Oil India's Q2 profit forecast misses the mark due to lower prices and muted demand
State-run explorer Oil India reported a smaller-than-expected second-quarter profit on Tuesday, weighed down by lower crude prices and tepid fuel demand. The company's profit grew six-fold in three months to 18,34 billion rupees ($218 million), but it was below analysts' expectations, which were 18.72 billion rupees. Data compiled by LSEG. Oil India's earnings are exclusive of profits from joint ventures or operations outside the country. India's Oil Ministry data showed that domestic fuel demand dropped during the third quarter as the above-average rain reduced the use of diesel powered irrigation and farm equipment.
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. This is due to extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes and storms, and an increased demand for industrial consumers, like data centers.Public Service Enterprise has reached a settlement with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for its case regarding base rates of electric and gas distribution. The agreement will take effect on Oct.
Altair deal could be funded by other companies, including Siemens.
Ralf Thomas, chief financial officer of Siemens, said that the company could sell a portion of its shares in Siemens Healthineers and Siemens Energy, as well as Fluence, to fund the $10.6 billion Altair purchase. Siemens owns 75% of medical equipment manufacturer Siemens Healthineers, 17% of Siemens Energy and 31% in energy storage company Fluence. Thomas, an analyst, told investors that the sale of listed companies could generate substantial revenue. The specific intention to use proceeds from the sale of shares in listed companies clearly relates to this transaction, he said. He was referring to Altair's acquisition.
Svendborg Brakes' Yaw Brake Solution Transforms Wind Turbine Maintenance
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 - cutting disc resurfacing activities and exchange pads to only 3 days, while requiring only a day and a half of true downtime. As the Wind Industry navigates short-term challenges and sustained growth potential, Regal Rexnord’s decades of industry experience…
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. It is owned by TotalEnergies and it was the first project ever to operate with 20,000 pounds per sq inch (PSI) pressure. The reservoir depths reached 34,000 feet (10.363 m).
Baker Hughes will supply pipe systems for Brazil's Petrobras
Baker Hughes, a provider of oilfield services, announced on Monday that it had signed an agreement with Petrobras to provide 77 kilometers (47.85miles) of flexible pipe system for Brazil's Santos Basin pre-salt field. Santos Basin, an offshore oil and gas-rich region off Brazil's southeast Atlantic coast. The basin is the largest in the country and has attracted major investment from oil and gas producers around the world including Shell, CNOOC, and TotalEnergies. Baker Hughes' agreement with Petrobras to provide flexible pipes systems and oilfield services, signed in April, is the latest Baker Hughes contract this year.
Baker Hughes reports that the US oil/gas rig counts are stable this week. Pennsylvania has fallen to a 17-year low.
Baker Hughes, a closely watched energy services company, said that the U.S. firms maintained the same number of oil and gas rigs this week. The count fell to a low not seen in Pennsylvania for 17 years, according to its report. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a good indicator of future production, was 585 during the week ending October 25. Baker Hughes reported that the total number of workers was down by 40 or 6% compared to this time last. This week, oil rigs dropped by two - to 480 - while gas rigs grew by two – to 101. Drillers in Pennsylvania, which produces mainly gas, have cut down one drill rig.
GE Vernova reports higher revenue in Q3 on the back of power demand growth
Power equipment manufacturer GE Vernova announced higher revenue for the third quarter on Wednesday, as strong demand in power and electrification equipment helped offset weaker sales in wind. GE Vernova will benefit from the global push to transition to renewable energies, as well as an expected surge in demand for power due to the proliferation of data centers. The company's orders for its gas power equipment and services grew by 28%, while the revenue from electrification rose by 22%. LSEG data shows that GE Vernova's overall revenue for the third quarter rose by 8% to $8.9 Billion, exceeding analysts' expectations.
Drill, baby, drill in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale lands!
Argentina's new, market-friendly government, and concerns about oil supplies from the Middle East, and elsewhere, are driving a boom in drilling and production in the Patagonian South, which is home to the giant Vaca Muerta shale, Spanish for "Dead Cow". In the flat, arid terrain, the production of shale oil and gas is surging. Fracking wells have been drilled in record numbers, and pipelines have been built to transport gas to the capital Buenos Aires – and beyond once LNG plants are operational. A huge blue billboard, erected by the state energy giant YPF in front of Anelo's shale-town…
Baker Hughes exceeds profit forecasts on international drilling demand
Baker Hughes, a drilling equipment and oilfield technologies company, beat Wall Street's third-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday. Oilfield Services Companies have been able to offset some of their declines in North America due to the robust activity on several international markets. Lorenzo Simonelli, CEO of Lorenzo Simonelli Group, said in a press release that he was confident about achieving the midpoint for EBITDA. Baker Hughes, a Houston-based company, has benefitted from several LNG projects as energy companies rush to build new LNG production facilities in anticipation of long-term demand.
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. The Dutch day-ahead contracts was up by 0.50 euros to 40.38 Euro/MWh. The day-ahead contract in the British market gained 1.40 pence, to 100.50 p/therm. Meanwhile, the front month rose by 0.90 pence and now stands at 101.30 pence/therm.
US lawmakers question the SLB of oil service companies' exemption from Russian sanctions
Dozens U.S. Both political parties sent representatives to urge the Biden administration on strengthening sanctions against Russian oil shipments. They also questioned the exception granted to SLB, the largest oilfield service company in the world to operate within the country. The U.S., Europe and other countries have been trying to reduce Moscow's revenue from energy for the fight against the war since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. This led several oilfield services companies to leave Russia, but SLB remained in the country and helped keep Russian oil flowing.
RSC Bio Solutions Launches FUTERRA Compressor Oils
RSC Bio Solutions launched FUTERRA Compressor Oils, synthetic lubricants designed to meet the performance demands of industrial and marine sectors while addressing sustainability needs.FUTERRA Compressor Oil is formulated with a synthetic, sustainable base oil, offering outstanding thermal stability, long service intervals, and inherent biodegradability. This product is tailored to rotary screw, reciprocating, and other high-performance air compressors in applications where reliability and environmental compliance are critical.FUTERRA Compressor Oil provides a solution for industries that operate in environmentally sensitive areas…
Baker Hughes: US drillers have cut oil and gas rigs four times in the last five weeks.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. oil and gas companies have cut back on the number of oil rigs for the fourth consecutive week. In the week ending October 18, the oil and gas rig counts, which is an early indicator of future production, dropped by one to 585. Baker Hughes reported that the total number of rigs is down by 39, or 6% from this time last. Baker Hughes' website did not have any additional data about the breakdown of the oil and gas rigs. Baker Hughes officials were not available to comment immediately.
ADM accused for misconduct and lack of safety inspections following explosion that injured US worker
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co intentionally failed to test and maintain safety systems on its grain equipment for years, which contributed to an explosion that immolated a worker and put him in a coma last year, according to a lawsuit filed against the company. The explosion is part of a series of safety incidents that have occurred at ADM's facilities in Decatur (Illinois), the North American headquarters of this global grain trader. ADM declined to comment Thursday on the lawsuit or the incidents. This year, the company's share price has been impacted by a global grain glut. It is also being investigated by the U.S. Government for accounting irregularities.
Sources say that Brazil's Petrobras will reduce its investments for 2025.
Three sources said that Brazil's Petrobras will reduce its planned investments next year despite the government's request for the state-run company to increase CAPEX. Initial estimates from the firm suggest that spending may be reduced to $17 billion. Petrobras didn't immediately respond to an inquiry for comment. Petrobras' current strategic plan for 2024-2028 includes investments of $102 billion. This is a 31% rise over the previous plan. The increase comes amid pressures from Brazil's president Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva to invest more to boost the economy and create jobs locally. Petrobras is looking to release a more "realistic" plan, according to a source.
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have added oil and gas rigs to their fleet for the first time in 4 weeks.
Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the U.S. added oil and gas rigs this week for the first time since four weeks. The number of oil and gas rigs, a good indicator of future production, increased by one in the week ending October 11. Baker Hughes reported that the total number of rigs was down by 36 or 6% compared to this time last. Baker Hughes reported that oil rigs increased by two this week to 481. Gas rigs dropped by one, to 101. Pennsylvania saw two drillers reduce their rigs to 13 - the lowest number since July 2016.
Maguire: Slow rollout of charge points could stall US EV sales momentum
The United States has seen a 140% increase in electric vehicle sales since 2023. However, further growth could be hindered if public charging stations are not rolled out more evenly and at a slower pace. According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, U.S. electric vehicle registrations will reach just over 3.5 millions by September 2024. This is up from 1.4m registrations in 2023 and represents the steepest growth rate ever in EV adoption in the country. AFDC data show that the number of public EV chargers has increased by just 22% in the same time period to 176 032 units.
Maguire: Slow rollout of charge points could stall US EV sales momentum
The United States has seen a 140% increase in electric vehicle sales since 2023. However, further growth could be hindered if public charging stations are not rolled out more evenly and at a slower pace. According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, U.S. electric vehicle registrations will reach just over 3.5 millions by September 2024. This is up from 1.4m registrations in 2023 and represents the steepest growth rate ever in EV adoption in the country. AFDC data show that the number of public EV chargers has increased by just 22% in the same time period to 176 032 units.
MARA, a cryptominer, taps the power generated by U.S. Shale Patch in a new pilot program
MARA Holdings Inc. has announced that it is now producing electricity in the U.S. Shale Patch as part of a program pilot to power 25 megawatts for its mining operations using excess natural gas. The company said that the move was made in response to the intensifying competition between Big Tech AI data centers for electricity, which has caused the crypto industry to change its business strategy and either market AI or find a way around the power battle. Fred Thiel, Chief Executive Officer of MARA, said: "The AI guys will pay any price to meet their energy demand.
