(NextDecade, 11.Mar.2024) — NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) provided an update on developmental and strategic activities for the fourth quarter 2023 and early 2024. CEO Commentary “We are committed to maximizing long-term value for NextDecade’s shareholders by executing our business strategy efficiently and effectively,” said Matt Schatzman, NextDecade’s Chairman and Chief […]
Aramco Reports 2023 Net Income of $121.3bn
(Aramco, 10.Mar.2024) — The Saudi Arabian Oil Company announced its full-year 2023 financial results, reporting a net income of $121.3bn, its second-highest ever net income. The results, underpinned by Aramco’s unique operational flexibility, reliability and low-cost production base, reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to creating value for its shareholders. ____________________
Petrobras Clarifies Media Reports
(Petrobras, 12.Mar.2024) — Petrobras, regarding the article “Presentation to analysts in NY would have signaled payment of dividends by Petrobras”, published in Valor, clarifies that the company did not promise or signal any indication of extraordinary dividends at the event held with analysts and investors on 01/30/2024 and 01/31/2024. Petrobras […]
Petrobras on Shareholder Remuneration
(Petrobras, 7.Mar.2024) — Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors (BoD), in a meeting held today, approved the submission to the Annual General Assembly (AGM), scheduled for Apr. 25, 2024, of the proposed distribution of dividends equivalent to R$ 14.2bn. If approved by the AGM, considering the dividends anticipated by […]
Petrobras Release 2023 Tax Report
(Petrobras, 7.Mar.2024) — Brazil’s state energy giant Petrobras released its tax report for the year 2023. ____________________
Petrobras Financial Performance in 4Q:23
(Petrobras, 7.Mar.2024) — Brazil’s state energy giant Petrobras released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023. Dear shareholders and investors, I am very proud to address you today, not only in light of the excellent economic and financial results we are disclosing, but especially because I am convinced […]
YPF Provides 4Q:23 Operational, Financial Updates
(YPF, 7.Mar.2024) — YPF SA reported total hydrocarbon production averaged 514 Kboe/d in 2023 (+2% vs. 2022) and 511 Kboe/d in 4Q23 (-2% q/q but +2% y/y), mainly boosted by the expansion in crude oil production, while natural gas production declined by 3% in 2023 driven by lower demand. 46% […]
Hess Updates Employees on Chevron Merger
(Hess, 7.Mar.2024) — Today, ExxonMobil announced that it is filing for arbitration regarding the applicability of a right of first refusal (ROFR) / pre-emption provision in the Stabroek joint operating agreement. We believe that the ROFR / pre-emption provision does not apply to the Chevron-Hess merger. We remain fully committed to […]
Frontera Reveals 4Q:23 and YE:23 Results
(Frontera, 7.Mar.2024) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) reported financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended 31 Dec. 2023, and announced the results of its annual independent reserves assessment conducted by DeGolyer and MacNaughton Corp (D&M). All financial amounts in this news release and the company’s financial […]
CGG Reveals Year-End 2023 Results
(CGG, 6.Mar.2024) — CGG announced its fourth quarter of 2023 and full year 2023 audited results. “In 2023, CGG significantly strengthened its financal performance, I am pleased to see that we returned to positive organic cash flow generation, while continuing to invest in our new businesses,” CGG CEO Sophie Zurquiyah said. […]
Atlas Renewable Inks PPA with Codelco
(Atlas Renewable Energy, 6.Mar.2024) — Atlas Renewable Energy, an international renewable energy company, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Codelco, the state-owned Chilean mining company and the world’s largest copper producer, for the supply of 375 GWh of 24/7 energy per year, to be generated by a new renewable […]
Upstream Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Intensity down 12% Since 2017
(Wood Mackenzie, 6.Mar.2024) — Scope 1 and 2 upstream emissions intensity has declined 12% since 2017, however, absolute emissions could plateau due to production growth, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. According to the report “Is upstream oil & gas delivering on decarbonisation?” Wood Mackenzie finds that while flaring […]
Exxon Signals Potential Counter Offer for Hess’s Guyana Assets
(Reuters, 6.Mar.2024) — Exxon Mobil Corp on Wednesday said it filed a contract arbitration claim related to Hess Corp‘s proposed sale of its Guyana oil properties, and suggested it may counter Chevron Corp‘s pending deal for the assets. The arbitration case seeks to preserve Exxon’s right to evaluate making a bid […]
STRYDE Secures Contracts in Support of European Energy Security
(STRYDE, 5.Mar.2024) — STRYDE is celebrating a string of new European contracts, cementing its position as the market-leading provider of onshore seismic nodes and helping to enhance energy security in the European region. Leading the new deals is the purchase of 25,000 STRYDE Nodes™ by first-time client, Ukrainian seismic acquisition firm, […]
Further SNS Gas Gains from Perenco’s Ravenspurn Fields
(Perenco, 5.Mar.2024) — Perenco UK announced the successful start-up of gas production from its C06 well, a near-field discovery within the Ravenspurn South area of the Southern North Sea (SNS). During Q4 2023, the deviated well 42/30-C06 was drilled and completed with the Valaris-247 rig in 48m water depth, delivering […]
Cheniere Prices $1.5bn Senior Notes due 2034
(Cheniere, 5.Mar.2024) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) priced its previously announced offering of Senior Notes due 2034. The Cheniere 2034 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 5.650% per annum. The Cheniere 2034 Notes will be issued at 99.789% of par and will mature on 15 Apr. 2034. The […]
Petrobras on Conclusion of Investigation into Unigel
(Petrobras, 4.Mar.2024) — Petrobras clarifies that its Governance and Compliance Department has concluded the investigation into possible interference by two of its directors in the processing of the procedure that led to the signing of the tolling contract with Unigel and has concluded that there is no confirmation of irregularities in […]
Staatsolie, PETRONAS, ExxonMobil ink block 52 LoA
PARAMARIBO, SURINAME (By Staatsolie, 4.Mar.2024, Words: 515) — Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with PETRONAS and ExxonMobil on 4 Mar. 2024. The LoA is necessary for further exploration of the gas discovery made in 2020 with the Sloanea-1 exploration well in Block 52. PETRONAS made a […]
Ecopetrol Production Averages 737 Mboe/d in 2023
(Ecopetrol, 1.Mar.2024) — Ecopetrol SA ended 2023 with strong operational results that drove achievements across the entire company. We have achieved the second-best financial results in history by following our financial planning, enhancing our traditional business, and managing the steps toward the energy transition, the company’s president Ricardo Roa Barragan said. […]
Petrowarao Reactivates A-162 Gas Condensate Well in Zulia
(Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Feb.2024) — The mixed company Petrowarao, S.A. reactivated the A-162 gas condensate well in Zuila state in western Venezuela. The achievement was possible due to major maintenance work and the repair of lake pipelines, state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) announced 29 Feb. 2024 in an official statement. […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs for Feb. 2024: Guyana, Mexico, Uruguay and Venezuela
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Feb.2024, Words: 3,790) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Feb. 2024 including Exxon Mobil and CNOOC considering their pre-emption rights to Hess Corp.’s stake in the offshore Stabroek Block; increases in electricity for the majority […]
PDVSA and Chevron oversee Petropiar safety operations
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Feb.2024, Words: 140) — Executives with state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) and Chevron Venezuela supervised safety operations at the PDVSA Petropiar, S.A. joint venture as part of scheduled visits slated for 2024. Executives participating included the president of the board of directors […]
Chevron Reveals First Solar-to-Hydrogen Project in California’s Central Valley
(Chevron, 29.Feb.2024) — Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., is developing a 5-megawatt hydrogen production project in California’s Central Valley. The project aims to create lower carbon energy by utilizing solar power, land, and non-potable produced water from Chevron’s existing assets at the Lost Hills Oil Field […]
Milei’s Impact on Argentina’s Energy Landscape Outlook
(Energy Workforce & Technology Council, 29.Feb.2024) — Promising drastic change to Argentina’s government and economy, President Javier Milei has run into political speed bumps impacting the oil and gas industry in one of the largest shale patches in the Western hemisphere. Energy Workforce’s Latin America Chapter is eager to engage […]
Bristow Helicopter Involved in Accident
(Bristow, 28.Feb.2024) — Bristow Group Inc. confirmed that one of its search and rescue helicopters, registration LN-OIJ, was involved in an accident at about 19:40 CET approximately nine nautical miles west of Bergen, Norway. The aircraft, which is contracted to a civilian customer, was conducting a training exercise at the […]
Exxon’s Curveball Move in Guyana Alters Chevron-Hess Deal Prospects
(Reuters, 28.Feb.2024) — Exxon Mobil‘s surprise challenge to Chevron‘s acquisition of Hess through a dispute over a stake in a major Guyana oil field could prove fruitful for the U.S. oil giant, even if it does not end up enlarging its holdings in the South American country. Exxon (XOM.N) said Monday it […]
Petrobras Inks Evaluation Deal with Yara Brasil Fertilizantes
(Petrobras, 28.Feb.2024) — Petrobras signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yara Brasil Fertilizantes S.A. to study potential business partnerships for local initiatives in the fertilizer segment, production of industrial products and decarbonization of production. The MoU signed is of a non-binding nature and is aligned with the strategic elements […]
Exmar and Eni celebrate Congo’s first LNG cargo
ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM (Exmar, 28.Feb.2024, Words: 175) — Senior representatives from Eni, Exmar and the project partners gathered yesterday with Congolese institutions to celebrate the successful start-up of LNG production and the first shipment of LNG from the Republic of the Congo. This milestone completes the implementation of the first phase […]
Antaisolar Showcases Full-Scenario Solutions at PV EXPO
(Antaisolar, 28.Feb.2024) — Antaisolar, in the digital intelligent PV mounting system solutions space, showcased its innovative solutions at PV EXPO, including ground-fixed brackets, roof clamps, and solar carports. Antaisolar has been deeply cultivating Japanese market for years, providing customized full-scenario solutions, standardized design and cost reduction services according to the […]
Guyana not against Exxon acquiring Hess, VP Jagdeo says
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (Reuters, 28.Feb.2024, Words: 95) — Guyana’s vice president Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday said the country will accept whatever is the result from discussions between Exxon Mobil Corp, Chevron Corp and Hess Corp regarding participation in the Stabroek block. Guyana is ready to welcome Chevron into the country, but would also accept […]
Maduro Says Venezuela’s Economy to Grow 8% in 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Feb.2024) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro said he expects the economy of the Opec country to grow 8% in 2024. The president made the comments during a live broadcast on Venezuelan state television. ____________________ By Piero Stewart. © Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
Chevron Deal to Buy Hess at Risk as Exxon, CNOOC Eye Guyana Stake
(MarketWatch, 27.Feb.2024) — Chevron warned it may not complete its planned buyout of Hess as Exxon Mobil and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation are saying the planned deal would trigger their right to boost their stakes in a Guyana venture. The warning came in a Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Exxon Raises Questions About Chevron’s $53bn Deal for Hess
(The New York Times, 27.Feb.2024) — America’s two largest energy companies, Exxon Mobil and Chevron, are jousting over a prized new source of oil in the waters off Guyana, in Latin America. The conflict is creating doubts over Chevron’s bid to acquire Hess for $53 billion, announced in October. Chevron this […]
Chevron Corp. Files S-4, Updates on Stabroek JOA
(Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2024) — Chevron Corporation believes that the $53bn merger with Hess Corporation presents the California-based energy giant with the opportunity to diversify its portfolio by acquiring Hess’ 30% interest offshore Guyana in the Stabroek block. The block has industry leading cash margins, a strong production growth outlook, potential […]
Petrobras and Arcelor Ink Deal Related to Low-Carbon Businesses
(Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2024) — Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arcelor Mittal Brasil that aims to study potential mutually beneficial business models in the low carbon economy. The companies look to identify commercial opportunities and potential partnerships in Brazil that align with diversification and decarbonization […]
IMF Fingerprinting Indicates Bunker Fuel Offshore Tobago
(Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, 23.Feb.2024) — The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) advises that preliminary fingerprinting reports submitted to the MEEI from the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA), indicate the hydrocarbon discharge affecting the south east coast of Tobago is an ‘intermediate fuel oil.’ These reports […]
Petrobras on Tag-along Exercise on Stake in UEGA
(Petrobras, 23.Feb.2024) — Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 15 Dec. 2023, has decided to exercise the tag-along right (joint sale) for the sale of its 18.8% stake in the share capital of UEG Araucária S.A. (UEGA). The value of the transaction relating to Petrobras’ stake in UEGA […]
Concacaf and Aramco Ink Multi-year Partnership
(Aramco, 23.Feb.2024) — Concacaf has agreed to a multi-year Confederation-wide partnership with Aramco, a global integrated energy and chemicals company. Aramco will become the “Official Energy Partner” for all of Concacaf’s national teams and club competitions, beginning with the upcoming W Gold Cup, commencing today through to the Final on […]
Woodside to Divest 15.1% Scarborough Interest to JERA
(Woodside, 23.Feb.2024) — Woodside has broadened its strategic relationship with JERA through a transaction that involves three core elements: equity in the Scarborough Joint Venture; LNG offtake; and collaboration on opportunities in new energy and lower carbon services.1 Woodside has executed a binding sale and purchase agreement with JERA for […]
Repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz comments on Venezuela situation, Cardon IV production
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Feb.2024) — Repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz commented on the Spanish company’s operations in Venezuela under Washington’s most recent OFAC license. “We are putting the same metrics we had in November before the license approved by the American administration at the end of the […]
US Lower 48 Oil Production Growth to Slow in 2024
(WoodMac, 22.Feb.2024) — US Lower 48 oil production growth exceeded expectations in 2023, adding 900,000 barrels per day (b/d) despite inflationary pressures, private consolidation, and declining rig activity. However, the repercussions of these decisions will impact supply moving forward as the region is poised for much lower growth in 2024 […]
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Repsol Reveals Strategic 2024-2027 Update [PDF Downloads]
(Repsol, 22.Feb.2024) — “Over the next four years we will stay the course on the strategy we presented in our previous plan to address the energy transition and we will focus on all the types of energy that meet our customer’s needs. We are convinced that this approach, in which […]
MEEI Receives Briefing from Oil Spill Removal Specialists
(Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, 21.Feb.2024) — Stuart R. Young, MP, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, along with Ms. Penelope Bradshaw-Niles, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI); Ms. Sandra Fraser, Permanent Secretary, MEEI; Ms. Karinsa Tulsie, […]
Petrobras and BNDES Structure Fund to support Innovation Companies
(Petrobras, 21.Feb.2024) — Petrobras and the BNDES have begun studies to structure a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund to support micro, small and medium-sized technology-based companies. In this first phase, the idea is to identify the most promising sectors for this type of investment, considering themes related to the energy […]
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APA Reveals 4Q:23 Results, Updates on Suriname FID [PDF Downloads]
(APA Corporation, 21.Feb.2024) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) announced its financial and operational results for the fourth-quarter and full-year 2023. During the fourth-quarter 2023, APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $1.8bn, or $5.78 per share on a fully diluted basis. When adjusted for certain items that impact […]
First Modules Arrive for Woodside’s Scarborough Project
(Woodside, 21.Feb.2024) — The first three Pluto Train 2 modules for the Scarborough Energy Project have arrived in Karratha, Western Australia, marking a significant milestone for the project. The modules, fabricated by Bechtel in Indonesia, weigh a combined total of more than 4,000 metric tonnes. The modules are three of […]
Asia Pacific Could Become Global Energy Transition Leader
(WoodMac, 21.Feb.2024) — Home to half of the world’s population and contributing a third to the global GDP, the Asia Pacific region is expected to maintain a 50% share of global primary energy demand and a 60% share of global carbon emissions until 2050. This trend is unlikely to change […]
Petrobras Makes Dividend Payment
(Petrobras, 20.Feb.2024) — Petrobras, following up on the Material Facts of 11/09/2023, 11/21/2023 and 02/09/2024, informs that it will pay today the first installment of dividends and interest on capital (JCP) relating to the balance sheet of 30 Sep. 2023. The gross amount to be distributed today is R$ 0.68260418 […]
Backcast Partners Announces Strategic Investment in Renegade Group
(Backcast Partners, 20.Feb.2024) — Backcast Partners, a provider of debt and equity capital for both middle-market private equity and non-private equity owned companies, announced its most recent investment in support of Renegade Group, LLC‘s refinancing of its existing debt. Renegade is a portfolio company of Corinthian Capital Partners. Renegade, established […]
Aker ASA Reveals Preliminary Annual Results 2023
(Aker, 20.Feb.2024) — The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) of Aker ASA and holding companies Aker was NOK 63.2bn at the end of the fourth quarter 2023, or NOK 64.3bn before dividends paid, compared to NOK 64.1bn at the end of the third quarter. Aker’s Board proposes to pay a cash […]