Company Overview - Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) is the largest natural gas producer in the United States, focusing on disrupting traditional cost and market delivery models to responsibly develop assets in prolific natural gas basins [2] - The company's strategy is returns-driven, aiming to create sustainable value for stakeholders by leveraging scale, financial strength, and operational execution [2] - Expand Energy is committed to expanding America's energy reach to promote a more affordable, reliable, and lower carbon future [2] Upcoming Financial Results - Expand Energy will release its 2025 first quarter operational and financial results after market close on April 29, 2025 [1] - A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST [1] - Participants can access the live webcast and will have the opportunity to ask questions during the call [1]

Core Viewpoint - TotalEnergies SE has signed a 15-year Heads of Agreement with Energia Natural Dominicana for the delivery of 400,000 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually starting in mid-2027, which will enhance the Dominican Republic's clean energy capacity [1][2]. Company Overview - TotalEnergies has an integrated position across the LNG value chain, including production, transportation, and access to over 20 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of regasification capacity in Europe [4]. - The company's global LNG portfolio is projected to reach 40 Mtpa in 2024, supported by interests in liquefaction plants worldwide and a large fleet of LNG tankers [5]. - TotalEnergies aims to increase the share of natural gas in its sales mix to nearly 50% by 2030, while also focusing on reducing carbon emissions and eliminating methane emissions associated with the gas value chain [6]. Market Dynamics - Global demand for LNG is expected to rise by approximately 60% by 2040, driven by economic growth in Asia and efforts to reduce emissions in heavy industries and transportation [7]. - The rising demand for LNG is likely to benefit companies like Cheniere Energy and BP, which are key players in the global LNG supply [8]. Competitor Insights - Cheniere Energy is expanding its Corpus Christi LNG plant in Texas, adding 3 Mtpa to its capacity, which will total 18 Mtpa [9]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cheniere's 2025 sales indicates a year-over-year increase of 20.2%, with an average earnings surprise of 74.4% over the past four quarters [10]. - BP aims to achieve a 25 Mtpa LNG portfolio by 2025, with a long-term earnings growth rate of 7.86% and a projected 24% year-over-year increase in 2025 sales [11]. Stock Performance - In the past month, TotalEnergies shares have decreased by 9.5%, compared to a 12.8% decline in the industry [13].

DENVER, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Antero Resources (NYSE: AR) ("Antero" or the "Company") announced today that the Company plans to issue its first quarter 2025 earnings release on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.A conference call is scheduled on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00 am MT to discuss the financial and operational results. A brief Q&A session for security analysts will immediately follow the discussion of the results. To participate in the call ...

Group 1 - NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) has signed a 20-year sale and purchase agreement with Aramco for 1.2 million tons per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Rio Grande LNG Facility, with pricing linked to the Henry Hub benchmark [1] - The Rio Grande LNG project is the largest privately funded LNG project in Texas, strategically located near the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford shale, ensuring a reliable natural gas supply [2] - The project is expected to provide enough energy to heat and cool nearly 34 million U.S. households annually once fully operational [2] Group 2 - Construction of Phase 1 of the Rio Grande LNG project is underway, with a non-binding agreement with Aramco finalized in June 2024 for LNG from Train 4 [3] - The project has faced environmental and legal challenges, but recent legal clearances allow construction to proceed without further roadblocks [4] - The deal with Aramco underscores the commercial viability and infrastructure readiness of Train 4, validating the project's quality [5] Group 3 - The path to a Final Investment Decision (FID) for Train 4 involves securing additional commercial agreements and capital, with Aramco's commitment enhancing the project's prospects [6] - NextDecade plans to finalize an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for Train 5 in 2025, with further expansions for Trains 6, 7, and 8 in the pipeline [7] - The Rio Grande LNG facility is positioned to become a major global LNG hub, reflecting its strategic importance in the energy sector [7]

Core Viewpoint - Kuehn Law, PLLC is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers and directors of New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) towards shareholders [1] Group 1: Allegations and Legal Actions - A federal securities lawsuit claims that insiders at New Fortress misrepresented the company's projected revenue outlook and growth while minimizing risks related to the Fast LNG projects [2] - The Fast LNG projects failed to meet publicly stated progress, particularly the expectation that FLNG 1 would be operational by March 2024 [2] Group 2: Shareholder Participation - Shareholders who purchased NFE shares prior to February 29, 2024, are encouraged to contact Kuehn Law for potential legal action, as there may be limited time to enforce their rights [3] - Kuehn Law covers all case costs and does not charge investor clients, emphasizing the importance of shareholder involvement in maintaining market integrity [4]

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs analyst John Mackay maintains a Buy rating on Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) with a price target of $31.00, anticipating first-quarter EBITDA of $2.18 billion, slightly above consensus estimates of $2.14 billion and company guidance of $2.17 billion [1] - Analysts project EBITDA of $1.54 billion for the first quarter, an increase from $1.43 billion in the fourth quarter of FY24, driven by the Outrigger acquisition, higher natural gas prices, and seasonal marketing benefits [2] - Kinder Morgan expects the first quarter to benefit from higher commodity prices, marking a shift after four consecutive quarters of weaker-than-expected pricing in FY24, with improved gas and crude pricing potentially providing a $50 million tailwind [3] Group 2 - The company anticipates substantial natural gas demand growth from 2024 to 2030, primarily driven by LNG exports, with KMI holding a 45-50% market share in LNG exports and power plant connections, positioning it well for expansion in Texas, Louisiana, and the southern U.S. [4] - Kinder Morgan plans to shift focus from large-scale projects to smaller developments, with future announcements likely ranging from hundreds of millions to $500 million, while larger expansions remain possibilities with updates expected throughout 2025 [5]

Core Viewpoint - Venture Global, Inc. is facing a class action securities lawsuit due to alleged securities fraud related to its initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent customer contract issues [1][2][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit aims to recover losses for investors who purchased shares during the IPO on January 24, 2025, which sold 70 million shares at $24.00 each [2][3]. - TotalEnergies, a potential long-term customer, rejected a supply contract with Venture, citing a lack of trust, which raises concerns about Venture's credibility and ability to secure contracts [3]. - Venture is also facing legal challenges from major clients like BP and Shell due to delays in supply contracts, which could impact its LNG delivery capabilities and project developments [3]. Group 2: Next Steps for Investors - Investors who suffered losses during the relevant period have until April 18, 2025, to request to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit [4]. - Participation in the lawsuit does not require any out-of-pocket costs for class members, and they may be entitled to compensation [4]. Group 3: Legal Representation - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has a strong track record in securities litigation, having secured hundreds of millions for shareholders over the past 20 years [5]. - The firm has been recognized as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States for seven consecutive years [5].

Core Viewpoint - NextDecade Corporation has received a favorable ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, allowing the Rio Grande LNG project to proceed without legal obstacles, which is crucial for its future development [1][2]. Legal Challenges - In August 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals revoked the permit for the Rio Grande LNG project, following a case filed by environmental groups arguing that FERC did not adequately assess the project's environmental impact [3]. Project Overview - The Rio Grande LNG project is the largest privately funded LNG project in Texas, located on a 984-acre site at the Port of Brownsville, benefiting from proximity to the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford shale, ensuring a steady natural gas supply [4]. - Once fully operational, the project will have the capacity to provide energy to nearly 34 million U.S. households annually [4]. Commercialization and Expansion Plans - Construction of Phase 1 is underway, with long-term LNG sale agreements secured with ADNOC and Aramco, and TotalEnergies expected to exercise its LNG purchase option [5]. - Plans for further expansion include pre-filing for Train 6 in 2025 and full application filing in early 2026, with development for Trains 7 and 8 also in progress [6]. Commitment to Sustainability - The Rio Grande LNG project aims to reduce emissions by over 90% through a proposed carbon capture and storage initiative, targeting the capture and storage of more than 5 million metric tons of CO2 annually [7]. Company Ranking - NextDecade Corporation currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook in the market [8].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss of $57 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to net derivative losses of $58 million, resulting in a negative $0.68 per diluted share [46] - Adjusted net income for Q4 2024 was approximately $1 million, or a positive $0.01 per diluted share, after adjusting for unrealized derivative losses and other non-recurring items [47] - For the full year 2024, the company generated positive adjusted free cash flow of $92 million, with an overall adjusted free cash flow margin of 15% [45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The upstream business produced 774 million cubic feet equivalent per day in Q4 2024, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by 5% [20] - The average annual daily production for 2024 was 788 million cubic feet equivalent per day [22] - The Power JV's implied share of net loss during Q4 was about $17 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million [38] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average capacity factor for the Temple plants during Q4 was 38%, with total generation of 1,200 gigawatt hours [37] - Power prices averaged $36.90 per megawatt hour in Q4, with average natural gas costs of $2.50 per MMBtu, resulting in an average spark spread of $19.37 per megawatt hour [37] - ERCOT's long-term load forecast estimates overall demand could reach 150 gigawatts by 2030, nearly doubling the 2023 peak load of 85 gigawatts [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to redefine the concept of an energy company by combining traditional and new energy approaches, focusing on integrated energy solutions [8] - The Power business is expected to grow through increased utilization of existing assets and potential M&A opportunities [12] - The company is actively pursuing additional combined cycle units to address projected demand growth and baseload supply mismatch [13] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term demand growth in ERCOT, despite short-term price moderation due to benign weather and renewable additions [11] - The company remains committed to capital discipline and systematic investment in response to market conditions [41] - Management highlighted the importance of carbon capture in decarbonizing the global economy and expressed confidence in the CCUS business growth [14][16] Other Important Information - The company plans to increase total capital expenditures for 2025 to between $320 million and $380 million, with approximately $220 million allocated for development [43] - The company is in exclusive negotiations with a global energy transition investor for a joint venture in the carbon capture business, with a timeline to finalize agreements within 90 to 120 days [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much capacity would the company be comfortable dedicating to a PPA? - Management indicated that they would be comfortable dedicating up to 750 megawatts of capacity for a PPA, maintaining redundancy for maintenance [59] Question: What is the latest on discussions regarding PPAs and new plants? - Management confirmed active discussions for existing plants and is also exploring agreements for new plants, indicating a strong market position [61] Question: What is the expected CCUS capital spending? - Approximately $90 million of the $130 million guidance for CCUS and other is expected to be spent on CCUS projects, with no assumption of a joint venture at this time [69][71] Question: What is the outlook for production taxes? - Management clarified that lower production taxes were due to timing impacts related to ad valorem taxes, which are expected to normalize [75][77] Question: What factors drove the strong upstream performance? - The strong performance was attributed to new well development exceeding forecasts and effective base decline management [105] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding potential joint ventures for carbon capture? - Management expressed optimism about securing a joint venture partner, emphasizing bipartisan support for carbon capture initiatives [115]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss of $57 million in Q4 2024, translating to a negative $0.68 per diluted share, primarily due to net derivative losses of $58 million [31] - Adjusted net income for Q4 2024 was approximately $1 million, or a positive $0.01 per diluted share, after adjusting for unrealized derivative losses and other non-recurring items [31] - For the full year 2024, the company generated positive adjusted free cash flow of $92 million, with an overall adjusted free cash flow margin of 15% [30][31] - The company anticipates total capital expenditures for 2025 to be between $320 million and $380 million, with approximately $220 million allocated for development and $130 million for CCUS and other [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The upstream business produced 774 million cubic feet equivalent per day in Q4 2024, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by 5% [15] - The average annual daily production for 2024 was 788 million cubic feet equivalent per day, showcasing strong performance and effective base decline management [17] - The Power JV's average capacity factor during Q4 was 38%, with total generation of 1,200 gigawatt hours [25] - The Power JV is targeting a gross 2025 adjusted EBITDA range of $130 million to $170 million, reflecting the impact of additional renewable generation and lower forward pricing [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - ERCOT's long-term load forecast estimates overall demand could reach 150 gigawatts by 2030, nearly doubling the 2023 peak load of 85 gigawatts, with data center developments accounting for approximately half of this growth [8] - Power prices in Q4 averaged $36.9 per megawatt hour, with average natural gas costs of $2.5 per MMBtu, resulting in an average spark spread of $19.37 per megawatt hour [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to redefine the concept of an energy company by combining traditional and new energy approaches to offer integrated energy solutions [6] - BKV is actively engaging in M&A markets and expects significant opportunities for transactions in the next few years [9] - The company is exploring building additional combined cycle units to address the projected mismatch between structural demand growth and baseload supply [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about long-term demand growth in ERCOT, anticipating that demand growth will outpace supply additions, particularly baseload supply [9] - The company remains committed to capital discipline and systematic CapEx investment, focusing on free cash flow [29] - Management highlighted the strong bipartisan support for carbon capture initiatives, which is expected to drive growth in this sector [11] Other Important Information - The company made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in September 2024, marking a significant milestone [6] - The CFO announced his retirement, expressing confidence in the company's future leadership and direction [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much capacity would the company be comfortable dedicating to a PPA? - Management indicated that they would be comfortable dedicating up to 750 megawatts of capacity to a PPA, allowing for maintenance redundancy [38] Question: What is the latest on discussions regarding PPAs and new plants? - Management confirmed active discussions regarding existing power plants and is also exploring agreements for new plants, indicating a strong market position [41][44] Question: What is the expected capital spending for CCS? - Management clarified that approximately $90 million of the $130 million guidance for CCUS and other is expected to be allocated for CCUS spending [48] Question: How does the company view the current gas prices and upstream activity? - Management stated that they remain committed to a disciplined CapEx investment approach and will reassess their investment strategy based on market conditions in the second half of 2025 [54][56] Question: What are the margin economics of the new CCS contract? - Management indicated that the margin from the new CCS contract is comparable to previous projects, around $50 per ton EBITDA margin [61] Question: Will the company look outside ERCOT for new facilities? - Management confirmed that they are actively looking outside ERCOT for new opportunities, emphasizing the scalability of their business model [103]