Earnings

Equinor SA on Monday set a goal to become a net-zero energy operator in 30 years, joining goals set out by fellow European-based oil and natural gas majors. The Norway-based energy major still expects to deliver production growth of around 3% on average from 2019 to 2026 through “competitive and resilient projects.” The net-zero ambition…

Appalachian pure-plays Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. and Southwestern Energy Co. said Friday they’ plan to hold the line on spending and keep production roughly flat with this year’s levels in 2021.  “Despite the expectation for higher price realizations and cash flow in 2021, our capital allocation priorities remain focused on maintaining our current production…

Devon Energy Corp. has raised its production guidance, lowered exploration costs and set its sights on expanding its hold in the Permian Basin, CEO Dave Hager said Friday. The Oklahoma City independent in its third quarter results showcased how it’s managed to not only hold things together but improve since the sharp industry downturn in…

ConocoPhillips swung to a third quarter loss, as oil and gas production curtailments made in response to the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on energy demand curbed revenue. The Houston-based super independent, however, has recovered ground in recent months and is going on offense in the Permian Basin with its planned acquisition of Concho Resources Inc., a…

Appalachian pure-play CNX Resources Corp. indicated Thursday that a merger with any of its peers is likely out of the question when measured against current performance and the value it’s likely to create in the coming years.  “You’re going to need to find someone who is not going to weaken or dilute our best in…

Fresh out of bankruptcy reorganization, PG&E Corp. and combination utility Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) expect to have a new executive team in place by the end of this year, management said Thursday. Interim CEO Bill Smith discussed the restructuring process and responses to recent wildfires in Northern California during a 3Q2020 earnings conference…

Denver-based Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. proved the contrarian during the third quarter, and it appeared to pay off, as it acquired a top-tier pressure pumping business, gained entry into the gassy Haynesville Shale, and un-furloughed all of the employees who were sent home last spring in anticipation of brighter days ahead. Revenue jumped 67% from…

U.S. oilfield activity has begun to tick higher from the historic lows last spring, but even stronger oil and natural gas prices are not enough to generate sustainable returns, RPC Inc. CEO Richard A. Hubbell said Wednesday. During the third quarter conference call, Hubbell said conditions have improved since bottoming in 2Q2020, but they are…

Hess Corp. said net production from its acreage in the Bakken Shale increased substantially in the third quarter, and it expects the full-year 2020 total to exceed year-earlier levels as the company weathers the pandemic’s demand shocks. The New York City-based independent said Wednesday Bakken net production rose 21% from a year earlier to 198,000…