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Wood Mackenzie Appoints Jason Liu as CEO

Liu replaces former CEO Mark Brinin, who is departing to pursue other opportunities, Wood Mackenzie said.

EOG: Utica Oil Can ‘Compete with the Best Plays in America’

Oil per lateral foot in the Utica is as good as top Permian wells, EOG Resources told analysts May 3 as the company is taking the play to three-mile laterals and longer.

Utility, Clean Energy Company Allete to Go Private in $6.2B Deal

The Minnesota-based utility said on May 6 it agreed to be acquired by a partnership led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners.

TC Energy Preparing for Natural Gas Demand Surge

TC Energy executives expect data centers in Wisconsin and Virginia to drive as much as 8 Bcf/d of natural gas demand for power generation.

Valaris’ 1Q Sets Positive Tone for Offshore

Coming out of first-quarter 2024, drilling contractor Valaris expects a sustained upcycle for the offshore drilling industry supported by demand growth, OPEC+ production cuts and supportive commodity prices.

U.S. Shale-catters to IPO Australian Shale Explorer on NYSE

Tamboran Resources Corp. is majority owned by Permian wildcatter Bryan Sheffield and chaired by Haynesville and Eagle Ford discovery co-leader Dick Stoneburner.

1Q24 Dividends Declared in the Week of April 29

With earnings season in full swing, upstream and midstream companies are declaring quarterly dividends. Here is a selection of dividends announced in the past week.

Targa Expects Another Major Permian Pipeline Project This Year

Targa Resources says different projects are falling in place for gas capacity expansion

Occidental Explores Sale of Permian Assets Worth Over $1B, Sources Say

Occidental Petroleum is exploring a sale of assets in the Barilla Draw region of Texas, which is located within the Delaware portion of the Permian Basin.

Pemex Reports Lower 2Q Production, Net Income

Mexico’s Pemex reported both lower oil and gas production and a 91% drop in net income in first-quarter 2024, but the company also reduced its total debt to $101.5 billion, executives said during an earnings webcast with analysts.