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TT International Dumps 691,645 VIST Shares in Q2 2025
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-23 19:29
According to its July 10, 2025, 13F filing with the SEC, TT International Asset Management executed a sale of 691,645 shares of Vista Energy (VIST 3.31%) in the second quarter. After the sale, the firm held 277,876 shares of Vista with a market value of $13.29 million as of July 10, 2025. This represented 2.5% of the firm's reportable equity assets as of June 30, 2025.What else to knowTT International Asset Management's top holdings as of June 30, 2025:PAM: $152.97 million (29.2% of AUM).BABA: $134.51 milli ...
ExxonMobil's Core Upstream Growth Engines: Permian and Guyana
ZACKS· 2025-07-23 14:36
Key Takeaways XOM's upstream assets in the Permian and Guyana offer low-cost production and long-term growth. The Pioneer acquisition added 1.4M acres and 16B barrels of oil equivalent to XOM's Permian holdings XOM expects Q2 2025 earnings to decline sequentially due to lower oil and natural gas prices.Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) has a strong portfolio of upstream assets, centered around oil-rich prolific resources in the Permian Basin and offshore Guyana. Production costs in those assets are low. There ...
Indonesia Energy Plans to Commence Drilling Two Wells at Kruh Block During the Remainder of 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-07-23 11:30
Drilling part of company’s continuing plans to drill a total of 18 wells at the 63,000 acre Kruh Block JAKARTA, INDONESIA AND DANVILLE, CA, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indonesia Energy Corporation (NYSE American: INDO) ("IEC"), an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Indonesia, today announced that it plans to drill two (2) back-to-back wells on IEC’s 63,000 acre Kruh Block commencing in the fourth quarter of 2025. The new drilling activities will be supported by the previously an ...
ReconAfrica Provides a Corporate Operational Update
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-22 09:00
CALGARY, Alberta, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) provides an operational update on the Kavango West 1X exploration prospect and announces the resignation of Iman Hill as a Corporate Director of the Company effective July 31, 2025. Kavango West 1X (Prospect I) – Spud scheduled before end of July The drilling rig has been safely moved on-site and all necessary permits required to spud ...
ReconAfrica Provides a Corporate Operational Update
Globenewswire· 2025-07-22 09:00
CALGARY, Alberta, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) provides an operational update on the Kavango West 1X exploration prospect and announces the resignation of Iman Hill as a Corporate Director of the Company effective July 31, 2025. Kavango West 1X (Prospect I) – Spud scheduled before end of July The drilling rig has been safely moved on-site and all necessary permits required to spud ...
PROP or WTI: Which E&P Stock Wins in This Small-Cap Face-Off?
ZACKS· 2025-07-21 14:16
Key Takeaways Prairie Operating Co. aims for 300% production growth in 2025 after major DJ Basin acquisitions. WTI has logged 28 straight quarters of free cash flow and expects steady offshore production gains. PROP trades cheaper but faces dilution, execution, and single-basin risk; WTI offers stability and dividends.Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) and W&T Offshore (WTI) are two small-cap names in the U.S. oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) space, each with distinct regional footprints and growth ...
Ovintiv to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?
ZACKS· 2025-07-21 13:05
Core Viewpoint - Ovintiv Inc. is expected to report second-quarter earnings on July 24, with estimates of $1.04 per share and revenues of $1.9 billion [1][7]. Group 1: Previous Quarter Performance - In the last reported quarter, Ovintiv exceeded earnings expectations with adjusted earnings per share of $1.42, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.20 [2]. - Total revenues for the last quarter were $2.4 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.3%, driven by improved natural gas pricing and higher product and service sales [2]. - Ovintiv has consistently beaten earnings estimates in the past four quarters, achieving an average surprise of 27.8% [2]. Group 2: Estimate Revisions and Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 earnings has increased by 2% in the past week, although it indicates a 16.1% year-over-year decline [3]. - Revenue estimates for the second quarter suggest a decline of approximately 14.7% compared to the previous year [3]. - Ovintiv's natural gas volumes are projected to rise by 4.5% year-over-year to 1818 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) in Q2 [4][7]. Group 3: Operational Insights - The company anticipates higher natural gas volumes due to full gas systems in Western Canada, preparing for LNG Canada coming online [4]. - Revenues from Canadian operations are expected to reach $481.7 million, reflecting a 4.7% increase from the prior year [4]. - However, operating expenses are projected to increase significantly to $2.3 billion from $1.7 billion in the previous year [5][7]. Group 4: Earnings Prediction - The model predicts an earnings beat for Ovintiv, supported by a positive Earnings ESP of +7.28% and a Zacks Rank of 3 [6][8].
Better Energy Stock: Diamondback Energy vs. Chevron
The Motley Fool· 2025-07-20 05:41
Core Insights - The comparison between Diamondback Energy and Chevron highlights different investment profiles for oil and gas investors, with Chevron being more suitable for yield-focused investors and Diamondback offering greater upside potential with higher oil prices [1][11]. Company Analysis - Chevron's break-even oil price is approximately $30 per barrel, while Diamondback's is around $37 per barrel, giving Chevron an advantage in lower oil price environments [3][5]. - Diamondback, as a pure-play exploration and production company, employs hedging strategies to protect against oil price declines, with current hedges effective down to $55 per barrel [4][6]. - Chevron offers a dividend yield of 4.8%, which is secure down to $30 per barrel, while Diamondback's yield of 2.9% is safe down to $37 per barrel [5][11]. Financial Projections - Diamondback's management estimates adjusted free cash flow (FCF) for 2025 across various oil prices, aiming to return 50% of FCF to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks [7]. - At an oil price of $60 per barrel, Diamondback could potentially offer $5.20 in dividends, yielding 3.8%, and this could rise to $8.70 in dividends, yielding 6.4%, at $80 per barrel [8][9]. - The price of oil would need to be around $67 per barrel for Diamondback's dividend yield to match Chevron's current yield [10]. Investment Considerations - Dividend-focused investors may prefer Chevron due to its diversified operations and lower exposure to oil price volatility, while those seeking higher upside potential may favor Diamondback [11][14]. - Both companies present attractive options for passive income-seeking investors, with the possibility of holding both stocks to balance yield and growth potential [14].
Viper Energy: A Low-Risk Way To Play The Permian
Seeking Alpha· 2025-07-19 12:00
Group 1 - Viper Energy (NYSE: VNOM) is presented as a low-risk investment option in the U.S. oil and gas sector, contrasting with traditional integrated majors and exploration and production (E&P) companies [1] - The analysis provided by Energess Resources focuses on company-level insights, emphasizing valuation, capital and operational efficiency, asset quality, and shareholder alignment [1] - The initial coverage will concentrate on E&P companies in the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand to midstream and royalty companies for a comprehensive view of the energy value chain [1] Group 2 - Investments in the energy sector are highlighted as capable of delivering strong total returns and providing diversification for long-term portfolios when approached with discipline and a value-oriented strategy [1] - The cyclical nature of commodity prices is acknowledged, but it is noted that quality companies with experienced management can still create shareholder value during challenging pricing periods [1]
PetroFrontier Corp. Announces Cease Trade Order
Thenewswire· 2025-07-19 02:00
Core Viewpoint - PetroFrontier Corp. is facing significant delays in filing its annual financial statements, leading to a management cease trade order and a failure-to-file cease trade order from the Alberta Securities Commission, resulting in a halt of trading of its common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange [1][2]. Group 1: Company Updates - The Alberta Securities Commission issued a management cease trade order to PetroFrontier due to delays in filing its annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 [1]. - A failure-to-file cease trade order was issued on July 17, 2025, which has halted the trading of the company's common shares [1]. - The delays in filing are attributed to the receipt of financial and other required information from the general partner of the company's limited partnership investment, affecting the external auditor's ability to complete the audit [1]. Group 2: Financial Reporting - The company's interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, will only be filed after the annual financial statements are submitted [2]. - The board of directors and management are actively working to meet the obligations related to the filing of both the annual and interim financial statements [2]. Group 3: Company Profile - PetroFrontier is a junior energy company focused on developing two Mannville heavy oil plays located in the Cold Lake and Wabasca areas of Alberta [3].