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NorthAmOil: Diamondback to acquire FireBird for $1.6bn
Diamondback Energy has announced a major Midland Basin acquisition, having agreed to purchase the Permian driller FireBird Energy for $1.6bn in cash and stock.
US, Canada drillers add eight rigs
US drillers added seven oil and gas rigs in the week ended October 14, the fourth time in five weeks that Baker Hughes’ count has risen. This is up 226 from October of last year.
EIA: crude inventories surge by almost 10mn barrels because of SPR release
US crude inventories rose by 9.9mn barrels in the week ended October 7, according to official figures from the Energy Information Administration.
EOG Resources paid $84mn in third quarter to settle hedges
US shale oil and gas producer EOG Resources Inc has disclosed that it paid $847mn during the third quarter of this year to settle hedges on energy prices.
Landmark emissions reduction project with ExxonMobil announced in Louisiana
A landmark emissions reduction project in Louisiana has been announced. ExxonMobil, CF Industries and EnLink Midstream are to collaborate on the largest-of-its-kind commercial agreement to capture and permanently store up to 2mn tonnes of CO2.
ExxonMobil mulls purchase of oil recovery specialist Denbury
ExxonMobil is considering a purchase of the oil recovery specialist Denbury, Bloomberg News has reported, citing anonymous knowledgeable sources. The talks are at an early stage, said Bloomberg.
Diamondback to acquire FireBird Energy
Diamondback Energy has announced a major Midland Basin acquisition. Diamondback has agreed to purchase the Permian driller FireBird Energy for $1.6bn in cash and stock.
Washington expected to soften Venezuelan sanctions soon, sources tell WSJ
The US government may soon scale back sanctions on Venezuela government, a move that would allow for the resumption of crude oil exports from the South American country to the US, Europe and other foreign markets.
Noble, Maersk Drilling complete merger
US-based Noble Corp. said on October 3 that it had completed its merger with Maersk Drilling, creating a new leading offshore drilling contractor.
Berry reportedly exploring options including sale
California-focused conventional oil producer Berry is reported to be exploring strategic options that could result in a sale.
Ottawa issues draft guidelines for oil and gas emissions performance
The Canadian government has published draft guidance for how oil and gas projects can demonstrate “best-in-class” performance on greenhouse gas emissions.
SilverBow announces further expansion in Texas
SilverBow Resources said on October 3 that it had agreed to acquire oil and gas assets in Texas’ DeWitt and Gonzales counties for $87mn from an undisclosed seller.
NorthAmOil: Suncor to offload wind, solar assets in shift in energy transition focus
Leading oil sands producer Suncor Energy said on October 5 that it had agreed to sell its wind and solar assets to ATCO-owned Canadian Utilities for CAD730mn ($527mn).
Suncor to offload wind, solar assets in shift in energy transition focus
Leading oil sands producer Suncor Energy said on October 5 that it had agreed to sell its wind and solar assets to ATCO-owned Canadian Utilities for CAD730mn ($527mn).
MOSCOW BLOG: Russia and Saudi Arabia’s oil production cut is pre-emptive strike on EU’s price cap scheme
Has Riyadh just sided with Putin by agreeing to cut oil production by 2mn barrels? It's more complicated than that.
Hammerhead announces plans for US listing via merger
Calgary-based Hammerhead Resources announced on September 26 that it planned to list on the Nasdaq via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp. IV (DCRD).
Kinder Morgan sells half its stake in Elba Island LNG
Kinder Morgan announced on September 27 that it had closed the sale of a 25.5% interest in the Elba Liquefaction Co. (ELC) joint venture, which operates a liquefaction plant on Elba Island in Georgia.
BP lays off contractors at Ohio refinery following fire
BP was reported in late September to have laid off most contractors at the Toledo, Ohio refinery, which it co-owns with Cenovus Energy on a 50:50 basis. The move follows an explosion and fire at the facility earlier in the month.
Gulf producers shut in output ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival
Certain producers in the US Gulf of Mexico shut in some of their production in late September as Hurricane Ian approached the region.
Enbridge to sell stakes in seven pipelines to indigenous groups for $828mn
Canada’s Enbridge announced on September 28 that it had agreed to sell an 11.57% interest in seven pipelines to 23 First Nation and Metis indigenous communities for CAD1.12bn ($828mn).
NorthAmOil: TotalEnergies unveils plan to spin off oil sands operations
France’s TotalEnergies has unveiled plans to spin off its oil sands operations in Canada into a new company as those assets do not align with its energy transition goals.
TotalEnergies unveils plan to spin off oil sands operations
France’s TotalEnergies has unveiled plans to spin off its oil sands operations in Canada into a new company, as those assets do not align with its energy transition goals.
Setbacks for Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG
Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG project in Louisiana is facing new uncertainty after the company withdrew a $1bn bond sale and had two offtake agreements terminated.
OPEC+ makes 2mn bpd cut, angering the US
Months of badgering by Western leaders counted for nought this week as OPEC+ announced a 2mn bpd quota reduction that serves to bolster prices and cover up issues raising production.
Woodside’s exit a blow to Newfoundland and Labrador exploration
Woodside Energy is reported to be relinquishing its exploration licences offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, in a blow to the province’s hopes for further oil and gas development.

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