HOUSTON, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) today provided supplemental information regarding certain second-quarter 2025 financial and operational results. This information is intended only to provide additional information regarding current estimates management believes will affect results for the second-quarter 2025. It is provided to assist investors, analysts and others in formulating their own estimates, and is not intended to be a comprehensive presentation of all factors ...

Chevron is reducing local and regional business units in favor of a more centralized model to improve performance and cut as much as $3 billion of costs by 2026 https://t.co/tPoXDk5v16 ...

US-based funds Goldcrest Capital and Collaborative Fund have invested $13.5 million in a seed round for Argentine energy tech startup Unblock, which converts excess gas from oil and gas companies into computing power. https://t.co/3QY3nM2HSd ...

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.While many investors like to look for moment ...

Valero Energy (VLO) shares soared 3.4% in the last trading session to close at $148.67. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 12.1% gain over the past four weeks.The surge can be attributed to Valero Energy’s strong foothold in the refining sector and an expected improvement in refining margins in the United States. A decline in domestic refining capacity, driven by the closure of major refineries such as Phillips 66’s ...

Key Takeaways Ecopetrol acquired the Windpeshi wind project from Enel S.p.A. for a total of $50 million. The 205MW project will supply about 1,006 GWh annually, equal to 8%-9% of EC's energy needs. EC expects to start development before year-end 2025 and begin commercial operations by 2028.Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) , a Colombian majority state-owned energy company, has recently acquired a wind power project from Enel S.p.A. for a total consideration of $50 million. The wind power project, named the Windpeshi pr ...

Hess (HES) shares ended the last trading session 4.8% higher at $150.23. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 4.9% gain over the past four weeks.With significant stakes in world-class oil discoveries offshore Guyana, Hess Corporation is a prominent upstream energy company focused on exploration and production. The company is a key partner in the ExxonMobil-led consortium that continues to report high-qua ...

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Key Takeaways HES has exited Block 59 in Suriname after completing minimum work obligations and failing to draw partners. XOM and EQNR left the block earlier due to high drilling risks and uncertain financial prospects. Despite seismic studies, no drilling followed, and the block now reverts to Suriname's state oil company.Hess Corporation (HES) has officially exited Suriname’s offshore Block 59, marking the end of its exploration activities in the area after previously fulfilling its minimum work obligat ...

Core Insights - Shell plc and BP p.l.c. have signed agreements with Libya's National Oil Corporation to assess hydrocarbon potential across three major oilfields, indicating a revival of foreign energy interest in Libya after years of instability [1][9] - Libya aims to attract global energy giants despite ongoing internal factional disputes and political instability [5][9] Group 1: Shell's Involvement - Shell has signed a memorandum with NOC to evaluate hydrocarbon prospects at the Atshan oilfield and other NOC-controlled areas, leading a full-scale technical and economic feasibility study for future development opportunities [2] - The company is focusing on assessing unconventional hydrocarbons, such as shale oil and gas, which require advanced extraction technologies [4] Group 2: BP's Strategy - BP plans to reopen its Tripoli office by the end of 2025, signaling a commitment to renewed exploration ambitions in Libya [3] - The company will conduct studies on the Messla and Sarir oilfields and nearby exploration areas to assess Libya's potential in unconventional hydrocarbons [4] - BP's original agreement with NOC dates back to 2007 but was suspended due to civil unrest; the force majeure was lifted in 2023, allowing onshore exploration to resume [8] Group 3: Libya's Oil Production Landscape - Libya, a member of OPEC, has faced significant fluctuations in oil production since the civil war, dropping from approximately 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2011 to around 100,000 bpd [6] - Recent production levels have stabilized between 1.2 million bpd and 1.3 million bpd, with a goal to increase output to 2 million bpd in the coming years [6][9] - Major international energy companies, including BP and Shell, have resumed drilling activities after a nearly decade-long halt, indicating a renewed push to revive Libya's energy sector [7]