(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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Talos Energy Provides Operational Updates
(Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Dec.2023) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) provided operational updates related to its operations in the Gulf of Mexico and first production from its Venice and Lime Rock finds. First, Talos expects the impact related to the Main Pass Oil Gathering pipeline shut-in to be immaterial to its […]
Chevron Reveals $16bn Capex Budget for 2024
(Chevron, 6.Dec.2023) — Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced an expected organic capital expenditure range of $15.5bn to $16.5bn for consolidated subsidiaries (capex) and an affiliate capital expenditure (affiliate capex) budget of approximately $3bn for 2024. Upstream spending in 2024 is expected to be about $14bn. Of this planned expenditure, two-thirds […]
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali
(US Treasury, 6.Dec.2023) — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Guyanese President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering support for Guyana’s sovereignty. The Secretary reiterated the United States’ call for a peaceful resolution to the dispute and for all parties to respect the 1899 arbitral […]
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ExxonMobil on Earnings from 2019-2027 [PDF Download]
(ExxonMobil, 6.Dec.2023) — ExxonMobil gave an update to its Corporate Plan through 2027, reflecting continued execution of its strategy to provide the products society needs and to lower emissions, both its own and others’. Highlights: Expecting capital investments to generate average returns of ~30%, with payback periods less than 10 years for […]
Air Burners Launches BioCharger
(Air Burners, 5.Dec.2023) — Air Burners®, the leading manufacturer of air curtain burner systems worldwide, collaborated with Rolls-Royce and Volvo Construction Equipment to develop and test the BioCharger – an innovative, portable machine that turns biomass waste into energy. The BioCharger is the first machine of its kind, combining three innovative […]
Increased Market Share Expected as Investment Builds for Low-Carbon Hydrogen
(WoodMac, 5.Dec.2023) — Oil and gas Majors have just an 8% market share of announced global net low-carbon hydrogen production capacity, which equates to 102.6 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), according to latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie. The Majors are focused on getting small-scale projects operational before 2030 to pave the […]
Southwest Gas Provides Update on Centuri
(Southwest Gas, 4.Dec.2023) — Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) today announced its intent to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) of newly issued shares of Centuri Holdings, Inc. in the spring/summer 2024. The Southwest Gas board of directors has determined that an IPO is the optimal path to advance the […]
Rockefeller Foundation Commits $100mn for Climate Solutions
(The Rockfeller Foundation, 2.Dec.2023) — The Rockefeller Foundation is announcing a $100mn commitment to address the health impacts of climate change. Joining 40 multilateral development banks, governments, philanthropies, and civil society organizations, the Foundation also endorsed the Guiding Principles for Financing Climate and Health Solutions, launched today at the World Climate Action Summit, […]
Cheniere Inks Production Marketing Agreement with ARC Resources
(Cheniere Energy, 29.Nov.2023) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) and Cheniere Energy Partners, LP (NYSE American: CQP) announced that Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V, LLC (SPL Stage 5) has entered into a long-term Integrated Production Marketing (IPM) gas supply agreement with ARC Resources U.S. Corp., a subsidiary of ARC […]
GoldMining on Equity Distribution Agreement with Syndicate Agents
(GoldMining, 24.Nov.2023) — GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) entered into an equity distribution agreement dated 24 Nov. 2023 with a syndicate of agents, including BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. (the “Lead Agent“), BMO Capital Markets Corp., Canaccord Genuity Corp., Canaccord Genuity LLC, H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, Laurentian Bank Securities […]
Trump Tells President-elect Javier Milei he Plans to Visit Buenos Aires
(AP, 23.Nov.2023) — Former President Donald Trump has told Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei that he plans to travel to the South American country so the two can meet, Milei’s office said Thursday. The office did not give a date for when Trump intends to be in Buenos Aires. The inauguration of Milei, […]
Venezuela Producing 850,000 bpd, Hopes to Recover US Market
(Reuters, 22.Nov.2023) — Venezuela is currently producing some 850,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil and hopes to soon reach 1 million bpd, the country’s deputy oil minister, Erick Perez, said on Wednesday, following the temporary lifting of U.S. sanctions on the nation. Washington in October issued a license allowing Venezuela to […]
Projeo Awarded $38mn from Energy Department for CarbonSAFE
(Projeo Corporation, 20.Nov.2023) — Projeo Corporation, a subsidiary of GTI International, has been awarded over $38mn in U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding to support the development of new carbon storage demonstrations. Projeo’s selected project, The Phoenix Project, intends to demonstrate the feasibility of safely converting a mature oil and gas field […]
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The lifting of sanctions and the oil collapse of Venezuela [PDF download]
(Rafael Ramírez, 16.Nov.2023) — On 18 Oct., the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)[1] issued Licenses 43 and 44,[2] lifting the sanctions on the Venezuelan oil and mining sector that had been in place since Jan. 2019. The OFAC measure is of a temporary nature, for a period of six months, subject to compliance […]
TotalEnergies Buys 1.5 GW Flexible Power Generation Capacity in Texas
(TotalEnergies, 13.Nov.2023) — As part of its development as an integrated power player, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with TexGen, a U.S.-based company to acquire for $635mn three gas-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1.5 GW in Texas. The three plants, which are connected to ERCOT (Electric Reliability […]
Exxon Turning Biomass into Fuel
(Exxon Mobil, 13.Nov.2023) — Making a global impact on climate change isn’t easy. Reducing emissions on a global scale requires multiple solutions, and we believe biofuels can play a big part. Highlights: The energy transition will require multiple solutions and collaborations.ExxonMobil and the National Renewable Energy lab are testing the […]
ExxonMobil Drilling First Lithium Well in Arkansas
(Exxon Mobil, 13.Nov.2023) — Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) announced plans to become a leading producer of lithium, a key component of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Work has begun for the company’s first phase of North America lithium production in southwest Arkansas, an area known to hold significant lithium deposits. […]