Halliburton’s Low-key M&A Strategy Remains Unchanged
Halliburton CEO Jeff Miller says expected organic growth generates more shareholder value than following consolidation trends, such as chief rival SLB’s plans to buy ChampionX.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of April 19, 2024)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the latest on global solar sector funding and M&A.
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.
US Orders Most Companies to Wind Down Operations in Venezuela by May
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a new license related to Venezuela that gives companies until the end of May to wind down operations following a lack of progress on national elections.
E&P Highlights: April 15, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including an ultra-deepwater discovery and new contract awards.
GeoPark to Acquire Interests in Vaca Muerta
GeoPark Ltd. entered into a binding offer to acquire a non-operated working interest in Argentina’s Neuquen Basin’s Vaca Muerta Formation as it extends its reach across Latin America.
US Decision on Venezuelan License to Dictate Production Flow
The outlook for Venezuela’s oil industry appears uncertain, Rystad Energy said April 4 in a research report, as a license issued by the U.S. Office of Assets Control (OFAC) is set to expire on April 18.
CERAWeek: Tecpetrol CEO Touts Argentina Conventional, Unconventional Potential
Tecpetrol CEO Ricardo Markous touted Argentina’s conventional and unconventional potential saying the country’s oil production would nearly double by 2030 while LNG exports would likely evolve over three phases.
Petrobras to Step Up Exploration with $7.5B in Capex, CEO Says
Petrobras CEO Jean Paul Prates said the company is considering exploration opportunities from the Equatorial margin of South America to West Africa.
E&P Highlights: March 25, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a FEED planned for Venus and new contract awards.