Oil and Gas Industry

Germany’s Top Court Backs Energy Windfall Tax

Western governments crafted another way to benefit from soaring oil and gas company profitability–taxing share buybacks, such as has been done in the U.S. and Canada. Dividends could also be taxed more heavily. Both methods, suggests Wood Mackenzie, would actually “incentivize reinvestment, thus promoting jobs and additional energy supply”.

McDermott achieves ISO 50001 certification for four major fabrication yards

“This achievement underscores our proactive approach to sustainable operations,” said Sabrina Rajan, McDermott’s Senior Director, Sustainability. “By optimizing our energy use and minimizing emissions, we are not only driving operational efficiencies, but also delivering on our commitment to responsible resource management, bringing energy-smart solutions to complex projects globally.”

Empire Petroleum doubles revolver loan commitment to support North Dakota production

Empire Petroleum Corporation announced that it has entered into an amendment to its Revolver Loan Agreement with Equity Bank, increasing the total principal commitment to $20.0 million, up from an initial $10.0 million through December 29, 2026. Currently, Empire has approximately $8.4 million borrowed on the $20.0 million facility.