(Sandstone Gold, 2.May.2024) â Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE: SAND) (TSX: SSL) has released its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 Mar. 2024 (all figures in U.S. dollars). First Quarter Highlights Revenue of $42.8 million (Q1 2023 â $44mn); Attributable gold equivalent ounces1 of 20,316 ounces (Q1 2023 â 28,368 ounces); Cash flows from operating activities, excluding changes […]
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Marathon Oil Reports 1Q:24 Results
(Marathon, 1.May.2024) â Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) reported first quarter 2024 net income of $297mn or $0.52 per diluted share, which includes the impact of certain items not typically represented in analysts’ earnings estimates and that would otherwise affect comparability of results. Adjusted net income was $317mn or $0.55 per diluted share. Net operating cash flow was $757mn or $861mn before changes […]
Uranium Energy on Bill to Ban Russian Uranium Imports
(Uranium Energy, 1.May.2024) â Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) applauds last nightâs vote by the United States Senate for passing H.R. 1042, a bill to ban Russian uranium imports into the United States, by unanimous consent. The House of Representatives passed the bill in December 2023. Senator Barrasso of Wyoming stated: […]
Southern Power expands Millers Branch Solar Facility in Texas
(Southern Power, 1.May.2024) â Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, announced the expansion of its 29th solar project â Millers Branch Solar Facility. The Phase II expansion represents an additional 180-megawatts (MW) from the current Phase I 200 MW facility that is nearing the start of construction. The project […]
APA Corp. Announces 1Q:24 Financial and Operational Results
(APA Corp., 1.May.2024) â APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2024. Key Takeaways Reported production of 389,000 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day; adjusted production, which excludes Egypt noncontrolling interest and tax barrels, was 320,000 BOE per day;Â Generated net […]
LNG Energy Group on Results, Venezuela
(LNG Group, 30.Apr.2024) â LNG Energy Group Corp. (TSXV: LNGE) (TSXV: LNGE.WT) (OTCQB: LNGNF) (FRA: E26) announced its financial and operating results for the year ended on 31 Dec. 2023. On 15 Aug. (the âClosing Dateâ), LNG Energy Group completed the acquisition of Lewis Energy Colombia, Inc. and the financial and […]
Frontera on 1Q:24 Conference Call
(Frontera, 30.Apr.2024) â Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) will release its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended 31 Mar. 2024, after markets close on 8 May 2024. A conference call for investors and analysts will be held on 9 May 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Participants will include Gabriel de Alba, Chairman […]
EAIâs NRGBriefs: April 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Apr.2024) â Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during April 2024 including ExxonMobil, Hess and CNOOC announcing a $12.7bn FID for their sixth project offshore Guyana dubbed Whiptail; YPF SA launching the “Andes” project to divest 55 mature conventional fields and focus […]
Chevron Reveals 1Q:24 Results
(Chevron, 26.Apr.2024) â Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) reported earnings of $5.5bn ($2.97/share – diluted) for first quarter 2024, compared with $6.6bn ($3.46/share – diluted) in first quarter 2023. Foreign currency effects increased earnings by $85mn. Adjusted earnings of $5.4bn ($2.93/share – diluted) in first quarter 2024 compared to adjusted earnings of […]
Phillips 66 Reports 1Q24 Results, Highlights Strategic Priorities
(Phillips 66, 26.Apr.2024) â Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) announced first-quarter earnings of $748mn, compared with earnings of $1.3bn in the fourth quarter. Excluding special items of $74mn, the company had adjusted earnings of $822mn in the first quarter, compared with fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.4bn. âIn the first quarter, we […]
Talos Reveals Organizational Changes
(Talos Energy, 25.Apr.2024) â Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) announced updates to its organization that support Talos’s growth and strategic priorities and the recently closed QuarterNorth Energy Inc. acquisition. Sergio Maiworm, who joined Talos in 2018, was promoted to Executive Vice President and will continue to serve as Chief Financial […]
LNG Energy Inks Productive Participation Contracts in Venezuela
(LNG Energy Group, 24.Apr.2024) â LNG Energy Group Corp. (TSXV: LNGE) (TSXV: LNGE.WT) (OTCQB: LNGNF) (FRA: E26) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, LNGEG Growth I Corp. (LNG Venezuela), entered into a binding agreement with PDVSA Petroleo S.A. (PPSA), a subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), the Venezuelan national oil […]
Weatherford Releases 1Q:24 Financial, Operational Results
(Weatherford, 24.Apr.2024) â Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) announced its results for the first quarter of 2024 and operational updates from Oman, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Canada, Thailand and beyond. ____________________
Billionaire Texas Oilman Inks Deal with PDVSA as US Sanctions Loom
(AP, 24.Apr.2024) â A company started by a Texas billionaire oilman announced a deal Wednesday with Venezuelaâs state-owned oil company to rehabilitate five aging oil fields, days after the Biden administration put a brake on sanctions relief over concerns about the fairness of the countryâs upcoming presidential election. LNG Energy […]
Potential Sour Crude Deficit Looming in the Gulf
(BTU Analytics, 23.Apr.2024) â Historically, more than half of Mexicoâs heavy sour crude oil exports, mostly Maya blend, end up in the U.S., which is key for refining along the Gulf Coast, also known as PADD 3. However, recent reports suggest Mexicoâs national oil company, PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex), could cut […]
FERC to Allow Venture Global to Introduce Hazardous Flies to Gas Gate
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Apr.2024) â The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gave permission to Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, LLC to introduce hazardous fluids to the gas gate as described in the LNG companyâs 16 Apr. 16, 2024 filing. âYour request is consistent with Conditions 11, 113, 114, 115, 117, and […]
Port of Corpus Christi Announces 1Q:24 Volumes
(Port of Corpus Christi, 19.Apr.2024) â The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 48.9 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the first quarter of 2024, a slight decrease from the first quarter of 2023 of just over one percent. The Portâs customers saw a slight […]
Deals Show Enduring Appeal of US Gas
(Rystad Energy, 19.Apr.2024) â European companies have been cautiously adding to their upstream positions. More deals could follow. Ed Crooks examines the forces shaping the energy industry globally The great investor Warren Buffett says one of his rules is ânever bet against Americaâ. There are many who share that view, […]
US Reimposes Venezuela Oil Sanctions
(Argus, 17.Apr.2024) â The US administration today reimposed sanctions targeting Venezuela’s oil exports and energy sector investments and set a deadline of 31 May for most foreign companies to wind down business with state-owned PdV. The US decision rescinds a sanctions waiver issued last October, which allowed Venezuela to sell […]
Expiration of US Oil License to Venezuela to Impose a Ceiling on Output Growth
(Reuters, 17.Apr.2024) â The expiration of the widest U.S. license so far granted to Venezuela’s oil and gas industry will put a ceiling on the South American country’s slow crude production growth unless Washington grants enough individual authorizations to compensate, according to analysts and experts. Washington officials said on Wednesday the license […]
June Deadline set for Citgo Auction Bids
(Argus, 17.Apr.2024)Â â Bidders for Citgo‘s US refining assets have until 11 June to submit offers for the company’s 805,000 b/d of refining capacity and associated assets, with a tentative sale hearing set for 15 July. Documents filed Tuesday in the US District Court for the District of Delaware set […]
OFAC Issues GL44A to Replace GL44 in Venezuela
(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Apr.2024) â The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 44A, which supersedes and replaces General License 44, and authorizes the wind down of transactions related to oil or gas sector operations in Venezuela. ____________________ By Piero Stewart. © Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All […]
Negotiations Fail to Renew Venezuela Sanctions Relief License
(S&P Global, 17.Apr.2024) â A few hours before the expiration of a temporary oil and gas sanctions relief license, the governments of Venezuela and the United States continue to negotiate without success its renewal under the requirement of holding competitive presidential elections on July 28, Venezuelan officials said. “Today at […]
Infinium and Kinetik Reach Innovative CO2 Utilization Deal
(Infinium, 16.Apr.2024) â Infinium, has reached an agreement with a subsidiary of midstream energy company  Kinetik Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNTK) to purchase carbon dioxide (“CO2”) captured from Kinetik’s gas gathering and processing system in the Permian Basin for use as a feedstock in the production of ultra-low carbon electrofuels (“eFuels”). Infinium […]
KBR and GeoLith to Offer Zero-Emission Lithium Technology Globally
(KBR, 15.Apr.2024) â KBR (NYSE: KBR) has signed an alliance agreement with GeoLith SAS to offer its advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, Li-CaptÂź. This technology enables zero-emission lithium extraction from untapped sources like geothermal and oil well brines. Under the terms of the agreement, KBR will serve as the exclusive global licensor […]
US Not to Renew Easing of Venezuela Oil Sanctions Unless Progress Made on Elections
(Reuters, 15.Apr.2024) â The U.S. will not renew a temporary license set to expire on Thursday that widely eased sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector, a State Department spokesperson said, unless progress is made by President Nicolas Maduro on commitments for free and fair elections this year. The U.S. […]
EQT Inks Non-Operated Asset Transaction with Equinor
(EQT, 15.Apr.2024) â EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) entered into an agreement with Equinor USA Onshore Properties Inc. and their affiliates to sell an undivided 40% interest in its non-operated natural gas assets in Northeast Pennsylvania, representing approximately 225 MMcf/d of forecasted 2025 net production. Consideration for the transaction is comprised […]
Equinor Swaps Onshore US Assets with EQT
(Equinor, 15.Apr.2024) â Equinor and EQT Corporation agreed to swap Equinorâs operated position in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations in Ohio for a stake in EQTâs non-operated interest in the Northern Marcellus formation. Under the transaction agreement, Equinor will sell 100% interest in and operatorship of its onshore asset […]
SLB Awarded Three Completion Contracts for Petrobrasâ Buzios Field
(SLB, 15.Apr.2024) â SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded three contracts by Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) for completion hardware and services for up to 35 subsea wells in the development of Petrobrasâ offshore Buzios Wave II oilfield. The scope of the contract includes SLBâs full bore electric interval control valves and […]
Repsol Completes Construction of Frye Solar, its Largest Solar Plant in the US
(Repsol, 11.Apr.2024) â Repsol completed construction of its Frye Solar project, its largest photovoltaic plant to date, with a total installed capacity of 637 MW and 570 MW currently in operation. Located in the United States, the Frye Solar project was built near the city of Kress, Swisher County, Texas. […]
PetroTal Announces Q1 2024 Operations and Corporate Updates
(PetroTal, 11.Apr.2024) â PetroTal Corp. (TSX: TAL, AIM: PTAL and OTCQX: PTALF) announces the following operational, financial and corporate updates. All amounts are in US dollars unless stated otherwise. Q1 2024 Production PetroTal achieved average production of 18,518 barrels of oil per day (bopd) in Q1 2024, in line with guidance. […]
China Remains the Clear Energy Transition Leader
(BloombergNEF, 10.Apr.2024) â Despite posting only modest growth in 2023, China remains by far the largest market for energy transition spending, reaching $676bn in 2023, according to a report by BloombergNEF. This is 38% of the global total. The US is the second-largest funding destination for energy transition technologies, with […]
APA Corp. Updates on Executive Leadership Changes
(APA Corp., 9.Apr.2024) â APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) announced updates to its executive leadership team to coincide with a restructuring of its development function and the integration of the recently closed acquisition of Callon Petroleum. The changes are effective immediately. âBuilding on the momentum of our recently closed acquisition, we […]
Chevron Invests in Carbon Capture and Removal Technology Company, ION Clean Energy
(Chevron, 4.Apr.2024) â Chevron New Energies (CNE), a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced a lead investment in ION Clean Energy, a Boulder-based technology company that provides post-combustion point-source capture technology through its third-generation ICE-31 liquid amine system. ION raised $45mn in Series A financing led by CNE. The capital raised will continue to fund […]
Venezuelan Production with US Sanctions Not Reimposed, Reimposed: Rystad
(Rystad Energy, 4.Apr.2024) â As the deadline for US sanctions relief on Venezuela ends on 18 Apr. 2024, the outlook for the South American nationâs oil industry appears uncertain. If the US does not reimpose sanctions, Venezuela could surpass the 1 million barrels per day (bpd) threshold as early as […]
No Sun? No Big Deal
(CMS Energy, 3.Apr.2024) â In ancient times, some thought a dragon was swallowing the sun, or that it was the end of the world. These days, it’s an occasion for gawking, a scramble for the right shades and social media posting. But for Consumers Energy‘s solar power plants, next week’s […]
Phillips 66 Increases Quarterly Dividend
(Phillips 66, 3.Apr.2024) â The board of directors of Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) declared a quarterly dividend of $1.15 per share on Phillips 66 common stock, representing a 10% increase. The dividend is payable on 3 Jun. 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on 20 […]
Maurizio Coratella Named McDermott EVP and COO
(McDermott, 2.Apr.2024) â McDermott announced Maurizio Coratella as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective 1 May 2024. In his new role, Coratella will apply his more than three decades of industry leadership and engineering and construction expertise to continue the momentum established by the company’s growing backlog and expanding energy transition practice. He […]
Bendito Resources Pursues Strategic Acquisition of Mt. Hamilton Gold Project
(Bendito Resources, 2.Apr.2024) â Bendito Resources Inc. has entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Waterton Nevada Splitter, LLC and Waterton Nevada Splitter II, LLC (collectively, the “Vendor”) pursuant to which Bendito will acquire (the “Transaction”) from the Vendor 100% of Mt Hamilton LLC, the owner of the Mt. Hamilton gold […]
White House Open to Ending LNG Export Pause
(Reuters, 2.Apr.2024) â U.S. officials are open to ending President Joe Biden’s pause on approvals of liquefied natural gas exports to get a Ukraine aide package passed in Congress but want to wait to see the entire proposal before making any decisions, two White House sources said on Tuesday. Biden, […]
SLB to Buy ChampionX in an All-Stock Deal
(SLB, 2.Apr.2024) â SLB (NYSE: SLB) and ChampionX Corporation (NASDAQ: CHX) today announced a definitive agreement for SLB to purchase ChampionX in an all-stock transaction. The agreement was unanimously approved by the ChampionX board of directors. Highlights: Acquisition strengthens SLB as a leader in production space, with world-class production chemicals […]
Desert Mountain updates on helium plant in New Mexico
(DME, 1.Apr.2024) â Desert Mountain Energy Corp. (DME) updated its shareholders on the current operational developments in New Mexico and Arizona. From the President of the Company. DME has successfully installed the necessary physical equipment for the helium processing plant in New Mexico, achieving its initial objective of becoming a […]
Phillips 66 Achieves Major Milestone in Production of Renewable Diesel
(Phillips 66, 1.Apr.2024) â Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) announced a major milestone in its conversion of the San Francisco refinery into the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex, expanding commercial scale production of renewable diesel. The Rodeo Renewed project has progressed, with the facility now processing only renewable feedstocks and producing approximately […]
Noble on Changes to Share Capital Mar. 2024
(Noble, 31.Mar.2024) â Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE, CSE: NOBLE) announces changes to its share capital. During the period since 29 Feb. 2024, 30,833 new A ordinary shares each with a nominal value of USD 0.00001 have been issued. 216 new A ordinary shares have been issued to certain holders of […]
EAIâs NRGBriefs: March 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2024) â Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Mar. 2024 including Argentine inflation reaching 13.2% in Feb. 2024 and trailing 12-month inflation reaching 276.2%; Petrobras saying it will not create a new reserve; NextDecade targeting a positive final investment decision (FID) […]
ABS, Sumitomo, Others to Explore Ammonia Options for US West Coast
(Sumitomo Corporation of America, 29.Mar.2024) â American Bureau of Shipping, CALAMCO, Fleet Management Limited, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services, LLC announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly conduct a feasibility study with the aim to be one of the pioneers in establishing a comprehensive and competitive […]
Eni Renews Membership with MIT Energy Initiative
(Eni, 26.Mar.2024) â Eni renewed its membership participation in the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) as a Founding Member until end of 2027, furthering its commitment to the field of low-carbon energy research. The agreement demonstrates Eniâs consideration of innovation and research as core drivers behind its short-, medium- and long-term […]
CERAWeek 2024 Boasts Delegate Attendance of 8,100+Â
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Mar.2024) â The CERAWeek by S&P Global, held 18-22 Mar. 2024 in Houston, Texas, boasted in attendance 8,100+ delegates (9,400+ when counting staff, vendors etc), a record compared to the prior record of 7,200+ delegates at CERAWeek 2023. CERAWeek counted on 1,400 speakers and tons of S&P […]
Petrobras on Remuneration Payment to Shareholders
(Petrobras, 20.Mar.2024) â Petrobras, following up on the Material Facts of 11/09/2023, 11/21/2023 and 03/13/2024, announced it will pay today the second installment of dividends relating to the balance sheet of 30 Sep. 2023. The gross amount to be distributed today is R$ 0.68864344 per common and preferred share, in […]
Decarbonisation of Steel Industry Could Hinder Circularity of Zinc
(WoodMac, 20.Mar.2024) â A recent report by âWood Mackenzie Zinc Markets Serviceâ warns that efforts to decarbonise the steel industry through adopting Direct Reduced Iron Plant (DRI) production with green hydrogen could have significant implications for the circularity of zinc. The shift towards the use of more DRI in electric […]