Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Public Service Enterprise Group exceeds Q3 profit expectations on the back of higher sales

Public Service Enterprise Group surpassed Wall Street expectations for the third quarter profit on Monday as the electric utility and gas utility benefitted from higher retail sales and growth in distribution margins.U.S. Electric firms are looking to increase customer bills in order to fund upgrades to the grid.

Svendborg Brakes' Yaw Brake Solution Transforms Wind Turbine Maintenance

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When damaged yaw brake discs were preventing numerous wind turbines from operating in optimum conditions, their operator was looking for an economical maintenance service that would ensure the turbines’ availability. Svendborg Brakes, a Regal Rexnord Brand, developed a new solution to quickly restore operations…

Deep sea oil drilling drillers are now subject to new safety regulations in the US

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, or BSEE, released new rules on Tuesday for U.S. off-shore drillers. This is because breakthrough technology allows them to operate in extreme subsea conditions and unlock untapped oil reserves worth billions of dollars. BSEE final rule was issued after Chevron, in August, started production on its Anchor asset.

EUROPE GAS-Prices stable amid mildly warmer temperatures and high inventories

The Dutch and British wholesale price were not much different on Tuesday morning despite temperatures above normal for this time of the year and high levels of storage. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF Hub was down 0.13 euros at 42.50 Euro per megawatt hour, or $13.48/mmbtu by 1007 GMT.

Fertilizer maker Yara tops Q3 profit expectations

Yara International reported its core earnings for the third quarter above expectations on Friday. The company cited record production as well as its focus on core business to increase profitability. The third-quarter earnings (EBITDA) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, excluding items that affect comparability…

Eni, Italy's largest oil company, will increase buybacks after its quarterly earnings exceeded expectations

Eni, the Italian energy company, announced on Friday that it will increase its share-buyback program to 2 billion Euros ($2.2 billion) after reporting better-than expected third quarter results. The adjusted net profit for the third quarter of last year was 1,27 billion euros. This is higher than the consensus analyst forecasts, which were compiled by the firm.

AG&P LNG acquires Australia's Venice Energy and develops South Australian import terminal

The Singapore-based Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific LNG (AG&P LNG) has agreed to acquire the Australian energy infrastructure developer Venice Energy and build its Outer Harbor Import Terminal in South Australia. AG&P LNG aims to have the LNG import terminal at Port Adelaide operational by the first quarter 2027. This was stated in a Thursday statement.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. French IT company, struggling to survive, reported on Thursday a 4.4% drop in organic revenue for the third quarter. It blamed softer market conditions but also said that it saw an improvement in order entry.

Flexible LNG supply is needed to meet the variable demand for electricity.

Industry executives stated on Tuesday that Japan and other major LNG buyers want more flexibility to adjust to changing power demands. Qatar and other LNG suppliers prefer long-term agreements with buyers, which can last for decades. This is to secure funding for multi-billion-dollar projects. In recent years…

Prices of EUROPE GAS rise after Norway Outage

Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose on Tuesday afternoon, as a planned outage in Norway offset initial losses, despite a reduced demand and well-supplied storage sites. LSEG data shows that the benchmark front-month contract for the Dutch TTF hub increased by 0.51 euro to 40.50 Euros per Megawatt Hour (MWh) at 1259 GMT. It had traded earlier as low as 39.80 Euros/MWh.

Flexible LNG supply is needed to meet the variable demand for electricity.

Industry executives stated on Tuesday that Japan and other major LNG buyers want more flexibility to adjust to changing power demands. Qatar and other LNG suppliers prefer long-term agreements with buyers, which can last for decades. This is to secure funding for multi-billion-dollar projects. In recent years…

UK energy services company Hunting reduces profit forecast due to lower oil prices

Hunting Plc, a British energy services company, slashed Tuesday its profit forecast for the entire year. This was partly due to the prospect of lower client activity in the remainder of the calendar year as a result of lowered oil prices and a renewed drop in U.S. Natural Gas pricing. The CEO Jim Johnson…

Oil prices rise, recovering some of the 7% drop from last week

The oil prices increased on Monday as the Middle East conflict continued and markets were worried about the supply of crude from the region. Brent crude futures rose 58 cents or 0.79% to $73.63 per barrel at 11:02 am ET. ET (15:02 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate Crude Futures were up 67 cents or almost 1% at $69.89 per barrel.

Turkey plans to quadruple its wind and solar power capacity by 2035

Alparslan Bayraktar, the Energy Minister of Turkey, said that $108 billion in public and private investments will be needed to quadruple Turkey's wind and solar power generation capacity to 120,000MW by 2035.Bayraktar, speaking at a conference to announce Turkey's roadmap on renewable energy resources, said…

Citgo creditors attack Elliott bid in auction, seeking rival offers

Creditors of the company said that the key terms of an agreement proposed by a U.S. court with a hedge fund to control Venezuelan oil refiner Citgo Petroleum would lock in its low-ball offer. The reaction to Elliott Investment Management’s Amber Energy, a wholly owned company by Elliott Investment Management…

Ravindra, a Bengaluru-born cricketer with New Zealand roots, celebrates a special Ton

Rachin Ravindra, a New Zealander, pumped his hands and smiled to acknowledge the applause that followed the 100-run he scored in the first Test against India. Bengaluru's fans cheered him on like he were one of them. The 24-year old had every right to bask in the praise after nearly single-handedly defeating India with his knock of just 134.

US approves major geothermal projects on public land and seeks to support others

The Biden Administration announced on Thursday measures to expand geothermal power on U.S. Public Lands, including the approval of a large project located in Utah and steps to accelerate permits for discovering new resources. These moves align with the goal of President Joe Biden to eliminate emissions that contribute to climate change from the energy sector by 2035.

Germany strengthens domestic wind energy industry

Germany plans to provide state guarantees for the production of wind energy, it announced on Thursday. This is part of a package that aims to boost Germany's wind industry, amid concerns among European governments and businesses about Chinese firms taking a lead in this sector. Berlin will include guarantees in the KfW program for sustainable transformation…

Germany announces measures to boost domestic wind industry

The German economy ministry announced on Thursday that it would introduce measures to boost its domestic wind industry. This comes amid concern from European governments and businesses about Chinese companies gaining momentum in Europe. The ministry stated that the measures would focus on improving cybersecurity…

PPA Platform reports that European renewable energy prices dropped in Q3, PPA platform.

The price of European power purchase agreements for green electricity dropped by 12.4% during the third quarter, compared to the same period in 2023. This was revealed on Thursday by the price tracking platform LevelTen. The report cited several factors, including the decline in inflation as well as the volatility of markets following COVID-19 and a 2022 energy shortage.