(Liquidity Services, 28.Aug.2024) — Liquidity Services, a global commerce company powering the circular economy, announced the sealed bid auction of energy surplus assets for a leading integrated oil and gas partner. Three unused, uninstalled ANGI compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations are currently available until 6:00 pm EDT on 12 […]
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Shell and Akselos Ink Deal for Structural Performance Management
(Akselos, 28.Aug.2024) — Akselos, a provider of Structural Performance Management software, is pleased to announce a strategic enterprise agreement with SHELL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL B.V. The new agreement between Akselos and Shell will extend successful projects with Shell Pearl GTL in Qatar, Shell Scotford in Canada, the Bonga FPSO and […]
Sepetiba Platform Reaches Top Pre-salt Production
(Petrobras, 28.Aug.2024) — The platform ship Sepetiba, chartered by Petrobras, reached its top production, 180 million oil barrels per day (bpd), in the Mero field, in the Santo Basin’s pre-salt layer, last 27 Aug. 2024. This milestone was reached within the estimated time frame of eight months due to the promptness […]
Rising Energy Demand, Underinvestment Jeopardise Global Energy, IGU Says
(IGU, 27.Aug.2024) —The International Gas Union (IGU), Snam and knowledge partner Rystad Energy, are releasing the 2024 Global Gas Report (GGR) at the ONS Conference. Global gas markets stay in fragile equilibrium, with limited supply growth as demand rises steadily, up by 1.5% in 2023, with an expected acceleration to 2.1% by the end of 2024. Asia […]
A Month After Venezuela’s Contested Election, the Opposition Fights On
(The Washington Post, 27.Aug.2024) — A month ago, Venezuela’s opposition nurtured a cautious hope. A national election seemed to present a genuine chance to oust the entrenched autocratic regime of President Nicolás Maduro. Even as Maduro and his allies stacked the odds against their opponents, disqualifying top candidates and wielding the […]
Strengthening Emergency Preparedness in the Barents Sea
(Equinor, 27.Aug.2024) — Equinor will establish and operate a new area-wide emergency preparedness solution for the southwestern Barents Sea. The solution will add new resources, expertise and capabilities that will strengthen safety and emergency preparedness in this ocean area. “Safety is our number one priority, we must have a good emergency […]
Karpowership Partners with World Bank to Close Gender Gap in Africa’s Energy Sector
(Karpowership, 26.Aug.2024) —This new partnership aims to advance gender equality within Africa’s energy sector, bolstering employment opportunities for women across at least ten countries and fostering a more inclusive and sustainable future. Aligned with the World Bank’s 2024-2030 Gender Strategy, this initiative focuses on four key pillars: enhancing female employment, promoting professional […]
ExxonMobil Global Outlook: Our view to 2050
(ExxonMobil, 26.Aug.2024) — In 2050, the world will be different—vastly different. To meet critical needs, the world will need to increase access to reliable, affordable energy from a broad set of solutions. ____________________
AMLO Says North American Economic Integration Important
(Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Aug.2024) — Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said that the reality is that the economic integration between Mexico, U.S. and Canada was is so important that it was impossible to break it. López Obrador, also known as AMLO, made the statements on 26 Aug. 2024 during […]
Exxon Sees 2050 Oil Use at Current Level, Despite Net Zero Goal
(Bloomberg, 26.Aug.2024) — Exxon Mobil Corp. forecasts global oil demand in 2050 will be the same — or even slightly higher — than current levels, putting efforts to reach net zero carbon emissions by mid-century well out of reach. Oil demand will remain above 100 million barrels a day through […]
Equinor to Use World’s First Ammonia-powered Supply Vessel
(Equinor, 26.Aug.2024) — Equinor has signed a contract with Eidesvik Offshore for the conversion of the Viking Energy supply vessel to ammonia operation. The vessel will be fully converted and put into operation with low emissions in 2026. The vessel supplies Equinor’s installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Viking Energy […]
Equinor Announces Cash Dividend for 1Q:24
(Equinor, 23.Aug.2024) — Equinor ASA announced on 25 April 2024 an ordinary cash dividend per share of USD 0.35 and an extraordinary cash dividend per share of USD 0.35 for first quarter 2024. The NOK cash dividend per share is based on average USDNOK fixing rate from Norges Bank in […]
POWERCHINA Alleviates Harsh Conditions with Construction Projects
(Power Construction Corp. of China, 9.Aug.2024) — Power Construction Corporation of China continues to do its part to alleviate the harsh summer climate change challenges affecting many regions worldwide. The company’s series of construction projects and actions have enhanced the flood control and drought resistance capabilities of various regions in Americas, Africa, and Asia, improved […]
Ecopetrol to Execute $250mn Loan Agreement with International Bank
(Ecopetrol, 21.Aug.2024) — Ecopetrol S.A. announces that the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MHCP) has authorized Ecopetrol to execute a loan agreement for up to two-hundred fifty million dollars through Resolution 2476 dated August 20, 2024. The loan is expected to be executed by and between the company, as borrower, and Sumitomo Mitsui […]
North Star Invests £5mn in Digital Transformation
(North Star, 20.Aug.2024) — North Star, the UK’s leading offshore infrastructure support vessel operator and service provider, has invested more than £5mn in new business support software systems to drive operational and sustainability efficiencies across its operations, whilst also boosting its seafarers’ wellbeing. Its new digital solutions include a multi-million-pound investment […]
EVLO Puts into Operation a First Battery Energy Project in the US
(EVLO, 20.Aug.2024) — EVLO Energy Storage Inc., a fully integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, today announced that it has completed the commissioning of a first utility-scale BESS project in the United States. The contracted 3 MW/12 MWh installation is in Troy, Vermont. […]
NextDecade Withdraws CCS Application at FERC
(NextDecadde, 20.Aug.2024) — NextDecade Corporation’s subsidiary Rio Grande LNG, LLC withdrew its application at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Rio Grande LNG facility and requested that the FERC terminate the CCS proceeding. “We appreciate the FERC’s diligence during the review process,” said NextDecade Chairman and CEO Matt […]
AVAIO Partners with Sunbird Energy for Energy Solutions Across Quebec
(AVAIO, 20.Aug.2024) — AVAIO Digital Partners (ADP), a data center business developing sustainable hyperscale data centers in North America and Europe, is pleased to announce its partnership with one of Quebec’s leading renewable energy developers, Sunbird Energy. The partnership integrates Sunbird’s renewable energy capabilities with ADP’s large scale development project in […]
Petronet LNG Selects Lummus’ Novolen Technology for New, Large-Scale Plant in India
(Lummus Technology, 20.Aug.2024) — Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced an award from Petronet LNG Ltd. Petronet will license Lummus’ Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new 500 KTA plant in Dahej, Gujarat, India. “This award strengthens Novolen’s position in India and around the world, reinforcing it as […]
GAS Entec and AG&P to Build a Strategic LNG Terminal in the Kingdom of Jordan
(GAS Entec, 20.Aug.2024) — LNG Infrastructure company GAS Entec with its group company AG&P and local partners Issa Haddadin, together referred as Consortium, has been awarded a contract to build Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah onshore regasification LNG Terminal at Port of Aqaba in the Kingdom of Jordan. The tender was awarded […]
Fortera Secures $85mn for Deployment of Low-Carbon Cement
(Fortera, 20.Aug.2024) — To meet the growing demand to lower the cement industry’s carbon emissions, advanced materials manufacturer Fortera secured $85mn in Series C funding to scale the deployment of its low-carbon cement technology that integrates with existing infrastructure. The round included participation from previous investors Khosla Ventures and Temasek, and first-time investments from Wollemi Capital, NOVA […]
TGS Secures Extension to Ocean Bottom Node Program in GOM
(TGS, 20.Aug.2024) — TGS announced the award of an Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition contract in North America. This four-month extension to an existing contract will build on existing operations, reinforcing TGS’ position in the market and underscoring the commitment to delivering high-quality seismic data solutions. The project is […]
Tethys Oil’s Production Update — July 2024
(Tethys, 20.Aug.2024) — Tethys Oil’s share of the production, before government take, from Blocks 3&4 onshore the Sultanate of Oman, in July 2024 amounted to 238,290 barrels of oil, corresponding to 7,687 barrels of oil per day. The Official Selling Price (OSP) for Oman Export Blend Crude Oil for the […]
FMC Submits Applications in Eight Countries for Dodhylex™ Active
(FMC, 20.Aug.2024) — FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences company, recently submitted regulatory applications for Dodhylex™ active herbicide in eight rice-growing countries. Registration dossiers were submitted in India, Brazil, the Philippines, the United States, Colombia, South Korea, Peru and Taiwan, which account for approximately 35% of the estimated 165 million hectares of planted rice globally. Regulatory submissions for Dodhylex™ active are […]
Fortune Completes New Option Agreement to Acquire the JFSL Alberta Refinery
(Fortune, 19.Aug.2024) — Fortune Minerals Limited has entered into a new option agreement with JFSL Field Services ULC (JFSL) to purchase the brownfield industrial site in Lamont County, Alberta where it plans to construct its hydrometallurgical refinery (Alberta Refinery). The Alberta Refinery would process metal concentrates from Fortune’s planned NICO […]
Fast LNG Asset Resumes Production After Scheduled Maintenance Outage
(New Fortress Energy, 19.Aug.2024) — New Fortress Energy Inc. announced that the scheduled maintenance outage of our 1.4 mtpa Fast LNG 1 asset located offshore Altamira, Mexico (FLNG) has been completed, and the FLNG unit has returned to production as scheduled this morning. This planned outage followed the significant milestone […]
Oxy on Continued Progress on Debt Reduction, Divestiture Initiatives
(Oxy, 19.Aug.2024) — Occidental announced it has achieved $3bn in principal debt reduction in the third quarter of 2024, utilizing robust organic cash flow from operations and proceeds from divestitures. “We are pleased with the rapid and significant progress of our deleveraging program along with enhancements made to our already […]
SLB and Palo Alto Networks to Strengthen Cybersecurity
(SLB, 19.Aug.2024) — Global energy technology company SLB and global cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks announced they are expanding their collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity for the energy sector. The companies will combine SLB’s cloud and edge technologies and domain expertise in the energy industry with Palo Alto Networks’ cross-industry, platform-based […]
EnerMech Secures Two Major Pipeline Pre-Commissioning Contracts
(EnerMech, 19.Aug.2024) — EnerMech has been awarded two significant pipeline pre-commissioning contracts in offshore East Malaysia, marking a substantial milestone in the expansion of its critical pipeline and subsea activities within the region in both deep and shallow water environments. These contracts have been secured with two tier-one contractor clients, both […]
Fallen Angels Remain Costly Despite Tightening Spreads
(S&P Global Ratings, 19.Aug.2024) — The absolute cost of falling to speculative-grade (to ‘BB+’ from ‘BBB-‘) for U.S. corporates has shrunk considerably to 24 basis points (bps) as of 31 Jul. 2024, from 54 bps the year prior, S&P Global Ratings said in “The Cost Of A Notch: Fallen Angels […]
US LNG Industry Under Pressure as Challenges and Uncertainty Mount
(FT.com, 17.Aug.2024) — The US liquefied natural gas industry faces mounting challenges as legal clashes with activists and contractors combine with a federal permitting freeze to slow the expansion of the world’s biggest exporter. Two multibillion-dollar terminals under construction on the Texas Gulf Coast backed by supermajors ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies […]
Mexico’s First LNG Cargo Sails, Launching New Business for Pipes
(East Daley, 16.Aug.2024) — New Fortress Energy (NFE) has loaded the first cargo from its floating LNG platform offshore Altamira, Mexico. The start-up of Mexico’s first liquefaction project will contribute new demand at the Agua Dulce hub in South Texas and boost business for two pipelines in particular. In a […]
Silicon Ranch Energizes First Utility-Scale Solar Project in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
(Silicon Ranch, 15.Aug.2024) — Silicon Ranch, one of the largest independent power producers specializing in solar energy, agrivoltaics, battery storage, and carbon solutions in the U.S., today announced that its Scotford Solar Farm has reached commercial operation near Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. The 58-megawatt (MWAC) facility—the largest behind-the-meter solar project […]
Woodside Signs Sponsorship Deal With Mexican Football Team
(Woodside, 15.Aug.2024) — Woodside Energy will sponsor the Jaiba Brava football team for the next three years. Jaiba Brava plays in the Liga BBVA Expansión MX division within the Mexican Football League, and hosts its home games at the Tamaulipas Stadium, located between the municipalities of Tampico and Ciudad Madero, in Tamaulipas. The […]
IsoEnergy Generates Six New Drill Targets at Larocque East Project
(IsoEnergy, 15.Aug.2024) — IsoEnergy Ltd. provided an update on its summer exploration program at the Larocque East Project (the “Project“), located in the eastern AthabascaBasin (Figure 1, main photo). The Company has successfully completed Ambient Noise Tomography (“ANT“) surveys covering an additional 20 km2constituting the remaining eastern extent of the property not […]
GeoPark Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
(GeoPark, 14.Aug.2024) — GeoPark Limited reports its consolidated financial results for the three-month period ended 30 June 2024 (“Second Quarter” or “2Q2024”). A conference call to discuss these financial results will be held on 15 Aug. 2024, at 10:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time). SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL SUMMARY In 2Q2024, […]
NASA Funds Research Projects Advancing STEM Career Development
(NASA, 14.Aug.2024) — NASA has awarded $6mn to 20 teams from emerging research institutions across the United States supporting projects that offer career development opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students. This is the third round of seed funding awarded through the agency’s MOSAICS (Mentoring and Opportunities in STEM with Academic Institutions for Community Success) […]
Equinor Gets Offshore Wind Lease in US Central Atlantic Auction
(Equinor, 14.Aug.2024) — Equinor has been announced as a provisional winner in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) offshore wind energy lease auction in the U.S. Central Atlantic region. The ~2 gigawatt (GW) lease will have the capacity to produce enough energy to power approximately 900,000 U.S. homes. With a […]
Shell Invests in Water Injection at US GOM Field
(Shell, 14.Aug.2024) — Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken a Final Investment Decision (FID) on a ‘waterflood’ project at its Vito asset in the US Gulf of Mexico. Water will be injected into the reservoir formation to displace additional oil. The process is due to begin in […]
Ecopetrol Reveals 2Q:24 Results
(Ecopetrol, 12.Aug.2024) — During the Second Quarter of 2024 (2Q24), Ecopetrol Group confronted a challenging environment, which continues to be impacted by several external variables, including the revaluation of the Colombian peso, inflationary pressures, and a decrease in the prices of our refined products. We managed these challenges with resilience, maximizing operational […]
Brazil Turns to LNG as Drought Threatens Hydro Reservoirs
(Bloomberg, 13.Aug.2024) — Brazil has emerged as the latest contender for global liquefied natural gas supplies as dry weather threatens its vast hydropower production. South America’s most populous nation typically depends on hydroelectricity for the majority of its power needs but turns to gas when water levels plunge. An expected […]
Lithium South Updates on Development Work
(Lithium South, 8.Aug.2024) — Lithium South Development Corporation provided an update regarding test work, on site development work, and business developments. Lithium Iron Phosphate Test Work The company reported the laboratory scale production of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO₄) directly from concentrated brine obtained from its Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project […]
Karpowership Announces $1bn LNG-to-Power Investment in South Africa
(Karpowership, 13.Aug.2024) — Karpowership announced its plans to invest a transformative $1bn of LNG-to-Power infrastructure that will be based in Mozambique and made available to the entire South African Power Pool (SAPP). This ground-breaking project would not only enhance the country’s domestic energy landscape but also that of the wider SAPP by providing reliable […]
Fitch Downgrades NFE’s IDR to ‘B+’
(Fitch, 12.Aug.2024) — Fitch Ratings has downgraded New Fortress Energy Inc.’s (NFE) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B+’ from ‘BB-‘ and has placed it on Rating Watch Negative. The senior secured debt has been downgraded to ‘B+’/’RR4’ from ‘BB-‘/’RR4’. ‘RR4’ denotes average recovery in the event of default. The […]
Chevron Starts Production at Anchor in US GOM
(Chevron, 12.Aug.2024) — Chevron Corporation started oil and natural gas production from the Anchor project in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Anchor production marks the successful delivery of high-pressure technology that is rated to safely operate at up to 20,000 psi, with reservoir depths reaching 34,000 feet below sea […]
Sheinbaum taps first woman to lead state power firm CFE
(Reuters, 12.Aug.2024) — Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday named Emilia Esther Calleja to lead state power firm Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), making her the first woman to hold the post. Calleja has held a number of posts at the power company over the past two decades and adds […]
Petrobras Releasing Digital Tool that Stimulates Reduction in CO2 Emissions
(Petrobras, 12.Aug.2024) — The GIS CCUS Brasil platform gathers all public information on carbon capture and storage (CCUS) in Brazil on a single website. It is online and free and provides essential data to set up new projects, such as the amount of CO2 emitted, existing national infrastructure, and potential reservoirs […]
Inauguration of First Soccer Tournament in Ayacucho
(PERU LNG, 12.Aug.2024) — The Impacting Lives Social Program – Soccer inaugurated the first tournament with the support of PERU LNG. More than 320 students from 10 public schools in Vinchos and Huamanga participated, this event marks a milestone in children’s soccer in this area. Torneo Provincial de Fútbol Impactando Vidas con […]
Shell Invests in Phase 2 of Surat Gas Project in Australia
(Shell, 12.Aug.2024) — Arrow Energy, an incorporated joint venture between Shell (50%) and PetroChina (50%), has announced plans to develop Phase 2 of Arrow Energy’s Surat Gas Project in Queensland, Australia. The gas from the project will flow to the Shell-operated QCLNG liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on Curtis Island, […]
First Oil from the Anchor field in Gulf of Mexico
(TotalEnergies, 12.Aug.2024) — TotalEnergies announces the start of production from the Anchor field, located in the US Gulf of Mexico, in which the company has a 37.14% interest alongside operator Chevron (62.86%). Located 225 km off the Louisiana coast, Anchor, which development was launched in Dec. 2019, consists of a […]