Baker Hughes Inks Deal to to Provide Power to US Data Centers

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2025) — Baker Hughes received an award from TURBINE-X Energy Inc. for its NovaLT™ gas turbine technology to address power demand growth from the data center market.  The award follows an announcement earlier this month that Baker Hughes will partner with Frontier Infrastructure […]

SolarBank to Develop 7.2MW Solar Project in New York

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2025) — SolarBank Corporation plans to develop a 7.2 MW DC ground-mount solar power project known as the Jordan Rd, Gainesville project on a site located in upstate New York.  With a secured site lease and interconnection study underway, the project is a […]

AI Driving Data Center Growth, East Daley Says

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2025) — Data centers are projected to account for nearly half of the 10%-26% rise in US electricity consumption by 2030, increasing their share of total power usage from 3% to 6%-9%, according to East Daley.  This, as the number of US data […]

Baker Hughes, NextDecade Ink Agreement for Rio Grande LNG Expansion Trains

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2025) — Baker Hughes and NextDecade Corporation entered into a framework agreement whereby NextDecade will utilize Baker Hughes’ gas turbine and refrigerant compressor technology and enter into contractual services agreements to perform maintenance work for these equipment packages for Trains 4-8 at the […]

HIF Global Awarded First US Approval for e-Fuels Design Pathway

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2025) — HIF Global has been awarded the first US approval for an e-Fuels pathway.  The Tier II Design Pathway Certification, granted under the California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Program, strengthens the market for e-Fuels production, HIF Global […]

CERAWeek: Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Delivers Keynote Remarks

HOUSTON, TEXAS (US Department of Energy, 10.Mar.2025) — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered remarks today at the 43rd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, outlining the administration’s and Energy Department’s commitment to expanding the production of affordable, reliable and secure American energy.   Secretary Wright’s full remarks are below: Thanks […]

COMMENTARY: Time for the US, OPEC, Europe China, Asia and Russia to Negotiate

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Carlos A. Rossi, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — A crucial point behind Europe’s motivation to support Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenski is simply to not be left behind and ignored in any oil derivative deal certain to come out of any peace negotiation between the US and Russia. Europe understands […]

Vermilion Announces Production and Capex Guidance for 2025

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — Vermilion Energy Inc. announced 2025 production and capital budget guidance which incorporates the closing of the Westbrick acquisition for an end of Feb. 2025 close date versus the previously forecasted mid-Feb. 2025 close. Production is expected in the range of 125,000-130,000 […]

Veren Eyes Average Production of 188,000-196,000 boe/d in 2025

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Feb.2025) — Veren Inc., which has started 2025 strong boasting production of 191,000 boe/d in Jan. 2025, has an eye on achieving average production of 188,000-196,000 boe/d (65% oil and liquids) in 2025. This, based on its development capital expenditures (Capex) budget […]

NRGBriefs Feb. 2025: Pemex Deer Park, Oxy on CrownRock, Sunoco on Mexican Drug Cartels

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Feb.2025) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Feb. 2025 including Petrobras on record gas discoveries in Colombia; Talos Energy‘s appointing Paul Goodfellow as president and CEO; Pemex looking to reach a production level of 285,000 b/d at Deer […]

Excelerate Reports Record 2024 Results, Eyes Buying LNG Carrier in 2025

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — Excelerate Energy reported net income of $46.1mn in the fourth-quarter 2024 (4Q:24) and $153mn for the full year 2024 as well as adjusted EBITDA of $91.6mn and $348.2mn, respectively. The Woodlands-based Excelerate also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Antero Midstream Provides 2025 Financial Guidance

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2025) — Antero Midstream Corporation, which owns, operates and develops midstream gathering, compression, processing and fractionation assets located in the Appalachian Basin, as well as integrated water assets, reveal financial guidance for 2025. In 2025, Antero is forecasting net income of $445mn-$485mn and […]

Entergy, Kinder Morgan, Golden Pass LNG Ink Deal Ink Gas Deal

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2025) — Entergy Texas reached a transportation agreement with Kinder Morgan to secure natural gas supply, supporting the rapid industrial, commercial and residential growth in the region. The arrangement, which was developed in collaboration with Golden Pass LNG, is part of Kinder Morgan’s […]

CERAWeek by S&P Global: Houston, 10-14 Mar. 2025

HOUSTON, TEXAS (S&P Global, 10.Feb.2025) — The 43rd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world’s preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, 10-14 Mar. 2025 in Houston. CERAWeek 2025: Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for […]

Energy Transfer to Supply Gas to Data Center Project in Central Texas

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Feb.2025) — Energy Transfer LP entered into a long-term agreement to supply natural gas to Denver-based CloudBurst Data Centers, Inc.‘s flagship artificial intelligence or AI-focused data center development in Central Texas. Under the agreement, Energy Transfer’s Oasis Pipeline, LP will provide up […]

Marathon Petroleum Corporation Eyes Capital Spend of $1.25bn in 2025

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2025) — Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC)‘s standalone (excluding MPLX) capital spending outlook is $1.25bn for 2025, of which 70% will be destined to enhance capital with 30% sustain capital.  MPC’s 2025 capital spending outlook includes continued high return investments at its Los Angeles, Galveston Bay […]

ONEOK and MPLX to Build LPG Export in Texas

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2025) — ONEOK, Inc. and MPLX LP entered into definitive agreements to form joint ventures to build a new large-scale 400,000-barrel per day (b/d) $1.4bn liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export terminal in Texas City, Texas as well as a new 24-inch pipeline from […]

EDPR Canada Completes Land Acquisition for Energy Storage Project

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2025) — EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) together with EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (EDPR Canada), subsidiary of EDP Renewables S.A., partnered with Caldwell First Nation to complete a land purchase  on previously unused industrial property for the 75MWac (300 MWh) Edgeware Energy Storage Project […]

Baker Hughes to Provide Solutions to Argent LNG’s 24 MTPA Port Fouchon Export Facility 

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2025) — Argent LNG LCC selected Baker Hughes as the liquefaction solution and related services provider for its proposed liquified natural gas (LNG) export facility in Port Fourchon, Louisiana.  Baker Hughes will supply cutting-edge liquefaction solutions, power generation equipment, and gas compression systems for the facility, […]

Ecopetrol and Oxy Extend Midland Development Plan in the Permian Basin

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2025) — Ecopetrol Permian LLC and Occidental Petroleum Corp (Oxy) extended development of their Rodeo Midland Basin LLC, located in the Permian Basin (Texas, USA). Ecopetrol and Oxy originally established the Rodeo joint venture (JV) in Jul. 2019. The prolific Permian contains […]