Category: USA

WoodMac: Predictions 2022

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(WoodMac, 17.Dec.2021) — Wood Mackenzie analysts offer ten predictions for key developments expected in the energy and natural resources industries in 2022. This is a time of year when it is tempting to look back. But it is usually more interesting to look forward. For the final Energy Pulse of […]

NRGBriefs: Ecopetrol Fined for Caño Cacayal Contamination

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(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Dec.2021) — Energy briefs including Ecopetrol S.A. revealing the Sustainable Development Corporation of the Macarena Special Management Area CORMACARENA, through Resolution No. PS-GJ.1.2.6.21.2094 of 2021, imposed a fine of 20 monthly minimum wages to the co. due to the contamination of Caño Cacayal; Venezuela’s oil production set to […]

Dover Announces Two Clean Energy Acquisitions [Download]

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(Dover, 16.Dec.2021) — Dover (NYSE: DOV) completed the acquisition of Acme Cryogenics, Inc. for $295mn in cash, and that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Engineered Controls International, LLC (RegO) for $631mn in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Additionally, the RegO acquisition includes tax step-up benefits with a net present […]

Bristow And Overair Form Partnership to Introduce Zero Emission eVTOL

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(Bristow, 16.Dec.2021) — Overair, Inc., developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, today announced they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), a global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions to government and civil organizations. The two companies plan to collaborate on […]

Bristow Completes Move To Offshore Ops Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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(Bristow, 10.Dec.2021) — Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) completed an offshore revenue flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking one of the first SAF-powered flights to an offshore operation in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The aircraft flew from Aberdeen to installations operated by bp. As part of its strategic relationship […]

SAExploration Announces Executive Changes

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(SAExploration, 7.Dec.2021) — SAExploration Holdings, Inc. announced that Michael J. Faust, President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire from his executive positions, effective 1 January 2022. He will continue to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors and in a consulting capacity. Mike has served on the Board of Directors since 2017.  He […]

Chevron Reveals $15bn Capital and Exploratory Budget for 2022

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(Chevron, 1.Dec.2021) — Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced a 2022 organic capital and exploratory spending program of $15bn, at the low end of its $15bn to $17bn guidance range and up more than 20% from 2021 expected levels. This capital program supports Chevron’s objective of higher returns and lower carbon, including approximately $800mn in lower carbon […]

Freepoint Eco-Systems To Build Recycling Facility In Ohio

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(Freepoint Eco-Systems, 1.Dec.2021) — Freepoint Eco-Systems LLC plans to build an advanced recycling facility in Ohio that will convert waste plastic into feedstock for use in the production of prime-quality plastic. The Ohio facility will recycle approximately 90,000 tons per year of end-of-life plastic that would otherwise be destined for […]

ExxonMobil Reveals Plans To 2027

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(Exxon, 1.Dec.2021) — ExxonMobil has finalized corporate plans, which increase spending to $15bn on greenhouse gas emission-reduction projects over the next six years while maintaining disciplined capital investments in its industry-leading portfolio. The plans support the corporate strategy of continued structural cost savings, investment in low-cost-of-supply and lower-emission products, and […]

McDermott Completes Net Zero LNG Construction Study For Shell

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(McDermott, 29.Nov.2021) — McDermott recently completed a liquefied natural gas (LNG) construction study identifying tangible reduction pathways toward net-zero construction emissions on behalf of Shell Global Solutions International B.V. The results of this study provide a strategic framework for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in LNG facilities during the project […]

Seadrill Limited Provides 3Q:21 Market Update

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(Seadrill, 29.Nov.2021) — Seadrill Limited (OSE: SDRL, OTCPK: SDRLF), a world leader in offshore drilling provides a market update for the third quarter of 2021. During the quarter, Seadrill continued to sign high-quality contracts contributing $145mn to backlog, reflecting the depth of its customer relationships. Total backlog as of 30 September 2021 stood at $2.1bn. […]

US To Release Oil From Strategic Reserve

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(WoodMac, 24.Nov.2021) — On 23 November, US President Biden announced the release of 50 million barrels (mbbl) of crude oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).   Wood Mackenzie vice president Ann-Louise Hittle said: “Of the release, 32 mbbl is a loan for delivery by end-April next year. The […]

Talos And Freeport LNG to Develop CCS Project

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(Talos, 15.Nov.2021) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) and Freeport LNG Development, L.P. executed a letter of intent to develop a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project, the Freeport LNG CCS project (FLNG CCS), immediately adjacent to Freeport LNG’s natural gas pretreatment facilities located near Freeport, Texas, on the Gulf […]

Reliance’s US Shale Exit Signals Refocus Intent

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(S&P Global, 11.Nov.2021) — The move by Reliance Industries to divest all its US shale assets and exit the sector signals its intention to ensure the company maintains its sharp focus on India’s domestic market, where its energy portfolio is being increasingly diversified beyond its core refining business. Analysts said […]

AiDash Launches New Intelligent Sustainability Management System

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(AiDash, 11.Nov.2021) — AiDash, a provider of satellite and AI-powered operations, maintenance and sustainability platform, today announced the launch of its Intelligent Sustainability Management System (ISMS) to help companies achieve their sustainability goals including the 10 percent biodiversity net gain by 2030. The new ISMS SaaS solution, would enable customers […]

NRGBriefs: PHX Acquires Acres In Texas And Louisiana

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(Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Nov.2021) — Energy briefs including Brazilian inflation in Oct. 2021; PHX Minerals Inc. (NYSE: PHX) announcing three mineral and royalty acquisitions targeting the Haynesville play in East Texas and Louisiana; GoGold Resources Inc. (TSX: GGD) (OTCQX: GLGDF) releasing results of 11 drill holes at Mololoa and the […]

Baker Hughes And Shell To Accelerate Energy Transition

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(Baker Hughes, 10.Nov.2021) — Energy technology company Baker Hughes (BKR: NYSE) and Shell Global Solutions BV signed a broad strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate the global energy transition by helping each other achieve their respective commitments for net-zero carbon emissions and advancing solutions to decarbonize energy and industrial sectors. The […]

Sempra Reports 3Q:21 Earnings

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(Sempra, 5.Nov.2021) — Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) announced third-quarter 2021 losses of $648mn, or $2.03 per diluted share, compared to third-quarter 2020 earnings of $351 million, or $1.21 per diluted share. Sempra’s third-quarter 2021 results included a $1.1bn after-tax charge associated with civil litigation related to the 2015 Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility leak. On an adjusted […]

Summit Ridge, Osaka Gas Reach Solar Milestones

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(Summit Ridge Energy, 4.Nov.2021) — Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) announced completion of the first project in their 200 MW Maine community solar portfolio, a 6.3 MWdc array in Hermon, ME that will serve 850 households and small businesses across the state. The project, owned through SRE’s joint venture with Osaka Gas USA (OGUSA) announced in […]

Venture Global, Sinopec Ink LNG Sales Deals

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(Venture Global, 4.Nov.2021) — Venture Global LNG and China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec) announced signing of two 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPA) for the supply of a total of 4mn tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG export facility, in Plaquemines Parish Louisiana. In addition, UNIPEC, a Sinopec subsidiary has agreed […]

Deacero Opens Headquarters In Washington, DC

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(Deacero, 3.Nov.2021) — Deacero, Mexico’s largest wire producer, opened a global trade and corporate affairs headquarters in the heart of this capital city – a first for a Mexican company – with Mexico’s ambassador to the United States and Deacero’s chief executive officer, and the president of its U.S. company welcoming a large group of guests. […]

AES Reaffirms 7%-9% Annualized Growth Target Through 2025

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(AES, 3.Nov.2021) — The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) reported financial results for the quarter ended 30 September 2021. Strategic Accomplishments Signed 4 GW of new PPAs for renewable energy projects in year-to-date 2021, increasing the backlog to 9.2 GW Based on year-to-date 2021 progress, increasing full year 2021 target to sign renewables under long-term […]

TechnipFMC and Saipem to Unlock New Opportunities

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(TechnipFMC, 27.Oct.2021) — TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) (PARIS: FTI) and Saipem (MILAN: SPM) entered into a global commercial agreement that will allow them to identify projects worldwide that could be jointly executed for the benefit of clients. The commercial agreement will pursue specific Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) projects where […]

Alaska Air And AeroAvia to Develop Hydrogen Aircraft

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(ZeroAvia, 26.Oct.2021) — ZeroAvia is gaining altitude as the leader in zero-emission passenger aircraft as it announces a development collaboration with Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, for a hydrogen-electric powertrain capable of flying 76-seat regional aircraft in excess of 500 NM. Alaska is also joining the list of top investors for […]

Exxon Backs The Global Methane Pledge

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(Exxon, 26.Oct.2021) — In September, the U.S. and European Union announced a Global Methane Pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. More than 30 nations have now joined the Pledge, and more could be announced at the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. ExxonMobil […]

NRGBriefs: Venezuelan Production Goals [PDF Download]

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(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Oct.2021) — Energy briefs including Venezuela’s near-term oil production goals; Petrobras’ plans to host two 3Q:21 webcasts using Microsoft Teams; B2Gold Corp. entering into a binding agreement w/ West African Resources Limited; and more. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Brazil — On 29 Oct. 2021 Petobras will […]

NextEra Energy Buys Interest In 2,520MW Portfolio

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(NextEra Energy Partners, 22.Oct.2021) — NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC to acquire a 50% interest in an approximately 2,520-megawatt (MW) renewables portfolio. In conjunction with the acquisition, NextEra Energy Partners has also entered into an approximately $824mn […]

KBR Reveals Settlement Deal Between JKC And Ichthys LNG Client

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(KBR, 15.Oct.2021) — KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced that JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd, a joint venture in which KBR has a 30% ownership interest, has entered into a binding settlement agreement that resolves outstanding claims and disputes between JKC and its client, ICHTHYS LNG PTY, Ltd (collectively, “the Parties”). “We […]

NRGBriefs: Renewable Energy Ops In The Caribbean

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(Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Oct.2021) — Energy briefs including details of four renewable energy-exporting opportunities in the Caribbean in Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana; TotalEnergies extending the contract for the Maersk Voyager in Angola for Ondjaba-1; and more. EVENTS — The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum 2021 takes place from […]

MSCI Upgrades Hess To AAA In ESG Rating Assessment

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(Hess, 11.Oct.2021) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) received a AAA rating in the MSCI environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings for 2021 after earning AA ratings from MSCI ESG for 10 consecutive years. The AAA rating designates Hess as a leader in managing industry specific ESG risks relative to peers. […]

California Lawmakers Aim To Ban Offshore Drilling

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(Reuters, 6.Oct.2021) — Democratic members of Congress from California seized on the oil spill off the state’s coast to promote federal legislation to ban all offshore oil drilling, as investigators searched for what caused the pipeline to burst. About 3,000 barrels (126,000 gallons) of crude oil spilled into the Pacific […]

Biden Stole Trump’s Foreign Policy

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(New York Times, 6.Oct.2021) — When President Donald Trump in 2020 signed a trade deal with China after years of escalatory tariffs, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden blasted the agreement. ‘China is the big winner of Trump’s “phase-one” trade deal with Beijing,’ Biden said after the agreement was finalized. He wasn’t alone. Many trade experts […]

Algonquin Sets Net-Zero Goals

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(Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., 5.Oct.2021) — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) announced its commitment to a net-zero by 2050 target. This target is rooted in Algonquin’s purpose of sustaining energy and water for life and is a reflection of the company’s track record of being a […]