Global data analytics provider Verisk has agreed to sell its energy intelligence subsidiary Wood Mackenzie to Veritas Capital for $3.1 billion in cash consideration payable at closing plus future additional contingent consideration of up to $200 million. “This transaction best positions Verisk to expand our role as a strategic data, analytics, and technology partner to... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on real state receivable certificates
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras hereby informs that, today, was released notice to the market regarding the public offering of real state receivables certificates (the CRI), up to 3 (three) series, comprising the 1st , 2nd and 3rd series of the 67th issuance of Opea Securitizadora S.A. (the Securitizadora), backed by book-entry commercial notes of... Continue Reading →
Global Oil Giants Rake in Massive Profits in Third Quarter
(Reuters) Global oil-and-gas giants including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Equinor, posted huge profits in the third quarter, benefiting from surging energy costs that have boosted inflation around the world and hit consumers hard. Oil companies booked billions of dollars in profits as prices for crude, natural gas and fuels like gasoline hovered near record levels... Continue Reading →
High offshore wind demand lifts Fugro
(OEM) Fugro has reported a revenue of €480.2 million for the third quarter of 2022, an increase of 17.4% compared to €378 million in Q3 2021, said to be supported by high demand for offshore wind solutions. The increase in revenue was fuelled by ongoing high client demand across markets, most notably renewables, and to... Continue Reading →
Boosted by Gas Business Italy’s Eni’s Beats Expectations
Italian energy group Eni said profits in the third quarter beat expectations thanks to a strong performance from its Global Gas and LNG portfolio division (GGP). Adjusted net profit in the period came in at 3.73 billion euros ($3.72 billion), soaring from 1.43 billion euros a year ago, and beating a 3.21 billion euro consensus.... Continue Reading →
Chevron’s $11.2 billion quarterly profit soars past estimates
(Reuters) - Chevron Corp (CVX.N) on Friday reported its second-highest ever quarterly profit, blasting past analysts' estimates, driven by soaring global demand for its oil and gas and rising production from its U.S. oilfields. The surge comes as oil companies book mounting profits with prices near record levels and supplies tight on output cuts during the COVID-19... Continue Reading →
Equinor Reports Record Profit Boosted by Soaring Gas Prices
(Reuters) Equinor on Friday posted forecast-beating record profits for the third quarter driven by all-time-high European gas prices amid the Ukraine war, and said it would raise its dividend payment while reducing full-year output guidance. The oil and gas producer's adjusted earnings before tax for July-September rose to $24.3 billion from $9.77 billion a year... Continue Reading →
High subsea activity lifts DOF’s figures up
DOF Group has reported that its fleet achieved an average utilization of 88% in the third quarter of 2022, an increase from 83% in the same period last year, backed by “continued high activity and good performance” in subsea regions. In Q3 2022, DOF’s revenue totaled NOK 2,862 million, an increase from NOK 2,052 million in Q3... Continue Reading →
Sembcorp Marine to Buy Keppel Offshore & Marine for $3.2B, Scraps Merger Plan
(OE) Singapore's Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) scrapped a deal to merge with Keppel Corp's offshore and marine unit and form new company, in favour of directly buying the unit for S$4.50 billion ($3.19 billion), the Temasek-backed oil rig builder said on Thursday. The new structure also lowers the value of Keppel's unit by S$378 million from... Continue Reading →
TechnipFMC on course for $7 billion subsea bonanza
(U) UK contractor TechnipFMC is on track this year to win new orders totaling almost $7 billion from the subsea sector alone — up as much as 40% year-on-year, and the contractor’s opportunities list is at a record high. “Extending the outlook into 2023, we believe orders over the next five quarters will be at... Continue Reading →