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ConocoPhillips to sell certain Permian assets to Maverick
US-based ConocoPhillips has agreed to sell certain assets in the Permian Basin to privately owned Maverick Natural Resources for $440mn.
NorthAmOil: ConocoPhillips to sell certain Permian assets to Maverick
US-based ConocoPhillips has agreed to sell certain assets in the Permian Basin to privately owned Maverick Natural Resources for $440mn.
Shell confirms sale of Deer Park refinery stake to Pemex
Shell Oil Co. confirmed last week that it had transferred its stake in the Deer Park refinery in Texas to PMI Norteamerica, a subsidiary of Mexico’s national oil company Pemex.
Russia open to further US security talks but not hopeful
Landmark US climate lawsuit proceeds against fossil fuel companies
A federal appeals court has heard a case in which Baltimore is suing about a dozen major oil and gas companies including BP, ExxonMobil and Shell. The city claims that the companies knowingly contributed to climate change and should pay damages.
Oilfield services giants bullish on fourth-quarter results
The three leading US-based oilfield services firms – Schlumberger, Halliburton and Baker Hughes – have unveiled their results for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Federal report estimates Canadian orphan well clean-up costs
A new federal report from Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) has estimated that the cost to clean up the country’s orphaned oil and gas wells could reach CAD1.1bn ($865mn) by 2025.
US DoE approves 13.4mn barrel SPR release
The US Department of Energy announced on January 25 that it had approved a release of 13.4mn barrels of crude from the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Hess anticipates higher production, spending in 2022
US-based Hess said this week that it expected to raise its capital expenditure budget to $2.6bn in 2022, marking a 37% year-on-year increase.
Chesapeake confirms Chief acquisition, announces PRB sale
Chesapeake Energy has confirmed that it is acquiring Chief E&D Holdings and has also announced the sale of its Powder River Basin assets to Continental Resources
Sempra downsizes Cameron LNG expansion plan
US-based Sempra Energy and its partners have downsized its plans for the expansion of their Cameron LNG export terminal in Louisiana.
NorthAmOil: Chesapeake confirms Chief acquisition, announces PRB sale
Chesapeake Energy confirmed this week that it was buying privately owned Chief E&D holdings for about $2.5bn in cash and stock, and also said it was selling its assets in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin to Continental Resources for around $450mn.
EQT becomes largest US producer of certified natural gas
US shale gas producer EQT announced last week that it had certified the majority of its natural gas output under both the Equitable Origin 100 (EO100) and MiQ standards.
Chesapeake reportedly close to Chief acquisition
US shale driller Chesapeake Energy is reported to be in advanced talks over acquiring privately owned Marcellus shale player Chief Oil & Gas.
Suncor cites operational issues in fourth-quarter update
Canada’s Suncor Energy said on January 18 that operational problems at two of its oil sands sites had resulted in lower crude production at the end of 2021. The disclosure was part of a fourth-quarter update.
China reportedly seeks to resell LNG amid gas crunch
Two of China’s state-owned energy giants have reportedly offered to sell a number of LNG spot cargoes in a move that has surprised the market and could help ease pressure on Europe.
Woodside signs preliminary deal on Commonwealth LNG supply deal
Australia’s Woodside Energy announced on January 19 that it had signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with Commonwealth LNG to negotiate a supply deal from the latter’s proposed liquefaction terminal on the US Gulf Coast.
Biden administration taking new approach to Mexican energy policy
Washington speaks up in favour of US energy companies seeking to enter Mexico – but for renewables, not for oil and gas.
Imperial sets oil sands emissions intensity reduction goal
Canada’s Imperial Oil has unveiled a goal of reducing the emissions intensity of its oil sands operations by 30% from 2016 levels by 2030.
Delfin targeting FID on FLNG project in 2022
Privately owned Delfin Midstream is targeting a final investment decision on its planned floating LNG project in the US Gulf of Mexico, offshore Louisiana, later this year.
ExxonMobil unveils net-zero goal
ExxonMobil has announced that it will aim to achieve net-zero GHG emissions on a Scope 1 and 2 basis by 2050, joining a growing list of oil companies pursuing net zero.
NorthAmOil: ExxonMobil unveils net-zero goal
ExxonMobil announced this week that it would pursue an “ambition” to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operated assets by 2050.
Shale drillers struggle with seismic activity, disposal restrictions
US shale drillers are struggling with seismic activity that has been associated with wastewater disposal. In particular, reports have recently emerged of earthquakes in the Permian Basin.
Biden administration to reverse Trump-era NPR-A decision
The administration of US President Joe Biden announced this week that it would reverse a decision made by his predecessor, Donald Trump, to open up a section of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) to oil and gas leasing.
Enbridge announces launch of hydrogen blending project
Enbridge Gas announced on January 13 that a hydrogen blending project that it has described as the first of its kind in North America was now fully operational.
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