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. Credit insurer Coface announced a?full year net income?of 222 millions euros ($261.16?million). They are proposing a dividend per share of 1.25 euro for 2025. GTT, a specialist in LNG containment systems, reported a full-year EBITDA totaling 542 million euro. The company proposed a record dividend per share of 8.94 euro. The company forecasts that its EBITDA in 2026 will be between 490 and 530 millions euros.
EQT Corp beats quarterly profit estimates on higher natgas prices, sales volumes
EQT Corp, a U.S. energy company, beat Wall Street 'estimates' for its fourth-quarter adjusted profits?on Tuesday. It benefited from higher natural gas prices and increased sales volumes. This sent the shares of EQT Corp up more than 1% during extended trading. The demand for liquefied gas (LNG), driven by data centers that are power-hungry, has pushed U.S. gas companies to increase their production. U.S. Natural Gas Futures rose by more than 11% in the third quarter of 2012, driven by increased demand and increased pipeline volumes.
Expand Energy exceeds its fourth-quarter profit expectations and plans to reduce debt by $1 billion in 2026
?U.S. Expand Energy, a natural gas producer, beat Wall Street's estimates for the fourth quarter profit on Tuesday. It aims to improve its balance sheet by reducing debts of at least $1 billion in 2026. The company was able to benefit from the higher prices, as U.S. Natural Gas Futures jumped over 11% sequentially during the fourth quarter. This broke a downward trend that began in the second quarter. Natural gas prices averaged $3.37/Mcf, up from $2.91/Mcf one year earlier.
Spain's gas consumption is expected to fall this year, as the blackout-related boost fades
Spain's gas consumption?will fall by around 7 percent?this coming year?as a result of a softer response to the major blackout that occurred on April 28. The power grid operator has increased the use of stable sources such as gas plants for electricity generation, which cost more but can better control voltage. Arturo Gonzalo, the CEO of 2025, said that this increased the?gas consumption for electricity generation last year by about a third. The overall gas?demand rose 7.4%, including exports into countries such as France, to reach 372 terawatt-hours.
Czechia Offers Limited Oil to Slovakia After Ukraine Pipeline Attack
The Czech Republic is offering small volumes of oil to Slovakia through an eastward flow of the Druzhba pipeline after westward flows from Ukraine were stopped after an attack on the pipeline last month, Czech Economy Minister Karel Havlicek said on Tuesday.The Czechs stopped using Russian supplies via Druzhba last year after expanding an alternative route, and have mentioned reversing the flow of the Czech section of the pipeline to Slovakia as a theoretical possibility.Havlicek told Reuters a "certain small amount" could be delivered to Slovakia right
French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch
Here are some company news and stories that could have a significant impact on markets in France and Benelux or individual stocks. Aeroports de Paris, the French airport operator, reported a 7.8 million passenger increase in January for Paris, while group traffic reached 29.5 millions passengers, an increase of 5.0 percent. EIFFAGE: French concessions and construction company Eiffage will strengthen its presence in Germany by acquiring the assets of Claus Heinemann Elektroanlagen. The transaction is expected to be completed during the first quarter 2026.
Caturus signs a 20-year LNG Supply Deal with Saudi Aramco
U.S. Gas Producer 'Caturus' said on Friday that its unit, Commonwealth LNG, had signed a twenty-year agreement with Saudi Aramco to supply 1,000,000 tonne per year of lNG from?its proposed Louisiana Export Project. The U.S. is working hard to surpass Qatar and Australia as the largest LNG exporter in the world. Since President Donald Trump lifted the pause on export permits last summer, commercial activity in the LNG sector has risen. Caturus CEO David Lawler said, "This agreement highlights the strong demand for U.S.
TC Energy exceeds profit expectations as natural gas and power demand increases
Canadian 'pipeline operator TC Energy' beat analysts' expectations for the fourth quarter?profit % on Friday. This was helped by record natural-gas flows across its North American networks as soaring demand for power from data centers boosted volume. Major pipeline operators are doubling down on expectations of rising natural gas demand as LNG export facilities expand, and cryptocurrency miners and artificial-intelligence ?systems ramp up electricity use.
In January, US LNG imports accounted for almost half of Spain’s gas supply.
Data released on Tuesday showed that liquefied natural gases from the United States accounted for 44.4% of Spain's total imports of gas in January. This is a significant increase from last year. As Europe tries to reduce its energy imports from Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. is now the dominant LNG supplier. Tariffs and the President Donald Trump's move to take over Greenland have raised concern among some officials regarding the?growing dependence on U.S. Energy.
As Pipeline Projects Grow, Williams Predicts Higher 2026 Profit
U.S. pipeline operator Williams Companies on Tuesday forecast 2026 profit above analysts' expectations as new pipeline and offshore projects drive growth and natural gas demand continues to rise.Williams, which also increased its annual dividend by 5% to $2.10 per share for 2026, saw its shares rise 2.8% in morning trade.Rising electricity use from crypto-mining, households, businesses and an AI-driven boom in data centers is set to boost natural gas demand this year…
What can oil prices tell you about the market? Not a lot: Bousso
The global oil market is experiencing a series of price spikes due to geopolitical tensions and the opaque stockpiling. Western sanctions and tightening Western sanction are also causing traders to be in the dark. Prices may not accurately reflect the physical fundamentals of commodities due to the growing influence of unpredictable external forces on this world's most liquid and largest commodity market. In fact, it appears that the global oil markets are struggling to find a balance between supply and demand.
Commonwealth LNG signs 20-year supply agreement with Mercuria in response to US LNG export growth
Commonwealth LNG announced on Tuesday that it had signed a sale-and-purchase agreement for 20 years to supply Mercuria 1 million metric tonnes of liquefied gas per year. The deal stipulates that Mercuria would provide Commonwealth with the equivalent amount of natural gas (estimated at 133 millions cubic feet per day) and Commonwealth will convert it to LNG, which Mercuria can then purchase. Commonwealth, a company owned by energy asset management firm Kimmeridge and majority-owned by Commonwealth…
The US LNG production was cut in January by the winter freeze; imports from Trinidad filled the gap.
LSEG's preliminary data shows that exports of liquefied gas from the U.S. in January fell to 11.3 million metric tons, down from December’s record of 11.5 MT. A winter freeze in late-January shut some plants while lowering output at others. On January 26, gas flows into U.S. liquefied natural gas plants reached a record low. Freeport LNG, the country's third largest LNG exporter, was partially offline during the freezing. Kinder Morgan's Elba Island plant in Georgia…
Moroccan Energy Ministry Pauses Gas Pipeline Project
Morocco's energy ministry said on Monday it has paused a tender launched last month for a gas pipeline project, without giving details on the reasons for the suspension.The tender sought bids to build a pipeline linking a future gas terminal at the Nador West Med port on the Mediterranean to an existing pipeline that allows Morocco to import LNG through Spanish terminals and supply two power plants.It also covered a section that would connect the…
Ribera warns EU of increased dependence on US LNG
The European Union’s 'competition chief' warned on Wednesday that Europe was becoming more dependent on LNG imports from the United States. It should consider how to best harness its local resources. In a video message,?European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera stated that "we are significantly increasing our dependency on liquefied gas imported from the U.S." at a "Hydrogen day" event organized by Spain's Enagas. She said that LNG imports from the U.S. will account for 58% of EU total imports by 2025. This is four times more than in 2021.
Spanish renewables company Ignis eyes IPO and Expansion reports
Newspaper Expansion reported Wednesday that?unidentified? market sources said that the Spanish renewable energy company Ignis had?hired Citigroup for the preparation of a possible initial public offering. According to the report, the process is still in its early stages. Several options are being considered, including a traditional IPO, a sale or existing shares or a combination. Ignis refused to comment on the report, and Citigroup didn't immediately respond to a request to "comment". Expansion said that a dual-track approach is also being considered.
Spanish renewables company Ignis eyes IPO and Expansion reports
The newspaper Expansion, citing anonymous market sources, reported Wednesday that the Spanish renewable energy company Ignis had hired Citigroup to help prepare for a possible initial public offering. According to the report, the process is still in its early stages. Several options are being considered, including a traditional IPO, a sale or existing shares, and a combination. Ignis and Citigroup did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Expansion said that a dual-track approach is also being considered.
Major Gulf bourses see gains as earnings season progresses
Investors focused on corporate earnings drove the early trading on Tuesday on major stock markets across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia's benchmark indices gained?0.4% led by an increase of 0.9% in Al?Rajhi bank. The bank's net profit was 24.79 billion Saudi riyals, up from 19.72 billion the year before. Al Rajhi announced a dividend of 1,75 riyals per share for the second quarter, a rise of nearly 20% compared to last year's same period. Other gainers include Saudi National?Bank, the largest lender in the country by assets.
Kazakhstan's main export pipeline returns to full capacity after mooring points repaired - CPC
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium, Kazakhstan's main oil export pipeline, returned to full capacity on Sunday at its terminalon the Russian Black Sea Coast after maintenance was completed at one mooring point and a tanker loaded with crude. Kazakhstan, the 12th largest oil producer in the world, has been facing a number of challenges in recent months. These include an attack by a Ukrainian drone on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in late November…
Kinder Morgan beats quarterly profit estimates on strong natgas demand
Kinder Morgan, which is a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Inc., beat Wall Street's expectations on Wednesday for its fourth-quarter profits. This was due to higher volumes transported by its pipelines. In extended trading, shares of the pipeline operator increased 1.4% to $28.99. U.S. Midstream Companies such as Kinder Morgan benefit from the surge in oil production and natural gas demand in the Permian Basin. This is due to record exports of liquefied gas and an increase in power generation linked to artificial intelligence…