Schlumberger Ltd., founded 96 years ago, has changed its brand to SLB, underscoring its vision for a “decarbonized energy future,” the company said Monday. The rebranding to the New York Stock Exchange symbol is designed to affirm its transformation from the world’s largest oilfield services company to focus on “driving energy innovation for a balanced…
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NYSE Delisting Possible for SandRidge Permian Trust
SandRidge Permian Trust has joined a slew of Lower 48 oil and natural gas operators facing a possible delisting by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the firm said Friday.
Unit Given Six Months to Regain Compliance with NYSE
Tulsa-based Unit Corp. this month joined a long list of Lower 48 operators whose share values have plummeted this year and has been given six months to regain compliance under New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) rules.
Chesapeake Facing Potential Delisting by NYSE
Chesapeake Energy Corp. last week was notified by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it was not in compliance with continued listing standards and it gave the company the standard six months to remedy the matter before its shares are pulled from the market.
Superior Energy to Appeal NYSE Suspension, Delisting
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) began delisting protocols for global completions company Superior Energy Services Inc. last week, a determination the Houston-based oilfield services (OFS) operator plans to appeal.
Eclipse Expecting Blue Ridge Acquisition to Resolve Stock Delisting Notice
Eclipse Resources Corp. said this week it has again received a delisting notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) because the common stock price has fallen below the continued listing standard.
Weatherford Facing NYSE Delisting, to Sell Surface Logging Business
Weatherford International plc, the No. 4 oilfield services (OFS) operator in the world, on Monday agreed to sell its surface data logging business for $50 million, just days after it was notified it could be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Briefs– Baker Hughes NGS Sale
Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), is selling its natural gas solutions (NGS) business, part of the turbomachinery and process solutions segment, in two separate agreements for a total of $375 million. The NGS product line is being sold to First Reserve in a transaction that includes three manufacturing sites in North America and the UK, as well as transferring 450 employees in eight countries. Separately, the Talamona, Italy branch of the NGS product line, which includes a manufacturing site, is being sold to Pietro Fiorentini SpA. Forty employees in Talamona also would be transferred. Both transactions are expected to close by the end of the year.
Briefs — CNX Fine
ACNX Resources Corp. affiliate has agreed to pay a $433,500 fine to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection(DEP) for several violations at well sites in Greene County. CNX Gas Co. LLC was cited for failing to, among other things, properly control flowback and drilling fluids, maintain containment during hydraulic fracturing activities, and unauthorized discharge of industrial waste into state waters. The penalties come after a long-term investigation by DEP. The well sites have since been remediated.
Briefs — Marathon Petroleum Corp., MPLX LP, MarkWest Energy Partners LP, Basic Energy
Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) announced Wednesday that John Mollenkopf, COO for MarkWest operations following the merger between MPC’s midstream limited partnership, MPLX LP, and MarkWest Energy Partners LP, has decided to retire after a 33-year career in the energy industry (see Shale Daily,July 13, 2015;May 13, 2015). “John’s impact on MarkWest will be recognized long after he retires, particularly in the influential leadership role he played in growing the company’s operations and facilities, which have provided best-in-class service to our customers for over a decade,” MPC CEO Gary Heminger said in a statement. Gregory Floerke, the current chief commercial officer (CCO) for MarkWest Assets, will assume Mollenkopf’s post and report to MPLX President Donald Templin (see Shale Daily,April 9, 2014). Randy Nickerson, who currently serves as MPC’s executive vice president for corporate strategy, will be appointed CCO for MarkWest Assets and also report to Templin. Nickerson will continue in his role to develop overall strategy around midstream assets as they relate to MarkWest, MPLX and MPC. Both Floerke and Nickerson will maintain offices in Denver. The changes will take effect on Oct. 1.