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Energy Income Partners to Vote Against $18.8 Billion ONEOK-Magellan Deal

Asset manager Energy Income Partners LLC, one of the top shareholders in Magellan Midstream Partners, said on Thursday that it intends to vote against pipeline operator ONEOK Inc.'s deal to buy Magellan.

Knight Energy Services Acquires Platinum Pipe Rentals

(P&GJ) — The combined business will have 18 locations across the country, with a fleet of more than 200,000 pieces of rental tools and equipment, including more than 7 million feet of drill pipe and tubing.

Canadian Pipeline Operator TC Energy Announces Staff Layoffs

Canada's TC Energy is cutting some jobs to "optimize value" a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, without giving details of how many positions have been impacted.

Gulf Energy Information Names Andy McDowell as New President

(P&GJ) — Gulf Energy Information (Gulf), a century-old provider of information to the global oil and gas and energy industries, has announced changes to its leadership structure, effective August 1, 2023.

Companies in the News May 2023

Companies in the News May 2023

BASF Considers Sale of Wintershall Dea

Last week, German chemicals group BASF announced that it was working to exit energy business Wintershall Dea, with a stock market listing remaining the preferred option.

Shale Producer Pioneer's CEO Scott Sheffield to Retire

Sheffield, an energy veteran, served as Pioneer’s founding CEO from 1997 to 2016 and chairman since 1999. He stepped down from the CEO role in 2016 before returning to the helm three years later.

Companies in the News April 2023

Companies in the News April 2023

Companies in the News March 2023

Companies in the News March 2023

Sempra Beats Profit Estimates on Higher Earnings from California Units

Sempra Energy reported fourth-quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates on Tuesday, helped by higher earnings from its California utilities. The company also reiterated that it is targeting a final investment decision for its LNG export facility in Texas before the end of the first quarter of 2023.

Oilfield Services Firm Atlas Energy Aims for $2 Billion Valuation in US IPO

The company provides logistics services to customers in the oil and natural gas industry within the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico. It plans to raise $414 million in an offering priced between $20 and $23 per share.

AMPP Appoints Alan Thomas as CEO

(P&GJ) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global nonprofit representing more than 32,000 members in the materials, corrosion and coatings industries – among them pipeline companies – has appointed Alan Thomas as its new chief executive officer effective April 1.

Pioneer Natural Resources Denies Report of Acquisition of Range Resources

Oil and gas explorer Pioneer Natural Resources Co. said on Friday that it was not pursuing any business combinations, after Bloomberg News reported that the oil and gas explorer was considering an acquisition of smaller U.S. rival Range Resources Corp.

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Looks to Raise Up to $2 Billion from IPO of Gas Unit

State oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) said on Thursday it has set a price range for an initial public offering (IPO) of its gas unit that could raise up to $2 billion and give ADNOC Gas an equity valuation of $47 billion to $50.8 billion.

Wintershall Dea Looks Ahead After Closing Door on Russia

Oil and gas producer Wintershall Dea, fresh from pulling out of its long-term partnership with Russia, will focus on growing its production elsewhere and building up carbon management for the long-term future, it said on Thursday.

Diamondback Energy Targets At Least $1 Billion in Non-Core Asset Sale; Beats Profit Estimates

U.S. oil and gas producer Diamondback Energy Inc said on Wednesday it was increasing its non-core asset sale target to at least $1 billion by the end of this year from $500 million. Additionally, the shale producer announced it beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit, as tighter energy supplies following Russia's invasion of Ukraine boosted crude prices.

Tokyo Gas Cuts Shareholder Returns to Invest in Decarbonization

Japan's Tokyo Gas will cut shareholder returns from the next financial year and use freed up funds to invest in technology to slash its carbon emissions, the company said on Wednesday. The company will pay out 40% of profits from the current 50% from the next financial year, it said.

CenterPoint Energy Misses Quarterly Profit Estimates on Higher Costs

CenterPoint Energy Inc. narrowly missed the fourth-quarter profit estimates on Friday, as higher costs hit the U.S. electric and gas utility firm.

Canada's Cenovus Names Jon Mckenzie as New CEO, Posts Quarterly Profit

Cenovus Energy named COO Jon McKenzie as its next president and chief executive on Thursday, as Canada's second-largest oil and gas producer swung to a fourth-quarter net profit from a loss last year.

Sources: Abu Dhabi's ADNOC to Float 4% of Gas Business

Sources told Reuters last month that ADNOC was eyeing a valuation of at least $50 billion for its gas business, which would translate to proceeds from the IPO of roughly $2 billion, according to Reuters calculations.

Pipeline Operator TC Energy Beats Profit Estimates as Demand Boost Offsets Oil Spill Costs

TC Energy Corp. beat market estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday as sustained demand for energy helped the North American pipeline operator soften a $488 million cost hit from an oil spill at its Keystone pipeline in Kansas.

Pipeline Operator Enbridge Swings to Loss on $1.86 Billion Charge

North American pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. on Friday posted a quarterly loss from a year-ago profit as it took a non-cash $1.86 billion hit from the higher cost of capital related to its natural gas transmission business.

KÖBERL Group Expands into Pipeline Cleaning Sector with Recent Acquisitions

(P&GJ) — Gimv’s portfolio company KÖBERL Group has strengthened its main location in Munich in the field of pipeline cleaning and wastewater technology by acquiring established specialists Rohrreinigungs-Service RRS GmbH and THG Abwassertechnik GmbH, the company announced on Feb. 9.

Equinor Shares Spike as Gas Bonanza Lands Record Profit

Equinor posted a record $74.9 billion adjusted operating profit on Wednesday, more than doubling its previous high and sending the Norwegian oil and gas producer's shares up more than 7%.

Companies in the News February 2023

Companies in the News February 2023

Exxon Posts $56 Billion Profit for 2022, Setting Historic High for Western Oil Majors

Exxon Mobil Corp. posted a $56 billion profit for 2022, the company said on Tuesday, taking home about $6.3 million per hour last year, and setting not only a company record but a historic high for the Western oil industry.

Shell CEO's First Changes Combine Upstream and LNG Operations

Shell will combine its oil and gas production and LNG divisions as part of broader changes under new CEO Wael Sawan, which the company said could result in some job cuts.

18th Pipeline Technology Conference Promotes the Development of Young Talent in the Pipeline Industry

(P&GJ) — The 18th Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) is set to take place in Berlin from May 8-11, 2023. Europe's premier address for pipeline industry professionals will offer a look into the pipeline future, with a broad range of 1-day seminars, panel discussions, technical sessions, operator round-tables, award ceremonies and social events.

CRC Evans Launches Welding and Coating Services Business Following Quadruple Merger

(P&GJ) — The merger sees Pipeline Technique, CRC-Evans Pipeline International, Pipeline Induction Heat and Global Project Services unite under the CRC Evans banner, accelerating the company’s ambition to be the world’s leading provider of welding and coating services for the energy and wider infrastructure sectors, including emerging energies, as the global transition gathers pace.

Companies in the News January 2023

Companies in the News January 2023