Quantum’s Wil VanLoh on Turning ESG into E$G

Wil VanLoh, founder and CEO of Quantum Energy Partners said private companies need to change their mindset on ESG because they’re building a product to sell to public companies — and may be missing out on cost savings.

Top US Natural Gas Producer Chesapeake Energy Cuts Jobs

This week's layoffs follow its divestment of its Eagle Ford assets, not the company's pending merger with Southwestern Energy, Chesapeake said.

 

TotalEnergies Makes FID on Kaminho Deepwater Project

TotalEnergies, in partnership with Petronas and Sonangol, said production is expected to begin in 2028 and reach a plateau of 70,000 bbl/d of oil.

Kimbell Royalty's Board Member Ben Fortson Passes Away

Ben Fortson had more than 60 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and was with Kimbell Royalty Partners from its IPO in 2017 into 2024.

Firm Building QatarEnergy-Exxon LNG Plant in Texas Files for Bankruptcy

Exxon, which owns a 30% stake in the project, plans "to continue to fully support Golden Pass LNG through completion," a spokesperson for the company said.

Akin Energy Practice Adds Midstream Specialist as Partner

Trent Bridges, who served as vice president and assistant general counsel for Magellan Midstream Partners, has represented clients in a range of energy transactions, infrastructure development projects and investments, with a particular emphasis on the midstream industry.

CGG to Change Name to Viridien

The company’s new ticker symbol will be “VIRI” and listed on Euronext Paris, effective May 21.

Sector’s Appetite for Capital Remains Amid Consolidation Frenzy, Panelists Say

There’s still an appetite for capital in the oil and gas sector—companies just need to think creatively to find it, a number of panelists said during SUPER DUG in Fort Worth, Texas.

Could Crescent, SilverBow Buy More in South Texas After $2.1B Deal?

The combination of Crescent Energy and SilverBow Resources will yield one of the Eagle Ford’s top producers—and the pro forma E&P could look to gobble up more acreage in South Texas after closing.

SilverBow Resets Shareholder Meeting After $2.1B Crescent Deal

SilverBow Resources said it will adjourn its May 21 shareholders’ meeting until May 29 following Crescent Energy’s agreement to buy the Eagle Ford operator.