(Al Jazeera, 11.Jan.2024) — Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have finalised an agreement to release $4.7bn as part of a debt restructuring plan for the troubled South American nation. Latin America’s third-biggest economy is facing dire economic challenges after decades of debt and financial mismanagement, with inflation surpassing 160 percent […]
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IMF Grants Argentina Access to $4.7bn
(IMF, 10.Jan.2024) — An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Luis Cubeddu, Deputy Director of the Western Hemisphere Department and Ashvin Ahuja, Mission Chief for Argentina, issued the following statement in Buenos Aires today following the conclusion of discussions on the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) […]
Key Upstream Things to Watch in 2024: WoodMac
(WoodMac, 10.Jan.2024) — Geopolitical tensions, a record year for elections and economic uncertainty will define the backdrop to the upstream industry in 2024. Wood Mackenzie recently released its What to Look for in 2024 upstream series. Key themes to watch in global and corporate upstream include continued consolidation, increased activity from NOCs, reversing decarbonisation gains, shifts […]
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HNRC Outlines Key 2024 Highlights [PDF Download]
(Houston Natural Resources, 10.Jan.2024) — Houston Natural Resources Corp (OTC: HNRC) with a pending name, symbol and CUSIP change, to Cunningham Natural Resources Corp. (CNRC), outlined an investor presentation for 2024. Cunningham is focused on traditional oil and gas opportunities and energy transition materials including mining opportunities in copper, lithium, […]
EDF Renewables Announces Commercial Operation of Fox Squirrel Phase 1
(Enbridge, 10.Jan.2024) — EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc. announced that Phase 1 of Fox Squirrel Solar, the largest solar complex in Ohio, is fully operational and delivering decarbonized electricity to the PJM grid. Fox Squirrel Solar, a ground-mounted solar facility with total capacity of 749 MWdc/577 MWac, is […]
Power Nickel Raises $2.2mn Outlines 2024 Plans
(Power Nickel, 9.Jan.2024) — Power Nickel Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV) has closed a private placement for 4,360,000 flow-through units (each an “FT Unit“) of the company, at a price of $0.50 per FT Unit, for gross proceeds of CAD $2,180,000. The FT Unit closing completed on 29 Dec. 2023, while the […]
More Venezuela Creditors to Join Citgo Auction
(Reuters, 8.Jan.2023) — A U.S. judge on Monday granted a large group of Venezuela-linked creditors rights to participate and receive proceeds from a coming auction of shares in the parent of Houston-based refiner Citgo Petroleum. A precedent-setting lawsuit by Canadian miner Crystallex Corp formally tied Venezuela-owned Citgo to the South […]
Gevo Names Katie Ellet to Board of Directors
(Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jan.2024) — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced that Katie Ellet has been appointed to its Board of Directors as of 2 Jan. 2024. Ellet serves as president, Hydrogen Energy and Mobility for North America at Air Liquide, a leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and […]
enCore Energy Provides 4Q:23 ATM Quarterly Sales Update
(enCore Energy, 5.Jan.2024) — enCore Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: EU) (TSXV: EU), as required by the TSXV, issued a total of 7,579,563 common shares, between the period 1 Oct. 2023 and 31 Dec. 2023, under the at-the-market (ATM) controlled equity offering program. The shares were issued through the facilities of TSXV and the […]
Forum Energy Completes Acquisition of Variperm
(Forum Energy, 5.Jan.2024) — Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FET) completed the acquisition of Variperm Energy Services, a manufacturer of customized downhole technology solutions, providing sand and flow control products for heavy oil applications. Total consideration for the acquisition consisted of $150mn of cash and 2mn shares of FET’s common […]
Enterprise Prices $2bn Principal Amount of Senior Notes
(Enterprise Products Partners, 5.Jan.2024) — Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE:EPD) announced that its operating subsidiary, Enterprise Products Operating LLC (EPO), has priced a public offering of $2bn aggregate principal amount of notes comprised of (i) $1bn principal amount of senior notes due 11 Jan. 2027 (“Senior Notes HHH”), and (ii) […]
Norfolk Southern Aims for Low-carbon Future
(Norfolk Southern, 4.Jan.2024) — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) released its inaugural Climate Transition Plan (CTP). The CTP is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with a focus on transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability is rooted in Norfolk Southern’s values and its deep understanding of climate […]
NMPRC Issues Decision in PNM Rate Review
(PNM, 4.Jan.2024) — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) issued an order in the application for a 2024 change in customer base rates by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM). The order modified the recommended decision in the case and equates to an estimated […]
Trio Petroleum Restarts the McCool Ranch Oil Field
(Trio Petroleum, 4.Jan.2024) — Trio Petroleum Corp (NYSE American: TPET), a California-based oil and gas company, provided an update on the restart of the McCool Ranch Oil Field. On 18 Oct. 2023, the company announced its acquisition of an approximate 22% working interest in McCool Ranch, which is located in […]
Avenir Secures Extensions for Avenir Advantage and Accolade
(Avenir LNG, 4.Jan.2024) — Avenir LNG Limited has executed two Time Charter Agreements for the Avenir Advantage and the Avenir Accolade. Avenir’s affiliate Future Horizon (L) Pte Ltd (a joint venture between Avenir and MISC) has signed a new two-year time charter agreement with PETCO Trading Labuan Company Ltd (PTLCL), […]
Ormat Completes Acquisition of Geothermal, Solar Assets
(Ormat Technologies, 4.Jan.2024) — Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a renewable energy company, announces that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of a portfolio of geothermal and solar assets from Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA), a subsidiary of Enel SpA (ENEL.MI, LLC). Under the agreement, Ormat paid $271mn […]
Energy Domain Looks to Future with Energent Acquisition
(Energy Domain, 4.Jan.2024) — Energy Domain, the tech-enabled online marketplace based in Fort Worth, Texas, has successfully acquired market intelligence technology product Energent from U.K.-based Westwood Global Energy Group. Founded by Ryan Vinson and the 5Ms Technologies team that created MineralWare and Energy Freelance, Energy Domain has parlayed dedication to […]
Alaska Airlines Receives First Long-range Boeing 737-8
(Alaska Airlines, 4.Jan.2024) — Alaska Airlines continues to grow as we welcome delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 to our aircraft lineup – the next component of our strategic, long-term fleet plan that builds on our strengths and provides a road map for ongoing future success. We proudly fly the […]
Talos Starts Production at Lime Rock and Venice GOM Discoveries
(Talos, 3.Jan.2024) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) has successfully started oil and natural gas production at Talos’s Lime Rock and Venice discoveries, located near its 100% owned and operated Ram Powell platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Talos owns a 60% working interest in both wells. The Lime Rock and Venice wells were brought […]
PNM Announces Termination of Merger Agreement
(PNM Resources, 2.Jan.2024) — PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) announces the termination of its merger agreement with Avangrid. While the PNM Resources Board of Directors approved an extension, it was not accepted by Avangrid and Avangrid terminated the merger. “We are greatly disappointed with Avangrid’s decision to terminate the merger agreement and […]
enCore Energy Starts Trading on Nasdaq Capital Market
(enCore Energy, 2.Jan.2024) — enCore Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: EU) (TSXV: EU), a uranium producer in the United States, commences trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company shares will continue to trade under the ticker symbol “EU” on Nasdaq and will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Stock Exchange (TSXV) under […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Dec. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Dec.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Dec. 2023 including why Venezuela wants to annex the Essequibo; Petrobras acquiring 29 blocks in the Pelotas basin in the 4th Permanent Concession Offer Cycle of the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas […]
NextEra Completes sale of Texas Natural Gas Pipeline Portfolio
(NextEra Energy Partners, 28.Dec.2023) — NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) closed on its previously disclosed agreement with Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) to sell its Texas natural gas pipeline portfolio for $1.815bn. “The completion of this sale is an important step in NextEra’s transition plans,” said John Ketchum, chairman and chief executive officer. “With the Texas natural gas pipeline […]
AEP to Divest New Mexico Solar Assets
(American Electric Power, 26.Dec.2023) — American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has entered into an agreement to sell its 50% interest in New Mexico Renewable Development, LLC (NMRD) to Exus North America Holdings, LLC. AEP and PNM Resources, which also owns 50% of NMRD, plan to sell the portfolio of 15 solar […]
NMPRC Approves PNM Distribution Battery Storage Projects
(NMPRC, 26.Dec.2023) — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) approved the application from Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), wholly-owned subsidiary of PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM), to install 12 megawatts of utility owned distribution-level battery storage to expand the capacity of overloaded feeders at two locations. This innovative solution supports reliability […]
Ellipsis US Acquires Additional Onshore Assets
(Ellipsis, 22.Dec.2023) — Ellipsis U.S. Onshore Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of Westlawn Group LLC, announced the acquisition of additional assets located in multiple onshore U.S. basins. Ellipsis acquired non-operated oil and gas assets with current production of more than 6,000 boe/d (2-stream) and significant operational upside associated with approximately 550 […]
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Tellurian to Pay Over $7mn to Departing Souki [PDF Download]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Dec.2023) — Tellurian Inc., which is developing the Driftwood LNG project in Louisiana, revealed details regarding compensation for Charif Souki. “As previously disclosed, on 8 Dec. 2023 (the “Termination Date”), pursuant to and in accordance with that certain employment agreement entered into as of 1 Oct. 2021 […]
SSR Mining Updates on Sale of EMX Units
(SSR Mining, 20.Dec.2023) — SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) entered into an agreement with Scotiabank under which the bank will purchase by way of a block trade 6,161,524 units at a price of C$1.93 per unit for gross proceeds to SSR Mining of C$11,891,741 (approximately $8.9mn) (the “sale”). […]
Kodiak Gas to Buy CSI Compressco in $854mn All-Equity Deal
(CSI Compressco, 19.Dec.2023) — Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (NYSE: KGS) and CSI Compressco LP (NASDAQ: CCLP) executed a definitive merger agreement under which Kodiak will acquire CSI Compressco in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $854mn, including the assumption of $619mn of net debt, based on the closing price of Kodiak’s stock on 18 Dec. 2023. […]
Shell Invests in GOM Sparta Development
(Shell, 19.Dec.2023) — Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Sparta, a deep-water development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico that represents our competitive approach to simplifying and replicating projects. Owned by Shell Offshore Inc. (51% operator) and Equinor Gulf of Mexico LLC (49%), […]
enCore Energy Transfers to NASDAQ
(enCore Energy Corp., 19.Dec.2023) — enCore Energy Corp. (NYSE American: EU) (TSXV: EU) will transfer its stock exchange listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market from the NYSE American LLC. The company shares will continue to trade under the ticker symbol “EU” with expectations that the listing will commence on the […]
Treasury International Capital Data for Oct.
(US Treasury, 19.Dec.2023) — The US Department of the Treasury released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for Oct. 2023. The next release, which will report on data for Nov. 2023, is scheduled for 19 Jan. 2024. The sum total in Oct. of all net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term […]
Nature Wood Announces 1H:23 Financial Results
(Nature Wood, 18.Dec.2023) — Nature Wood Group Limited disclosed its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 30 Jun. 2023. Financial Highlights: Total revenue for the first half of 2023 stood at approximately $15.6mn, marking a decrease of 49.6% from the $31mn recorded in the same period of last year. The company […]
KAES to Buy Wever Fertilizer Plant from OCI Global for $3.6bn
(KAES, 18.Dec.2023) — Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES), a global provider of solutions for the agriculture, energy and chemical markets, announced an agreement to acquire OCI Global‘s fertilizer plant in Wever, Iowa, for $3.6bn. The transaction, once finalized, will give KAES 100% ownership of the state-of-the-art facility, which was opened in […]
Steel Dynamics Provides 4Q:23 Earnings Guidance
(Steel Dynamics, 15.Dec.2023) — Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) provided fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance in the range of $2.60 to $2.64 per diluted share. Comparatively, the company’s third quarter 2023 earnings were $3.47 per diluted share and prior year fourth quarter earnings were $3.61 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2023 profitability from the company’s steel operations is expected […]
TG Natural Resources to Buy Rockcliff Energy for $2.7bn
(Quantum, 15.Dec.2023) — Rockcliff Energy II LLC, a portfolio company of Quantum Energy Partners, announced the entry into a definitive agreement with TG Natural Resources LLC (TGNR), in which TGNR will acquire 100% of the membership interests in Rockcliff for $2.7bn, prior to customary adjustments (the “Transaction”). Rockcliff is a […]
S&P Global Releases its 2024 Energy Outlook
(S&P Global, 14.Dec.2023) — Analysts at S&P Global Commodity Insights, an independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities, energy and energy transition markets, today released their latest 2024 energy outlook. OVERVIEW After years of turbulence, global markets are still striving to find sustainable […]
China’s Solar Production Costs Fall by 42% in Last Year
(WoodMac, 14.Dec.2023) — The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W) giving manufacturers in the country an enormous cost advantage over international rivals according to a new Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. The report: ‘Top of […]
Shell Assumes 100% Working Interest in US GOM Kaikias Field
(Shell, 13.Dec.2023) — Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), acquired the 20% working interest (WI) of MOEX North America LLC, a 100% subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., in the Kaikias field in the US Gulf of Mexico. Shell now has 100% WI and remains the operator. “Since […]
Pembina Announces $3.1bn Acquisition of Enbridge Interests
(Pembina, 13.Dec.2023) — Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) has entered into an agreement with Enbridge Inc. to acquire all of Enbridge’s interests in the Alliance, Aux Sable and NRGreen joint ventures. Highlights Pembina has entered into an agreement to acquire Enbridge’s interests in Alliance, Aux Sable and NRGreen […]
Shell Takes FID for Phased Wells at Perdido in US Gulf of Mexico
(Shell, 12.Dec.2023) — Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for a phased campaign to deliver three wells in the Great White unit designed to boost production at the Shell-operated Perdido spar in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM). After completion of this […]
Tellurian BODs names Daniel Belhumeur as President
(Tellurian, 11.Dec.2023) — Tellurian Inc. (NYSE American: TELL) announced that following the appointment of Martin J. Houston as Chairman of the Board, the Board of Directors has named former General Counsel Daniel Belhumeur as President of Tellurian, and former Deputy General Counsel Meredith Mouer as General Counsel and Chief Compliance […]
Shell to Divest Partial Stake in Projects to InfraRed Capital Partners
(Shell, 11.Dec.2023) — Shell Wind Energy Inc. and Savion Equity, LLC, subsidiaries of Shell plc (Shell), have agreed to sell partial ownership stake in two U.S.-based renewable energy projects to InfraRed Capital Partners. Shell will sell 60% interest in Brazos Wind Holdings, LLC (Brazos), a 182-megawatt (MW) onshore wind farm […]
Pembina Reveals 2024 Guidance, Provides Business Update
(Pembina, 11.Dec.2023) — Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA) announced its 2024 financial guidance and provided a business update. Highlights 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $3.725bn to $4.025bn, driven by continued volume growth across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (“WCSB”), new assets placed into service, re-contracting of certain assets, […]
Occidental to Buy CrownRock for $12bn
(Oxy, 11.Dec.2023) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Midland-based oil and gas producer CrownRock L.P., a joint venture of CrownQuest Operating LLC and Lime Rock Partners, for cash and stock in a transaction valued at approximately $12bn, including the assumption of CrownRock’s debt. Highlights include: Expected […]
Cboe Canada on Listing of LiTHOS Energy
(Cboe Canada, 8.Dec.2023) — Cboe Canada, the new business name of the NEO Exchange, welcomes LiTHOS Energy Ltd., a critical minerals extraction technology company improving the sustainability of lithium mining, as they graduate their public listing. Following a voluntary delisting from the Canadian Securities Exchange, LiTHOS is now trading on Cboe […]
Martin Houston Becomes Tellurian Chairman [PDF Download]
(Tellurian, 8.Dec.2023) — Tellurian Inc. (NYSE American: TELL) announced that its Board of Directors has named Martin Houston, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, to be Chairman of the Board of Directors. Co-Founder Charif Souki will no longer serve as an executive or officer of the company or hold any managerial responsibilities. […]
Hull Street Energy Buys California Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant
(Hull, 7.Dec.2023) — Hull Street Energy has acquired 100% of EF Oxnard, LLC from an affiliate of Atlantic Power & Utilities. Located in Oxnard, California, EF Oxnard is a nominal 48 MW simple cycle, gas-fired facility. The EF Oxnard plant is a high-quality addition to Hull Street Energy’s transition-focused power infrastructure […]
Thayer Infrastructure Services Acquires Dynetek Solutions
(TIS, 7.Dec.2023) — Thayer Infrastructure Services, LLC (TIS), an infrastructure services providers in the power, fiber, and wireless communications construction industries, announced today the completed acquisition of Dynetek Solutions, Inc., now Dynetek Solutions, LLC. Dynetek excels in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services, while providing infrastructure installation, upgrade, and maintenance solutions […]
Sempra Named Among Newsweek’s ‘Most Responsible Companies’
(Sempra, 7.Dec.2023) — Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for 2024, earning this distinction for the fifth consecutive year. The annual list ranks companies based on their commitment to corporate responsibility, specifically on efforts related to environment, social and corporate governance. […]