Saturday, June 13, 2026

Natural Gas Producer News

Energean, a gas producer, has cut its output and dividends due to the Mideast conflict.

?Eastern ?Mediterranean-focused gas producer Energean cut its 2026 production forecast and dividend on Wednesday after a 41-day shutdown of its Israeli operations hammered its first-quarter results.

After Middle East turmoil, oil majors are looking to resurrect Canadian energy.

Shell's $16.4billion agreement to purchase ARC Resources is the most obvious sign of the change. TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips and Equinor are all companies that have been re-evaluating their Canadian competitors.

Expand Energy raises its annual production and capex forecasts due to higher natgas price

Expand Energy, the U.S. natural-gas producer, beat Wall Street's estimates for its first-quarter profits on Tuesday and increased its outlook for capital spending and production?for 2026. It cited…

EQT exceeds profit expectations on higher commodity prices and sales volume

U.S. 'natural gas producer EQT Corp. beat Wall Street?estimates?for?first-quarter?"profit?"on Tuesday. Benefiting from higher commodity?prices and output. The soaring demand for power from data…

Chief of IEA says that IEA is prepared to tap into global oil reserves if necessary

Fatih Birol said on Monday that he hoped another oil release was not required, but "we are ready to act" in the event of an energy shock due to the war with Iran. Last month, the 32-member IEA decided to release 400…

Seplat Energy, Nigeria's Seplat Energy, is hit by a strike in response to a push for higher production

Workers at Seplat Energy - Nigeria's largest independent oil and natural gas producer - began an indefinite strike Friday. This could have a negative impact on production, as rising oil prices…

Australia's Santos temporarily closes Darwin LNG Plant amid Mideast Supply Squeeze

Santos, an Australian company, announced on Tuesday that it had temporarily closed its Darwin liquefied?gas plant. This would disrupt exports of a newly restarted?supply chain during a period when…

Iran War threatens to hit global energy markets for a long time

Even if the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran ends soon, consumers and businesses around the world could face weeks or even months of higher fuel costs as suppliers deal with damaged facilities and logistics and increased shipping risks.

The Iran War threatens to have a long-lasting impact on global energy markets

Even if the conflict with Iran ends soon, consumers and businesses could face weeks or even months of higher fuel prices. This is because suppliers are dealing with damaged facilities, disrupted logistic, and increased risks in shipping.

Canadian Natural Resources exceeds profit expectations on higher production

Canadian Natural Resources, an oil and gas producer, posted a profit that was higher than expected for the fourth quarter. The company's increased output offset lower crude prices. Canadian Natural…

Analysts say that India is most at risk from prolonged disruptions in Mideast oil supply.

Analysts said that India, as a rapidly growing oil consumer, would be the most vulnerable country to a 'crude supply shock' if the Middle East conflict led to a long-term disruption of shipments out of the region.

Expand Energy exceeds its fourth-quarter profit expectations and plans to reduce debt by $1 billion in 2026

?U.S. Expand Energy, a natural gas producer, beat Wall Street's estimates for the fourth quarter profit on Tuesday. It aims to improve its balance sheet by reducing debts of at least $1 billion in 2026.

The battle for MEG Energy in Canada

The shareholders of MEG Energy will vote on Thursday, which could end the long-running battle for the Canadian oil sands manufacturer. This is the timeline for events in this year. Strathcona Resources…

ConocoPhillips lifts dividend, raises output forecast after profit beat

ConocoPhillips increased its quarterly dividend on Thursday and raised its full-year production projection after posting earnings that were above expectations in the third quarter, thanks to lower…

Expand Energy CEO to leave and move to Houston

Expand Energy, a natural gas producer, announced the departure of its CEO Domenic Del'Osso on Monday. It also stated that it plans to move its corporate headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston this year.

FT reports that US investor Kimmeridge has offered $6 billion to gas driller Ascent Resources

The Financial Times reported that activist investment firm Kimmeridge Energy Management had made a $6 billion bid to buy Ascent Resources. FT reported that the bid was the latest attempt to stop Energy & Minerals Group (EMG)…

US Energy Secretary: There are many opportunities for mutually beneficial energy trade with China

Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy secretary, said that there are many opportunities for a "win/win" energy trade between China & the United States. Donald Trump, the U.S. president and Xi Jinping, the Chinese president…

BP appoints Woodside's Meg O'Neill to be CEO following Auchincloss' abrupt departure

BP, a major oil and gas company, announced that it has appointed Meg O'Neill as its 'CEO', effective April 1, after abruptly removing 'Murray' Auchincloss. O'Neill is the first CEO to be appointed by BP from outside of the company…

Why US producers are paying attention to Canada's most popular shale play

Executives, analysts, and advisors say that U.S. producers of oil and gas are seeking new drilling territories in Western Canada's Montney Basin, an enormous shale play in a remote area. The basin…

White House oil meeting includes independents and has strong ties to Denver

On Friday, the White House will be inviting oil executives to meet with them in order to discuss possible investment in Venezuela. While the list of attendees includes some big names from American oil…