Business & Markets
Railroad Commissioner Criticizes Biden's LNG Export Pause at House Committee Hearing
Commissioner Christian denounced President Biden's actions as election year politics, asserting that the pause on LNG exports would neither reduce emissions nor benefit allies, instead making energy more expensive and less accessible.
Russia's Gazprom Sees Worst Loss in Decades as European Gas Sales Collapse
Kremlin-owned gas giant Gazprom said on Thursday it plunged to a net loss of $6.9 billion in 2023, its first annual loss in more than 20 years, amid dwindling gas trade with Europe, once its main sales market.
Exxon's $60 Billion Deal with Pioneer Gets FTC Approval, Former Pioneer Exec Barred from Board
U.S. regulators on Thursday gave the go-ahead to Exxon Mobil's $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources, but barred Pioneer's former CEO from Exxon's board on allegations he attempted to collude with OPEC to raise oil prices.
Oil Prices Rise on Prospect of U.S. Replenishing Strategic Reserve
Oil prices rose on Thursday on the prospect the U.S. may start buying crude for its petroleum reserve, after prices sank to a seven-week low on hopes for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, doubts about U.S. interest rate cuts and swelling oil inventories.
Targa Resources Beats First-Quarter Core Profit Estimates on Higher Transportation Volumes
Targa Resources beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter core profit, as the pipeline operator benefitted from higher volumes of natural gas liquids (NGL) transported through its system.
Exxon Pushing Forward with Mozambique LNG Project, Official Says
Exxon Mobil is "optimistic and pushing forward" with its delayed Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique and expects a final investment decision at the end of next year, a company official said on Thursday.
Shell Smashes Forecasts with $7.7 Billion Quarterly Profit Driven by Strong LNG Performance
Shell reported first-quarter profit of $7.7 billion on Thursday, exceeding expectations as disruption to Red Sea shipping and Russian refining boosted oil trading and liquefied natural gas production rose.
NOV Introduces Breakthrough Heated Flexible Pipe System for Subsea Operations
NOV will supply its first active heated pipe system in 2025, introducing a proprietary technology solution of electrically heating the bore of the pipe through the resistance of the pipe’s inner carcass layer.
Exxon's $60 Billion Pioneer Merger Deal Poised for FTC Approval, Pending Key Condition
The FTC is likely to approve ExxonMobil's $60 billion buyout of Pioneer Natural Resources, but former Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield's exclusion from the merged board may be crucial for finalizing the deal.
Tellurian Sends Production Workers Home Amid Talks for Haynesville Shale Sale
The Houston-based company has been holding talks with potential buyers to sell its Haynesville shale gas business to raise capital for its proposed Driftwood LNG export plant.
Cenovus Energy Surpasses Profit Estimates, Eyes New Markets with Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
Cenovus Energy beat first-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday due to higher production and refinery throughput, and executives said the start-up of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion would open up new markets.
U.S. State Dept. Clears Oil Service Firm SLB of Russia Sanction Violations
The U.S. State Department believes oil services firm SLB has not violated sanctions against Russia and the company has been told what Washington is willing to accept, Assistant Secretary of State Geoffrey Pyatt told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday.
U.S. Natural Gas Prices Retreat Amid High Storage Levels Despite Increased LNG Demand
U.S. natural gas futures eased on Tuesday, pressured by large storage levels, after marking its best day in over two years in the previous session, helped by forecasts for more demand than previously expected with an increase in feedgas to Freeport LNG's export plant in Texas.
ONEOK's Q1 Profit Dips Due to Higher Costs, Despite Uptick in Pipeline and Gathering Segments
Pipeline operator ONEOK reported a decline in first-quarter profit on Tuesday due to increased operating costs and capital expenditures. However, the company noted an increase in capacity utilization in its natural gas gathering and pipeline segments, rising from 96% to 97%.
Trans Mountain Pipeline Begins Operations After Years of Delays and $25 Billion Investment
After 12 years and $25 billion, Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project began commercial oil shipments on Wednesday, a major milestone expected to transform access to global markets for the country's producers.
Enterprise Products Targets Year-End Approval for Deepwater Oil Port
Enterprise Products Partners on Tuesday said it expects to have two contracts for its proposed deepwater oil export terminal by May 31 and reach a final investment decision before year-end.
INGAA Foundation Names Hebe Shaw as New Executive Director
The INGAA Foundation announced at the 2024 INGAA and INGAA Foundation Spring Meeting that Hebe Shaw has been promoted to the role of Executive Director, effective April 1, 2024.
Enterprise Products Partners Plans 10-Day Downtime for Wink-to-Webster Pipeline in June
Energy pipeline operator Enterprise Products Partners on Tuesday said it notified shippers of downtime for about 10 days in June on the Wink-to-Webster shale oil pipeline.
Enbridge Picks Contractors for Great Lakes Tunnel Project, Securing Line 5 Pipeline Route
Enbridge has chosen contractors for its Great Lakes Tunnel Project, a move designed to secure the pathway for its Line 5 pipeline. The project aims to enhance safety by placing the pipeline deep below the Straits of Mackinac, mitigating environmental risks.
Exxon to Temporarily Shut Guyana Platforms for Pipeline Connection
The 140-mile (225-km) pipeline will feed Guyana's $1.9 billion gas-to-power project aimed at ending the country's dependence on imported fuels and at lowering energy costs for residents.
Colorado Oil Producers Face New Production Fee in Compromise Deal
Colorado's oil producers are bracing for a new fee associated with their production as part of a compromise the industry reached with environmental groups that were pushing for more stringent regulations on drilling.
QatarEnergy Inks $6 Billion Deal for 18 LNG Vessels with China's CSSC
QatarEnergy has finalized an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corp. (CSSC) for the construction of 18 state-of-the-art LNG vessels, each boasting a capacity of 271,000 cubic meters.
NAMCOR Partners with Chevron for Offshore Block Development in Namibia
Namibia's national oil company has signed a development deal with Chevron that will see the U.S. oil major take an 80% operating working interest in an offshore block in the Walvis Basin, NAMCOR said on Monday.
Diamondback Energy, Endeavor Face FTC Scrutiny with Second Request on $26 Billion Merger
Oil and gas firm Diamondback Energy said on Monday it had received a second request from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in connection with the $26 billion deal to buy privately-held Endeavor.
Equitrans Raises Cost Estimate for Mountain Valley Gas Pipeline
Equitrans Midstream Corp. said on Tuesday it expects to complete the construction and final commissioning activities on its Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline by the end of May at an estimated cost of $7.85 billion.
Texas Oil Operators Increase Flaring Amid Weak Gas Prices
Operators drilling for oil in Texas are scrambling to dispose of their excess natural gas amid a supply glut and weak prices, prompting an uptick in flaring requests.
Report: Global Upstream Sector Eyes $150 Billion in Deals for Rest of 2024
The global upstream industry could see dealmaking worth another $150 billion throughout the remainder of the year, with focus shifting to shale plays in U.S. other than the Permian Basin, analysts said.
Reliance Makes First Canadian Crude Purchase from Trans Mountain Pipeline, Sources Say
Reliance Industries has bought 2 million barrels of Canadian crude from Shell for July delivery, marking the Indian refiner's first oil purchase from Canada's new Trans Mountain pipeline, trade sources said.
Louisiana Secures $52.7 Million for Pipeline Construction and Natural Gas Infrastructure
The funds, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will support pipeline construction projects across various districts, replacing aging infrastructure and acquiring methane leak detection equipment.
Gassco, Gascade to Establish New Hydrogen Pipeline Route Between Norway and Germany
GASCADE and GASSCO have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a hydrogen transport route between Germany and Norway, facilitating hydrogen transportation via pipeline in the North Sea.
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