(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including the US Department of Treasury announcing the removal of former PDVSA Vice President Carlos Erik Malpica Flores from OFAC’s SDN list. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Venezuela — The US Department of the Treasury announced removal of Malpica Flores, Carlos Erik, Naguanagua, […]
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Study: Humans Responsible for Over 90% of World’s Oil Slicks
(FSU, 16.Jun.2022) — A team of U.S. and Chinese scientists mapping oil pollution across the Earth’s oceans has found that more than 90% of chronic oil slicks come from human sources, a much higher proportion than previously estimated. Their research, published in Science, is a major update from previous investigations into […]
Nucor Expects Record 2Q:22 Quarterly Earnings
(Nucor, 15.Jun.2022) — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced guidance for its second quarter ending 2 July 2022. Nucor expects second quarter earnings to be in the range of $8.75 to $8.85 per diluted share, which would surpass the previous quarterly earnings record of $7.97 per diluted share set in the fourth quarter of 2021. Nucor reported net […]
GoldMining Options The Almaden Property to NevGold for $16.5mn
(GoldMining, 14.Jun.2022) — GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) entered into an option agreement (the “Option Agreement“) with NevGold Corp. and its subsidiary (“NevGold“; (TSXV: NAU) whereby NevGold’s subsidiary may acquire a 100% interest in the company’s Almaden Project, located in Idaho, U.S.A. The Agreement provides for total cash and/or share consideration to […]
NRGBriefs: Atlas Expands Wind Portfolio in Brazil
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Atlas Renewable Energy expanding its wind portfolio by acquiring a project from Voltalia in Brazil; Kootenay Silver (TSXV: KTN) announcing JV operator Aztec Minerals Corp. (TSXV: AZT) has reported the final gold and multi-element results for the Cervantes Project 2021-2022 Reverse Circulation (RC) Phase 2 drill program […]
Freeport LNG Targets Partial Ops in 90 Days; 100% in Late 2022
(Freeport LNG, 14.Jun.2022) — Freeport LNG Development, L.P. is providing the following update on the June 8 incident at its Quintana Island liquefaction facility: At approximately 11:40AM CT on 8 June 2022, an incident occurred at the Freeport LNG liquefaction plant on Quintana Island, Texas that resulted in the release of LNG, leading to the formation and ignition of a […]
Finland’s First FLNG Terminal to be in Fortum’s Inkoo Port
(Fortum, 9.Jun.2022) — Gasgrid Finland and Fortum have signed a Letter of Intent on placing Finland’s first floating LNG terminal vessel Exemplar at Fortum’s Inkoo port. Located on the Southern Coast of Finland, Inkoo provides an optimal deep-water port at close proximity to the pipelines distributing the gas mainly to […]
Shell Launches Residential Power Brand Shell Energy, Enters Texas Market
(Shell, 7.Jun.2022) —Shell announced the launch of the Shell Energy brand into the residential power market in the United States. Through Shell Energy Solutions the company now offers 100% renewable electricity plans to eligible customers in Texas, expanding its portfolio of offerings and giving residential customers access to renewable electricity plans while […]
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. Provides Business Update
(Aspen Aerogels, 6.Jun.2022) — Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) provided an update on recent developments with its business, as well as an update on its financial outlook for fiscal year 2022 as a result of these developments. Recent Developments Increased visibility to expected order volume for 2022 from General Motors and […]
Sempra Completes Divestment of Interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners
(Sempra, 1.Jun.2022) — Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) completed the sale of a 10% non-controlling interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners for $1.73bin in cash to a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The transaction, previously announced in December 2021, implies an enterprise value for Sempra Infrastructure of $25.9bn, including its proportionate ownership share of net […]
NRGBriefs: Vista’s Sustainability Report; Excelerate CEO on LNG Market
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.May.2022) — Energy briefs including Vista Oil & Gas revealing its 2021 sustainability report; and Excelerate Energy President & CEO Steven Kobos commenting on the red hot LNG market amid the current geopolitical mess in Europe. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Argentina — Vista Oil & Gas […]
US Can Offer ‘Comfort Letters’ to Help Russia Grain, Fertilizer Exports
(Reuters, 31.May.2022) — The United States is prepared to give “comfort letters” to shipping and insurance companies to help facilitate exports of Russian grain and fertilizer, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said on Tuesday. She noted that Russian grain and fertilizer were not under U.S. sanctions but […]
TotalEnergies to Acquire 50% of Clearway Energy Group
(TotalEnergies, 25.May.2022) — TotalEnergies announces the signature of agreements with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to acquire 50% of Clearway Energy Group (CEG), the 5th US renewable energy player. This constitutes its largest acquisition in the renewable energy in the United States, one of the top 3 renewable markets in the world. […]
Chevron Reviews Plans at Annual Stockholders Meeting
(Chevron, 25.May.2022) — Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) provided an overview of the company’s business plans and operations at its annual stockholders meeting. “We are focused on delivering higher returns, lower carbon and superior shareholder value,” said Michael Wirth, Chevron’s chairman and CEO. “Our strategy is clear: leverage our strengths to deliver lower […]
Talos Energy To Host Analyst & Investor Day
(Talos, 24.May.2022) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) will host its first-ever analyst and investor day today at 2:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Central Time). A live webcast of the event will be available on the company’s recently updated and relaunched corporate website at https://www.talosenergy.com/investor-relations/events-calendar/. Please allow extra time to […]
MacDermid Offshore Expands Product Line with Oceanic EL 08
(MacDermid, 24.May.2022) — MacDermid Offshore Solutions, a provider of high-performance and environmentally-friendly products for the offshore oil and gas industry, has expanded its product line with the release of Oceanic EL 08. The new organic and biodegradable lubricant is a safe and efficient alternative to flammable or hazardous solvents and corrosion inhibitors […]
US Prepares Renewal of Chevron’s Venezuela License Without Broader Terms
(Reuters, 24.May.2022) — The U.S. Treasury Department is getting ready to renew in the coming days Chevron Corp‘s license to operate in Venezuela, but likely without the greatly expanded terms the U.S. oil major sought, four people close to the talks said. The last U.S. energy producer in Venezuela asked […]
Sempra Inks Deal with TotalEnergies, Mitsui, Mitsubishi for HCS Project
(Sempra, 23.May.2022) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), has signed a participation agreement with TotalEnergies, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation for the development of the proposed Hackberry Carbon Sequestration (HCS) project in Southwest Louisiana. The participation agreement contemplates that the combined Cameron LNG Phase 1 and proposed […]
Oxy Reveals Tender Results, Upsize of Cash Tender Offers for Certain Senior Notes
(Oxy, 23.May.2022) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced the tender results of its offers to purchase for cash (each, an “Offer” and collectively, the “Offers”) its outstanding notes listed in the tables below (the “Notes,” and each, a “Series” of Notes) in three separate pools (each, a “Pool”). The Offers were made […]
GoldMining Inc. Announces Board Appointments For U.S. GoldMining Inc.
 (GoldMining, 23.May.2022) — GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE American: GLDG) is pleased to announce appointments to the Board of Directors of U.S. GoldMining Inc., a subsidiary of the company created to advance the Whistler Gold-Copper Project, located in Alaska, USA on a standalone basis (see news release February 28, 2022). The U.S. GoldMining […]
PNM Announces Executive Changes
(PNM, 19.May.2022) — PNM Resources, Inc. (NYSE: PNM) announces the promotion of two executives as part of the company’s ongoing development efforts under the continued leadership of Chairman and CEO, Pat Vincent-Collawn. Don Tarry has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of PNM Resources. Don joined PNM Resources in 1996 and […]
NRGBriefs: Chevron Comments on Venezuelan License; SQM Results
(Energy Analytics Institute, 19.May.2022) — Energy briefs including Sociedad QuĂmica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A) holding a conference call to discuss its 1Q;22 financial results; Vizsla Silver Corp. (TSX-V: VZLA) (NYSE: VZLA) (Frankfurt: 0G3) reporting results from 10 new drill holes targeting the Tajitos – Copala resource area, at […]
Citgo Reports 1Q:22 Net Income of $245mn
(Citgo, 17.May.2022) — Citgo Petroleum Corporation reported net income of $245mn for the first quarter 2022, compared to net income of $21mn for the fourth quarter of 2021 and a loss of $(180)mn for the first quarter of 2021. Reliable operations and favorable market conditions enabled Citgo to generate EBITDA 1 of $518mn for the first quarter of 2022, compared […]
Chevron Sanctions Ballymore Project in Deepwater US GOM
(Chevron, 17.May.2022) — Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) sanctioned the Ballymore project in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. The project, with a design capacity of 75,000 barrels of crude oil per day, will be developed as a three-mile subsea tieback to the existing Chevron-operated Blind Faith platform. “Chevron’s US Gulf […]
US Moves to Ease a Few Economic Sanctions on Venezuela
(AP, 17.May.2022) — The United States government is moving to ease a few economic sanctions on Venezuela in a gesture meant to encourage resumed negotiations between the US-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The limited changes will allow Chevron Corp to negotiate its licence with the state-owned […]
Invenergy Surpasses 30 Gigawatts as it Celebrates 20th Anniversary
(Invenergy, 17.May.2022) — Invenergy, the largest privately held global developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, is celebrating a monumental milestone: the company has successfully developed over 30 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy generation projects over its 20-year existence, projects that generate enough energy to power nearly 10 million […]
US to Ease Some Energy Sanctions on Venezuela
(CNN, 17.May.2022) — The Biden administration will begin to ease some energy sanctions on Venezuela to encourage ongoing political discussions between President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition, two senior administration officials told CNN. The first step, to be announced on Tuesday, will allow Chevron — the last major US oil company still […]
Oxy Reveals Cash Tender Offers for Certain Senior Notes
(Oxy, 16.May.2022) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) has commenced cash tender offers to purchase its outstanding notes listed in the tables below in three separate pools. Occidental’s obligation to accept for purchase, based on the Acceptance Priority Levels (as defined below) set forth in the columns entitled “Acceptance Priority Level” in the […]
CSI Compressco Reports Total Revenues of $80mn in 1Q:22
(CSI Compressco, 13.May.2022) — CSI Compressco LP (NASDAQ: CCLP) announced first quarter 2022 results. The operating results presented throughout this document include the operating results of Spartan Treating (as defined in our 10-K filed 14 Mar. 2022) due to the previously reported acquisition on 10 November 2021. As the Partnership and […]
Nucor Announces Executive Changes
(Nucor, 13.May.2022) — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced that MaryEmily Slate, Executive Vice President of Commercial, plans to retire due to health issues on 11 June 2022 after more than 21 years of service with Nucor. Ms. Slate began her career with Nucor in 2000 as District Sales Manager at Nucor Steel Arkansas. She […]
Mexican Gov’t Suspends Permit Granted to Vulcan in Mexico
(Vulcan Materials, 13.May.2022) — Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, provided an update with respect to its Mexican SAC TUN operations. Today, Vulcan Materials Company confirmed that the Mexican government has suspended the three-year customs permit granted in March 2022 to the Mexican subsidiary of the company […]
NRGBriefs: Venezuela Share Offerings; Sempra Dividend
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.May.2022) — Energy briefs including Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro looking to offer between 5%-10% of the shares of public companies and “empresas mixtas” for national and international investment; Pampa EnergĂa S.A.‘s videoconference to discuss its 1Q:22 results; and Sempra’s (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) board of directors declaring a $1.145/share […]
Stephen McNabb Appointed Citgo Treasurer
(Citgo, 11.May.2022) — Citgo Petroleum Corporation named Stephen McNabb the company’s new Treasurer, where he will oversee liquidity management and the company’s capital structure, manage financial risk and insurance, steward bank relationships and investor relations, and assist the CFO in developing financial strategies. McNabb previously served as Assistant Treasurer and has been with […]
Diamond Offshore Reports 1Q:22 Drilling Contract Revenue of $150mnÂ
(Diamond Offshore, 10.May.2022) — Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) reported the following results for the first quarter of 2022. Three Months Ended Thousands of dollars, except per share data 31 Mar. 2022 31 Dec. 2021 Total revenues $186,239 $227,278 Operating loss (33,916) (127,296) Adjusted operating (loss) income (33,916) 5,153 Adjusted […]
ACE Green Recycling to Build North America’s Largest Green Battery Recycling Park in Texas
(ACE Green, 10.May.2022) — Recycling technology company, ACE Green Recycling (ACE) is announcing its plans to build and operate North America’s largest emissions-free and sustainable battery recycling park in Texas, USA. The 400,000 square foot facility will be able to recycle both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries when fully operational. These batteries are key elements in […]
UAE Delegation Explores Opportunities of Energy Transition with the US
(UAE Embassy, 10.May.2022) — His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology and Special Envoy for Climate Change, began a visit to the United States to accelerate joint initiatives on the economic growth opportunities of the energy transition, outline UAE investment initiatives to increase production capacity, […]
Venture Global Reveals LNG Agreement with ExxonMobil
(Venture Global, 10.May.2022) — Venture Global LNG announced the execution of two new long-term Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) with ExxonMobil LNG Asia Pacific (EMLAP) for the sale of 2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG).  Under the agreements, the ExxonMobil affiliate will purchase 1 MTPA […]
Gas Entec Converts LNG Carrier to M-FSRU Unit for KARMOL
(AG&P, 9.May.2022) — GAS Entec, a subsidiary of Atlantic Gulf & Pacific International Holding (AG&P), completed the conversion of a 125,000m³ LNG carrier (LNGC) for KARMOL, a joint-venture between Turkey’s Karpowership and Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), into an 84 mmscfd Modular Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (M-FSRU) with capacity to scale from 15 to 300 […]
Noble Corp. and Maersk Drilling Update on Merger Process
(Noble, 9.May.2022) — Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) and The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S (CSE: DRLCO) (Maersk Drilling, and together with Noble, the “Parties”) provided an update on the ongoing merger control process for the business combination announced on 10 November 2021. On 22 April 2022, the UK Competition and […]
Colombia to Promote Foreign Investment Opportunities in NYC Event
(ProColombia, 6.May.2022) — Colombia InsideOut, the country’s flagship event for the promotion of foreign investment abroad will be held next 10 and 11 May 2022, at the facilities of Citi‘s headquarters in New York City. Led by the Colombian Securities Exchange (bvc) and ProColombia, the government agency in charge of promoting […]
wpd to Sell Offshore Wind Business to Global Infrastructure Partners
(GIP, 6.May.2022) — Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an independent infrastructure investor, and wpd AG, a project developer and independent renewables power producer (IRPP) for onshore wind, offshore wind and solar, signed definitive agreements for GIP to acquire 100% of wpd offshore GmbH, the offshore wind business of wpd. The transaction […]
AES Expands Renewable Energy Agreement with Microsoft to California Data Centers
(AES, 5.May.2022) — The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced a 20-year agreement with Microsoft to provide renewable energy to its data centers in California. The agreement expands upon prior renewable energy agreements between the two companies, with AES supporting Microsoft in its pursuit of its 100/100/0 by 2030 goal. Microsoft, one of the world’s largest purchasers of renewable energy, will […]
AES Reveals Deals to Provide 450 MW of Renewable Energy to Amazon
(AES, 5.May.2022) — The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced it has entered into two renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Amazon. As part of the agreements, AES will deliver renewable energy in the CAISO (California Independent System Operator) market and source it from a combined 450 MW of solar […]
Sempra Announces 1Q:22 Earnings of $612mn
(Sempra, 5.May.2022) — Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced first-quarter 2022 earnings of $612mn, or $1.93 per diluted share, compared to first-quarter 2021 earnings of $874mn, or $2.87 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, the company’s first-quarter 2022 earnings were $924mn, or $2.91 per diluted share, compared to $900 million, or $2.95 per diluted share, in 2021. “At Sempra, we understand […]
Pan American Silver Reveals Sustainability Report for 2021
(Pan American Silver Corp., 5.May.2022) — Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) released its 2021 Sustainability Report, describing Pan American’s efforts and performance in the areas of environment, social and governance. A Spanish version of the report will be released soon. Highlights of Pan American’s 2021 sustainability performance include: Environment Reduced greenhouse […]
AES Gets Investment Grade Rating, Reaffirms 2022 Adj. EPS Guidance
(AES, 5.May.2022) — The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) reported financial results for the quarter ended 31 March 2022. Strategic Accomplishments With investment grade credit rating from Moody’s, attained investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies Signed or awarded 1.1 GW of PPAs for new renewable energy projects in the first […]
APA Corp. Reports 1Q:22 Production of 404,000 BOE/D
(APA Corporation, 4.May.2022) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) announced its financial and operational results for the first-quarter 2022. APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $1.9bn, or $5.43 per diluted share. When adjusted for items that impact the comparability of results, most notably the gains on the closing […]
Talos Energy Reveals 1Q:22 Results, Increases Borrowing Base
(Talos, 4.May.2022) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) announced its operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2022 and the increase of its borrowing base under the company’s reserves-based lending (“RBL”) credit facility as part of its semi-annual redetermination process. Key Highlights: Production of 63.2 thousand barrels of oil […]
NRGBriefs: Marathon’s Equatorial Guinea Output; Murphy on Brazil and Mexico
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.May.2022) — Energy and political briefs including Marathon Oil reporting 1Q:22 production from Equatorial Guinea of 64 net Mboe/d; the US providing over $6mn in additional humanitarian assistance to support Venezuelan refugees and migrants, and their host communities in Chile; and US Department of State Assistant Secretary […]
Marathon Oil Reports 1Q:22 Net Income of $1.3bn
(Marathon, 4.May.2022) — Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO) reported first quarter 2022 net income of $1,304mn, or $1.78 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. The adjusted net income was $749mn, or $1.02 per diluted share. Net operating cash […]