Earnings

More Natural Gas Production Needed to Meet Next Wave of LNG Growth, Southwestern CEO Says

More Natural Gas Production Needed to Meet Next Wave of LNG Growth, Southwestern CEO Says

Southwestern Energy Co. said a combination of activity cuts, moderating inflation and operational efficiencies would cut its full-year capital spending by $200 million as it continues to navigate a volatile commodity landscape. The company now expects capital investment to be $2.0-2.3 billion this year, with full-year production of 1.65-1.70 Tcfe, or about 1% below the…

August 7, 2023
Sempra Eyeing 2024 to Sanction Cameron and Port Arthur LNG Expansions

Sempra Eyeing 2024 to Sanction Cameron and Port Arthur LNG Expansions

Sempra Infrastructure has locked in a contractor for the second phase of an expansion at Cameron LNG and is marketing the next phase of Port Arthur LNG as it targets a final investment decision (FID) for both projects next year. The liquefied natural gas and energy infrastructure arm of San Diego-based Sempra has been on…

August 4, 2023
Williams CEO Sees Continued Strong Natural Gas Production Ahead of Rising LNG Demand

Williams CEO Sees Continued Strong Natural Gas Production Ahead of Rising LNG Demand

Midstream giant Williams executives see strong levels of natural gas production enduring as global LNG demand is poised to further mount in coming years. The Tulsa-based company’s chief executive said producers, while trying to contain expenses amid a prolonged bout of low prices, want to maintain output momentum ahead of a years-long expansion of liquefied…

August 4, 2023
Mexico LNG Project in ‘Oversubscribed Territory’ After ConocoPhillips Joins as Anchor

Mexico LNG Project in ‘Oversubscribed Territory’ After ConocoPhillips Joins as Anchor

ConocoPhillips agreed Thursday to buy 2.2 million metric tons/year (mmty) of LNG from Mexico Pacific Ltd.’s (MPL) Saguaro Energia export terminal planned for the country’s west coast, pushing the project closer to a final investment decision (FID). MPL CEO Ivan Van der Walt said ConocoPhillips’s commitment pushed the company’s sales volumes for trains one and…

August 3, 2023
Energy Transfer Restarting Natural Gas Permit Process for Lake Charles LNG

Energy Transfer Restarting Natural Gas Permit Process for Lake Charles LNG

Energy Transfer LP plans to restart the permitting process with the Department of Energy (DOE) for its proposed Lake Charles LNG project as it seeks to capitalize on new momentum from offtakers and equity partners. During a second quarter earnings call, Co-CEO Tom Long told analysts the company has been in “discussions” with DOE following…

August 3, 2023
Cheniere Expecting Faster Ramp Up for Corpus Christi LNG Expansion 

Cheniere Expecting Faster Ramp Up for Corpus Christi LNG Expansion 

Cheniere Energy Inc. loaded fewer LNG cargoes in the second quarter amid a heavy stretch of maintenance and slightly weaker international demand. The company loaded 149 cargoes, or 536 TBtu, of the super-chilled fuel during the quarter, down from 156 cargoes, or 563 TBtu, in the year-ago period.  While international demand for liquefied natural gas…

August 3, 2023
EnLink Eyeing ‘Future of Midstream’ by Transporting Natural Gas, Oil and Aligning with Emissions Solutions

EnLink Eyeing ‘Future of Midstream’ by Transporting Natural Gas, Oil and Aligning with Emissions Solutions

Dallas-based EnLink Midstream LLC is primed to build its Lower 48 oil and natural gas gathering and transportation business, with an eye on expanding opportunities for carbon capture and storage (CCS), the CEO said Wednesday. During a wide-ranging call to share second quarter results, CEO Jesse Arenivas laid out the company’s long-term plans. Anchored by…

August 3, 2023
Enterprise Drives Strong Natural Gas Pipeline Volumes, but Low Prices Weigh on Profits

Enterprise Drives Strong Natural Gas Pipeline Volumes, but Low Prices Weigh on Profits

Enterprise Products Partners LP reported company-record natural gas pipeline volumes, accommodating steadily robust production. However, the second quarter top and bottom lines declined amid weakened prices. Still, the Houston-based midstream company continues to expand its infrastructure in the prolific Permian Basin to increase capacity and meet expectations of long-term demand for natural gas, liquids and…

August 3, 2023
Signs of Optimism for U.S. Drilling as Uncertainty Recedes and E&Ps Eye Future LNG Exports

Signs of Optimism for U.S. Drilling as Uncertainty Recedes and E&Ps Eye Future LNG Exports

The uncertain direction of natural gas and oil prices during the second quarter led to an “underlying sense of apprehension” by oilfield services (OFS) companies, but there are signs that business will get better before the end of the year and improve through 2024 as customers prepare for more U.S. LNG exports. Several of the…

August 3, 2023
Ovintiv Upping 2023 Natural Gas Guidance on Strong Well Performance, Improving Costs

Ovintiv Upping 2023 Natural Gas Guidance on Strong Well Performance, Improving Costs

Ovintiv Inc. had a solid quarter in terms of production and is raising its guidance on natural gas output for the year. The Denver-based company sees natural gas production hitting 1.575-1.625 Bcf/d for the year, up from 1.525-1.575 Bcf/d in previous guidance. The company has assets in the Permian, Uinta and Anadarko Basins, and Canada’s…

August 2, 2023