Executive of Malaysian energy company Petronas says that the company has no plans to leave Canada
The CEO of Petronas' Canadian subsidiary, who spoke on Tuesday, said that the Malaysian company has no plans to abandon Canada. He added that the company was committed to exporting LNG off Canada's West Coast for decades. Petronas Canada's CEO Mark Fitzgerald said that the rumor of Petronas leaving Canada…
Japan will send a senior official for the Alaska energy conference
Yoji Muto, Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry minister, said on Friday a senior official would attend a conference in Alaska next week, at which the $44 billion Alaska LNG Project is expected to come up for discussion. Muto announced that Takehiko Matsuo will be the Vice-Minister of International Affairs for the Ministry.
Oil prices drop for the first time since April due to OPEC+ production increase prospects
The oil price dropped for a 4th consecutive session on the Friday, and was set to experience their first weekly drop in three weeks. This was due to renewed pressure from supply, resulting from a possible OPEC+ production increase in July. Brent futures dropped 31 cents or 0.5% to $64.13 per barrel at 0412 GMT. U.S.
Bloomberg reports that Mercuria is betting big on aluminum in a peace agreement with Russia.
Bloomberg News reported Thursday that Mercuria Energy Group had built up a large aluminum position at the London Metal Exchange. The company was betting on a tightening of the market if sanctions were eased against Moscow. Bloomberg reported that Mercuria has contracts for more than 1 million tons aluminum, which is several times what's currently available on the LME.
Bloomberg News reports that Shell is evaluating the merits of acquiring BP.
Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported that Shell Plc has been working with advisers on evaluating a possible acquisition of BP Plc. However, it is still waiting for further declines in oil and stock prices before deciding if it will pursue a bid. Reports said that the oil…
Bloomberg reports that the US-China trade dispute has stalled Bunge's $34 Billion Viterra merger.
Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported that the trade tensions between China and the United States are preventing Bunge Global from completing its $34 billion merger. We are at the final stages of regulatory approval. Bunge said in an email that it was grateful for the constructive…
Elliott builds $1.5-billion stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise
A person with knowledge of the matter confirmed on Tuesday that hedge fund Elliott Investment Management had built up a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise worth more than $1.5 Billion. Elliott, one the world's largest activist investors, is now among the biggest investors in the company and plans to engage the management…
Bloomberg News reports that Abu Dhabi's ADNOC is considering a bid for Aethon US natgas assets.
Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported Friday that Abu Dhabi's state oil company ADNOC was considering a bid to acquire natural gas assets from investment firm Aethon Energy Management, which could be worth up to $9 billion. ADNOC is acquiring a number of companies in the gas and chemical industries…
Bloomberg News reports that Trump will approve Venture Global LNG exports to Louisiana from the project.
Bloomberg News reported that the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump is expected to grant Venture Global LNG conditional permission to export natural gases from a proposed Louisiana plant, which was delayed under former president Joe Biden. A person with knowledge of the situation said that…
Indonesia introduces new rules allowing exports of minerals in cases of force majeure
The Indonesian Government has published a regulation that allows mineral companies to export ore unprocessed in situations of force majeure, said the Energy Ministry on Thursday. Indonesia has banned the export of raw minerals by 2023 in order to encourage metals to be processed at home. However, there are some exceptions.
Novak: OPEC+ does not consider a delay in April's oil supply increase
RIA reported that Russian Deputy Premier Alexander Novak stated on Monday that OPEC+ producers do not plan to delay a series monthly increases in oil supplies scheduled to start in April. Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing delegates that OPEC+ (which groups the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries…
Pemex CEO: Buyers of Mexican crude oil complain about salt and water content
The CEO of the state energy company Pemex, Victor Rodriguez, said that buyers have complained about the water and salt content in Mexico's crude oil over the last month. When asked by a journalist during her morning press conference if some platforms produced crude oil with higher than usual salt and water contents…
EU May Need 350 additional LNG Cargoes
Helge Haugane, head of Equinor's gas and power trading, told Bloomberg News that the European Union could need up to 350 additional cargoes this year of liquefied gas (LNG).Haugane stated that in the worst case scenario, European reserves of gas could only be 30% full at the end winter. He added that…
Bloomberg News reports that Equinor believes EU may require 350 additional LNG cargoes in order to replenish reserves.
Helge Haugane, head of Equinor's gas and power trading, told Bloomberg News that the European Union could need up to 350 additional cargoes this year of liquefied gas (LNG). Haugane stated that in the worst case scenario, European reserves of gas could only be 30% full at the end winter. He added that…
BP shares are at their highest level since August following Elliott's stake increase
In early trading on Monday, shares of oil giant BP rose 7%, reaching their highest level since August, following reports that activist investor Elliott Management acquired a stake in the firm, citing a reliable source. By 823 GMT the shares had risen 7.3% to 464.75pence, their largest daily gain since Febuary 2023. Shell shares dropped by nearly 4% and ExxonMobil rose 8%.
Source: Elliott, an activist, has a stake in BP oil giant.
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management built a stake on oil major BP. A source familiar with this matter said that Saturday. The source didn't specify the amount at stake. Bloomberg News reported on Saturday that Elliott, a U.S. company, is trying to increase shareholder value by urging BP consider transformative measures.
Shares of Enphase rise as company forecasts revenue for Q1 above expectations
Enphase Energy, a maker of solar inverters, forecasted first-quarter revenues above market expectations on Tuesday. This was after robust demand led to a higher-than-expected operating profit for the fourth quarter, which sent its shares up 6% after bell. According to data compiled and analyzed by LSEG…
Australian shares flat: Rio Tinto drags down miners after merger talks
Australian shares were flat on Friday. Gains in healthcare companies were offset by losses among miners. Rio Tinto fell on speculation about early merger talks with London listed smaller rival Glencore. S&P/ASX 200 index fell marginally 0.1% at 8,322.2 points as of 2322 GMT. The benchmark index is on course to record its second consecutive weekly increase.
Bloomberg News: RPT Rio Tinto and Glencore are in early merger talks
Bloomberg News reported Thursday that Glencore and Rio Tinto have had early-stage discussions about merging their businesses. The report was based on people familiar with this matter. If successful, the merger would be the largest in the mining industry and would create a combined company valued at around $158 billion.
Bloomberg News reports that Rio Tinto and Glencore are in early merger talks.
Bloomberg News reported Thursday that Glencore and Rio Tinto have had early-stage discussions about merging their businesses. The report was based on people familiar with this matter. If successful, the merger of the two iron-ore mining giants would be the largest in the industry and create a combined firm with a value of $158 billion.
