HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Reuters, 24.Sep.2024, Words: 429) â The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is expected to greenlight U.S. oil producer Chevron‘s purchase of Hess as soon as this week, two people familiar with the matter said, leaving Exxon Mobil‘s challenge to the $53 billion deal as its final hurdle. The […]
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SSR Mining updates on Seabee
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Sep.2024, Words: 196) â SSR Mining Inc. said Seabee will restart in second half of Oct. 2024. The fire activity has significantly reduced in the direct vicinity of the Seabee operations and is being actively managed. Following the Seabee evacuation on 21 Aug. […]
Cemex’s Lower-carbon Materials to Fortify Wastewater Plant in San Francisco
(Cemex, 23.Sep.2024) â As part of San Francisco’s major initiative to sustainably upgrade and modernize infrastructure, Cemex has announced its involvement in reinforcing the City’s largest wastewater treatment plant with its VertuaÂźlower-carbon concrete. The Southeast Treatment Plant’s (SEP) Biosolids Digester Facilities Project will replace the outdated existing solids treatment facilities with more reliable, efficient, and modern […]
Mon Power and Potomac Edison Break Ground on Third Solar Site
(FirstEnergy, 23.Sep.2024) â Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp., have begun construction on their third utility-scale solar site in West Virginia to help meet the state’s electricity needs and further encourage economic development. The Marlowe solar project is located along Interstate 81 and the Potomac River on a 36-acre property in Berkeley County that was […]
Pyka Secures $40mn to Advance Commercialization of Electric Aircraft
(Pyka, 23.Sep.2024) â Pyka, an electric aviation technology leader that designs and manufactures large-scale autonomous electric aircraft, today announced a $40mn Series B raise. The funding round was led by Obvious Ventures, with participation from both new and existing investors, including Piva Capital, Prelude Ventures, Metaplanet Holdings, and Y Combinator. Pyka is rapidly […]
New Projects to Open Bakken NGL Markets
(East Daley, 20.Sep.2024) â The Permian and Williston basins are both constrained by inadequate gas pipeline egress. Yet when it comes to managing the associated ethane, thatâs where the similarities end – Permian ethane is valued as a purity product, and Bakken supply plays second fiddle. Market dynamics are likely to […]
Class Action Filed Against New Fortress Energy
(Levi & Korsinsky, 20.Sep.2024) â Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in New Fortress Energy Inc. of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of New Fortress investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between 29 Feb. 2024 and 8 Aug. 2024. Follow the link to get more […]
Flex LNG on Mandatory Notification of Trade by PDMR
(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Sep.2024) â Flex LNG Ltd. said it has received trade notifications from the following two persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR). Ăystein Kalleklev, CEO of Flex LNG Management AS, has in the period 18-19 Sep. 2024 exercised 100,000 options and subsequently sold 100,000 shares on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) […]
Thai Delegation Explores Collaboration Opportunities in Green Economy
PHOTO CAPTION:Thai Delegation with the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Crescent to Develop Integrated CCS Solution for Entergy
(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Sep.2024) â Crescent Midstream will develop and build an integrated CCS project in Lake Charles, Louisiana capable of capturing, transporting, and permanently storing CO2 emitted from an Entergy-owned natural gas-fired power plant. Through collaboration between Entergy, Crescent, SAMSUNG E&A, and Honeywell‘s carbon capture technologies, the ~$1bn project would be one of the […]
Kimmeridge and Commonwealth LNG Ink Deal with Glencore
(Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Sep.2024) â Kimmeridge Texas Gas (KTG) and Commonwealth LNG entered into a Heads of Terms agreement with Glencore LTD, creating a strategic natural gas and LNG partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, Glencore will purchase 2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG for 20 years from […]
Gastech Houston 2024: Day 3 Wrap
(Gastech, 19.Sep.2024) â The third day of Gastech 2024 continued to forge the energy industry’s route towards achieving net-zero emissions and sustainable growth. Alongside a continued focus on the central role of natural gas and LNG, the dayâs sessions championed innovative decarbonization solutions, such as hydrogen, low-carbon LNG, and nuclear […]
Citgo Awards $1mn to Caring For Our Coast Nonprofits
(Citgo, 18.Sep.2024) â Celebrating a decade of environmental protection, conservation and restoration, the Citgo Caring For Our Coast initiative is amplifying its impact with an additional $1mn in grants awarded to 17 environmental organizations located around the Gulf Coast region and in Lemont, Illinois, where Citgo has operations. The recipient organizations support a wide range […]
Bristow to Present at Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference
(Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Sep.2024) â Bristow Group Inc. revealed that Chris Bradshaw, its President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat discussion at the Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference on 24 Sep. 2024, at 9:20 a.m. MT (11:20 a.m. CT). Bristol will also participate in investor meetings throughout the day, the company said […]
Seadrill and Oil States in Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Offshore Operations
(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Sep.2024) â Seadrill Limited and Oil States International, Inc. announced a non-exclusive collaborative relationship with an aim on increasing the safety and efficiency of offshore MPD operations. This strategic initiative combines Oil Statesâ award-winning MPD Integrated Riser Joint (IRJ) system with Seadrillâs high-spec fleet of floating drilling […]
Woodside and JERA Ink Deal for Long-Term LNG Supply
(Woodside, 17.Sep.2024) â Woodside has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with JERA for the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan. Under the SPA, Woodside will supply approximately 0.4 million tonnes (six cargoes) of LNG per year over 10 years on a delivered basis, commencing in […]
Talos Energy Publishes Annual Sustainability Report
(Tales, 17.Sep.2024) â Talos Energy Inc. published its fifth annual Sustainability Report for the 2023 calendar year. The report highlights Talos’s continued commitment to transparency, emissions reduction efforts, and sustainability and governance improvements across its growing exploration and production business in the Gulf of Mexico. Talos’s report was developed with reference to […]
Nucor Announces 3Q:24 Guidance
(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Sep.2024) â Nucor Corporation announced guidance for its third quarter ending 28 Sep. 2024. Nucor expects third quarter earnings to be in the range of $0.87 to $0.97 per diluted share. After adding back certain one-time non-cash charges totaling approximately $0.43 per diluted share, described below, we expect third quarter adjusted earnings per diluted […]
Gastech Houston 2024: Day 1 Wrap
(Gastech, 17.Sep.2024) â Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2024 launched in Houston today under the banner of âTransforming Energy Through Vision, Innovation, and Action,â providing a premier platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and energy professionals to explore the pivotal role of natural gas and LNG in enhancing energy security and reducing […]
Nauticus Robotics Reports Second Round of Aquanaut Mark 2 Testing
(Nauticus Robtics, 17.Sep.2024) â Nauticus Robtics, Inc., a innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software, began its second round of qualification testing of its flagship underwater vehicle, Aquanaut Mark 2, in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Vehicle 2 will be used for commercial operations going forward. Completion of this testing is intended to certify […]
Gastech Houston 2024: Day 2 Wrap
(Gastech, 17.Sep.2024) â Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2024, the worldâs premier platform for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies, energy manufacturing, and low carbon solutions, marked its second day, driving key conversations on the role of innovation and collaboration in delivering a just, orderly sustainable path to net-zero. In the dayâs […]
Steelhead LNG Initiates Patent Infringement Case Against Cedar LNG and Samsung
(Steelhead, 16.Sep.2024) â Steelhead LNG, a Vancouver-based developer in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, announced the commencement of patent infringement proceedings against Cedar LNG and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. in the Republic of Korea. This litigation marks a significant step in Steelhead LNG’s ongoing efforts to protect its proprietary technology […]
New Gold Comments on Growth Opportunities in Canada
(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Sep.2024) â New Gold Inc. provided an update on its ongoing exploration program at its New Afton mine in British Columbia, Canada. xemeaino Following successful exploration results at K-Zone earlier this year, exploration drilling in the eastern part of the mine continues to intersect high-grade copper-gold porphyry mineralization, […]
FACT SHEET: US-Mexico bilateral relations
(Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, 16.Sep.2024, Words: 3,670) â Mexico remains one of the United Statesâ closest and most valued partners, with a 2,000-mile shared border containing 47 active land ports of entry, and a shared history that has established deep cultural and people-to-people ties over 200 years of diplomatic relations. […]
Woodside Execs Visit NYSE in First Equity Market Briefing
(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Sep.2024) â Woodside Energy completed its first North American equity market briefing at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on 16 Sep. 2024, the Australian companyâs CEO Meg OâNeill announced on LinkedIn. Woodside was initially listed on the NYSE in 2022 when the company merged with BHPâs […]
bp to Divest US Onshore Wind Operations, Focuses Onshore Renewables in Lightsource bp
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Sep.2024) â bp plc plans to divest its existing US onshore wind energy business, bp Wind Energy, and aims to bring together the development of onshore renewable power projects through Lightsource bp. bp Wind Energy has interests in 10 operating onshore wind energy […]
Woodside Energy in Talks with Potential Partners for Driftwood LNG, CEO Says
 (Reuters, 16.Sep.2024) â Woodside Energy is in discussions with onshore U.S. gas producers, pipeline companies and companies that share its outlook and view of liquefied natural gas to partner with its Driftwood LNG project, company CEO Meg O’Neill said on Monday. Speaking at an investor conference in New York, O’Neill said […]
Balanced Conversation Needed, says Wirth at Gastech (PDF Download)
(Chevron, 15.Sep.2024) â Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth delivered a keynote address during the recent Gastech 2024 conference. In it, he highlighted the need for a balanced approach to energy policy and underscored natural gas as a key enabler of a lower carbon future. Here are three takeaways from […]
Cooldown Cargo Advances Next LNG Project: East Daley
(East Daley, 13.Sept.2024) â As the industry cleans up from Hurricane Francine, East Daley is watching Plaquemines LNG closely in southeastern Louisiana. Venture Global recently received its first LNG vessel – only this ship docked to deliver LNG, rather than export it. The company is using a cooldown cargo instead […]
Nucor Announces 206th Consecutive Cash Dividend
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Sep.2024) â The Board of Directors of Nucor Corporation declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share on the company’s common stock. This cash dividend is payable on 8 Nov. 2024 to stockholders of record on 27 Sep. 2024 and is Nucor’s 206th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, the company said 12 Sep. 2024 […]
Keeping the LNG Bandwagon Rolling
(Wood Mackenzie, 12.Sep.2024) â The LNG industry is on a roll. The âclubâ continues to grow as new buyers swell the ranks. LNG commoditisation is increasing market liquidity, supported by a growing number of traders, hedge funds and NOCs. Whatâs more, capital remains available for new supply projects and import infrastructure. […]
Factbox: US GOM Energy Sector Prepares for Hurricane Francine
(S&P Global, 11.Sep.2024) â Oil and natural gas producers, refiners and power companies were preparing Sept. 11 for the impacts of Hurricane Francine. According to the US National Hurricane Center, the storm was making landfall in the early evening as a Category 2 Hurricane. “After landfall, Francine is expected to […]
HD Hyundai Showcasing Eco-Friendly Future Technologies at Gastech in Houston
(Hyundai, 11.Sep.2024) â HD Hyundai will showcase the future of decarbonization and digital technologies at Gastech, the world’s largest gas exhibition. HD Hyundai has announced that it will participate in Gastech 2024, taking place in Houston, USA, from 17-20 Sep. 2024. The event is expected to host around 800 companies worldwide and attract over […]
ILiAD DLE Tech Operating at Scale at SLB Project
(SLB, 11.Sep.2024) â ILiAD Technologies, LLC celebrates the use of its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology at scale at SLB‘s Clayton Valley Demonstration Plant, producing high-purity, battery-grade lithium. This comes as SLB announced the successful completion of its integrated technology solution at its demonstration plant in Clayton Valley, Nevada. ILiAD’s technology was […]
APA on $950mn Asset Sale of Non-core Permian Assets
(APA, 10.Sep.2024) â APA Corporation entered into an agreement for the sale of non-core producing properties in the Permian Basin to an undisclosed buyer for $950mn, prior to customary closing adjustments. The properties are located in the Central Basin Platform, Texas and New Mexico Shelf, and Northwest Shelf and currently represent […]
EIA: Gas Pipeline Capacity from the Permian Basin Set to Increase
(Energy Information Administration, 10.Sep.2024) â Natural gas pipeline takeaway capacity in the Permian Basin will soon increase as the Matterhorn Express Pipeline, with a capacity of 2.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), is expected to begin service this month, according to EnLink Midstream, one of the projectâs stakeholders. Matterhorn […]
Kosmos Energy to Offer $500mn Notes Due 2031Â
(Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Sep.2024) â Kosmos Energy Ltd. intends to offer $500mn aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031. Kosmos intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together w/ cash on hand, to fund the tender offers for a portion of its 7.125% Senior Notes due 2026, […]
BW Limited on Ex-Dividend Trading
(Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Sep.2024) â BW LPG Limited will be traded ex-dividend on the Oslo Stock Exchange from 9 Sep. 2024 and from 10 Sep. on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the company said 9 Sep. in an official statement. ____________________ By Energy Analytics Institute staff. © Energy Analytics Institute […]
Tropical Cyclone Six Impact to the Port: Hurricane Readiness Condition 3
(Port of Corpus Christi, 9.Sep.2024) â Due to the active tropical conditions anticipated in the Gulf of Mexico, the Port of Corpus Christi has increased its Hurricane Readiness Status to Hurricane Readiness Level 3 (Increased Readiness), in accordance with its 2024 Hurricane Readiness Plan. The Port continues to monitor possible impact scenarios in […]
US Court Officer Moves to Block Creditors from Derailing Citgo Auction
(Reuters, 9.Sep.2024) â U.S. federal court officer overseeing an auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum on Monday asked the judge in the case to prevent creditors from pursuing additional lawsuits that could derail the sales process. Three creditors that had registered claims with the court but are unlikely to […]
Noble Announces Major Shareholder Notification
(Noble, 6.Sep.2024) â Pursuant to Section 30 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, Noble Corporation plc (CSE: NOBLE, NYSE: NE) hereby announces the receipt of a major shareholder notification from APMH INVEST A/S. On 5 Sep. 2024, APMH INVEST A/S, acting on behalf of itself and its ultimate owner A.P. MĂLLER […]
Lummus Names Obayagbona as CFO
(Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Sep.2024) â Lummus Technology announced that its board of directors has appointed Mr. Edosa Obayagbona to serve as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Obayagbona will join Lummus’ executive team and lead all aspects of the company’s financial management, including […]
Brock Group Names CFO
(Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Sep.2024) â The Brock Group, after an extensive search, announced that Mike Dear has joined the organization as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 26 Aug. 2024. “We are extremely pleased to have Mike join us as the CFO for Brock,” said Frank Bardonaro, Jr., CEO for the […]
Enverus Reveals Texasâ Renewable Energy Hot ShotsÂ
(Enverus, 4.Sep.2024) â Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company that leverages generative AI across its solutions, has released a list of the top solar, wind and energy storage developers in Texas and the counties they operate in. This list leverages Enverusâ proprietary Interconnection Queue Analytics tool and transmission project […]
Noble Corp. Closes Diamond Acquisition
(Noble, 4.Sep.2024) â Noble Corporation plc announces the completion of its acquisition of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. This transaction enhances Noble’s position as a leading offshore driller, creating the largest fleet of 7th generation dual-BOP drillships in the industry, and adding approximately $2bn of backlog. Following completion of the acquisition of Diamond, […]
Petrobras Prices U.S. Dollar-denominated Global Notes
(Petrobras, 4.Sep.2024) â Petrobras announces the pricing of global notes denominated in U.S. Dollars (the âNotesâ) to be issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (PGF). The Notes will be unsecured obligations of PGF and will be fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Petrobras. Closing is expected to occur […]
Sempra BODs Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Sep.2024) â The Board of Directors of Sempra declared a $0.62/share quarterly dividend on the companyâs common stock, which is payable 15 Oct. 2024, to common stock shareholders of record at the close of business on 26 Sep. 2024. Sempra’s Board of Directors also declared a semi-annual […]
Hess BODs Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Sep.2024) â The Board of Directors of Hess Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50/share payable on the common stock of the corporation on 30 Sep. 2024 to holders of record at the close of business on 16 Sep. 2024. The dividend represents a 14% increase vs […]
Fitch Rates Crescent Energyâs $250mn Add-On Issue
(Fitch, 4.Sep.2024) â Fitch Ratings rates the $250mn add-on issue to Crescent Energy Finance LLCâs existing $750mn 7.375% 2033 notes, in line with Crescentâs existing senior unsecured debt BB- ratings. The proceeds from the new tap issue will be used to reduce borrowings under the companyâs reserve-based lending facility. Crescent […]
Paramount Announces Sep. Dividend, Montney Appraisal Wells at Sinclair
(Paramount, 3.Sep.2024) â Paramount Resources Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per common share that will be payable on 27 Sep. 2024 to shareholders of record on 16 Sep. 2024. The dividend will be designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. Consistent […]