HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Aug.2022) â TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract by ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, for the gas-to-energy project in Guyana. For TechnipFMC, a significant contract has a value between $75mn-$250mn. The the full contract award will not be included in inbound orders […]
Colombian Oil, Gas Loom Big
(Odessa American, 31.Jul.2022) â As the United States’ fourth-leading oil importer behind Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia, Colombia will keep growing in importance as major American oil and natural gas companies develop their interests in the exotic and beautiful South American country. Colombia’s oil history goes all the way back […]
Mexico Oil Refinery Accident Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Missing
(AP, 29.Jul.2022) â A fire at an oil refinery operated by Mexicoâs state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos company left one worker dead and another missing Friday. The company, known as Pemex, said the accident occurred early when lightning apparently started a fire at a waste processing tank. A pump truck that was […]
Petrobras on Gas Find Offshore Colombia with Ecopetrol
(Petrobras, 29.Jul.2022) â Petrobras confirms the discovery of natural gas accumulation in the Uchuva-1 exploratory well, drilled in deep waters of Colombia, 32 kilometers off the coast and 76 kilometers from the city of Santa Marta, in a water depth of approximately 830 meters. The Uchuva-1 well was drilled in […]
Ecopetrol and Petrobras Announce Find at Uchuva-1 Gas Well
(Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jul.2022) â Colombiaâs state-owned oil and gas producer Ecopetrol and its Brazilian counterpart Petrobras announced a natural gas find offshore Colombiaâs Caribbean coast at the Uchuva-1 well. The Uchuva-1 well was drilled 32 kilometers off Colombiaâs Caribbean coast and some 76 kilometers from the city of Santa […]
Petrobras Reports Solid 2Q:22 Results [PDF Downloads]
(Petrobras, 29.Jul.2022) â Once again we delivered solid quarterly results. According to our CFO, Rodrigo Araujo Alves, âSecond quarter results show the resilience and strength of the company, which is able to generate sustainable results, following its trajectory of value creation. In line with our commitment to distribute our results, […]
Fact Box: Petrobrasâ Growth vs Sustaining CAPEX
(Petrobras, 28.Jul.2022) â Petrobrasâ growth CAPEX corresponded to 64% of total capex in 2Q:22. Growth CAPEX are those with the primary objective of increasing the capacity of existing assets, deploying new production, offloading, and storage assets, increasing asset efficiency or profitability, and deploying essential infrastructure to enable other growth projects. […]
Petrobras on Shareholder Remuneration Policy
(Petrobras, 28.Jul.2022) â Petrobras, following up on the press release disclosed today, informs that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held today, approved the payment of dividends in the amount of R$6.732003 per outstanding preferred and common share. The proposed dividend is in line with the Shareholder Remuneration Policy, which […]
Baleine East 1X Successfully Tested in Block CI-802 in CĂŽte dâIvoire
(Eni, 28.Jul.2022) â Eni has successfully drilled the Baleine East 1X well, the first exploration well in block CI-802 and second discovery on the Baleine structure, offshore CĂŽte dâIvoire. The excellent results have allowed to increase by around 25% the volumes of hydrocarbons in place of the Baleine Field, which […]
Repsol Confirms Venezuela Crude Deal Restart
(Argus, 28.Jul.2022) â Spain’s integrated Repsol has resumed its crude-for-debt deal with Venezuela, and said the arrival of around 3mn bl of Venezuelan crude at its Spanish terminals this month will help to partly offset a weakening of its refining margins. Repsol chief executive Josu Jon Imaz said the return […]
Ecopetrol to Reveal 2Q:22 Results, Host Conference Calls
(Ecopetrol, 28.Jul.2022) â Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL;NYSE:Â EC) announces that on Wednesday 3 August 2022, after market close, it will release its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2022. On Thursday, 4 August 2022, Ecopetrol’s senior management will host two conference calls to review the results, one in Spanish […]
New Oil Power Guyana to Surpass US Offshore by 2035
(Forbes, 28.Jul.2022) â As the Biden administration focuses on its efforts to end new leasing and drilling for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico and other U.S. offshore provinces, investment continues to pour into projects offshore the tiny South American nation of Guyana. A new study by energy intelligence group […]
NRGBriefs: XOM, OXY, CVX Dividends; Hess Guyana Liftings
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2022) â Energy briefs including US Vice President Kamala Harris speaking with Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali about energy and other issues; the board of directors of Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corporation declaring a cash dividend of $0.88 per common stock; Hess Corporation selling 6 one-million barrels […]
Equinor Announces Dividend in NOK for 2Q:22
(Equinor, 27.Jul.2022) â Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) announced on 27 July 2022 an ordinary dividend per share of USD 0.20 and an extraordinary dividend per share of USD 0.50 for second quarter 2022. The NOK dividend per share is based on average USDNOK fixing rate from Norges Bank in […]
IDB Approves $1.14bn Credit Line to Argentina to Decarbonize Energy Sector
(IDB, 27.Jul.2022) â The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $1.14bn conditional line of credit for investment projects to decarbonize Argentinaâs energy sector. The IDB Group remains committed to supporting Argentina’s development agenda with projects that have a direct impact on development. As part of the credit line, the IDB […]
Argentina to Have Third Economy Minister in a Month: Clarin
(Bloomberg, 27.Jul.2022) â Argentinaâs President Alberto Fernandez is poised to name lower house Speaker Sergio Massa as the countryâs new economy minister, appointing a second person for the job in less than a month, according to local newspaper Clarin. He would replace Silvina Batakis, who took office on July 4 […]
NextDecade Announces 1 MTPA LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement with ExxonMobil
(NextDecade, 27.Jul.2022) â NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced the execution of a 20-year sale and purchase agreement (âSPAâ) with ExxonMobil LNG Asia Pacific (âEMLAPâ), an ExxonMobil affiliate, for the supply of liquefied natural gas (âLNGâ) from NextDecadeâs Rio Grande LNG export project (âRGLNGâ) in Brownsville, Texas. Under the SPA, EMLAP will […]
TechnipFMC Says 2Q:22 Subsea Inbound Orders Were $1,928mn
(TechnipFMC, 27.Jul.2022) â TechnipFMC plc announced subsea inbound orders were $1,928mn for the second quarter of 2022. Book-to-bill in the period was 1.4. The following awards were included in the period: — ExxonMobil Yellowtail Project (Guyana)Awarded an additional contract and received notice to proceed for the Yellowtail development in the Stabroek […]
Hess Corporation Reports 2Q:22 Results [PDF Downloads]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2022) â Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) reported net income of $667mn, or $2.15/shr common in the 2Q:22 vs a net loss of $73mn, or $0.24/shr common in the 2Q:21. RELATED STORY: Hess Announces Two More Discoveries Offshore Guyana ____________________
Subsea 7 and Van Oord Consortium Inks Contract Offshore Guyana
(Subsea 7, 27.Jul.2022) â Subsea 7 and Van Oord announced the award of a substantial(1)Â contract by ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) for the Gas to Energy project offshore Guyana, in water depths of up to 1,450 metres. The scope covers the project management, engineering, and installation […]
ExxonMobil Makes Two More Discoveries Offshore Guyana
(ExxonMobil, 26.Jul.2022) â ExxonMobil has made two new discoveries offshore Guyana to the southeast of the Liza and Payara developments in the Stabroek block. The discoveries at Seabob and Kiru-Kiru are the sixth and seventh in Guyana this year, with the total number of discoveries in Guyana at more than […]
Hess Announces Two More Discoveries Offshore Guyana
(Hess, 26.Jul.2022) â Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced two new discoveries at the Seabob-1 and Kiru-Kiru-1 wells on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The discoveries, which are the sixth and seventh this year, will add to the blockâs previously announced gross discovered recoverable resource estimate of approximately 11 billion barrels of […]
Cheniere and PTT Sign Long-Term LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement
(Cheniere, 26.Jul.2022) â Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (âCCLâ) entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (âLNGâ) sale and purchase agreement (âSPAâ) with PTT Global LNG Company Limited (âPTTGLâ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTT Public Company Limited (âPTTâ), Thailandâs largest […]
Global Economic Growth Slows Amid Gloomy Outlook
(IMF, 26.Jul.2022) â The global economy, still reeling from the pandemic and Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine, is facing an increasingly gloomy and uncertain outlook. Many of the downside risks flagged in our April World Economic Outlook have begun to materialize. Higher-than-expected inflation, especially in the United States and major European […]
Guyana Moves Ahead with Q3 Oil Block Auction
(Reuters, 25.Jul.2022) â Guyana’s government expects that an upcoming auction for oil and gas blocks will attract new companies to its energy industry, President Irfaan Ali said on Monday, following years of domination by U.S. giant Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and its partners. As part of his first official trip to Washington, Ali […]
NRGBriefs: FPSO Brazil Congress 2022 in Rio de Janeiro
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jul.2022) â Energy briefs including the government of the Brazilian state of Ceara teaming up with Enel Green Power Brasil to study the potential for development of green hydrogen projects; details regarding the FPSO Brazil Congress in Rio de Janeiro; and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:Â VTOL) planning to […]
Shell USA and Shell Midstream in Merger Deal Valued at $1.96bn
(Shell USA, 25.Jul.2022) â Shell USA, Inc. and Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SHLX) (“SHLX”) announced they have executed a definitive agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which Shell USA will acquire all of the common units representing limited partner interests in SHLX held by the public at $15.85 per Public Common Unit in cash […]
Matson Publishes Sustainability Report for 2021
(Matson, 25.Jul.2022) â Matson, Inc. (NYSE:Â MATX), an U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has published its 2021 Sustainability Report that describes the company’s progress toward achieving its environmental, social and governance goals. “In a year of extraordinary disruption and upheaval in our industry, Matson devoted more attention and resources than ever […]
Petrobras Receives Letter from Economy Ministry about Dividends
(Petrobras, 25.Jul.2022) â Petrobras, regarding the news published in the media, confirms that it received, on 06/22/2022, a letter from the Special Secretary of the Treasury and Budget of the Ministry of Economy regarding the payment of dividends. The company clarifies that, in its response, it informed that all the […]
NRGBriefs: Hess’ Sustainability Report; Frontera Earnings [PDF Download]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jul.2022) â Energy briefs including Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announcing publication of its annual sustainability report; and Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) revealing that its 2Q:22 results will be released after markets close on Tuesday 9 August 2022. NORTH AMERICA US — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announced publication of […]
Reynolds Transitioning to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Fleet
(Reynolds American, 25.Jul.2022) â Reynolds American Inc., the BAT Group‘s U.S. subsidiary, and its companies (Reynolds) is advancing its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals by transitioning its current 1,800+ vehicle trade and operations fleet to hybrid and electric models. The move will replace aging vehicles on a rolling basis […]
Frontera Extends Substantial Issuer Bid to 8 Aug.
(Frontera, 25.Jul.2022) â Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) has extended the expiry time of its offer to purchase from shareholders up to $65mn (equivalent to US$50mn) of its outstanding common shares (the “Shares”) for cancellation from 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time) on 29 July 2022 to 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time) on 8 August 2022, unless the offer […]
Eni Reports Find in the Berkine North Onshore Basin, Algeria
(Eni, 25.Jul.2022) â Eni and SONATRACH announced a further discovery in Sif Fatima II concession, located in the Berkine North Basin in the Algerian desert. The Rhourde Oulad Djemaa Ouest-1 (RODW-1) exploration well, in the Sif Fatima II research perimeter, is the third well in the exploration drilling campaign. It […]
bp on Redemption of $2.85bn of Outstanding Notes
(bp, 25.Jul.2022) â BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP) (LON: BP) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary BP Capital Markets America Inc. (âBPCMAâ) is exercising the option to redeem the total outstanding aggregate principal amounts of the following notes on 24 August 2022 (the âRedemption Dateâ): BPCMA will redeem the BPCMA 2.750% Notes […]
Production Starts at Ikike Field Offshore Nigeria
(TotalEnergies, 25.Jul.2022) â TotalEnergies, OML99 operator (40%) in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC, 60%), announces the start of production from the Ikike field, in Nigeria. Located 20 kilometers off the coast, at a depth of about 20 meters, the Ikike platform is tied back to the existing […]
Aris Gold and GCM Mining Announce Merger
(Aris Gold, 25.Jul.2022) â GCM Mining Corp. (GCM) (TSX: GCM) (OTCQX: TPRFF) and Aris Gold Corporation (Aris Gold) (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: ALLXF) announce they have entered into a definitive agreement (the Arrangement Agreement) under which GCM will acquire all the outstanding Aris Gold shares not already held by GCM (the Transaction). The resulting entity will be […]
NRGBriefs: Pemex Assumes Operation of YĂUM K’AK’NĂAB FPSO
(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jul.2022) â Energy briefs including BW Offshore Limited saying Mexicoâs state-owned Pemex has assumed ownership and operation of the FPSO YĂUM K’AK’NĂAB. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Mexico — BW Offshore Limited said w/ effective from 22 July 2022 that Pemex has assumed the ownership and operation […]
NRGBriefs: Biden on Gas Prices, Ecopetrol VP Resignation; Train 1 Drama
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Jul.2022) â Energy briefs including US President Joe Biden commenting on gas prices; Unit Corporation (OTC Pink: UNTC) reporting preliminary and unaudited selected financial and operational highlights for the 3-months ended 30 Jun. 2022; and MĂłnica JimĂ©nez, VP of Corporate Affairs and Secretary General, resigning her post […]
TotalEnergies Commits to Large-scale Fuel Price Reduction Program
(TotalEnergies, 22.Jul.2022) â To meet the expectations of French people affected by the increase in energy prices and the impact on their purchasing power, TotalEnergies is initiating a large-scale fuel price reduction programme for all of its service stations in France, effective until year-end. From 1 September to 1 November, TotalEnergies […]
Schlumberger Announces 2Q:22 Results
(Schlumberger, 22.Jul.2022) â Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB) announced results for the second-quarter 2022. Schlumberger CEO Olivier Le Peuch commented, âThe second quarter marked a significant inflection point for Schlumberger with a strong acceleration of revenue and earnings growth. Sequentially, revenue grew 14%, by more than $800 million; EPSâexcluding charges and […]
CGX and Frontera Secure Funding for the Wei-1 Exploration Well Offshore Guyana
(CGX, 22.Jul.2022) â CGX Energy Inc. (TSXV: OYL) and Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC), joint venture partners in the Petroleum Prospecting License for the Corentyne block offshore Guyana, announces today that the companies have entered into an agreement to amend the Joint Operating Agreement originally signed between CGX and a […]
Invenergy Launches First Green Hydrogen Project
(Invenergy, 22.Jul.2022) â Invenergy, the largest privately held global developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, has announced its first green hydrogen project. The 5-acre Sauk Valley Hydrogen project will generate green hydrogen by utilizing power from Invenergy’s co-located solar plant and Ohmium International low-carbon, electrolyzer technology. “The Invenergy team is incredibly […]
CFE and Sempra Expand Development Deals Related to Infrastructure in Mexico
(Sempra, 21.Jul.2022) â Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), and Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (ComisiĂłn Federal de Electricidad, CFE), announced several agreements to advance the joint development of critical energy infrastructure projects in Mexico, including the rerouting of the Guaymas-El Oro pipeline in Sonora, the proposed Vista PacĂfico LNG project in Topolobampo, Sinaloa, and […]
Bristow Awarded Contract by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
(Bristow, 21.Jul.2022) â Bristow Helicopters Ltd (NYSE: VTOL) has been awarded a ÂŁ1.6bn 10-year contract for the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation (“UKSAR2G”) program by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport. Highlights: — New 10-year contract combines existing rotary and fixed wing […]
SBM Offshore Completes $1.75bn Financing of ONE GUYANA
(SBM Offshore, 21.Jul.2022) â SBM Offshore has completed the project financing of FPSO ONE GUYANA for a total of $1.75bn. The project financing was secured by a consortium of 15 international banks. The company expects to draw the loan in full, phased over the construction period of the FPSO. The financing will become non-recourse once the FPSO is […]
Petrobras Releases 2Q:22 Production and Sales Report [PDF Download]
(Petrobras, 21.Jul.2022) â In 2Q22, we (Petrobras) delivered an operating performance fully in line with the company’s plans. Average production of oil, NGL and natural gas reached 2.65 MMboed, 5.1% below 1Q22. This result was mainly due to the beginning of the Production Sharing Contract for the Surplus Volumes of […]
NRGBriefs: Bristow Inks 1.6bn 10-year Deal
(Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Jul.2022) â Energy briefs including Bristow Helicopters Ltd (NYSE: VTOL) signing a ÂŁ1.6bn 10-year contract for the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation program; Golden Arrow Resources Corporation (TSXV: GRG) (FSE: G6A) (OTCQB: GARWF) terminating its option for the Libanesa Silver-Gold Project in Argentina; Great Panther Mining Limited (TSX: GPR) (NYSE-A: GPL) […]
Colombia’s Mines and Energy minister expects good results from Gorgon-2 well
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jul.2022) â Colombiaâs Mines and Energy Minister Diego Mesa visited the Gorgon-2 exploration well offshore the South America country and boasted results to come. âWe expect positive results in the coming months,â Mesa said 20 July 2022 in a LinkedIn post, adding […]
Petrobras on Payment of Shareholders Remuneration
(Petrobras, 20.Jul.2022) â Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 5 May 2022 and 20 June 2022, informs that it is carrying out today the payment of the 2nd installment of the remuneration to shareholders approved by its Board of Directors in a meeting held on 5 May 2022. […]
NRGBriefs: GYSBI’s Guyana Contract with Exxon; Cubico Wind Deals in Uruguay
(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jul.2022) â Energy briefs including Cubico Sustainable Investments acquiring two operating wind projects in Uruguay from ACS; Sempra announced plans to report its 2Q:22 earnings and host a corresponding conference call on 4 Aug. 2022; and Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) signing an 11-year extended contract with […]