Company Overview - RGC Resources, Inc. is a regulated natural gas company serving the greater Roanoke Valley in Virginia, making it one of the smallest publicly traded utilities [1] Investment Strategy - The company aims to generate a 7%+ income yield by investing in a portfolio of energy stocks while minimizing the risk of principal loss [1] Subscription Service - A two-week free trial is currently being offered for the subscription service, which provides access to exclusive investment ideas and in-depth research not available to the general public [1]

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 Insights - Two stocks are highlighted for investors: ENGIE - Sponsored ADR and AerSale, both with strong buy rankings and positive momentum characteristics [1][3] Company Summaries ENGIE - Sponsored ADR - ENGIE operates in the power, natural gas, and energy services sectors, holding a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ENGIE's current year earnings has increased by 10.6% over the last 60 days [1] - ENGIE's shares have gained 24.8% over the last three months, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 14.3% [2] - The company has a Momentum Score of A [2] AerSale - AerSale provides integrated, diversified aviation aftermarket products and services aimed at helping aircraft owners and operators save on operation, maintenance, and monetization [3] - AerSale also holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 62.5% over the last 60 days [3] - The company's shares have gained 11.1% over the last three months, while the S&P 500 has declined by 14.3% [4] - AerSale has a Momentum Score of B [4]

HAMPTON, N.H., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) (unitil.com) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maine Natural Gas Company ("Maine Natural") from Avangrid Enterprises, Inc., for $86.0 million on a debt-free basis, subject to adjustment for closing working capital and transaction expenses. Upon closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur by the end of 2025, Maine Natural will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Unitil. The tra ...

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 - Revenue for Q4 2024 was $40.7 million, up 12% year-on-year and effectively flat sequentially compared to Q3 2024 [31] - Rental revenue increased to $38.2 million, reflecting a 21% year-on-year increase and a 2% sequential increase [31] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $18 million, an increase of $1.7 million year-on-year, remaining roughly flat sequentially [34] - Net income for Q4 was $2.9 million, a 68% increase year-on-year, but decreased by $2.1 million sequentially [33] - Total adjusted gross margin for Q4 was $23 million, increasing year-on-year and sequentially [31][32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rented horsepower increased to 491,756, a 17% increase from 420,432 in December 2023 [34] - Horsepower utilization improved to 82.1% compared to 80.8% in the prior year [34] - Rental adjusted gross margin for 2024 was 60.5%, approximately 650 basis points higher than 2023 [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Natural gas prices increased from around $3 to $4, indicating a more bullish market [17] - Oil prices remained stable around $67 to $68 per barrel, with some volatility noted [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on optimizing its fleet and increasing rental revenue per horsepower, which rose by 10% year-on-year [19] - Plans for significant increases in large horsepower rental fleet based on secured contracts for 2025 and 2026 [27] - The company is evaluating M&A opportunities to improve competitive position and returns [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the economic environment and its impact on oil prices [16] - The company anticipates continued growth in 2025 and 2026, with adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2025 set between $74 million to $78 million [39] - Management noted that the timing of new unit deployments will be heavily weighted to the second half of 2025 [43] Other Important Information - Accounts receivable decreased by $23.6 million to $15.6 million, reflecting improved capital efficiency [36] - Capital expenditures for the year totaled $71.9 million, with $60.5 million allocated for growth [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on guidance and EBITDA projections - Management acknowledged the difficulty in predicting unit deployment timing but confirmed that the guidance provided is reasonable [56] Question: Timing for placing orders for 2026 and 2027 - Management indicated that orders for 2026 are being placed throughout the year, with no current plans for 2027 orders [63] Question: Demand environment and pricing trends - Management noted that while there has been a material shift in oil prices, demand remains stable, with strong demand for compression services [94] Question: Lead times for components and capital expenditures pacing - Management confirmed that lead times for engines remain around nine months, with capital expenditures expected to be more heavily weighted in the second half of the year [90][86]

Core Viewpoint - Montauk Renewables, Inc. reported flat total revenues for 2024 compared to 2023, with significant challenges in RIN sales impacting profitability despite an increase in RNG production volumes [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - Total revenues for 2024 were $175.7 million, unchanged from $174.9 million in 2023 [3][4]. - Net income decreased by 34.9% to $9.7 million in 2024 from $14.9 million in 2023 [4][19]. - Average realized RIN price increased by 21.0% to $3.28 in 2024 from $2.71 in 2023 [3][4]. - Operating income fell by 31.3% to $16.1 million in 2024 compared to $23.6 million in 2023 [3][19]. - Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 8.3% to $42.6 million in 2024 from $46.5 million in 2023 [4][25]. Operational Highlights - RNG production increased by 1.6% to approximately 5.6 million MMBtu in 2024 compared to 5.5 million MMBtu in 2023 [4][5]. - RINs sold decreased by 18.5% to 36.6 million in 2024, down from 45.1 million in 2023 [4][5]. - The company had 6.8 million unsold RINs at the end of 2024, an increase of 6.7 million from the previous year [4][5]. Development Projects - Montauk Ag Renewables development in North Carolina received approval for its New Renewable Energy Facility [2]. - The company has long-term agreements with farms to access waste from at least 200,000 hog spaces to support processing needs [2]. - A project to convert the existing Tulsa Renewable Electric Generation facility to an RNG facility is anticipated to require a capital investment of $25.0 million to $35.0 million, with a targeted commissioning date in 2027 [2]. Future Outlook - RNG revenues for 2025 are expected to range between $150 million and $170 million, with production volumes anticipated between 5.8 million and 6.0 million MMBtu [10]. - Renewable Electricity revenues are projected to be between $17.0 million and $18.0 million, with production volumes expected between 178,000 and 186,000 MWh [10].

Projects aim to be responsive to the energy needs of data centers by offering an abundant supply of operational power within two years Projects target the provision of on-site, continuous, and scalable power generation, and securing data center uptime even in volatile market conditions The partnership would involve innovative capital structuring coupled with environmental credit cash flow generation from the fuel cell platforms and coal mine methane (CMM) Clean fuel cell technology can reduce the carbon foo ...