Analyst takes: Top energy shifts to be aware of in August
As August commences, it’s the perfect time to examine last month’s energy landscape. The Enverus Intelligence® | Research (EIR) team has studied the essential trends and developments, offering perceptive analyst opinions that can support sound business decision-making. By remaining current, you’ll be poised to benefit from prospective energy opportunities in 2023. Explore further to gain […]
Will midstream limit CCUS development?
XOM’s recent acquisition of DEN for nearly $5 billion firmly places the buyer and its low carbon solutions business as a leader in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). Its dominant position is even more apparent in southern Louisiana where DEN was very active in securing midstream partnerships and storage sites around its Green and […]
Valaris to finally buy long-waiting drillships amid 90%+ utilization
Valaris Ltd. will issue $350 million in 8.375% senior secured second-lien notes due 2030 as it prepares to buy two newbuild drillships currently in South Korean shipyards, more than 10 years, two mergers and one bankruptcy after the rigs were originally ordered. The offshore driller will exercise its option to buy both rigs with a […]
Reliably run end-of-day processes with Modern Commodities data in MarketView
In a rapidly shifting industry like oil and gas, every second spent grappling with data is a potential opportunity loss. Time spent tracking down, gathering and processing a myriad of data sources takes away from time that could be spent on analysis of data trends and pricing, and streamlining your end-of-day processes. This is why […]
Is it finally hydrogen’s time to shine?
Countries around the world are increasingly embracing clean hydrogen as a central pillar of their energy transition strategies, with announced global production expected to increase 42-fold by 2030. Green hydrogen has especially gained widespread attention because of its decarbonization potential, role in energy storage and versatility as an energy carrier. Government incentives like the Inflation […]
Keeping a watchful eye on energy transition opportunities
The attractiveness of internal rates of return (IRR) across various energy transition technologies is noteworthy, sometimes surpassing established oil and gas business models. The arrival of these new opportunities often requires strategic partnerships but continues to prove to be economic (sometimes wildly) on a broad scale. Traditionally, oil and gas wells have demonstrated wider distributions […]
Transocean’s $518MM contract off Mexico reflects revived market
Transocean Ltd. secured a 1,080-day contract for a high-specification seventh-generation ultra-deepwater drillship in the Mexican sector of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) at one of the highest day rates the company has commanded in years. The contract will contribute $518 million in backlog, excluding revenue for mobilization and demobilization, meaning the drillship will collect roughly […]
Critical mineral circularity | Fantasy or feasibility
Few question the importance of critical mineral availability in maintaining energy transition progress. An important aspect of the use of base metals is “full recyclability,” the concept where these metals don’t break down during their use and can be reused indefinitely. Nickel, copper and lithium are examples of base metals with full recyclability which makes […]
After Patterson-UTI dove in, will others enter the M&A pool?
As others look to specialize, Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. has seized the opportunity to become a diversified U.S. onshore oilfield services company. Patterson-UTI agreed in July to acquire drill bit designer and manufacturer Ulterra Drilling Technologies LP, just weeks after the announcement that it would merge with fracker NexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. These moves could be […]
June’s energizing insights: Exclusive analyst takes to fuel your success
As we enter the month of July, it is crucial to evaluate the energy landscape of June and gain a deeper understanding of the trends and advancements that have emerged. Our Enverus Intelligence® | Research (EIR) team has meticulously examined these critical factors and is now ready to provide you with their expert analysis. This […]