Companies
Berkshire Hathaway Increases Stake in Occidental Petroleum to Nearly 29%
Billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. acquired another 2.95 million shares in Occidental Petroleum, a regulatory filing showed, bringing his stake in the U.S. oil producer's common stock to nearly 29%.
Temasek Nears Completion of Pavilion Energy LNG Sale to Shell, Sources Say
Singapore's Temasek Holdings is finalizing the sale of some assets from LNG trading firm Pavilion Energy to Shell with a deal set to be completed in the coming days, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Berkshire Buys Additional 2.57 Million Shares in Occidental Petroleum, Filing Shows
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought around 2.57 million shares of common stock in Occidental Petroleum over June 5-7, according to a U.S. securities filing.
Analysis: How Devon Energy Missed the Boat on U.S. Oil and Gas Mega-Deals
U.S. oil and gas producer Devon Energy has lost bids to acquire at least three of its peers in the last 12 months because its shares were spurned as acquisition currency, according to people familiar with the negotiations.
Texas Startup Endeavors Again to Build First Major U.S. Oil Refinery Since 1977
Element Fuels Holdings, a Dallas-area startup proposing to build the first all-new U.S. oil refinery in nearly 50 years, on Thursday said it was relaunching efforts to build a large plant in South Texas.
TC Energy Shareholders Approve Spin-Off of North American Oil Pipeline Business
TC Energy shareholders voted in favor of spinning off the Canadian company's liquids pipeline business on Tuesday, creating a new energy infrastructure firm known as South Bow Corp. whose assets include the Keystone oil pipeline.
Exxon and Chevron Pursue Big-Ticket Deals to Expand Oil Reserves
Cash-rich ExxonMobil and Chevron are bolstering their oil and gas drilling inventory with multibillion-dollar takeovers as they bet on resilient demand for years to come.
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Stay informed about the latest appointments, expansions, and industry insights in this concise business column. From new executive roles at leading companies to strategic manufacturing ventures, get key updates shaping the corporate landscape. Plus, stay in the loop with association initiatives and industry events.
Consolidation Trends Persist in U.S. Energy Sector in 2024
The consolidation wave in the U.S. energy sector that triggered $250 billion worth of deals in 2023 has stretched into this year, as companies look for opportunities to deploy their cash hoard and boost their reserves.
Tellurian Plans to Use Gas Asset Sale Proceeds to Reduce Debt
LNG developer Tellurian will use most of the proceeds from the sale of its natural gas assets to Aethon Energy to pay off long-term debt, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Aethon Energy to Acquire Tellurian's Upstream Assets for $260 Million
Aethon Energy said it would buy Tellurian's upstream assets for $260 million and signed a deal that could allow the investment firm to purchase two million tons per annum of LNG from Tellurian's Driftwood LNG plant.
ConocoPhillips to Acquire Marathon Oil in $22.5 Billion Deal Amid Ongoing Energy Mergers
ConocoPhillips has agreed to acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction valued at $22.5 billion, the latest in a series of mega-mergers in the oil and gas industry as companies look to bolster reserves.
Martin Resource Offers to Buy Remaining Stake in Martin Midstream Partners
Martin Midstream Partners said on May 24 it received a buyout cash offer of $3.05 per common unit from Martin Resource Management for all the units it does not already own.
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Stay informed about the latest appointments, expansions, and industry insights in this concise business column. From new executive roles at leading companies to strategic manufacturing ventures, get key updates shaping the corporate landscape. Plus, stay in the loop with association initiatives and industry events.
Savannah Energy Loses Legal Bid to Freeze Oil Pipeline Company's Accounts, Chad Government Says
The Paris Court of Arbitration has rejected a bid by Savannah Energy Plc to freeze COTCO oil pipeline company's accounts after Chad nationalized its upstream assets in the country, Chad's transitional government said on Monday.
Pipeline Operator Williams Beats First-Quarter Profit Estimates on Favorable Acquisitions
Williams Companies beat first-quarter profit estimates on Monday, as the pipeline operator benefited from increased rates and favorable contributions from acquisitions.
Energy Transfer Subsidiary Sunoco and NuStar Energy Merger Receives Green Light from Unitholders
The acquisition grants Sunoco access to NuStar's extensive transportation and storage infrastructure, encompassing approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and 63 terminals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shell Earns $1 Billion a Year from U.S. Crude Trading, Court Filing Shows
Financial details of Shell's vast oil and gas trading business are some of the company's closest-held secrets. Documents in a lawsuit filed by a former employee, however, revealed its U.S. crude trading regularly earns around $1 billion every year.
Exxon Misses Q1 Profit Estimates Despite Guyana Gains
Exxon Mobil Corp. on Friday missed analysts' estimates with a 28% year-on-year drop in first quarter profits as weaker refining margins and lower natural gas prices offset volume gains.
Natural Gas Price Plunge Hits Big Oil Earnings Hard
U.S. and European oil companies reported weaker first quarter results on Friday due to a sharp drop in natural gas prices compared with a year ago.
Valero Beats Profit Expectations Amidst Strong Demand and Supply Constraints
Refiner Valero Energy beat first-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, benefiting from sustained demand supplies remained tight due to disruptions in Russia and maintenance work at U.S. refineries.
Top Tellurian Executives Stand to Earn Millions if Driftwood LNG Project Proceeds, Proxy Filing Reveals
Top executives of U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian Inc. could earn tens of millions of dollars if its proposed Driftwood LNG plant gets a green light, or if company is sold, a proxy filing released on Thursday showed.
Halliburton Beats Profit Estimates, Expects International Strength to Continue
Oilfield services company Halliburton said on Tuesday it expects growth in its international business this year, but North American revenue will likely remain flat due to weak demand for drilling.
- Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal
- Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- Four Petroleum Liquids Pipelines Completed in U.S. Since 2023
- Lighter U.S. Permian Crude Risks Losing Favor with Refiners Due to Processing Challenges
- Saudi Arabia Looking to Expand Pipeline to Reduce Oil Exports via Gulf
- Report: Houston Region Poised to Become a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub
