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(Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Aug.2022) — Energy briefs including Colombia’s state-owned oil company Ecopetrol holding a virtual press event. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Colombia — Ecopetrol hosted a virtual press event on 3 Aug. 2022 w/ CEO Felipe BayĂłn Pardo. RELATED STORY: Ecopetrol Group Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results NORTH […]
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NRGBriefs: XOM, OXY, CVX Dividends; Hess Guyana Liftings
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including US Vice President Kamala Harris speaking with Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali about energy and other issues; the board of directors of Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corporation declaring a cash dividend of $0.88 per common stock; Hess Corporation selling 6 one-million barrels […]
NextDecade Announces 1 MTPA LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement with ExxonMobil
(NextDecade, 27.Jul.2022) — NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced the execution of a 20-year sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”) with ExxonMobil LNG Asia Pacific (“EMLAP”), an ExxonMobil affiliate, for the supply of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) from NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG export project (“RGLNG”) in Brownsville, Texas. Under the SPA, EMLAP will […]
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Hess Corporation Reports 2Q:22 Results [PDF Downloads]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2022) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) reported net income of $667mn, or $2.15/shr common in the 2Q:22 vs a net loss of $73mn, or $0.24/shr common in the 2Q:21. RELATED STORY: Hess Announces Two More Discoveries Offshore Guyana ____________________
Cheniere and PTT Sign Long-Term LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement
(Cheniere, 26.Jul.2022) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (“CCL”) entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”) with PTT Global LNG Company Limited (“PTTGL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTT Public Company Limited (“PTT”), Thailand’s largest […]
Global Economic Growth Slows Amid Gloomy Outlook
(IMF, 26.Jul.2022) — The global economy, still reeling from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is facing an increasingly gloomy and uncertain outlook. Many of the downside risks flagged in our April World Economic Outlook have begun to materialize. Higher-than-expected inflation, especially in the United States and major European […]
NRGBriefs: FPSO Brazil Congress 2022 in Rio de Janeiro
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including the government of the Brazilian state of Ceara teaming up with Enel Green Power Brasil to study the potential for development of green hydrogen projects; details regarding the FPSO Brazil Congress in Rio de Janeiro; and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) planning to […]
Shell USA and Shell Midstream in Merger Deal Valued at $1.96bn
(Shell USA, 25.Jul.2022) — Shell USA, Inc. and Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SHLX) (“SHLX”) announced they have executed a definitive agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which Shell USA will acquire all of the common units representing limited partner interests in SHLX held by the public at $15.85 per Public Common Unit in cash […]
Matson Publishes Sustainability Report for 2021
(Matson, 25.Jul.2022) — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), an U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has published its 2021 Sustainability Report that describes the company’s progress toward achieving its environmental, social and governance goals. “In a year of extraordinary disruption and upheaval in our industry, Matson devoted more attention and resources than ever […]
Reynolds Transitioning to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Fleet
(Reynolds American, 25.Jul.2022) — Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group‘s U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) is advancing its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals by transitioning its current 1,800+ vehicle trade and operations fleet to hybrid and electric models. The move will replace aging vehicles on a rolling basis […]
Frontera Extends Substantial Issuer Bid to 8 Aug.
(Frontera, 25.Jul.2022) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) has extended the expiry time of its offer to purchase from shareholders up to $65mn (equivalent to US$50mn) of its outstanding common shares (the “Shares”) for cancellation from 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time) on 29 July 2022 to 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time) on 8 August 2022, unless the offer […]
Aris Gold and GCM Mining Announce Merger
(Aris Gold, 25.Jul.2022) — GCM Mining Corp. (GCM) (TSX: GCM) (OTCQX: TPRFF) and Aris Gold Corporation (Aris Gold) (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: ALLXF) announce they have entered into a definitive agreement (the Arrangement Agreement) under which GCM will acquire all the outstanding Aris Gold shares not already held by GCM (the Transaction). The resulting entity will be […]
NRGBriefs: Biden on Gas Prices, Ecopetrol VP Resignation; Train 1 Drama
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including US President Joe Biden commenting on gas prices; Unit Corporation (OTC Pink: UNTC) reporting preliminary and unaudited selected financial and operational highlights for the 3-months ended 30 Jun. 2022; and MĂłnica JimĂ©nez, VP of Corporate Affairs and Secretary General, resigning her post […]
Invenergy Launches First Green Hydrogen Project
(Invenergy, 22.Jul.2022) — Invenergy, the largest privately held global developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, has announced its first green hydrogen project. The 5-acre Sauk Valley Hydrogen project will generate green hydrogen by utilizing power from Invenergy’s co-located solar plant and Ohmium International low-carbon, electrolyzer technology. “The Invenergy team is incredibly […]
CFE and Sempra Expand Development Deals Related to Infrastructure in Mexico
(Sempra, 21.Jul.2022) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), and Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (ComisiĂłn Federal de Electricidad, CFE), announced several agreements to advance the joint development of critical energy infrastructure projects in Mexico, including the rerouting of the Guaymas-El Oro pipeline in Sonora, the proposed Vista PacĂfico LNG project in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, and […]
NRGBriefs: Bristow Inks 1.6bn 10-year Deal
(Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Bristow Helicopters Ltd (NYSE: VTOL) signing a ÂŁ1.6bn 10-year contract for the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation program; Golden Arrow Resources Corporation (TSXV: GRG) (FSE: G6A) (OTCQB: GARWF) terminating its option for the Libanesa Silver-Gold Project in Argentina; Great Panther Mining Limited (TSX: GPR) (NYSE-A: GPL) […]
NRGBriefs: GYSBI’s Guyana Contract with Exxon; Cubico Wind Deals in Uruguay
(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Cubico Sustainable Investments acquiring two operating wind projects in Uruguay from ACS; Sempra announced plans to report its 2Q:22 earnings and host a corresponding conference call on 4 Aug. 2022; and Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) signing an 11-year extended contract with […]
Cheniere and PetroChina Sign Long-Term LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement
(Cheniere, 20.Jul.2022) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cheniere Marketing, LLC, has entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with a subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited. Under the SPA, PetroChina subsidiary PetroChina International Company Limited (PCI) has agreed […]
ExxonMobil Statement Regarding President Biden Letter to Oil Industry
(ExxonMobil, 15.Jul.2022) — ExxonMobil released the following statement in response to a letter from President Biden. We have been in regular contact with the administration to update the President and his staff on how ExxonMobil has been investing more than any other company to develop U.S. oil and gas supplies. […]
Biden and Abbas Hold Joint Press Event in Bethlehem
(The White House, 15.Jul.2022) — What follows are remarks from a joint press statement by US President Joe Biden and President Abbas of the Palestinian National Authority. PRESIDENT ABBAS: (As interpreted.) Formidable President Biden, we welcome you as a dear guest of Palestine, in the city of Bethlehem, the cradle […]
NRGBriefs: Biden’s Middle East Trip, Sasol’s Force Majeure
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including US President Joe Biden continues meeting with world leaders in the Middle East as part of his tour of the region; and US-based Occidental to host second quarter 2022 conference call on 3 August 2022. MIDDLE EAST Israel — US President Joe […]
Putin’s Oil War with the West Comes at His Allies’ Expense
(The New York Times, 12.Jul.2022) — Russia’s use of energy as a weapon in its standoff with the West is redrawing the geopolitical map, but it could strain ties with allies like Iran and Venezuela. As Russia pushes to find new buyers for its oil to skirt ever tougher Western […]
ConocoPhillips and Sempra Infrastructure Ink HOA for LNG Projects
(ConocoPhillips, 14.Jul.2022) — ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced a potentially significant expansion of its global liquefied natural gas (LNG) business through investment in a new large-scale LNG facility under development by Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), in Jefferson County, Texas. ConocoPhillips has entered into a […]
The White House Previews Day Two of Biden’s Middle East Trip
(The White House, 13.Jul.2022) — The following details come from The White House briefing room regarding a background press call previewing day two of the US President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. Apologies for our delay in this, and we appreciate everyone’s flexibility and bearing […]
NRGBriefs: EIA Reveals Its Estimates of US LNG Exports between 2022-23
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including the US-based Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealing estimates of US LNG exports between 2022-2023; and Cheniere Energy, Inc. on its second quarter 2022 conference call with investors and analysts. NORTH AMERICA US — The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates US LNG exports […]
Equinor Buys US Energy Storage Developer
(Equinor, 12.Jul.2022) — Equinor signed an agreement to buy a 100% stake in the US based battery storage developer East Point Energy LLC. The acquisition supports Equinor’s ambition to be a leading company in the energy transition and provides a platform for broadening our energy offerings in the US. The […]
NRGBriefs: OFAC on LPG Exports to Venezuela; Nothing Yet on Atlantic LNG
(Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) authorizing certain transactions involving the exportation or reexportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Venezuela; and the government of Trinidad and Tobago yet to announce details of partnership restructuring related to Atlantic LNG. LATIN […]
NRGBriefs: PDVSA Vassa Closure; IGU’s 2022 World LNG Report
(Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including the closure of PDVSA Vassa, formerly Venoco, leaving nearly a thousand workers in uncertainty; and the release of the International Gas Union (IGU) 2022 World LNG Report. NORTH AMERICA US
NextDecade Inks 1 MTPA LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement with Guangdong Energy Group
(NextDecade Corp., 6.Jul.2022) — NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced execution of a 20-year sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”) with Guangdong Energy Group for the supply of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) from NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG export project (“RGLNG”) in Brownsville, Texas. The SPA was completed pursuant to the Binding Heads of Agreement previously […]
Excelerate Energy Appoints Deborah Byers as Independent Director
(Excelerate Energy, 6.Jul.2022) — Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) announced that on 5 July 2022, its Board of Directors increased its size from six to seven members and appointed Deborah Byers as a new independent director effective immediately. In addition, Ms. Byers will serve as Chairperson of the Audit Committee. “We […]
NFE and Apollo Funds to Form New JV; Deal Valued at $2bn
(New Fortress Energy, 5.Jul.2022) — New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) (“NFE”) and Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that they have entered into a definitive Equity Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the “Purchase and Contribution Agreement”) to sell 11 LNG infrastructure vessels owned by NFE to a newly formed joint venture (the […]
NextDecade Inks 1 MTPA LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement with China Gas
(NextDecade Corp., 5.Jul.2022) — NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced execution of a 20-year sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”) with China Gas Hongda Energy Trading Co., LTD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Gas Holdings Limited (HKEX:00384) for the supply of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) from NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG export project […]
Amos Global Energy and Gramercy Announce a JV with Inepetrol in Venezuela
(Gramercy Funds Management, 5.Jul.2022) — Gage Venezuela Holdings LLC, a recently created partnership between Amos Global Energy Management LLC (“Age”) and Gramercy Funds Management LLC announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with Inepetrol, S.A., a subsidiary of Inelectra S.A. The joint venture would seek to target […]
Enel Américas Announces Planned Voluntary Delisting of its Notes from the NYSE
(Enel AmĂ©ricas, 1.Jul.2022) — Enel AmĂ©ricas S.A. (NYSE: ENIAY) announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved the voluntary delisting of its outstanding 4.00% Notes due 25 October 2026 (NYSE: ENIA26A) and 6.60% Notes due 1 December 2026 (NYSE: ENIA26) (collectively, the “Notes”) from The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE“) and deregistration with the […]
NRGBriefs: Increased US LNG Exports Could Add $73bn to US Economy
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Freeport LNG Development, L.P. eying a partial resumption of liquefaction operations in October 2022; and the American Petroleum Institute (API) forecasting that increasing US LNG exports could support 220,000-452,000 additional American jobs and add up to $73bn to the US economy by […]
Freeport LNG Updates on Proposed Safety Order
(Freeport LNG, 30.Jun.2022) — Freeport LNG Development, L.P. provided the following statement regarding the Notice of Proposed Safety Order Issued by the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHSMA): Freeport LNG acknowledges the Notice of Proposed Safety Order issued today by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Safety has […]
Bristow Signs Long-Term Maintenance Support Agreements
(Bristow, 30.Jun.2022) — Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) has signed long-term, favorable maintenance support agreements with Leonardo Helicopters for airframes and Pratt & Whitney for engines on the Company’s global fleet of AW139 helicopters. Highlights: Agreements with Leonardo Helicopters and Pratt & Whitney provide comprehensive, long-term maintenance support for AW139 airframes […]
ExxonMobil to Divest Montney and Duvernay Canadian Assets
(ExxonMobil, 28.Jun.2022) — ExxonMobil said its Canadian affiliates, Imperial and ExxonMobil Canada, have entered into an agreement with Whitecap Resources Inc. for the sale of XTO Energy Canada, which is jointly owned by Imperial and ExxonMobil Canada. The sale, for a total cash consideration of about US$1.47bn, is expected to […]
Adewole Adebayo, Candidate for President of Nigeria, visits Washington, DC
(Adewole Adebayo, 28.Jun.2022) — Prince Adebayo, who recently won the Social Democratic Party (SDP)‘s nomination for president, is visiting the US by invitation to attend a stakeholder meeting with the US Commission for International Religious Freedom. He will also be meeting with ambassadors, State Department officials, university officials, and the […]
US Officials Return to Venezuela Amid Gas Price Hike
(AP, 27.Jun.2022) — Senior U.S. government officials have quietly traveled to Caracas in the latest bid to bring home detained Americans and rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on, forcing the U.S. to recalibrate other foreign policy objectives. A U.S. State Department […]
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The SimĂłn BolĂvar Foundation Releases 2021 Annual Report [PDF Download]
(Citgo, 27.Jun.2022) — The SimĂłn BolĂvar Foundation Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation of Citgo Petroleum Corporation, released its 2021 Annual Report. The Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of vulnerable people affected by the complex, ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, with special attention to mothers and children. After redefining its […]
NRGBriefs: Canacol on Colombian Operations; Perfect Storm of Soaring Inflation
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Canacol Energy Ltd. providing details about its operations in Colombia as well as its value proposition in the South American country [PDF download]; and many emerging economies are currently faced with a perfect storm of soaring inflation, acute shortages of fuel and […]
NRGBriefs: Eni Plenitude S.p.A. SocietĂ Benefit Postpones IPO
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Eni Plenitude S.p.A. SocietĂ Benefit informing that shareholder Eni S.p.A. have postponed an IPO of ordinary shares for listing on Euronext Milan due to a deterioration in market conditions; and GTC Vorro Technology expanding with the launch of its technology licensing division. […]
NRGBriefs: Uranium Energy Completes C$5mn Private Placement
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE: UEC) completing its C$5mn private placement in UEX Corporation. NORTH AMERICA US — Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE: UEC) completed its C$5mn private placement in UEX Corp. consisting of the acquisition by UEC of 11,627,907 UEX common shrs at […]
Cheniere and Chevron Ink LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements
(Cheniere Energy, 22.Jun.2022) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) announced that two of its subsidiaries, Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC (“SPL”) and Cheniere Marketing, LLC, have each entered into long-term liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) sale and purchase agreements (each, an “SPA”) with Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron […]
Cheniere Reveals FID for Corpus Christi Stage 3 Export Project
(Cheniere Energy, 22.Jun.2022) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) announced today that its Board of Directors has made a positive Financial Investment Decision (FID) with respect to the 10+ million tonnes per annum of LNG Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project (“CCL Stage 3”) and has issued full notice […]
EnCap and Double Eagle Form Double Eagle IV with over $1.7bn in Equity Committed
(Double Eagle, 17.Jun.2022) — EnCap Investments L.P. and the team behind the Double Eagle family of companies have entered into a strategic partnership to form Double Eagle Energy Holdings IV, LLC and Tumbleweed Royalty IV, LLC. The new entities have also received minority investments from Apollo Natural Resource funds, Magnetar […]
NRGBriefs: OFAC Takes Former PDVSA VP off SDN List; Bristow to Ring Opening Bell
(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including the US Department of Treasury announcing the removal of former PDVSA Vice President Carlos Erik Malpica Flores from OFAC’s SDN list. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Venezuela — The US Department of the Treasury announced removal of Malpica Flores, Carlos Erik, Naguanagua, […]
Study: Humans Responsible for Over 90% of World’s Oil Slicks
(FSU, 16.Jun.2022) — A team of U.S. and Chinese scientists mapping oil pollution across the Earth’s oceans has found that more than 90% of chronic oil slicks come from human sources, a much higher proportion than previously estimated. Their research, published in Science, is a major update from previous investigations into […]
SSR Mining Reveals Normal Course Issuer Bid
(SSR Mining, 16.Jun.2022) — SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) has filed with and received acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for a Notice of Intention to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”) under the requirements of the TSX permitting SSR Mining to purchase for cancellation up […]