Bousso: TotalEnergies' ROI-TotalEnergies power play shows Big Oil how to make energy transition work
TotalEnergies of France is betting heavily on renewables and power, positioning itself as a leader in the global energy demand wave. It also offers investors an alternative to its rivals who are doubling down on gas and oil. Since 2022, the strategies of European oil companies have been in a constant state of flux.
Bousso: TotalEnergies' ROI-TotalEnergies power play shows Big Oil how to make energy transition work
TotalEnergies of France is betting heavily on renewables and power, positioning itself as a leader in the global energy demand wave. It also offers investors an alternative to its rivals who are doubling down on gas and oil. Since 2022, the strategies of European oil companies have been in a constant state of flux.
TotalEnergies considers selling some Asian renewable energy assets
A spokesperson for TotalEnergies said that the company is considering selling some renewable energy assets located in Asia as a way to reduce its debt. Bloomberg first reported the news that the assets in question could be worth several hundred millions of dollars. The spokesperson confirmed this.
TotalEnergies CEO bullish on oil price despite slowing Chinese demand
ABU DHABI/PARIS - TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne stated on Monday that the growth of Chinese oil demand has slowed as China transitions to a greener energy. He said, however, he remained optimistic in the long term due to increasing demand in India. They are moving towards a situation…
BP CEO predicts that non-OPEC+ oil supplies could decrease by April
BP Chief Executive Murray Auchincloss stated on Monday that oil supply growth outside OPEC+ may decline by April while demand remains strong. Auchincloss stated that "there is a supply rise outside of OPEC+." "We believe that will end in February, March and April. Auchincloss, who spoke at the ADIPEC Energy Conference in Abu Dhabi…
Source: Mozambique's TotalEnergies has requested that Exxon LNG put its decision on hold.
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Exxon Mobil cannot make a final decision about a $30 billion project for liquefied gas in Mozambique named Rovuma LNG before TotalEnergies resumes its work on an adjacent project. TotalEnergies project affects Exxon because it includes shared facilities.
TotalEnergies says the Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas project cost has risen to $4.5 billion
TotalEnergies told Mozambique in a letter that costs for its LNG project had risen $4.5 billion over the past four years. It also wants to extend its production agreement by 10 years. The French oil giant confirmed Saturday that it, along with its partners, had decided to lift the force majeure for this project.
In its third-quarter trading report, Total highlights higher sales and rising refining profit margins.
TotalEnergies, a French oil company, expects to see an increase in its third-quarter earnings as increased upstream production and improved crude refining margins will offset lower oil prices. The group announced this on Wednesday. In a trading update, it stated that despite a $10…
In its third-quarter trading report, Total highlights lower LNG sales and rising refining profits.
TotalEnergies, the French oil giant, expects to post a decrease in its third-quarter earnings, it announced on Wednesday. Asset sales and improved margins for refining oil failed to offset lower prices and reduced liquefied gas production. The European refinery margin of the company averaged $63.0 a ton during the third quarter.
Oil bosses are expecting the market surplus to diminish over time
Executives from oil majors, trading houses and oil companies said that the global oil market will tighten up in the medium-to-long term after recovering from its short-term weakness. Oil prices have been impacted by the rising output of OPEC+ – which is a grouping of countries that…
Oil executives warn of increased costs due to Trump's tariffs
Two oil executives warned this week about the impact of tariffs on the cost of energy production and investment decisions. TotalEnergies' CEO Patrick Pouyanne said at the Energy Intelligence Forum held in London on February 2 that tariffs on metals were driving up costs for LNG projects.
TotalEnergies sells Norwegian oil assets Vaar Energi to reduce debt
TotalEnergies announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to divest its interests in mature oil fields offshore Norway. This is the latest step in an overall divestment plan aimed at reducing debt. French oil major announced that the transaction should close by the end of the fourth quarter this year.
TotalEnergies sells 50% of its North American solar portfolio and invests in U.S. Gas assets
TotalEnergies said it would sell half of its North American solar portfolio for $950 million in a deal announced on Monday. It also stated that it plans to invest in US gas-producing assets, which will help it secure future supplies. The sale of the stakes is in line with the strategy of the French oil giant to develop renewable energy projects…
EU to ban Russian LNG imports under pressure from Trump
EU sources confirmed on Friday that the European Union intends to ban Russian LNG imports a year sooner than originally planned as part of the 19th package against Moscow. This change was reportedly prompted by President Donald Trump's pressure. When it presents its package to EU envoys on Friday…
EQT CEO: US could experience LNG oversupply between 2027 and 2029
Toby Rice told reporters on Thursday that the U.S. may experience a glut of liquefied gas in 2027-2029 but it will be tightening by 2030. Rice spoke on the sidelines a conference held in Houston. Patrick Pouyanne, CEO of TotalEnergies, warned in a recent statement that if all U.S.
Oil India expects to restart the Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas project within a year
India's state-run Oil India Ltd expects a $20-billion, TotalEnergies-operated Mozambique liquefied natural gas project in which it owns a stake to restart development by the end of this year, its chairman Ranjit Rath said on Thursday. TotalEnergies suspended construction and declared…
TotalEnergies sold 45% of its oil and gas blocks in Argentina to YPF at $500 million
TotalEnergies announced on Wednesday that Total Austral, its affiliate company, had agreed to sell 45% of its interest in two unconventional gas and oil blocks to YPF Argentina. TotalEnergies announced that the deal was valued at $500m. It represents 20% of TotalEnergies' acreage within Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale…
Saipem Predicts Mozambique LNG Project Will Restart by End of Summer
Italy's Saipem is confident that a $20-billion liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique for TotalEnergies will restart by the end of the summer, the CEO of the energy contractor said on Thursday.Covered by force majeure since 2021 following insurgent attacks, the Mozambique LNG…
Saipem, an Italian company, expects the Mozambique LNG Project to restart by summer's end.
The CEO of Italy's Saipem said that the company is confident a $20 billion liquefied gas project for TotalEnergies in Mozambique will be restarted by the end the summer. The Mozambique LNG Project, which has been covered by force majeure due to insurgent attacks since 2021, includes…
TotalEnergies plan to restart LNG project is a positive for the energy minister of Mozambique
Mozambique’s energy minister stated on Friday that the government had not received a formal request from TotalEnergies for the lifting of a declaration of force majeure on the $20 billion liquefied gas (LNG), project in the country. However, he was optimistic about TotalEnergies' plan to restart its development during the summer.