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Chevron follows ExxonMobil in capex cut
Chevron followed rival super-major ExxonMobil in announcing a cut to its capital expenditure budget last week.
Despite friction, OPEC+ reaches output compromise
Maverick acquires FourPoint in all-equity deal
Maverick Natural Resources announced this week that it had acquired FourPoint Energy, the largest producer in the Western Anadarko Basin, spanning Oklahoma and Texas.
Fight over Enbridge’s Line 5 intensifies as Line 3 replacement receives final permit
The fight over Enbridge’s Line 5 has intensified in recent weeks, with Enbridge filing a legal challenge against a Michigan order to shut down the pipeline as a review of its proposed tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac is extended.
Suncor raises spending, production guidance for 2021
Suncor Energy, like fellow major Canadian producer Imperial Oil, Suncor is cautiously planning to raise capex and production next year.
ExxonMobil cuts capex amid $17-20bn write-down
ExxonMobil unveiled reduced capital expenditure plans for the coming years this week, as it warned of write-downs worth $17-20bn on assets across the Americas in its fourth-quarter earnings.
Sempra to combine US, Mexican LNG subsidiaries
California-based Sempra Energy has announced this week that it is simplifying its energy infrastructure business – a plan that entails combining its two LNG subsidiaries into a single unit.
Pioneer sets emissions reduction targets
Pioneer Natural Resources, one of the US’ largest independent shale producers, has unveiled new targets for reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Shale producers pivot towards gas
Certain major US shale producers are sharpening their focus on natural gas production on a stronger outlook for gas prices while the country’s oil industry remains under greater pressure.
Tellurian withdraws application for Permian gas pipeline
LNG developer Tellurian has asked US federal energy regulators to withdraw its application to build the Permian Global Access gas pipeline, which would connect to its proposed Driftwood LNG terminal in Louisiana.
NRG: While OPEC meets, life goes on
OPEC rift delays talks with partners
Enbridge begins work on another solar-powered compressor station
Enbridge announced last week that it had broken ground on the Heidlersburg solar project – the company’s second solar facility that will be built to supply part of the power needs for a compressor station serving one of its pipelines.
Shell reportedly ready to begin Louisiana refinery shutdown
Royal Dutch Shell may begin the permanent shutdown of its refinery in Convent, Louisiana next week, according to sources familiar with the plant’s operations that were cited by Reuters.
Chesapeake, Williams resolve midstream contract dispute
Pipeline operator Williams said this week that it had reached a resolution with Chesapeake Energy, which is currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Suncor to assume Syncrude operatorship by end of 2021
Canada’s Suncor Energy has said it will become the operator of the Syncrude Canada joint venture by the end of 2021.
Imperial to raise production, spending in 2021
Imperial Oil – one of Canada’s largest oil producers – has unveiled plans to cautiously raise capital expenditure and production in 2021 as it bets on demand continuing to recover.
Steps forward for major pipelines
A key permit for Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement has been granted, while TC Energy has struck a major deal for indigenous participation in Keystone XL.
GlobalData sees South America overtaking North America on oil production
The combination of Guyana’s new oilfields and output from Brazil’s pre-salt region could help push South America’s oil output beyond that of North America within four years, according to new research.
Venture Global selects KBR as contractor for Plaquemines LNG
US-based Venture Global LNG has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the first phase of the proposed Plaquemines LNG export terminal in Louisiana to KBR.
Limited clarity on Canada’s net-zero path
Canada’s government has unveiled vague details of steps the country would take to achieve net-zero emissions, but the energy regulator still sees a role for oil and gas.
NRG: Forward momentum
Welcome to the latest edition of NewsBase’s Roundup Global (NRG), in which our team of international editors provide you with a snapshot of some of the key issues affecting their regional beats.
US Gulf lease sale fetches over $120mn in high bids
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced on November 18 that Lease Sale 256 in the Gulf of Mexico generated $120.8mn in high bids for 93 tracts covering 517,733 acres (2,095 square km) in federal waters.
Enbridge Gas unveils hydrogen blending pilot project
Enbridge Gas, a subsidiary of Canada’s Enbridge, announced this week that it is partnering with Cummins on a CAD5.2mn ($4.0mn) pilot project to blend renewable hydrogen into a portion of the natural gas network in Markham, Ontario.
PTT delays FID on Ohio cracker but reiterates commitment
A US subsidiary of Thailand’s PTT has reportedly delayed a final investment decision on a proposed petrochemical project in Ohio.
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