Invenergy and EnergyRe Secure Offshore Wind Lease Award

(Invenergy Wind Offshore, 28.Feb.2022) — Invenergy Wind Offshore LLC, led by project sponsors Invenergy and energyRe, was named provisional winner for an 83,976-acre area of seabed by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The winning bid of $645mn secured lease OCS-A 0542, one of the largest awarded in the New […]

Talos and Howard Energy to Pursue CCS Ops with the Port of Corpus Christi

(Talos Energy, 28.Feb.2022) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) and Howard Energy Partners (HEP) entered into an option agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority to pursue commercial carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) opportunities on-site at the Port of Corpus Christi. The project will be known as the Coastal Bend Carbon Management […]

NRGBriefs: Japan to Support Removing Key Russian Banks from SWIFT

(Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) and NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) announcing that members of the senior management team will participate in various investor meetings throughout March; the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo speaking with Japan Finance Vice Minister Masato Kanda […]

Sonoma County and ForeFront Power Complete 963kW Solar Energy Portfolio

(Forefront Power, 28.Feb.2022) — The County of Sonoma has partnered with ForeFront Power, a developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects, to build a 963 kilowatt (kW) solar energy portfolio at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), as well as at the Sonoma County Fleet Operations Building […]

US Imposes Sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin

(U.S. Department of the Treasury, 25.Feb.2022) — Today, the United States, in coordination with allies and partners, continued to forcefully respond to Russia’s unjustified, unprovoked, and premediated invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions on President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergei Lavrov, as […]

NRGBriefs: YPF conf. call; Venezuela’s Maduro advocates for peace in Ukraine conflict

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including Argentina’s state oil entity YPF revealing details of 4Q:21 and YE:21 results conference call on 4 Mar. 2022; Ecopetrol S.A. releasing details related to amendments to its bylaws to be submitted for consideration at the general shareholders’ meeting slated for […]

Talos Energy Reports 4Q:21 and YE:21 Results, Provides 2022 Guidance

(Talos Energy, 24.Feb.2022) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) announced its operational and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2021. The company also announced its year-end 2021 reserves figures as well as 2022 operational and financial guidance. Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights: Production of 68.7 thousand barrels of oil […]

Pan American Silver Updates Drilling of the La Colorada Skarn

(Pan American, 24.Feb.2022) — Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) provided results for 20 new infill and exploration holes, all of which contain multiple skarn and breccia intercepts. “Drilling has improved our confidence in the mineralization to the east, west and south of the known skarn footprint, as reported in […]

HES Solar Deploys a BYD Energy Storage System

(Energy Toolbase, 23.Feb.2022) — Energy Toolbase, a provider of energy storage software solutions, has commissioned a behind-the-meter energy storage project with HES Solar, a San Diego-based, full-service solar development and installation company. HES Solar installed a BYD Chess energy storage system, integrated with Energy Toolbase’s Acumen EMS™ controls software, alongside a SunPower […]

NRGBriefs: Trinidad’s Future Depends on Venezuelan Gas [PDF Downloads]

(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including Argentina looking to import 65 LNG cargoes in 2022 compared to 56 in 2021; Trinidad and Tobago’s reemergence over the short-term as a dominant LNG exporter will depend heavily on its ability to tap into Venezuelan offshore gas; Nucor Corp. (NYSE: NUE) revealing […]

SSR Mining Reports 4Q:21 and YE:21 Results

(SSR Mining, 23.Feb.2022) — SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) reports consolidated financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the full year ended 31 December 2021. In addition, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.07 per common share, an increase of 40% over the third quarter dividend, […]

Braskem Expands its Circular Polymer Portfolio

(Braskem, 23.Feb.2022) — Braskem S.A. (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6;NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) announced the expansion of its circular polymer portfolio to include two new polypropylene (PP) grades with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Braskem’s new PCR polypropylene grades can be used in a wide range of U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

NRGBriefs: Nucor Corp. Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including the BODs of Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) declaring the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50/shr on Nucor’s common stock; Select Energy Services reporting revenue of $255mn generated during the 4Q:21, up 25% sequentially from the 3Q:21; B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE AMERICAN: BTG) (NSX: […]

bp Announces Successful Start-up of Herschel Expansion in US GOM

(bp, 22.Feb.2022) — bp announced the safe and successful start-up of the Herschel Expansion project in the Gulf of Mexico. This is part of bp’s strategy to invest in focused and resilient hydrocarbons. Herschel is the first of four major projects scheduled to be delivered globally in 2022. Phase 1 of […]

NRGBriefs: University of Guyana Students Invited to Oil Conference

(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including Atlas Renewable Energy securing financing with BNB for the construction of Lar do Sol – Casablanca II Solar Plant in Brazil; and the International Energy Conference and Exhibition- Guyana 2022 in Georgetown, Guyana again opening the exhibit for free to University of […]

Saulsbury Awarded Construction Contract in Southeast New Mexico

(Saulsbury, 16.Feb.2022) — Saulsbury has recently been awarded multiple pipeline contracts to construct a collective 16.5 miles of steel and poly flowlines in Southeast New Mexico. This award represents a significant achievement for Saulsbury, as we work to promote growth in our Field Services operations.  “We are excited to see the […]

NRGBriefs: Guyana VP Jagdeo Reveals NOC Aspirations by 3Q:22

(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including the International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana saying it will allow the first 80 University of Guyana students to enter its conference for free on 16 Feb. 2022; Guyana’s Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo talking about the potential launch of the country’s national […]

Is Private Equity Who Upstream M&A Market is Looking for?

(WoodMac, 16.Feb.2022) — As energy transition and ESG pressures bring more upstream assets to market, questions remain about who’s buying. Comments follow from Greig Aitken, Research Director, M&A and Neivan Boroujerdi, Principal Analyst, North Sea Upstream. The pressure is rising for public companies to decarbonise. It’s bringing more upstream assets to the […]

NRGBriefs: Frontera Sets Guyana Exploration CAPEX at $110-$130mn

(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including Frontera Energy anticipating Guyana exploration CAPEX of $110-$130mn in 2022 and CGX Energy anticipating further investments of $5-$10mn for the Berbice Deepwater Port Project; Kootenay Silver saying JV operator Aztec Minerals Corp. reported a broad, high grade, gold intercept in the first RC drill hole […]

Talos Energy and EnLink Midstream Complete Carbon Capture Solution

(Talos Energy, 15.Feb.2022) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) and EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) have executed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a complete CO2 capture, transportation and sequestration solution for industrial-scale emitters in Louisiana. The joint service offering will be focused on the Mississippi River corridor from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, which is […]

Southwestern Energy Expands RSG Monitoring Across Entire Operations

(Southwestern Energy Company, 8.Feb.2022) — Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) announced the expansion of its company-wide certification and continuous monitoring of its production as responsibly sourced gas (RSG), building upon its previously announced program in Appalachia to include its newly acquired Haynesville position. SWN’s RSG program reflects the company’s Environmental, […]

NRGBriefs: Vista Reporting a 42% Rise in P1 Reserves [PDF Downloads]

(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including Argentina’s energy transition accompanying the country’s growth process; Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VIST; BMV: VISTA) reporting its estimated YE:21 certified proved (P1) oil and gas reserves rising 42% YOY; and Kosmos Energy seeking to link executive compensation to […]

NRGBriefs: Trinidad Energy Minister Meets with Executives about Project Lara

(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including Stuart Young, Trinidad and Tobago’s head at the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries meeting with corporate executives at BP, Shell and Lightsource BP about the Project Lara; and Texas-based Exxon’s commenting on carbon capture and storage (CCS); and more. LATIN AMERICA […]

Enbridge Reports 2021 Financial Results and Advances Strategic Priorities

(Enbridge, 11.Feb.2022) — Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) reported strong full year 2021 financial results, reaffirmed its 2022 financial outlook, and provided a quarterly business update. Highlights (All financial figures are unaudited and in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. * identifies non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to “Non-GAAP Reconciliations Appendices” […]

NRGBriefs: Trinidad’s Gas and LNG Production Fell in Nov. 2021

(Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Feb.2022) — Energy briefs including Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) reporting gas, oil and LNG production figures for Jan.-Nov. 2021; and B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE AMERICAN: BTG) (NSX: B2G) announcing that the government of Mali recently granted B2Gold’s Malian subsidiary a […]

Hess Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

(Hess, 1.Feb.2022) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) achieved a top score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Index for 2022 and earned the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. For the third consecutive year, Hess also has earned a place on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality […]

Canacol Energy Reveals Block Purchase Under Normal Course Issuer Bid

(Canacol, 28.Jan.2022) — Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) (OTCQX:CNNEF) (BVC:CNEC) purchased 5,307,700 Common Shares for CAD$3.15 per share under its normal course issuer bid (the “NCIB”), relying on the block purchase exemption under the NCIB rules. The purchase was made from an arm’s length third party via the TSX Exchange. Canacol’s […]

NRGBriefs: Argentina’s Energy Secretariat and ENARGAS Talk Energy

(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Argentina’s Energy Secretariat DarĂ­o MartĂ­nez chatting w/ ENARGAS’ Federico Bernal Hermitte to discuss actions necessary to strengthen the energy sector; and the Bristow Group’s plans to reveal fiscal 3Q results on 3 Feb. 2022. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Argentina — Argentina’s […]

NRGBriefs: ExxonMobil’s Results Call, GoldMining Appointment

(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including ExxonMobil’s results call; and GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) appointing Eric Chen as Director of Mineral Resources for the co. NORTH AMERICA US — Darren Woods, chairman and CEO; Kathy Mikells, SVP and CFO; and Stephen Littleton, Investor Relations VP and […]

Equinox Gold Says Production Increasing to 625,000 to 710,000 Ounces of Gold

(Equinox Gold Corp, 25.Jan.2022) — Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX) (NYSE American: EQX) announces 2022 production guidance of 625,000 to 710,000 ounces of gold, increasing from 2021 production of 602,100 ounces of gold. Cost guidance includes cash costs1 of $1,080 to $1,140 per ounce and all-in-sustaining costs1,2 (“AISC”) of $1,330 to $1,415 per ounce of gold sold. Guidance does not include […]

LongPath Technologies Advances DOE-Funded Methane Mitigation

(LongPath Technologies, 25.Jan.2022) — LongPath Technologies, Inc. is advancing its groundbreaking Basin-SCAN continuous methane monitoring and abatement technology across the Texas and New Mexico Permian Basin oil and gas fields. A year after winning a $5mn US Department of Energy (DOE) award, roughly 180 sq. mi. of the Permian Basin are being monitored […]

NRGBriefs: Steel Dynamics Reports Financial Results

(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) announcing 4Q:21 and YE:21 financial results; and New Pacific Metals Corp. (TSX: NUAG) (NYSE American: NEWP) announcing its BODs accepted the resignation of Dr. Mark Cruise as CEO and as BOD w/ New Pacific. NORTH AMERICA US — Steel […]

US Extends Citgo Protection

(AFP, 21.Jan.2022) — The US Treasury on Thursday extended by one year a rule that shields Citgo, a US-based unit of Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA, from being seized by creditors, the department said. The Houston-based company has been controlled by parties opposed to the government of President Nicolas Maduro since […]

NRGBriefs: CSI Compressco Cash Distribution

(Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including CSI Compressco LP’s (NASDAQ: CCLP) BODs of its general partner declaring a cash distribution attributable to the 4Q:21; and PDVSA’s US refining arm Citgo Petroleum being Venezuela’s most priced int’l asset. NORTH AMERICA US — CSI Compressco LP’s (NASDAQ: CCLP) BODs of its general […]

ExxonMobil, SABIC Start Ops at Gulf Coast Manufacturing Facility

(Exxon, 20.Jan.2022) — ExxonMobil and SABIC announced the successful startup of Gulf Coast Growth Ventures world-scale manufacturing facility in San Patricio County, Texas. The new facility will produce materials used in packaging, agricultural film, construction materials, clothing, and automotive coolants. The operation includes a 1.8 million metric ton per year […]

NRGBriefs: Road Blockages in Southern BolĂ­var Impacting Oil Production

(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including road blockages impacting gas service to at least 5,618 users in the municipalities of Cantagallo and San Pablo, in southern BolĂ­var department; geopolitical issues in Iran and Ukraine potentially positively impacting Venezuela; and TechnipFMC (NYSE:FTI) (PARIS:FTI) planning to issue its 4Q:21 earnings […]

Solenis Announces Global Diversity Scholarship

(Solenis, 20.Jan.2022) — Solenis, a global producer of specialty chemicals, has launched the Global Diversity Scholarship as one element of a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) strategy. The scholarship program will help Solenis attract and retain diverse talent, an important driver of business performance. Solenis knows that a workforce representing a […]

Inspire Clean Energy to Accelerate a Carbon-Free Future

(Inspire Clean Energy, 19.Jan.2022) — Inspire Clean Energy, a subscription-based clean energy company, has announced a partnership with GivePower, a non-profit organization that provides solar-based solutions to secure food, water and electricity for people in regions that need them most. Through a program called the Brighter World Project, Inspire, together with its members, […]