E&P
Coterra Expands in Permian with $4 Billion New Mexico Acquisitions, Adds 125 Miles of Pipeline
Coterra Energy Inc. has announced agreements to acquire assets from Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources for a combined $3.95 billion.
Trump Prepares to Withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement, NYT Reports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team prepares executive orders to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, end the LNG export pause, and revoke California's pollution waiver, according to the New York Times.
Angola LNG Weighs Adding Capacity as Gas Output Grows
Angola LNG is exploring expansion options, including a mini train addition, as new gas supplies from Chevron and the New Gas Consortium are expected to bring the plant to full capacity in the coming year.
22% of Gulf of Mexico Oil Production Shut Down by Hurricane Rafael
Over 22% of crude oil production and 9% of natural gas output in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico were shut down due to Hurricane Rafael, according to the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. The shutdown includes 391,214 barrels of oil and nearly 181 million cubic feet of natural gas daily.
U.S. Crude Oil Pipeline Squeeze Boosts Prices at Gulf Coast Export Hub
U.S. crude oil prices at the Gulf Coast export hub have surged due to limited pipeline capacity from the Permian basin. A growing demand for light sweet crude, alongside record production, has widened the price gap between West Texas and Houston.
Venezuela's Oil Exports Surge to 4-Year Peak Amid Higher Output, Demand from U.S., India
Venezuela's oil exports reached a four-year high of nearly 950,000 barrels per day in October, driven by increased crude production and enhanced sales to the U.S. and India, despite ongoing sanctions and recent challenges.
Canadian Natural Cuts Gas Drilling Targets as Prices Slide
Canadian Natural Resources will reduce natural gas drilling in 2024 as weak prices persist, despite stronger-than-expected third-quarter profits driven by oil sands production.
Pemex Delays Projects, Targets $1.35 Billion in Savings
The cuts, aimed at optimizing resources, will delay certain projects and acquisitions until 2025, as the heavily indebted company prioritizes investments in higher-producing wells.
Pemex Oil Production Drops as Lopez Obrador Exits Presidency
Pemex's crude oil production fell by 6% in August, marking a new low, as Mexico's outgoing president Lopez Obrador's energy goals fell short. Despite an increase in refined product output, Pemex continues to rely heavily on fuel imports, particularly gasoline and diesel.
Validus Energy to Acquire Tulsa-Based Citizen Energy in $2 Billion Deal, Sources Say
Privately held oil and gas producer Validus Energy has struck a deal to buy rival Citizen Energy for more than $2 billion, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
FTC Set to Greenlight Chevron's $53 Billion Buy of Oil Rival Hess, Sources Say
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is expected to greenlight Chevron’s $53 billion acquisition of Hess this week, according to sources. While FTC approval is near, Exxon Mobil’s legal challenge over Hess’s Guyana assets remains a key hurdle, with a decision expected by mid-2025.
Energy Leaders Believe VP Harris Won’t Ban Fracing, Citing Gas Price Risks
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris understands natural gas prices will rise if fracing is banned, industry executives said, explaining their confidence that the Democratic candidate will not ban the production method if she becomes president.
BKV Aims to Raise Up to $315 Million in U.S. IPO
Natural gas producer BKV Corporation said on Monday it plans to raise up to $315 million in its initial public offering in the United States.
Federal Judge Halts New Drilling Permits for Massive Wyoming Oil Project
A federal judge on Friday blocked new oil drilling permits from being granted for a 5,000-well oil and gas development project in Wyoming that was approved in the waning days of Republican former President Donald Trump's administration.
EOG Resources to Increase Utica Shale Activity in Ohio
"The Utica absolutely has the opportunity to be a foundational play," COO Jeff Leitzell said. "If we continue to have the success that we expect to, you can expect us to go ahead now and put more capital there."
Petrobras Aims to Cut Gas Reinjection, CEO Says
The government published a decree on Monday authorizing the oil regulator ANP to order oil companies to reduce the reinjection to increase the supply of gas and lower prices.
Exxon to Sell $1 Billion in Non-Core Permian Basin Oil Assets
Top U.S. oil company ExxonMobil is looking to sell oil assets in the U.S. Permian Basin that could fetch $1 billion, Bloomberg Law reported on Tuesday.
Gran Tierra Energy Offers $226 Million to Acquire UK’s i3 Energy
With the deal, Gran Tierra Energy aims, to create an independent energy company of scale in the Americas, with increased production, reserves, cash flows, and development options across Canada, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Pemex Approved for $400 Million Boost in New 'Mexican Gas Frontier,' Includes Pipeline Expansion
Pemex has received approval to increase its investment in the Lakach deepwater gas project by $400 million, marking a significant step in Mexico's new 'gas frontier.' The expansion includes building additional pipeline infrastructure and comes as billionaire Carlos Slim signs a $1.2 billion contract with Pemex.
Oil Producer APA Explores $1 Billion Sale of Permian Basin Assets: Sources
APA Corp. is exploring the sale of oil and gas drilling properties spread across parts of the Permian basin of Texas and New Mexico, in a deal that could be valued at about $1 billion, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
North Dakota Oil Production Drops Again in June, Hits 1.18 Million bbl/d
North Dakota's oil production fell by 22,500 barrels per day (bbl/d) in June to an estimated 1.176 million bbl/d, the state's Pipeline Authority said on Thursday, marking a second straight monthly decline.
Maverick Natural Resources Explores $3 Billion Sale, Sources Say
The Houston-based exploration and production company, which is owned by energy-focused investment firm EIG, is working with investment bankers at Jefferies on the sale process, the sources said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are confidential.
Gran Tierra Reports Fifth Oil Discovery in Ecuador with Charapa-B6 Well
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. has announced its fifth oil discovery in Ecuador with the successful drilling of the Charapa-B6 well on the Charapa block.
Occidental Puts CrownRock Expansion on Hold, Targets Debt Cut
Occidental Petroleum said it will focus on cutting debt and catching up with promised production goals before an eagerly anticipated expansion of its cash distribution program.
Chevron Achieves Industry First with Ultra-High Pressure Oil Field in Gulf of Mexico
At its peak, the floating platform will pump up to 75,000 barrels of oil and 28 million cubic feet of natural gas a day. The field is about 140 miles (225 km) off the coast of Louisiana.
NOG to Acquire Additional Uinta Basin Assets for $17.5 Million
Northern Oil and Gas Inc. announced it has exercised its option to acquire a 20% stake in the Altamont Assets in the Uinta Basin. The purchase price is $17.5 million in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments.
Chevron-Hess Merger Drags On Amid Exxon Arbitration Challenge
Chevron said an arbitration panel that will evaluate Exxon's challenge to its Hess acquisition should have a decision between June and August 2025.
Vital Energy, Northern Oil and Gas Acquire Point Energy Shale Assets for $1.1 Billion
Vital Energy and Northern Oil and Gas will jointly acquire U.S. shale assets from private equity-owned Point Energy Partners for $1.1 billion.
Pieridae Energy Halts Production Due to Low Natural Gas Prices
Pieridae Energy said it has shut-in the production of about 6,250 barrels of oil equivalent per day that flows to a third-party owned and operated facility, in response to low natural gas prices.
Gas-Rich Venezuela Faces Production Challenges Ahead of Election
While it sits atop the world's eighth-largest natural gas reserves and the biggest in Latin America, Venezuela's output fell to 4 Bcf/d this year from almost 8 Bcf/d in 2016, data from consultancy Gas Energy Latin America showed.
- Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
