(INEOS, 21.Feb.2023) — INEOS Energy is entering US oil and gas production for the first time with the acquisition of a portion of Chesapeake Energy’s oil and gas assets in the Eagle Ford shale, south Texas for $1.4bn. Highlights: The world is critically dependent upon oil and gas as a […]
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Port of Corpus Christi Eyes Integrated Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub
(Port of Corpus Christi, 14.Feb.2023) — The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstration has encouraged both the Port of Corpus Christi Horizons Clean Hydrogen Hub (HCH2) and Trans Permian (Trans Permian) H2Hub to submit full applications through the DOE Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program. Today, the Port of […]
Noble on Persons Discharging Responsibilities
(Noble, 17.Feb.2023) — Noble Corporation plc (CSE: NOBLE, NYSE: NE) announces a correcting of the announcement of 3 October 2022 regarding transactions made by persons discharging managerial responsibilities. In the announcement of 3 October 2022, it was stated that Blake A. Denton and Joey M. Kawaja exchanged 3,076 shares of […]
Shell Starts Production at Vito in US GOM
(Shell, 16.Feb.2023) — Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced that production has started at the Shell-operated Vito floating production facility in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM). With an estimated peak production of 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, Vito is the company’s first deep-water platform […]
Entergy Reports Initiates 2023 Earnings Guidance
(Entergy, 16.Feb.2023) — Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported fourth quarter 2022 earnings per share of 51 cents on an as-reported and adjusted basis (non-GAAP). For the full year, the company reported 2022 earnings per share of $5.37 on an as-reported basis and $6.42 on an adjusted basis. “We finished 2022 strong and delivered meaningful outcomes for our […]
East Palestine Update, Community, Environmental Monitoring
(Norfolk Southern, 16.Feb.2023) — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) provided an update on environmental monitoring and community assistance for the Village of East Palestine, Ohio. To date, Norfolk Southern has: Completed nearly 500 in-home air tests in conjunction with the U.S. EPA and other governmental agencies. In-home air monitoring has not detected substances […]
Newpark Resources Reports 4Q:22 Results
(Newpark Resources, 16.Feb.2023) — Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) announced results for its fourth quarter ended 31 December 2022. Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $225.2mn compared to $219.9mn for the third quarter of 2022 and $179.6mn for the fourth quarter of 2021. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $9.0mn, or $0.10 per diluted […]
High Quality Oil and Gas Supplies are Scarce, WoodMac Says
(WoodMac, 16.Feb.2023) — The energy transition will require oil and gas for decades to come, but the supply of lower-cost, lower-carbon “advantaged” barrels remain scarce, threatening emissions targets and causing upstream providers to pivot to new strategies, according to “Scraping the Barrel” a new Horizons analysis from Wood Mackenzie. Wood Mackenzie’s analysis […]
Sempra to Develop NatGas Transportation Infrastructure in Mexico
(Sempra, 14.Feb.2023) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (ComisiĂłn Federal de Electricidad, CFE), and Carso Energy, a subsidiary of Grupo Carso, announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a potential strategic alliance for the joint development of natural gas […]
Talos Energy Completes Acquisition of EnVen Energy Corporation
(Talos, 13.Feb.2023) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of EnVen Energy Corporation. The company expects to provide 2023 financial and operational guidance for the combined company to investors concurrently with the fourth quarter and full year 2022 earnings press release to be issued on Tuesday, […]
Bechtel Company Assumes Responsibility of Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
(Bechtel, 10.Feb.2023) — A Bechtel company, Salado Isolation Mining Contractors LLC (SIMCO), has assumed responsibility for managing and operating the only deep underground repository for defense-related transuranic nuclear waste in the United States, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico. SIMCO is a single-purpose entity whose parent organization is Bechtel […]
Flowserve Acquires Velan in $245mn All-cash Deal
(Flowserve, 10.Feb.2023) — Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, and Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN), a leading manufacturer of highly engineered industrial valves, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) under which Flowserve will […]
Enbridge Advances Strategic Priorities, Reports Strong 2022 Financial Results
(Enbridge, 10.Feb.2023) — Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results, reaffirmed its 2023 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.) […]
Bristow Announces New Organization Structure
(Bristow, 9.Feb.2023) — Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) took action today to better support its existing business and future growth plans by reorganizing the company’s leadership team to align with its main service lines – Government Services and Offshore Energy Services. Given the increased scale and geographic scope of Bristow’s Government […]
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Chevron Drops Its 2022 Methane Report [PDF Download]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Feb.2023) — California-based energy giant Chevron Corporation released its 2022 methane report, which it said builds on its climate change-related reporting and provides detailed information on its ongoing work to reduce methane intensity and improve methane emissions inventories. “We recognize the challenges and opportunities in the evolving […]
Seaside LNG Acquires LNG Bunker Barge from TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico
(Seaside, 9.Feb.2023) — Seaside LNG announced the acquisition of the liquefied natural gas fueling barge the Clean Jacksonville from TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, LLC, a subsidiary of TOTE Group, LLC. Seaside LNG’s maritime transportation company, Polaris New Energy, has contracted to continue fueling TOTE’s Marlin Class LNG-powered container ships and other commercial […]
NovoHydrogen Closes Seed Financing and Finalizes Board of Directors
(NovoHydrogen, 7.Feb.2023) — NovoHydrogen, a leading renewable hydrogen project developer, today announced that it has closed its seed funding round and officially appointed four esteemed executives to its board of directors. With the board’s guidance throughout 2022, the company has already produced impressive results including the accelerated development of its […]
Mexico Pacific to Sell LNG from Sonora Export Plant to Exxon Mobil
(Reuters, 7.Feb.2023) — Mexico Pacific said that a unit of Exxon Mobil Corp had agreed to buy liquefied natural gas from the Mexican company’s proposed Saguaro Energia LNG export plant in Sonora state. Mexico Pacific said in a news release that ExxonMobil will buy about 2 million tonnes per annum […]
FMC Delivers Record 4Q:22 and 2022 Results
(FMC, 7.Feb.2023) — FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) today reported fourth quarter 2022 revenue of $1.62bn, an increase of 15 percent versus fourth quarter 2021, driven by robust volume and strong pricing. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies, organic revenue grew 17 percent year-over-year. On a GAAP basis, the company reported earnings of $2.17 per […]
Hess Recognized for Sustainability Performance
(Hess, 7.Feb.2023) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has once again received a AAA rating in the latest MSCI environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating assessment. AAA, which is MSCI ESG’s highest rating, designates Hess as a leader in managing industry specific ESG risks relative to peers. Hess is one of only two U.S. oil and gas companies that currently hold […]
Chesapeake Utilities Establishes RNG Injection Point in Florida
(Chesapeake Utilities, 6.Feb.2023) — Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announces the establishment of a fuel injection point in Yulee, Florida, that enables the receipt of renewable natural gas (RNG) and supports the growing demand for energy from increased residential and commercial needs in Nassau County. The injection point can accept RNG, compressed natural gas […]
Motiva Reports Operational Snag at Texas Oil Refinery
(WSJ, 6.Feb.2023) — Motiva Enterprise reported an operational disruption and above-normal flaring of gases over the weekend at its oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. “The Motiva Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex experienced a process incident at the refinery that resulted in flaring with emissions in excess of a reportable quantity,” […]
Caribbean Seeks Venezuela’s Oil and Gas as U.S. Relaxes Sanctions
(WSJ, 3.Feb.2023) — Caribbean countries battered by high energy costs are turning to Venezuela for oil and gas as the U.S. eases sanctions that have kept its supplies off limits for years. Trinidad and Tobago received a U.S. Treasury Department license in January to develop a Venezuelan gas field. A prospective refinery operator […]
Sempra to Report 4Q:22 and FY:22 Earnings 28 Feb. 2023
(Sempra, 3.Feb.2023) — Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 earnings by 7 a.m. ET, Tuesday, 28 February 2023. Sempra executives will conduct a conference call at 12 p.m. ET, Tuesday, 28 Feb. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call by […]
Plenitude Inaugurates 263 MW Photovoltaic Plant in Texas
(Eni, 3.Feb.2023) — Plenitude began production at the 263 MW “Golden Buckle Solar Project” in Brazoria County Texas, USA, at the presence of Consul General of Italy in Houston Mauro Lorenzini. The plant was built in just over a year, in an area of over 600 hectares located 80 km […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Jan. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during January 2023 including Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Keith Rowley said during the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference (TTEC) in Port of Spain that “in this uncertain global environment, energy is […]
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(The White House, 31.Jan.2023) — When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in August 2022, he said the new law “is not just about today, it’s about tomorrow. It’s about delivering progress and prosperity to American families.” The Inflation Reduction Act makes a historic commitment to […]
W&T Offshore Closes $275mn Senior Second Lien Notes Offering
(W&T Offshore, 30.Jan.2023) — W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) closed on its previously announced offering of $275mn in aggregate principal amount of 11.75% Senior Second Lien Notes (the “notes”) due 2026 at par in a private offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. […]
ExxonMobil Awards FEED for World’s Largest Low-carbon Hydrogen Facility
(ExxonMobil, 30.Jan.2023) — ExxonMobil announced the next step in the development of the world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen production facility with a contract award for front-end engineering and design (FEED). A final investment decision for the project is expected by 2024, subject to stakeholder support, regulatory permitting, and market conditions. Highlights: […]
New Global Finds Drive Exploration to Value Creation
(WoodMac, 30.Jan.2023) — The global oil and gas exploration sector had its strongest year in 2022 in more than a decade. In its work to improve portfolios by adding lower-carbon, lower-cost advantaged hydrocarbons, the sector created at least $US33bn of value and achieved full-cycle returns of 22%, at $US60/barrel Brent […]
Chevron 4Q:22 Earnings Call Transcript, Buybacks and Rising Venezuela Production
(Motley Fool Transcribing, 27.Jan.2023) — Chevron Corporation’s earnings call for the period ending 31 December 2022 with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth and his comments on topics ranging from share buybacks to production increases in Venezuela. Contents: –Prepared Remarks –Questions and Answers –Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good […]
Chevron Boosts Dividend; Reveals $75bn Stock Repurchase Program
(Chevron, 25.Jan.2023) — The Board of Directors of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) declared a quarterly dividend of one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share, an increase of nine cents ($0.09) per share or approximately 6 percent. The dividend is payable 10 March 2023, to all holders of common stock […]
Trinidad/Venezuela Dragon Gas Development Update
(Welligence Energy Analytics, 25.Jan.2023) — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has granted a license to the government of T&T to receive gas from the multi-Tcf offshore Dragon gas field in Venezuela. This decision comes just two months after Chevron received the green light to resume operations in Venezuela and leaves the possibility of […]
US Secretary of Energy to Address CERAWeek 6-10 Mar. 2023
(CERAWeek, 25.Jan.2023) — U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm will address delegates at the 41st annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, March 6-10 in Houston. Secretary Granholm will join the world’s energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities addressing this year’s conference. “We […]
Halliburton Reports Strong 4Q:22 Results
(Halliburton, 24.Jan.2023) — Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced today net income of $656mn, or $0.72 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022. This compares to net income for the third quarter of 2022 of $544mn, or $0.60 per diluted share. Halliburton’s total revenue for the fourth quarter of […]
Rowley Says OFAC Approves Trinidad’s Development of the Dragon Field
(Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, 24.Jan.2023) — As you all are aware, the United States is our major trading partner and approximately 200,000 of our citizens live in the USA. Against this solid background of friendship and cooperation the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has constantly […]
US Grants License to Trinidad to Develop Dragon Gas Field
(Reuters, 24.Jan.2023) — The U.S. Treasury Department has granted a license to Trinidad and Tobago to develop a major gas field located in Venezuelan territorial waters, a senior Biden administration official said on Tuesday, marking a further easing of some sanctions on Venezuela. RELATED STORY: PDVSA Initiates Production At Dragon […]
Hess’ 2023 Capex Budget Favors Bakken and Stabroek
(Hess Corporation, 24.Jan.2023) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced a 2023 Exploration & Production capital and exploratory budget of $3.7bn, of which more than 80% will be allocated to Guyana and the Bakken. Net production is forecast to average between 355,000 and 365,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023. Bakken net production […]
Noble Provides Operational and Financial Update
(Noble Corp. 21.Jan.2023) — Noble Corporation plc (CSE: NOBLE, NYSE: NE) today provides an operational and financial update for the fourth quarter of 2022 as well as recent operational and contracting highlights and updates on its prior guidance for Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2022. In accordance with […]
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust Declares Jan. Cash Distribution
(Cross Timbers, 20.Jan.2023) — Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (NYSE:CRT), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.312668 per unit, payable on 14 February 2023, to unitholders of record on 31 January 2023. The following table shows underlying […]
APA Corp. Provides 4Q:22 Supplemental Info., Schedules Conf. Call
(APA Corporation, 18.Jan.2023) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) provided supplemental information regarding certain fourth-quarter 2022 financial and operational results. This information is intended only to provide additional information regarding current estimates management believes will affect results for the fourth-quarter 2022. It is provided to assist investors, analysts and others in […]
Volta to be Acquired by Shell USA, Inc.
(Volta, 18.Jan.2023) — Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) today announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which Shell USA Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc (NYSE: SHEL), will acquire Volta in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $169mn. The transaction brings Volta’s powerful dual charging and media network to […]
Eviation Announces Order From Aerus For 30 Alice All-Electric Commuter Aircraft
(Eviation, 17.Jan.2023) — Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, announced that Aerus, an emerging regional airline in Mexico, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 30 commuter Alice aircraft. Aerus intends to utilize Alice for middle-mile travel across regions including Nuevo LeĂłn, Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Veracruz, providing historically underserved communities in northern areas of […]
US Surges to Top of LNG Exporter Ranks on Breakneck Growth
(Bloomberg, 12.Jan.2023) — The US tied Qatar as the world’s top exporter of liquefied natural gas last year, a milestone for the meteoric rise of America as a major supplier of the fuel. Both countries exported 81.2 million tons in 2022, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. While that’s […]
WoodMac: Key Things to Watch in Global Upstream in 2023
(WoodMac, 12.Jan.2023) — Upstream oil and gas companies made big strides in 2022, restoring confidence and repairing balance sheets. But the challenges the industry faces will compound in 2023. Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK), released the Global upstream: 5 things to look for in 2023 reports today. Key themes to watch for include […]
Montreal Protocol Emerges as Powerful Climate Treaty
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA, 11.Jan.2023) — A new report from the U.N., which includes key scientific contributions from NOAA and international partners, confirms that the recovery of Earth’s protective ozone layer is on track, and that the Montreal Protocol, the international treaty that guides the phase-out of […]
ExxonMobil to Divest Interest in Esso Thailand
(Exxon, 11.Jan.2023) — ExxonMobil has reached an agreement with Bangchak Corporation to sell its interest in Esso Thailand that includes the Sriracha Refinery, select distribution terminals, and a network of Esso-branded retail stations, delivering on its commitment to strengthen value and overall competitiveness. The transaction will be executed by ExxonMobil’s […]
Houston Texans to Purchase Carbon Removal Credits
(Oxy, 6.Jan.2023) — 1PointFive, a subsidiary of Occidental’s (NYSE: OXY) Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV) business, today announced an agreement and sponsorship with the Houston Texans whereby the Texans have agreed to purchase carbon dioxide (CO2) removal credits from 1PointFive’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant, which is expected to be […]
Exiled Venezuela Lawmakers Chosen to Lead Anti-Maduro Fight
(AP, 5.Jan.2023) — Venezuela’s opposition has selected an all-female team of mostly unknown exiled former lawmakers to replace the beleaguered Juan GuaidĂł as the face of its faltering efforts to remove socialist President Nicolas Maduro. Last week, politicians who were elected to the National Assembly in 2015 voted to oust GuaidĂł […]
Global LNG Represents 39% of EU Gas Imports in 2022
(Kpler, 5.Jan.2023) — EU gas imports remained stable year on year last year at around 337.4 bn m3, preliminary data from the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG) show. The bloc traditionally imports most of its gas, and it imported at least 70% of it via pipelines […]