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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.
Canada forecast to see 2021 drilling rebound after 2020 lows
Data from the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors show that 2020 will be the worst year on record for drilling in the country, but the group forecasts a slight rebound in 2021.
Finally, an FID for ECA LNG
ECA LNG, Sempra’s joint venture with its Mexican subsidiary IEnova, has become the first party to push an LNG export project to the FID stage since the beginning of 2020.
Ovintiv reportedly puts Eagle Ford assets up for sale
Denver-based Ovintiv – which was formerly based in Calgary and known as Encana – has reportedly put its assets in the Eagle Ford shale up for sale.
Gulfport files for bankruptcy protection
Shale gas producer Gulfport Energy has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, joining the growing list of bankruptcies that have resulted from this year’s industry downturn.
Tellurian reportedly in supply talks with Asian buyers
US-based Tellurian is reportedly in talks with unidentified Asian buyers to sell almost half of its output from its proposed Driftwood LNG terminal on the Gulf Coast.
CCS technology gains momentum
NRG: Fading optimism
Enbridge sets net-zero emissions target
Calgary-based Enbridge has joined the growing list of energy companies to adopt a target of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Cenovus to sell Marten Hills oil assets in Alberta
Cenovus Energy announced this week that it had struck a deal to sell its Marten Hills oil assets in northern Alberta to Headwater Exploration for cash and common share equity consideration of around CAD100mn ($76mn) in total.
Oil and gas industry starts preparing for Biden presidency
Joe Biden’s apparent victory in the US presidential election has implications for the oil and gas industry.
Occidental posts larger-than-expected loss, sets net-zero target
Occidental Petroleum has reported a net loss of $3.8bn, or $4.07 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020, and has also unveiled a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, including Scope 3 emissions from its customers.
Latin America experts see Biden pushing Mexico on US energy investments
Several Latin America observers have speculated that US President-elect Joe Biden may push harder than the incumbent Donald Trump to uphold the interests of US companies seeking to invest in Mexico’s energy sector.
Progress in US-China LNG trade as first new deal is unveiled
China’s Foran Energy Group has agreed to buy 26 cargoes from US LNG exporter Cheniere Energy in a move that signals improving trade relations between the two countries.
EIA: Value of US petroleum exports to Mexico approached record high in 2019
US producers exported almost $34bn worth of crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas to Mexico last year, slightly lower than the record high registered in 2018, according to Census Bureau data cited by the US Energy Information Administration.
ICE signs MoU to consider using Murban futures for US crude sales to Asia
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chevron, Occidental Petroleum and Trafigura on using the upcoming Murban futures contract to price US crude oil being sent to Asia.
NRG: COVID-19 vaccine lifts hopes
Uncertainty for oil and gas as US awaits election result
Democrat Joe Biden was narrowly in the lead as of November 5, but the outcome of the US presidential election remained uncertain
Tourmaline makes two acquisitions
Canada’s Tourmaline Oil has agreed to acquire Jupiter Resources in an all-stock deal valued at around CAD626mn ($480mn) and has already acquired Modern Resources in a cash and stock deal worth CAD144mn ($110mn).
Chevron, ExxonMobil report third-quarter losses
US-based super-majors Chevron and ExxonMobil have reported their results for the third quarter of 2020, with both announcing losses as they continue to be affected by the industry downturn and ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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