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Valero, BlackRock join CCS pipeline partnership
US refiner Valero Energy and BlackRock Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III have announced this week that they are partnering with Navigator Energy Services to develop an industrial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) pipeline system.
NorthAmOil: US rig counts down but production bouncing back
The US’ active rig count edged down by one last week, according to oilfield services firm Baker Hughes. This marked the first time the US rig count had fallen since November.
Tourmaline CEO sees more oilpatch M&A opportunities
Tourmaline Oil’s CEO, Mike Rose, believes that there are still plenty of oil and gas acquisition targets in Western Canada currently, but warned that this could change if crude prices continue their upward trajectory.
Oil sands maintenance could help prop up oil prices in April
Upcoming maintenance on Canada’s oil sands facilities could help prop up crude prices, which have been rising recently amid tightening supplies, and were bolstered last week by the OPEC+ decision to largely maintain output cuts.
Chevron sets out strategy
Super-major Chevron set out a strategy that will involve a focus on higher returns and lower carbon intensity at its annual investor meeting, held this week.
Valero to switch all fuel exports to Mexico away from cross-border rail
US-based Valero is looking to gain more control over its fuel transportation and distribution routes in Mexico, a company representative said last week.
US LNG in pursuit of competitive edge
Last week’s CERAWeek by IHS Markit conference heard how current and future producers of US LNG are trying to get ahead of the global competition.
Chevron continues Noble consolidation with midstream deal
Chevron has struck an agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Noble Midstream Partners that it does not already own.
NorthAmOil: Chevron to acquire remainder of Noble Midstream
Chevron has struck an agreement to acquire all the outstanding shares of Noble Midstream Partners that it does not already own.
OPEC+ largely maintains cuts with new deal
Chevron invests in energy transition initiatives
Super-major Chevron announced a series of moves and investments related to the energy transition over the past week.
Regulators ban fracking in Delaware River watershed
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) voted to permanently ban hydraulic fracturing last week, asserting that shale gas development near the waterway, which supplies drinking water for more than 13mn people, would pose an unacceptable risk.
EOG beats profit estimates for fourth quarter
Shale producer EOG Resources has reported a net profit of $337mn for the fourth quarter of 2020, down from a profit of $637mn in the same quarter of 2019 but up from a loss of $43mn in the third quarter of 2020.
ExxonMobil to focus on “advantaged” projects, boosting shareholder value
Super-major ExxonMobil has outlined its priorities between now and 2025 – boosting cash flow and earnings, increasing its dividend, reducing debt and funding “advantaged” projects.
CNRL posts fourth-quarter profit, reports Keystone XL charge
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNRL) posted a net profit of CAD749mn ($592mn) for the fourth quarter of 2020, but reported a charge related to the Keystone XL pipeline.
Venezuelan sanctions to stay in place
A White House official has indicated that the Biden administration will not make any major changes with respect to Venezuelan sanctions in the near future.
Fossil fuels’ future role in the spotlight
The future role of fossil fuels in a decarbonising world was being examined at the CERAWeek by IHS Markit conference this week.
Oil sands on the rebound
Rising crude-by-rail exports and a shrinking budget deficit for Alberta point to improved market conditions for the province’s oil sands, though other obstacles remain.
Jordan Cove LNG project in doubt
The future of Pembina Pipeline’s proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal in Oregon looks increasingly in doubt, with the firm taking a write-down on its investment in the project and saying it can no longer predict when the facility will be built.
NorthAmOil: Crude-by-rail on the rebound
Canadian crude-by-rail exports are reported to be rebounding after falling almost 40% in 2020, according to the Canada Energy Regulator (CER).
ExxonMobil unveils major downward reserves revision
Super-major ExxonMobil has revised its global oil reserves downwards, to levels never seen before in the company’s recent history.
Producers, refiners return to service after winter storm disruption
Refineries on the US Gulf Coast – particularly in Texas – have started bringing their plants back online following severe disruption caused by the winter storm last week.
Pioneer reports fourth-quarter profit
Pioneer Natural Resources posted a net profit for the fourth quarter of 2020 this week, with the result beating analyst expectations.
Occidental posts larger-than-expected loss
Occidental Petroleum has posted a larger-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter of 2020, having delayed the release of its result amid the winter storm last week.
TC Energy posts profit, eyes growth opportunities
Canada’s TC Energy says it has identified significant opportunities to grow its natural gas and power and storage businesses.
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