(OE) A complete subsea factory may yet be a pipe dream. However, with its constituent parts now more or less ready, the industry has a much greater toolbox of technologies with which it can now apply to existing and new subsea developments. But is there willingness, even with the temptation of being able to reduce... Continue Reading →
Repsol raises dividend and outlook as oil and gas boost profit
(Reuters) - Spanish energy company Repsol (REP.MC) on Thursday said it would raise its dividend and buy back shares after strong oil and gas prices helped to lift third-quarter profit above pre-pandemic levels. Global energy prices have soared as economies rebound from the coronavirus crisis, generating cash that can be returned to shareholders and spent on the... Continue Reading →
Shell vows to halve scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
Oil major Shell has set a new target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50 per cent compared to 2016 levels by 2030, regardless of the outcome of its appeal against the Dutch Court’s ruling. Shell announced an absolute emissions reduction target of 50 per cent by 2030, compared to 2016 levels on... Continue Reading →
China CNOOC’s Q3 revenue soars 64%, reaffirms green investment
(Reuters) - CNOOC Ltd's(0883.HK) unaudited third-quarter revenue grew 64% to 59.7 billion yuan ($9.33 billion) on higher prices and output, the Chinese offshore oil and gas major said on Thursday. The state oil firm said it is mapping out a emission-cutting roadmap together with parent company China National Offshore Oil Company under the broad national framework... Continue Reading →
TotalEnergies says high gas prices could last into spring as profits surge
(Reuters) - TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) said high gas prices in Europe and Asia could last into spring as the French energy group reported a sharp rise in third quarter earnings on Thursday on surging power prices. The company's third-quarter adjusted net profit soared to $4.8 billion, from just $848 million last year, from core earnings that more than... Continue Reading →
Shell Sets Tougher Climate Targets, Q3 Income Below Expectations
Royal Dutch Shell set itself tougher emissions-cutting targets on Thursday, even as it reported a lower-than-expected third-quarter profit of $4.13 billion. The oil major said it would cut absolute emissions from its operations and the electricity it uses, known as Scope 1 and 2 emissions, by half by 2030 compared with 2016. The company has... Continue Reading →
Hess Sees 1 Million bpd Oil Output from Guyana by 2027
Hess Corp expects to produce more than 1 million gross barrels of oil per day (bpd) in Guyana by 2027 from at least six production units, the U.S. oil producer said on Wednesday. The projection comes shortly after a second floating production system [Liza Unity] arrived in the South American country's waters. Hess added that it... Continue Reading →
How to Decarbonize the Upstream Industry
(OE) As the energy transition accelerates, upstream companies are under pressure to decarbonize, and this is likely to intensify. Governments, investors, financial markets, society, along with other stakeholders are pushing for change. Companies need to define their strategy and act to future-proof their business and retain their social licence to operate. There are strategic advantages... Continue Reading →
Baker Hughes to start trading on Nasdaq
Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes is set to change its listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq). Baker Hughes reported on Wednesday that it will transfer the listing of its common stock and listed bonds from the NYSE to the Nasdaq. Lorenzo Simonelli, Baker Hughes chairman and CEO, explained: “Baker Hughes is a leading... Continue Reading →
Iberdrola’s Net Profit Falls 10% on High Energy Costs, Taxes
Global wind power leader Iberdrola reported a 10% fall in net profit on Wednesday but beat market expectations for a turbulent nine months on energy markets which saw its home government in Spain swoop on utilities' earnings. Power and gas prices have soared to record highs around the world as economies fired up after the... Continue Reading →