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Ithaca Deal ‘Ticks All the Boxes,’ Eni’s CFO Says
Eni’s deal to acquire Ithaca Energy marks a “strategic move to significantly strengthen its presence” on the U.K. Continental Shelf and “ticks all of the boxes” for the Italian energy company.
Exxon’s Guyana Gas Project a “Win-Win,” Set for Hook-up by Year-end ‘24
Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO Darren Woods said the company’s gas-to-power project in Guyana as a “win-win proposition particularly for the people of Guyana” when completed and hooked-up by year-end 2024.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of April 26, 2024)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the close of a $1.4 billion decarbonization-focused investment fund.
Guyana’s Stabroek Boosts Production as Chevron Watches, Waits
Chevron Corp.’s planned $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp. could potentially close in 2025, but in the meantime, the California-based energy giant is in a “read only” mode as an Exxon Mobil-led consortium boosts Guyana production.
Mexico Presidential Hopeful Sheinbaum Emphasizes Energy Sovereignty
Claudia Sheinbaum, vying to becoming Mexico’s next president this summer, says she isn’t in favor of an absolute privatization of the energy sector but she isn’t against private investments either.
Solar Panel Tariff, AD/CVD Speculation No Concern for NextEra
NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum addressed speculation regarding solar panel tariffs and antidumping and countervailing duties on its latest earnings call.
What's Affecting Oil Prices This Week? (April 22, 2024)
Stratas Advisors predict that despite geopolitical tensions, the oil supply will not be disrupted, even with the U.S. House of Representatives inserting sanctions on Iran’s oil exports.
Balticconnector Gas Pipeline Back in Operation After Damage
The Balticconnector subsea gas link between Estonia and Finland was severely damaged in October, hurting energy security and raising alarm bells in the wider region.
Renewed US Sanctions to Complicate Venezuelan Oil Sales, Not Stop Them
Venezuela’s oil exports to world markets will not stop, despite reimposed sanctions by Washington, and will likely continue to flow with the help of Iran—as well as China and Russia.
Scotland Ditches 2030 Climate Target to Cut Emissions by 75%
Scotland was constrained by cuts to the capital funding it receives from the British government and an overall weakening of climate ambition by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, said Mairi McAllan, the net zero secretary for Scotland's devolved government.