Top executives at U.S. oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron Corp said on Monday that the U.S. needs to clarify rules on energy subsidies to drive the rapid, large-scale investments needed to fight climate change.
Chevron’s Permian Basin production in the first quarter dropped less sequentially than the 2%-4% than had been predicted three months ago, but still expects to continue on a growth trajectory in the second half 2024, its top executive said April 26.
Namibia’s national oil company has signed a development deal with Chevron that will see the US oil major take an 80% operating working interest in an offshore block in the Walvis Basin, it said on Monday.
UK-headquartered oil and gas company Trident Energy has expanded its footprint on Africa’s oil and gas scene by inking strategic agreements with two oil majors, the U.S.-based Chevron and France’s TotalEnergies, which enable it to get its hands on offshore acreage in the Republic of Congo.
The government’s discussions with Chevron are progressing well, stated President Christodoulides yesterday, expressing hope for announcements soon.
Chevron hosted a roundtable discussion with engineers on Monday at Legacy High School. The discussion, which was open to all students, was aimed at highlighting women working in the oil and gas industry.
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The rivalry between ExxonMobil and Chevron has plumbed a new depth. On Monday, securities filings revealed a hang-up in Chevron’s $60bn stock deal to acquire smaller rival Hess Corporation. Hess’s crown jewel is a stake in the Stabroek deepwater field located off the coast of Guyana. A controlling 45 per cent stake happens to belong to Exxon.
Major international oil companies (IOCs) are reaffirming their dedication to the development of African oil and gas resources, signaling positive prospects for service providers, drilling contractors, and the wider industry. During a recent event in Nigeria, top representatives from TotalEnergies, Shell, and Chevron disclosed substantial investment plans, spanning from pioneering exploration endeavors to facilitating gas supply from mature markets. With the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum scheduled for May in Paris, there exists a prime opportunity for investors to capitalize on this renewed commitment to advancing Africa’s energy sector.
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The investor group urged BP to cut funding for bioenergy, hydrogen, and renewable projects, claiming the company has “no right to win” in these markets.
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