Will Higher Oil Spell Trouble For Upstream Discipline?

(WoodMac, 19.Apr.2021) — In its rebound from the 2020 downturn, Brent flirted with US$70 per barrel. Higher prices in 2021 mean higher cash flow for producers, perhaps even record-setting highs. Have the good times returned? Global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie believes operators need to be cautious. “While prices over […]

Total Enters Offshore Wind Project in Scottish North Sea

(Total, 3.Jun.2020) — Total has entered into an agreement with SSE Renewables, to acquire a 51% stake in the Seagreen 1 offshore wind farm project for an upfront payment at closing of 70mÂŁ and earn-outs up to 60mÂŁ in aggregate subject to performance conditions. The 1,140 megawatts (MW) project has […]

Lightsource BP to Accelerate Global Solar Growth with Further Investment from BP

(Lightsource bp, 5.Dec.2019) — The management of Lightsource BP and BP have agreed to equalise their shareholdings in Lightsource BP to create a simplified 50:50 joint venture structure. As part of the transaction, BP will purchase newly-issued equity in the business to help accelerate Lightsource BP’s growth, supporting its ambitious drive towards […]

Rosneft And BP Complete TNK-BP PSA

(BP, 20.Mar.2013) — Rosneft and BP completed a number of transactions, in line with the terms announced in October 2012. As a result of the transactions: BP receives net $12.48bn in cash, including a TNK-BP dividend of $0.71bn, and 18.5% Rosneft shares; Rosneft becomes holder of BP’s 50% interest in […]