(Reuters, 18.Oct.2023) — A broad easing of U.S. oil sanctions on Venezuela will not quickly expand its output but could boost profits by returning some foreign companies to its oilfields and providing its crude to a wider set of cash-paying customers, experts said. The South American OPEC producer received broad waivers from […]
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FAQ: Suspension of Certain US Sanctions on Venezuela [PDF Downloads]
(US Department of State, 18.Oct.2023) — On October 18, 2023, the United States welcomed the announcement of a political agreement between representatives of Maduro and the Unitary Platform, as part of the longstanding policy to support the peaceful restoration of democracy, competitive elections, and respect for the rights and freedoms […]
Venezuela to Divert Barrels from China if US Continues Easing Sanctions
(Reuters, 18.Oct.2023) — Exemptions to sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports that the U.S. is mulling should not result in a large crude production surge in the OPEC country, instead taking barrels away from its current main destination China, experts said. The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden plans to provide some […]
SOAR Energy Launches SolarScan, an AI-Powered Home Energy Assessment Tool
(SOAR Energy, 18.Oct.2023) — SOAR Energy, a growing solar company powered by Better Earth, today announced the launch of SolarScan, its artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) powered home energy assessment tool for homeowners and solar contractors to analyze properties and receive a curated report on potential savings and power […]
Venezuelan Oil Output Could Jolt if Reported Sanctions Deal Transpires: Rystad
(Rystad, 17.Oct.2023) — A reported deal between the US and Venezuela to ease sanctions on the South American country’s oil industry could pave the way for a medium-term increase in production of 200,000 barrels per day (bpd). The deal, reported by US media on Monday, would see the US ease […]
US State Department: Joint Statement on Venezuela Negotiations
(US Department of State, 17.Oct.2023) — The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, […]
US Grants License Amendment to Trinidad for Joint Natgas Project with Venezuela
(Reuters, 17.Oct.2023) — The United States has granted an amendment requested by the government of Trinidad and Tobago to a license allowing the joint development of an offshore gas project with Venezuela, the Caribbean country’s Energy Minister Stuart Young said on Tuesday. The amendment would allow payments to Venezuela for any gas supplied […]
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Trinidad on Amendment to OFAC License [Video]
(TT MEEI, 17.Oct.2023) — The Honourable Stuart R. Young, MP, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister announced that The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury, issued an amendment to the license granted to the […]
Venezuelans Return to Negotiations
(US Treasury, 16.Oct.2023) — The United States welcomes the announcement by Nicolas Maduro representatives and the Unitary Platform to resume Venezuelan-led negotiations in Barbados. Along with likeminded partners and other friends of Venezuela, the United States will continue its efforts to unite the international community in support of the Venezuelan-led […]
River Metals Recycling Announces Acquisition
(Nucor, 16.Oct.2023) — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced an acquisition today on behalf of its recycling subsidiary River Metals Recycling (RMR). RMR has acquired all Cincinnati-based Garden Street Iron & Metal assets, including one feeder and one shredder yard, bringing RMR’s total number of recycling facilities to 19. This is consistent with […]
Venezuela, Opposition Will Restart Talks, US Could Ease Sanctions
(Reuters, 16.Oct.2023) — Venezuela’s government and the country’s opposition will return to political negotiations, the two sides said on Monday, while sources said the United States has reached a preliminary deal to ease sanctions if President Nicolas Maduro follows through on a commitments related to a 2024 election. Maduro’s representatives […]
Oil Dips Below $90 a Barrel as US Agrees Venezuela Deal
(Reuters, 16.Oct.2023) — Oil futures fell on Monday on reports that the U.S. had agreed a deal to ease sanctions on Venezuela, while investors continued to mull the potential impact of the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict on oil prices. Brent futures were down $1.08, or 1.19%, at $89.81 a barrel at […]
US to Ease Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil for Freer Presidential Election
(The Washington Post, 16.Oct.2023) — The Biden administration and the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have agreed to a deal in which the U.S. would ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry and the authoritarian state would allow a competitive, internationally monitored presidential election next year, according to two people […]
Ellipsis US Onshore Buys Additional Delaware Basin Assets
(Ellipsis, 16.Oct.2023) — Ellipsis U.S. Onshore Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of Westlawn Group LLC, announced the acquisition of additional assets located in the Delaware Basin of Texas and New Mexico. Ellipsis acquired non-operated oil and gas properties consisting of 3,000 net acres, current production of more than 3,000 boe/d (2-stream) and significant operational upside […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs
(The White House, 13.Oct.2023) — Today, President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm are announcing seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that were selected to receive $7bn in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to accelerate the domestic market for low-cost, clean hydrogen. Advancing clean hydrogen is essential to achieving the President’s vision […]
ExxonMobil Purchase of Pioneer Creates World’s First Megamajor
(WoodMac, 12.Oct.2023) — Addressing ExxonMobil’s purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources, Tom Ellacott, senior vice president of Corporate Research for Wood Mackenzie said, “We predicted several years ago that Big Oil would get bigger, highlighting ExxonMobil as a likely aggregator in US tight oil. Yesterday, the company announced the acquisition of […]
ExxonMobil Announces $59.5bn Merger with Pioneer in an All-Stock Deal
(ExxonMobil, 11.Oct.2023) — ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) and Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) jointly announced a definitive agreement for ExxonMobil to acquire Pioneer. The merger is an all-stock transaction valued at $59.5bn, or $253 per share, based on ExxonMobil’s closing price on 5 Oct. 2023. Under the terms of the agreement, […]
Tania Ortiz Appointed to BODs of US-Japan Business Council
(Sempra, 10.Oct.2023) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that its president, Tania Ortiz Mena, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the US Chamber of Commerce‘s US-Japan Business Council (USJBC). She will also be the U.S. co-chair of the Energy and Infrastructure Working Group. “Given Japan’s heavy dependence on imported energy, the US-Japan Business Council has shown […]
Head of Exxon’s Shale Business Faces Sexual Assault Charge in Texas
(Reuters, 8.Oct.2023) — The head of Exxon Mobil‘s shale oil and gas business, a unit involved in merger talks with rival Pioneer Natural Resources, was arrested at a Texas hotel last week on a sexual assault charge, police said. David Scott, an Exxon senior vice president who oversees all its shale oil and gas […]
APA Reveals 3Q:23 Guidance, Schedules Results Conference Call
(APA, 5.Oct.2023) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) provided supplemental information regarding certain third-quarter 2023 financial and operational results. This information is intended only to provide additional information regarding current estimates management believes will affect results for the third-quarter 2023. It is provided to assist investors, analysts, and others in formulating […]
Hyundai Electric Vehicles to Add North American Charging Standard
(Hyundai, 5.Oct.2023) — Hyundai Motor North America is adopting North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports for its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada. In the United States, all-new or refreshed Hyundai EVs will come exclusively with a NACS port, beginning in Q4 2024. Canada will follow in the first half of 2025. Hyundai […]
TotalEnergies and Borealis Start Up Baystar JV Polyethylene Unit
(TotalEnergies, 3.Oct.2023) — TotalEnergies and Borealis celebrate the start-up of their Baystar joint venture’s new 625,000 metric ton-per-year Borstar® polyethylene (PE) unit, which more than doubles the current production capacity at Baystar’s site in Bayport, Texas. The new USD 1.4 billion unit completes the partners’ integrated petrochemicals venture, which includes […]
CGG Releases New GeoVerse Carbon Storage Study for Gulf of Mexico
(CGG, 3.Oct.2023) — CGG announced the delivery of the eastern phase of its GeoVerse™ Carbon Storage Gulf of Mexico Study and commencement of the westward extension of the study. Both phases of the project, supported by industry funding, are available for license now with final products for the westward expansion […]
APA Corporation Reduces Methane Emissions
(APA, 3.Oct.2023) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) announced the achievement of an environmental, social and governance (ESG) goal to convert more than 2,000 pneumatic devices to instrument air or through-valve retrofit in its U.S. operations. The goal was reached three months ahead of schedule, and results in an estimated annualized […]
ADNOC and Occidental to Advance Direct Air Capture Project in the UAE
(ADNOC, 3.Oct.2023) — ADNOC and Occidental announced an agreement to undertake a joint preliminary engineering study for the construction of the first megaton-scale direct air capture (DAC) facility outside the United States (US). Highlights: — Companies to jointly fund engineering study into first megaton direct air capture facility in the […]
Oxy, ADNOC to Commence Study of a DAC Facility in the UAE
(Oxy, 3.Oct.2023) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced that its subsidiary 1PointFive and ADNOC signed an agreement to commence a jointly funded preliminary engineering study for a 1 million tonne-per-year Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility in the United Arab Emirates. The Joint Study Agreement for the DAC facility, signed at the ADIPEC […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Sep. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Sep.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Sep. 2023 including Petrobras saying that in regards the process of divestment of the LUBNOR refinery that it continues to strictly comply w/ the purchase and sale agreement; SilverCrest Metals Inc. filing an […]
New Offshore Colombian Developments Face Challenges: WoodMac
(WoodMac, 28.Sep.2023) — Offshore development of new gas assets has been identified as a key piece to Colombia’s long-term energy security, but significant challenges remain. The size, production capability and required infrastructure investments all make the situation uncertain, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie. The report finds that […]
Nucor and Helion to Develop 500 MW Fusion Power Plant [PDF Download]
(Nucor, 27.Sep.2023) — Today, Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced a collaboration with fusion power company, Helion to develop a 500 MW fusion power plant. This transformational project will offer baseload zero-carbon electricity from fusion directly to a Nucor steelmaking facility. Nucor and Helion are working together to set a firm timeline and […]
Tania Ortiz Mena Appointed President of Sempra Infrastructure
(Sempra, 27.Sep.2023) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that Tania Ortiz Mena has been appointed president of Sempra Infrastructure. In this role, Ortiz Mena will lead the company’s three business lines – clean power, energy networks, and LNG and net-zero solutions. Ortiz Mena most recently served as group president of clean power and energy networks […]
Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project Advances to Final Phase
(Port of Corpus Christi, 26.Sep.2023) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded the fourth and final contract of the Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project (CIP) to Callan Marine, Ltd., signaling the conclusion of a national infrastructure initiative that will render the ship channel the […]
bp Inks MOU with Subsea Integration Alliance
(bp, 25.Sep.2023) — bp has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Subsea Integration Alliance aimed at developing a framework to enhance subsea project performance. The agreement with the Alliance, which comprises Subsea7 and OneSubsea™, an SLB company, will combine the three companies’ skills, knowledge and experience across a global […]
Chevron Readies New Oil Drilling Push in Venezuela to Boost Output
(Reuters, 25.Sep.2023) — Chevron Corp (CVX.N) plans to add 65,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Venezuelan oil output by the end of 2024 through its first major drilling campaign in the nation since Washington allowed it to restore production clipped by U.S. sanctions, three people familiar with the matter said. The effort […]
Southern Power Acquires Millers Branch Solar Facility
(Southern Power, 21.Sep.2023) — Southern Power, an U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, announced the acquisition of its 29th solar project — Millers Branch Solar Facility — from EDF Renewables. The 200-megawatt (MW) facility is currently in the early stages of development and has the potential to […]
PNM Agreement for San Juan Credits Approved
(PNM Resources, 21.Sep.2023) — Today the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) approved the unanimous settlement agreement reached by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM), and parties in the case resolving all remaining steps involved in the retirement of the San Juan coal plant under New Mexico’s Energy Transition Act. […]
Coherix Technology Improves EV Battery Quality While Reducing Cost
(Coherix, 20.Sep.2023) — Michigan-based Coherix is developing quality-control technology that can improve EV-battery safety, service life and quality while reducing production costs. The company has pioneered the development of 3D machine vision, artificial intelligence and proprietary process-control software to manage critically important processes to seal battery cases and covers in […]
BMO Donates $3mn to Provide Solar Energy Solutions for Low-Income Families
(BMO, 18.Sep.2023) — BMO announced a $3mn donation in support of GRID Alternative’s (GRID) low-to-no cost solar energy systems and storage, clean mobility, and job training programs for underserved and unserved families throughout California, Colorado, and Native communities in the western United States. GRID, the nation’s leading nonprofit solar installer, partners with organizations to build community-powered […]
EQT Inks 15-Year Tolling Agreement with Commonwealth LNG
(EQT, 18.Sep.2023) — EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) has entered into a Heads of Agreement (HOA) for liquefaction services from Commonwealth LNG‘s facility in Cameron, Louisiana to produce 1 million tons per annum of LNG under a 15-year tolling agreement. Final terms remain subject to negotiation of a definitive agreement between the […]
Brazil Calls on Rich Nations to Pay for Global Energy Transition
(Bloomberg, 17.Sep.2023) — Brazil is calling on wealthy nations to pay for the world’s transition to sustainable energy as these countries need bolder commitments to make up for their reliance on polluting power sources. Developing countries “cannot finance an energy transition in the mold of Europe and the US,” and […]
Hess Announces Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer, Now On Sale
(Hess, 15.Sep.2023) — Hess Corporation announced that the special limited Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer toy, commemorating Hess Corporation’s 90th anniversary, is now on sale exclusively at HessToyTruck.com for $59.99 with free standard shipping and Energizer® batteries included. This highly limited edition is the third in the Collector’s Series and salutes Hess’ proud history — from the […]
Arena Energy Awarded Seven Blocks in GOM Lease Sale 259
(Arena, 14.Sep.2023) — Arena Energy, LLC, an independent oil and gas exploration company focused on the Gulf of Mexico Shelf, recently announced it was awarded seven leases by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in Lease Sale 259 . Arena was the successful high bidder on seven leases in Lease Sale 259 held […]
Aris Starts Trading on NYSE American LLC as “ARMN”
(Aris Mining, 14.Sep.2023) — Aris Mining Corporation’s (TSX: ARIS) (NYSE-A: ARMN) common shares will commence trading on the NYSE American LLC at market open today under the ticker symbol ARMN. Aris Mining’s common shares will continue trading on the TSX under the ticker symbol ARIS. Concurrent with the start of […]
Citgo Petroleum Prices $1.10bn Senior Secured Notes
(Citgo, 14.Sep.2023) — Citgo Petroleum Corporation has priced $1.10bn aggregate principal amount of 8.375% senior secured notes due 2029 in a private offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on 20 September 2023, subject to customary […]
United to Buy up to One Billion Gallons of SAF from Cemvita
(United/Cemvita, 13.Sep.2023) — Cemvita Corporation announced an offtake arrangement with United Airlines for up to 1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Cemvita’s first full-scale SAF plant. Under the agreement, signed by Cemvita and United Airlines, Cemvita will supply United Airlines up to 50 million gallons annually for 20 years […]
Ecovyst Plans Expansion of Kansas City, KS Silica Catalyst Production Capability
(Ecovyst, 13.Sep.2023) — Ecovyst Inc. announced plans to expand silica catalyst production capability at its manufacturing facility in Kansas City, KS. The company expects that growing consumer demand for plastics will continue to drive the global expansion of polyethylene production over the coming years. Silica supported catalysts play a crucial role […]
Citgo Valued at $32bn-$40bn Ahead of Auction of Shares
(Reuters, 12.Sep.2023) — Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum has been valued by its parent company at between $32 billion and $40 billion, according to a court official during a hearing in Delaware on Tuesday. The value of the Houston-based refiner was disclosed during the hearing to update a U.S. judge […]
Chevron Acquires Majority Stake in Hydrogen Project in Delta, Utah
(Chevron, 12.Sep.2023) — Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron New Energies division, announced it has closed a transaction with Haddington Ventures to acquire 100% of Magnum Development, LLC and thus a majority interest in ACES Delta, LLC, which is a joint venture between Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. and Magnum Development. […]
Which Creditors Will Have Priority for Citgo Share Auction?
(Reuters, 12.Sep.2023) — A U.S. judge in Delaware on Tuesday will set the procedure for an upcoming auction of shares in a parent of Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum to satisfy more than $20 billion in claims by creditors. Dozens of companies and bondholders have flocked to U.S. courts to […]
Ecopetrol Adjusts its 2040 Strategy, Called “Energy that Transforms”
(Ecopetrol, 11.Sep.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that as part of the Investor Day celebration at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), on 11 September 2023, it will present adjustments to its 2040 Strategy, in accordance with the approval of such adjustments by the Board of Directors pertaining the following […]
McDermott to Position Company for Long-term Success
(McDermott, 8.Sep.2023) — McDermott International, Ltd has entered into a transaction support agreement with more than 75%, in aggregate, of its secured letter of credit (“LC”) providers, funded debt creditors and equity holders to initiate a financial restructuring process to strengthen its capital structure, enhance its liquidity position, and further […]