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2024 Midstream Winners Honored at Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards Gala in Houston
The 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards was held on Wednesday evening at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas (U.S.). The black-tie gala recognized the energy industry’s leading innovations and thought leaders.
EQT to Lay Off 15% of Workforce After $14 Billion Equitrans Acquisition
EQT Corp. plans to cut 15% of its workforce following its $14 billion acquisition of Equitrans Midstream. The layoffs, part of an integration process, mark the company's largest job reduction since 2019. EQT aims to boost natural gas margins amid fluctuating market conditions.
Exxon Board Member Gregory Goff Joins Elliott Group's Bid to Acquire Citgo Petroleum
Exxon board member Gregory Goff has joined Amber Energy, an Elliott-backed company, in a bid to acquire Citgo Petroleum through a U.S. court auction. The deal aims to resolve Venezuela’s debts, placing a $7.28 billion enterprise value on the Houston-based oil refiner.
FTC Bars Hess CEO from Chevron Board Seat in $53 Billion Deal, Sources Say
U.S. antitrust regulators will block Hess CEO John Hess from joining Chevron's board as a condition for approving Chevron's $53 billion acquisition of Hess, according to sources. This mirrors restrictions in other recent oil industry megamergers.
Gran Tierra Energy Offers $226 Million to Acquire UK’s i3 Energy
With the deal, Gran Tierra Energy aims, to create an independent energy company of scale in the Americas, with increased production, reserves, cash flows, and development options across Canada, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Trans Mountain Appoints Mark Maki as CEO Amid Pipeline Expansion Milestone
Canadian pipeline operator Trans Mountain Corp. on Friday named insider Mark Maki as its chief executive officer from Sept. 1.
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Stay informed about the latest appointments, expansions, and industry insights in this concise business column. From new executive roles at leading companies to strategic manufacturing ventures, get key updates shaping the corporate landscape. Plus, stay in the loop with association initiatives and industry events.
Oklahoma Midstream Firm to Move Headquarters to Downtown Tulsa
Superior Midstream has announced that it will relocate its corporate offices to downtown Tulsa, with the move scheduled for January 2025.
LaBella Associates Acquires Process Pipeline Services, Enhancing Natural Gas Capabilities
LaBella Associates announced that it has acquired Process Pipeline Services Inc. (PPS), a provider of engineering, design and consultation services focused on the natural gas industry.
Chevron Moves Headquarters to Houston, Leaving California Base
U.S. oil company Chevron Corp. said it was replacing several long-standing managers in a reshuffle of senior jobs and that it was moving its headquarters to Houston from San Ramon, California.
Polyguard Becomes Master Distributor for Aquawrap and Powersleeve
Polyguard Products Inc., based in Texas, has become the master distributor for the Aquawrap and Powersleeve brands, manufactured by Field Applied Composites Systems (F.A.C.S.).
Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards 2024 Receives Record Nominations from Global Industry Leaders
(P&GJ) — We are excited to announce that this year's Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards have received over 20% more nominations compared to last year!
Aramco Finalizes Deal to Acquire 50% of Air Products Qudra's Blue Hydrogen Business
Saudi oil giant Aramco has signed final agreements to buy 50% of the blue hydrogen industrial gases business of Air Products Qudra, it said on Tuesday, continuing the kingdom's drive to become a major hydrogen producer.
Shell's Gas Bet Takes Shape with New LNG Deals
Shell has replaced LNG volume it lost after exiting Russia in 2022 with a string of deals that underpin CEO Wael Sawan's bet on growing demand for the fuel as he reduces the focus on renewable energy.
Honeywell to Acquire Air Products' LNG Unit for $1.81 Billion
The deal would complement Honeywell's LNG pretreatment business by adding technologies such as heat exchangers and cryogenic equipment to its portfolio amid growing demand for the fuel in key end-markets including power and data centers.
BP Shares Drop 4% After Warning of Weak Refining Impact on Q2 Profit
Weak refining margins and lower oil trading results will dent BP's second-quarter profit by up to $700 million, the company said on Tuesday, sending its shares down by over 4%.
Exxon's Q2 Outlook Affected by Pioneer Deal and Gas Price Trends
Exxon's second-quarter outlook hinges on the impact of its Pioneer acquisition and fluctuating gas prices, amid broader market dynamics.
Nigerian Regulator Clears Eni, Equinor Asset Sales to Local Buyers
Nigeria's upstream oil regulator has approved two key onshore assets sale by international oil companies, clearing the way for Oando and new entrant Project Odinmim to acquire assets.
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Equitrans and EQT Announce Preferred Stock Election Deadline Ahead of Merger
Equitrans Midstream Corp. and EQT Corp. have announced the deadline for record holders of Equitrans Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred Shares to elect their form of consideration in connection with the upcoming merger.
Mega-Deals Reshaping How Midstream Business Is Done
Explore how mega-deals are reshaping the midstream oil and gas industry, providing growth and stability amid regulatory challenges and limited organic expansion opportunities.
Berkshire Hathaway Increases Stake in Occidental Petroleum to Nearly 29%
Billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. acquired another 2.95 million shares in Occidental Petroleum, a regulatory filing showed, bringing his stake in the U.S. oil producer's common stock to nearly 29%.
Temasek Nears Completion of Pavilion Energy LNG Sale to Shell, Sources Say
Singapore's Temasek Holdings is finalizing the sale of some assets from LNG trading firm Pavilion Energy to Shell with a deal set to be completed in the coming days, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Berkshire Buys Additional 2.57 Million Shares in Occidental Petroleum, Filing Shows
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought around 2.57 million shares of common stock in Occidental Petroleum over June 5-7, according to a U.S. securities filing.
Analysis: How Devon Energy Missed the Boat on U.S. Oil and Gas Mega-Deals
U.S. oil and gas producer Devon Energy has lost bids to acquire at least three of its peers in the last 12 months because its shares were spurned as acquisition currency, according to people familiar with the negotiations.
Texas Startup Endeavors Again to Build First Major U.S. Oil Refinery Since 1977
Element Fuels Holdings, a Dallas-area startup proposing to build the first all-new U.S. oil refinery in nearly 50 years, on Thursday said it was relaunching efforts to build a large plant in South Texas.
TC Energy Shareholders Approve Spin-Off of North American Oil Pipeline Business
TC Energy shareholders voted in favor of spinning off the Canadian company's liquids pipeline business on Tuesday, creating a new energy infrastructure firm known as South Bow Corp. whose assets include the Keystone oil pipeline.
Exxon and Chevron Pursue Big-Ticket Deals to Expand Oil Reserves
Cash-rich ExxonMobil and Chevron are bolstering their oil and gas drilling inventory with multibillion-dollar takeovers as they bet on resilient demand for years to come.
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Stay informed about the latest appointments, expansions, and industry insights in this concise business column. From new executive roles at leading companies to strategic manufacturing ventures, get key updates shaping the corporate landscape. Plus, stay in the loop with association initiatives and industry events.
Consolidation Trends Persist in U.S. Energy Sector in 2024
The consolidation wave in the U.S. energy sector that triggered $250 billion worth of deals in 2023 has stretched into this year, as companies look for opportunities to deploy their cash hoard and boost their reserves.
- Texas Waha Hub Gas Prices Plunge to Record Lows, Hit Negative Territory
- U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules
- Williams Seeks Emergency Certificate to Operate $1 Billion Mid-Atlantic Gas Pipeline After Court Reversal
- Texas Oil Pipelines Near Max Capacity, Threatening Future Export Limits
- Energy Transfer Subsidiary Selects KTJV for Lake Charles LNG Export Project
- Saudi Arabia Looking to Expand Pipeline to Reduce Oil Exports via Gulf
- Report: Houston Region Poised to Become a Global Clean Hydrogen Hub
- Texas Startup Endeavors Again to Build First Major U.S. Oil Refinery Since 1977
- Puerto Bahia, Gasco to Build Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facility in Cartagena, Colombia
- Ukraine Approves $20 Billion Plan to Boost Renewable Energy to 27% by 2030
