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APA Corporation

APA

Energy & Utilities

1w

Market and Infrastructure Constraints on Gas Development Capacity

APA's gas processing capacity is around 800 million cubic feet per day, with current production at 500 million cubic feet.
Field infrastructure, gathering, and transport limitations are the primary constraints on expanding gas development.
Additional trunk lines, compression, and infrastructure upgrades are planned to support exploration success and production growth.
Third-party facilities and capacity sharing are being explored to mitigate capital expenditure and infrastructure bottlenecks.
Operational focus is on managing pressure regimes and expanding low- and high-pressure systems to support long-term gas growth.

Range Resources Corporation

RRC

Energy & Utilities

3w

Range's Strategic Positioning for Long-Term Natural Gas Supply in Appalachia

Range emphasizes its unique inventory quality, operational efficiency, and long-term supply commitments, positioning as a key provider for in-basin demand and long-term contracts, with a focus on reliability and strategic infrastructure investments.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation

PNW

Energy & Utilities

1w

Arizona's Record-Breaking Peak Energy Demand and Reliability Efforts

Pinnacle West set a new peak energy demand record on July 9 at over 8,500 MW, driven by temperatures reaching 118 degrees in Phoenix.
The company emphasizes its commitment to reliable and affordable service amid growing demand, population, and economic growth in Arizona.
Recent infrastructure investments include developing new transmission and natural gas projects to support regional growth and reliability.
Arizona's economic indicators, such as record job creation and top rankings for infrastructure, underpin the company's growth strategy.
The Palo Verde nuclear plant, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is a cornerstone of the energy portfolio with long-term license extensions secured.
The company is proactively developing accelerated construction schedules for TSMC's manufacturing facilities to meet their production timelines.

DT Midstream, Inc.

DTM

Energy & Utilities

2w

FID on $600 Million of New Organic Growth Projects with 90% in Pipeline Segment

Reaching FID on approximately $600 million of new projects, with about 90% within the growing pipeline segment.
Key projects include a 15% capacity expansion of Guardian Pipeline anchored by a 20-year negotiated rate contract with an investment-grade utility.
First phase of interstate pipeline modernization focusing on Guardian Pipeline to improve reliability, supported by regional power demand growth and LNG connectivity.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation

PNW

Energy & Utilities

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Customer growth was 2.4% in Q2, supported by strong population growth and economic conditions in Arizona.
O&M costs were higher due to timing of a major planned outage at the Four Corners plant, but cost-saving measures remain in place.
PNW reported Q2 2025 earnings of $1.58 per share, down $0.18 from Q2 2024, primarily due to weather, O&M costs, share issuance, pension and OPEB nonservice credits, income taxes, and depreciation & amortization.
The company issued $800 million in bonds in Q2 to refinance 2025 maturities and support its financing strategy.
Transmission revenue and a gain from an El Dorado equity investment partially offset negative drivers.
Weather-normalized sales grew 5.2% year-over-year, driven by strong residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) customer growth, with C&I sales up 8%.

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.

NOG

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Shift Toward Inorganic Growth and M&A Opportunities

The company has a record-high backlog of potential acquisitions valued at over $8 billion, covering various structures, basins, and scales.
Management emphasizes long-term value creation through acquisitions, with a focus on long-dated inventory providing resilience against short-term price volatility.
The company is involved in more than 10 ongoing M&A processes, including gas-related opportunities, co-bids, and non-op packages, indicating a strategic pivot towards consolidation.
They see inorganic activity as more controllable and predictable, with a higher potential for long-term returns, especially in a volatile price environment.

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated

PEG

Energy & Utilities

2w

New Jersey Resource Adequacy and Generation Build Outlook

Current legislative discussions ongoing, with no major changes yet.
Advocacy for state decisions on forecasts, reliability, affordability, and environmental goals.
Focus on developing long-term policy consensus with regional stakeholders.
Uncertainty around new generation projects due to market signals and PJM capacity issues.
Legislation introduced to enable utilities to compete for in-state generation.
Concerns about New Jersey's reliance on power imports, especially during peak heat events.
Active regional discussions on resource adequacy, reliability, and environmental policies.
Potential for future generation build influenced by state policies and PJM market dynamics.
No definitive timeline for new generation projects, but ongoing interest and discussions.

GWH

Energy & Utilities

5d

Strategic Pivot to Long-Duration Energy Storage and Market Focus

ESS has shifted its strategic focus towards long-duration energy storage solutions, emphasizing the Energy Base product as a core growth driver.
The company highlighted the limitations of short-duration storage and lithium-ion technologies, positioning itself as a leader in scalable, safe, and sustainable long-duration storage.
Management noted a significant increase in market demand, with proposal activity exceeding 1.1 gigawatt hours since the Energy Base launch in February.
The company’s relationships with Tier 1 customers and utilities are foundational to its long-term growth strategy in the evolving energy transition market.
ESS’s pivot includes a focus on building a commercial pipeline with a growing number of RFPs and strategic partnerships, signaling a shift from project-based to pipeline-based revenue.
The company aims to convert commercial momentum into multiyear agreements, targeting revenue growth starting in 2026.