(Petrobras, 19.Apr.2022) â Petrobras will release its 1Q22 Production and Sales Report on 27 April 2022 and its 1Q22 Financial Performance Report on 5 May 2022, both after the markets close. On 6 May 2022 two webcasts will be held, the first in Portuguese and the second in English, to […]
NRGBriefs: Mexico Approves Mining Reform; Argentine Inflation Around 6.7%
(Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Apr.2022) â Energy briefs including Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies approving the Mining Law reform, which reserves exploration, exploitation and use of lithium to the state; Argentinaâs inflation reaching 6.7% in March 2022, according to economists; power outages impacting citizens in Valencia, Venezuela in Carabobo state; and more. […]
PetroChina Continues with Positive Momentum in 1Q:22
(PetroChina, 29.Apr.2022) â PetroChina Company Limited (HKSE: 00857; NYSE: PTR; SSE: 601857) announced that in the first quarter of 2022, the company placed stable development as top priority and achieved a steady increase in its operating results while maintaining smooth and efficient operation in its oil and gas industrial chains. […]
Oil Gains as Libya Shuts Its Largest Oil Field Amid Protests
(Bloomberg, 18.Apr.2022) â Oil rose as the shutdown of Libyaâs biggest oil field strains an already under-supplied market, overshadowing signals that Chinaâs drastic pandemic lockdowns are weighing on economic growth. Brent crude futures settled above $113 a barrel for the first time since late March while West Texas Intermediate oil […]
Luminex Acquires the Chalapo Concessions from Codelco in Ecuador
(Luminex Resources, 18.Apr.2022) â Luminex Resources Corp. (TSXV: LR) (OTCQX: LUMIF) signed a binding agreement with CorporaciĂłn Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) to acquire its 100% owned Chalapo concessions (the “Project”) in the Loja province of Ecuador for $60,000 of consideration and a 1.0% NSR. 0.5% of the NSR can be purchased by Luminex for $5mn before the year […]
Hunt Oil Co. of Peru Announces Consent Solicitation for Its 6.375% Notes
(Hunt Oil, 18.Apr.2022) â Hunt Oil Company of Peru L.L.C., Sucursal del PerĂș (HOCP) commenced a consent solicitation with respect to its 6.375% Trust Enhanced Senior Notes due 2028 (CUSIP Nos.: Rule 144A: 445640 AB1, Regulation S: P5300P AB9), (ISINs: Rule 144A: US445640AB18, Regulation S: USP5300PAB96). The Notes were originally […]
Encore Energy Provides Update on Rosita Uranium Plant
(encore, 18.Apr.2022) â enCore Energy Corp. (TSXV: EU) (OTCQB: ENCUF) announced the refurbishment of its 100% owned Rosita In-Situ Recovery (ISR) Uranium Processing Plant is presently 90% complete with an expected completion date in May 2022. The plant modernization and refurbishment is essential to the company goal of becoming the next producer […]
Petrobras Starts Binding Phase of E&P Assets in the Gulf of Mexico
(Petrobras, 18.Apr.2022) â Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 16 February 2022, informs it started the binding phase regarding the sale of the entire 20% stake held by its subsidiary Petrobras America Inc. (PAI) in the company MP Gulf of Mexico, LLC. (MPGoM), located in Texas, USA, which […]
Santos Reveals Pikka FID and Net-zero Project Plans
(Santos, 17.Apr.2022) â Santos Ltd., as operator of the Pikka Unit joint venture, today announced a final investment decision (FID) has been taken to proceed with the US$2.6bn gross (US$1.3bn Santos-share) Pikka Phase 1 oil project located on the North Slope of Alaska. Pikka Phase 1 is expected to produce […]
Protest Forces Libyaâs National Oil Firm to Close Al-Fil Field
(Al Jazeera, 17.Apr.2022) â Libyaâs National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced the suspension of production at a major oil field in the countryâs south, declaring a âforce majeureâ due to a protest at the site. Located some 750km (466 miles) southwest of Tripoli, the Al-Fil field is jointly managed by […]
GuzmĂĄn Says YPFâs Recuperation âWas an Act of Sovereigntyâ
(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Apr.2022) â The recovery of Argentinaâs state oil giant YPF some 10 years ago was an act of sovereignty that changed the dynamics of the sector and made the Vaca Muerta formation relevant, according to Argentinaâs Economic Minister MartĂn Maximiliano GuzmĂĄn. The most relevant transformation was the notable increase […]
Pemex Says Fire under Control at Salina Cruz Refinery
(Reuters, 16.Apr.2022) â Mexican state oil company Pemex said on Saturday that it had brought under control a fire at its Salina Cruz refinery in the southern Oaxaca state without any injuries to personnel. The fire, which started on Friday, had engulfed a gasoline storage tank, sending a dense plume […]
Mexicoâs Electricity Reform Draws Opposition from Investors, US
(The Washington Post, 16.Apr.2022) â Mexicoâs congress will decide on Sunday whether to give the government near-total control over the countryâs electricity sector in what analysts consider one of the biggest threats to the countryâs private sector in years, moving away from the production of clean energy, jeopardizing foreign investment […]
Colombiaâs President IvĂĄn Duque Touts Oil Production Potential
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Apr.2022) â Colombiaâs President IvĂĄn Duque talked about Colombia’s oil production potential, coal production, and Colombiaâs relationship with the US during a televised interview with Bloomberg during his trip to New York. Excerpts from his interview follow. Highlights — Colombia has a chance to sale more oil […]
Earthstone Closes Bighorn Acquisition as well as Debt and Equity Financings
(Earthstone Energy, 14.Apr.2022) â Earthstone Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ESTE) announced the closing of the acquisition of assets of privately held Bighorn Permian Resources, LLC in the Midland Basin. The company also announced the closing of a $550mn private offering of senior unsecured notes; a $280mn private placement of equity (the “PIPE”); and an amendment to […]
SSR Mining Announces Closing of Taiga Gold Acquisition
(SSR Mining, 14.Apr.2022) â SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:Â SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) completed the previously announced plan of arrangement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Taiga Gold Corp. (CSE: TGC). With this transaction, SSR Mining has consolidated a 100% interest in the Fisher property contiguous to […]
NRGBriefs: Trinidadâs Gas Production in Jan. 2022 Down 4% Y-O-Y
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Apr.2022) â Energy briefs including Trinidad and Tobagoâs natural gas production reaching 2,877 MMcf/d (2.877 Bcf/d) in Jan. 2022, down 4% vs Jan. 2021; Great Panther Mining Limited reporting production results from its two wholly-owned operating mines, Tucano in Brazil and Topia in Mexico; and more. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN […]
Cuenca Gets its First Electric Vehicle Charging Station
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Apr.2022) â Ecuador inaugurated its first electric vehicle fast charging station in Cuenca, Azuay on 12 April 2022 with an initial investment of over $80,000. The deal is part of an inter-institutional cooperation agreement between the Centrosur Regional Electric Company and the University of Cuenca, Ecuadorâs Ministry […]
Deep-South to Resume Trading on 19 April 2022
(Deep-South Resources, 14.Apr.2022) â Deep-South Resources Inc. (TSXV: DSM) announces further to a discussion with the TSX Venture Exchange concerning the documents related to the Zambian exploration licences acquisition announced on 7 April 2022, Deep-South expect to resume trading on Tuesday 19 April 2022. Deep-South has signed a definitive earn-in agreement […]
Open Letter to Joe Biden Regarding Venezuela
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Apr.2022) â Representatives of the Venezuelan private sector and civil society as well as US government representatives sent an open letter to President Joe Biden regarding the Venezuelan crisis, US policy toward Venezuela, and Venezuela’s humanitarian emergency, amongst other issues. What follows is the complete open letter […]
Petrobras Approves Election of José Mauro Ferreira Coelho as CEO
(Petrobras, 14.Apr.2022) â Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 12 April 2022, informs that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held today, elected JosĂ© Mauro Ferreira Coelho to the position of CEO of the company, for a one-year term. Below is an extract of the new executive’s […]
Ecuador Changes Name of MERNNR to Ministry of Energy and Mines
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Apr.2022) â Ecuadorâs President Guillermo Lasso ordered the modification of the name of Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources (MERNNR) to that of the Ministry of Energy and Mines. The name change went into effect with the issuance of Executive Decree 400 dated 14 April 2022 […]
Ecopetrol, Shell Pick up Six Blocks in Brazil Bid Round
(Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Apr.2022) â Ecopetrol, through its Brazilian affiliate Ecopetrol Ăleo e GĂĄs do Brasil, in partnership with Shell Brasil PetrĂłleo Ltda, picked up six blocks in the offshore Santos Basin in the Third Cycle of Permanent Offers offered by Brazilâs hydrocarbon regulator National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuel […]
NRGBriefs: Argentina Inflation Likely to Exceed 6% in March 2022
(Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Apr.2022) â Energy briefs including economists in Argentina expecting inflation in Mar. 2022 to exceed 6%; and Energy Analytics Institute’s short takeaway on US sanctions on the Venezuelan govât and PDVSA only worsening living conditions for the majority of Venezuelan citizens. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Argentina […]
Petrobras Approves Dividends Payment
(Petrobras, 13.Apr.2022) â Petrobras, following up on release disclosed on 23 February 2022, informs that, in a meeting held today, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) approved the remuneration to shareholders relative to the Fiscal Year 2021 in the amount of R$ 7.773202 per outstanding share (common or preferred). This amount […]
China’s Oil Champion Prepares Western Retreat Over Sanctions Fear
(Reuters, 13.Apr.2022) â China’s top offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC Ltd. (0883.HK) is preparing to exit its operations in Britain, Canada and the United States, because of concerns in Beijing the assets could become subject to Western sanctions, industry sources said. Ties between China and the West have long been strained […]
Exxon Starts Construction of Guyana Campus
(Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Apr.2022) â ExxonMobil continues to work closely with its local partners in Guyana to develop its new office campus in the small South American country. The oil giant has commenced construction of the steel superstructure for the project, which is expected to span 120,000 square feet. The […]
KBR Announces Settlement with Ichthys Power Plant Subcontractor
(KBR, 12.Apr.2022) â KBR (NYSE:Â KBR) announced that JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd joint venture, in which KBR has a 30% ownership interest, and Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd entered into a conditional settlement agreement to resolve outstanding claims and disputes between JKC and its power plant subcontractor, the consortium […]
Excelerate Energy Announces Pricing of IPO
(Excelerate Energy, 12.Apr.2022) â Excelerate Energy, Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 16,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $24.00 per share. The company also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,400,000 […]
SEOGS 2022 Brochure Now Available
(Global Events Partners, 12.Apr.2022) â The main brochure for the 2nd edition of the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition is available now! âIf you are still deciding whether or not your company should be participating in SEOGS 2022 then download the brochure to read the welcome letter […]
NRGBriefs: Trinidadâs fuel subsidy; Citgo Giusti departure; “almost out of the Faja”
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Apr.2022) â Energy briefs including Trinidad and Tobagoâs Finance Minister Colm Imbert commented 12 Apr. 2022 on Twitter about the twin-island countryâs fuel subsidy; NewGold announcing plans to release its 1Q:22 financial results; Citgo Petroleum confirming the departure of Luis Giusti Lugo from its Board of Directors; […]
Noble Corp. and Maersk Drilling Update on the Merger Control Process
(Noble Corp. 12.Apr.2022) â Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) and The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S (CSE: DRLCO) (âMaersk Drillingâ, and together with Noble, the âPartiesâ) provided an update on the ongoing merger control process for the business combination announced on 10 November 2021 (the âTransactionâ). At this point in time, […]
Bidenâs Team is Divided Over New Talks About Oil with Maduro in Venezuela
(Miami Herald, 12.Apr.2022) â Divisions within the Biden administration over whether to continue talks with President NicolĂĄs Maduro in Venezuela have deepened since a senior U.S. delegation met with him in Caracas last month, U.S. and Venezuelan opposition sources familiar with the discussions told McClatchy and the Miami Herald this […]
Goldmining Starts Exploratory Drilling at its La Mina Project in Colombia
(GoldMining, 12.Apr.2022) â GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE: GLDG) commenced a program of exploration drilling on the La Garrucha target, located less than one kilometer to the east and immediately adjacent to the existing mineral resources on the company’s 100% owned La Mina project, located in Antioquia, Colombia. Alastair Still, CEO of […]
HIF Global Secures $260mn in Equity Investments
(HIF Global, 6.Apr.2022) â HIF Global, involved in eFuels development, secured approximately $260mn in equity investments to fund the global expansion of its decarbonization business. The capital will be used for the development of carbon-neutral eFuels projects in the United States, Chile and Australia that will supply ships, cars, trucks, and airplanes with renewable energy. The equity […]
Poland: TotalEnergies and KGHM Join Forces to Develop Offshore Wind Power
(TotalEnergies, 12.Apr.2022) â TotalEnergies and KGHM signed a partnership to participate on a 50/50 basis in the Polish government tender for the development of offshore wind projects. The government has launched a new auction scheme covering 11 areas in the Polish Baltic Sea, representing an expected total capacity of over 10 […]
Russia Emerges as Worldâs Most Sanctioned Country
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Apr.2022) â Russia is now the most sanctioned country in the world, after recently surpassing Iran, according to details released by Caracas-based consultancy Ecoanalitica. âRussia is the most sanctioned nation in the world, with much of its banking system frozen or kicked out of the global financial […]
Aris Gold Completes Soto Norte JV Investment
(Aris Gold, 12.Apr.2022) â Aris Gold Corporation (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: ALLXF) announces that, further to the company’s news release of 21 March 2022, it has closed the acquisition of a 20% joint venture interest in the Soto Norte gold project in Colombia, with the option to acquire a further 30% interest. Aris Gold has […]
Using Homegrown Biofuels to Address Putinâs Price Hike at the Pump
(The White House, 12.Apr.2022) â The President is committed to doing everything he can to address the pain Americans are feeling at the pump as a result of Putinâs Price Hike. The Administrationâs strategy to spur the development of homegrown biofuels is critical to expanding Americansâ options for affordable fuel […]
Mexicoâs President Reversing Energy Reforms, Hurting Oil Production
(Houston Public Media, 12.Apr.2022) â President AndrĂ©s Manuel LĂłpez Obrador is using administrative measures to undermine the free-market reforms enacted in 2013. As a result, Mexican oil production is now more than 1 million barrels short of where the U.S. Energy Information Administration projected it would be if the reforms […]
Acquisition of Industrial-scale Green Hydrogen Production in Trinidad
(NewGen Energy, 12.Apr.2022) â HydrogĂšne de France (HDF Energy) – mnemonic code: HDF – has acquired a 70% majority stake in the NewGen project in Trinidad, led by the local company Kenesjay Green Ltd (KGL). KGL, the project developer, will retain the remaining 30% of the share capital of NewGen, […]
Russia-Ukraine War Could Slow Global Economic Growth to 2.5% This YearÂ
(WoodMac, 12.Apr.2022) â Global economic growth could slow to 2.5% year-on-year in 2022 and 0.7% in 2023 due to the Russia-Ukraine war, says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK). The company has produced a downside scenario for the global economy assuming large spill-over effects from the Russia-Ukraine conflict through transmission […]
Murphy Achieves First Oil at Kingâs Quay FPS in Deepwater US GOM
(Murphy Oil, 12.Apr.2022) â Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) achieved first oil from the Khaleesi, Mormont and Samurai field development project in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, as production has begun flowing through the Murphy-operated Kingâs Quay floating production system (Kingâs Quay FPS). The project is comprised of the Khaleesi […]
Crowley and Shell Aim to Advance Decarbonization in Maritime
(Crowley, 12.Apr.2022) â Continuing to demonstrate their commitment to decarbonization of the maritime sector, Crowley and Shell Trading (US) Company entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the aim of supporting alternative energy solutions for the future of shoreside and terminal operations. The MOU follows an ongoing joint project that […]
CGG Expands High-Performance Computing Capacity with New UK HPC Hub
(CGG, 12.Apr.2022) â To support continued differentiation in its core business and accelerate the development of its new activities, CGG is significantly expanding its high-performance computing (HPC) capacity and associated service offerings. The company recently signed a lease to build a new European HPC hub in Southeast England that will […]
ExxonMobil Introduces New Exceedâą S Performance Polyethylene
(ExxonMobil, 11.Apr.2022) â ExxonMobil introduced today its new Exceedâą S performance polyethylene (PE) resins, which deliver industry-leading combinations of stiffness and toughness while being easy to process. Utilizing the company’s latest innovations in polymer science, the new PE platform provides opportunities to reduce the complexity of film formulations and designs while […]
Dow Takes Minority Stake in Consortium Constructing LNG Import Terminal in Germany
(Dow Inc., 11.Apr.2022) â Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) signed a definitive agreement to take a minority stake in the Hanseatic Energy Hub GmbH (HEH) and is working with HEH’s current members to advance Germany’s capabilities to import supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG), bio-liquefied natural gas and synthetic natural gas through the construction […]
The World Bank: LAC Returns to Pre-Pandemic âUnsatisfactory Growth Ratesâ
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Apr.2022) â This week The World Bank published its 62-page semiannual report for Latin America and the Caribbean (April 2022) dubbed âConsolidating the Recovery: Seizing Green Growth Opportunities.â Guyanaâs nascent petroleum sector is expected to help the countryâs gross domestic product (GDP) expand by 47.9% in 2022, […]
Citgo Chairman Luis Giusti (Jr.) Ousted After Less Than a Year in Job
(Bloomberg, 11.Apr.2022) â Citgo Petroleum Corp., the U.S. oil refiner controlled by the Venezuelan opposition, ousted chairman Luis Giusti Lugo less than a year after appointing him. Giusti, a 24-year veteran of the oil industry, was dismissed Friday by the board of parent company Citgo Holding Inc., according to people familiar […]
Colombia Launches Green Taxonomy at NYSE
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Apr.2022) â Colombian officials including President IvĂĄn Duque, Mines and Energy Minister Diego Mesa Puyo, and Finance and Public Credit Minister JosĂ© Manuel Restrepo Abondano visited the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to launch the South American countryâs green taxonomy, an instrument designed to mobilize resources from […]