining logistics and providing an end-to-end view of the supply chain to enhance decision-making […]

Matador Eyes Boosting Equivalent Production 20% in 2025 v 2024

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2025) — Matador Resources Company eyes average daily equivalent crude oil and natural gas production reaching 205,000 boe/d in 2025, up 20% compared to 170,751 boe/d in 2024, according to the company’s founder, chairman and CEO Joseph Wm. Foran. “Matador aims at increasing its […]

Uranium Energy Reports Key Production at Irigaray CPP in Wyoming

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Feb.2025) — Uranium Energy Corp. achieved a major operational milestone with the successful processing, drying and drumming of uranium concentrates at the company’s Irigaray Central Processing Plant (CPP) in Wyoming. This, after initial uranium production from UEC’s Christensen Ranch In-Situ Recovery (ISR) operations. […]

Citgo Launches Brand Licensing Program as Part of Fuels Business

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2025) — The Citgo brand is extending to 5 new geographic markets with the launch of a brand licensing program for qualified marketers and retailers.  The launch will initially target Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah, Citgo said 18 Feb. 2025 in […]

Natura Eyes 2 Advanced Nuclear Projects in Texas

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2025) — Natura Resources announced deployment of 2 advanced nuclear projects in Texas. The projects aim to enhance energy security and reliability for the rapidly growing state.  These deployments, located in the Permian Basin and at Texas A&M University‘s RELLIS Campus, represent significant […]

Diamondback to Acquire Double Eagle IV in Stock and Cash Deal

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2025) — Diamondback Energy, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain subsidiaries of Double Eagle IV Midco, LLC in exchange for 6.9 million shares of Diamondback common stock and $3bn of cash.  The transaction is slated to close on 1 Apr. […]

Xodus Part of Japan’s First Large-scale Carbon Capture and Storage Projects

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) — Global energy consultancy Xodus secured a contract to support development of an advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub in Japan. The project will contribute to significant carbon emissions reduction across key industrial sectors in Japan, to support the Asian country’s […]

Venture Global to Achieve COD at Calcasieu Pass on 15 Apr. 2025

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) — Venture Global has notified its long-term customers that its Calcasieu Pass facility will commence commercial operations on 15 Apr. 2025. The facility will achieve its commercial operation date, or COD, in under 68 months from its Aug. 2019 final investment decision […]

TotalEnergies and ENI Ink Deal to Export Cyprus Block 6 Gas Through Egypt

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) — France’s TotalEnergies and Italy’s ENI, partners in Cyprus offshore Block 6, signed a Host Government Agreement (HGA) with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus related to development of Block 6 gas resources. The agreement is a key milestone towards the development […]

Noble Floater Fleet 74% Contracted Through the Fourth-quarter 2024

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) — Noble Corporation said its marketed fleet of 25 floaters was 74% contracted through the fourth-quarter 2024 (4Q:24), compared to 81% in the third-quarter 2024. This, primarily due to transitory idle time on the Noble BlackRhino, Noble Gerry de Souza and Noble […]

Argentina Starts Historic Electrical Modernization in AMBA

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) — Argentina’s Energy Secretariat published a national and international tender called “GBA Storage -AlmaGBA”, through Resolution 67/2025, intended for the contracting of electricity storage plants. This initiative, unprecedented in the South American country but already applied worldwide, seeks to add 500 […]

Pemex Guarantees Production from 2025-2030 with Trion, Zama, Other Projects

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts and Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Feb.2025) — State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos‘ overall work plan during 2025-2030 includes guaranteeing greater crude oil and natural gas production as well as the supply of fuels (gasoline), petrochemicals and fertilizers, Mexico’s Energy Secretariat (Sener) Luz Elena González Escobar and […]

Commonwealth Eyes FID in Sep. 2025, First LNG from its 9.5 MTPA Cameron LNG Facility in 1Q:29

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Feb.2025) — Commonwealth LNG received a conditional non-free trade agreement (non-FTA) export authorization from the US Department of Energy (DOE). Commonwealth separately received its draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).  Both actions represent significant milestones in […]

LNG Alliance Affiliate Inks MOU for 100 TPA of Sustainable Hydrogen in Sonora, Mexico

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Feb.2025) — LNG Alliance Pte Ltd, Singapore affiliate Aslan Energy Capital, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to supply 100,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of sustainable hydrogen from its green hydrogen project development in Sonora, Mexico, to California-based CalYan XGH Inc.  The […]

Suburban Propane and NASCAR Unveil Propane-Powered Track Dryer

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Feb.2025) — Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. joined forces with NASCAR to unveil a propane-powered track dryer at the iconic DAYTONA 500. This innovative solution will complement NASCAR’s current track drying efforts and help get race cars back on the track as quickly as […]

Arcadium Lithium Obtains Necessary Approvals Globally to Close Acquisition by Rio Tinto 

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Feb.2025) — Global lithium chemicals producer Arcadium Lithium plc has received all required pre-closing regulatory approvals in connection with the proposed acquisition of Arcadium Lithium by Rio Tinto.   This includes merger control clearance being satisfied or waived in Australia, Canada, China, Japan, South […]

Exxon Applies for Longtail Environmental Permits: Reuters

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Feb.2025) — Spring, Texas-based ExxonMobil Corporation has reportedly applied for environmental permits related to its Longtail development located offshore Guyana in the Stabroek Block, according to Reuters. The consortium is eying another well in Stabroek, Reuters reported 13 Feb. 2025, citing Exxon […]

Saverex Launches Public Takeover Offer for all Outstanding Exmar Shares

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2025) — Saverex NV launched its previously announced voluntary and conditional public takeover offer for all shares of EXMAR NV not yet directly or indirectly owned by the offeror or persons affiliated with it. The initial acceptance period in respect of the offer […]

OPEC Forecasts Slight Rise in Permian Oil Production in 2025

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2025) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is forecasting US tight crude production in the Permian Basin to grow by 0.2 million barrels per day (MMb/d) in 2025 compared to an average 5.5 MMb/d in 2024. In 2026, production in […]

US Gas Production to Average 114.7 Bcf/d in 2025, Rise 1.4% YOY

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2025) — US marketed natural gas production is expected to average 114.7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2025, up 1.4% compared to 113.1 Bcf/d in 2024, according to recent data revealed by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). This gas […]