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Antero Resources Corporation

AR

Energy & Utilities

2w

Record LNG Demand and Accelerated Phase 2 Start at Plaquemines LNG Facility

Venture Global's Plaquemines LNG achieved a daily record of over 2.9 Bcf/day in July, representing 120% of Phase 1 capacity.
Phase 2 of the LNG facility is starting production ahead of schedule, with full Phase 2 expected in late 2025.
This accelerated ramp is driving higher demand and premium realizations for natural gas, supporting higher prices through 2026.

Antero Midstream Corporation

AM

Energy & Utilities

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Capital expenditures for the first half of 2025 totaled $82 million, representing 45% of the updated capital budget midpoint.
Free cash flow after dividends was $82 million, nearly a 90% increase compared to the prior year, supported by declining capital expenditures.
In Q2 2025, Antero Midstream generated $284 million of EBITDA, an 11% year-over-year increase driven by record gathering and processing volumes.
Leverage was reduced to 2.8x as of June 30 through debt reduction funded by free cash flow.

UGI Corporation

UGI

Energy & Utilities

1w

Operational Performance Amid Seasonal Variations

UGI reported a Q3 adjusted EPS of negative $0.01, reflecting typical seasonal patterns, with warmer weather and lower midstream margins impacting results.
The Utilities segment saw a decline in EBIT due to higher operating expenses but benefited from infrastructure investments and customer growth.
AmeriGas EBIT was stable, with lower volumes offset by higher margins, and the full-year performance remains resilient despite seasonal challenges.

NRG Energy, Inc.

NRG

Energy & Utilities

1w

Long-term Data Center Power Agreements Validating Growth Strategy

Announced 295 MW retail power agreement with data center operator, initial 10-year term with options to extend to 20 years.
Pricing above target range midpoint with protected margins, operations expected to reach full capacity in 2030.
Active efforts to expand agreement to 500 MW with a long-term path to 1 GW across additional sites.
Over 4 GW of joint development agreements and LOIs with multiple data center sites.
Natural gas turbines reserved for future development supporting long-term data center contracts.
Highlights the strategic importance of data center demand for growth and recurring cash flow.

Crescent Energy Company

CRGY

Energy & Utilities

2w

Operational Excellence and Record Production Achievements

Crescent posted record production of 263,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, exceeding expectations.
Operational savings driven by increased efficiency in drilling and completions, with well costs reduced by approximately 15% in key basins.
Strong well performance and capital efficiencies contributed to outperforming key metrics and reaffirming full-year outlook.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

PTEN

Energy & Utilities

3w

Market Volatility and Macro Uncertainty Impacting Oil and Gas Activity

Oil prices fluctuated between mid-$50s and mid-$70s per barrel due to trade policy fears, OPEC+ production signals, and geopolitical risks, creating market volatility.
Customer drilling and completion activity remains cautious, with expectations of potential negative impacts on U.S. oil production and natural gas demand, especially as LNG facilities come online.
Management emphasizes the unsettled macro environment and its influence on customer behavior and industry activity levels.

SRE

Energy & Utilities

1w

Progress on Sempra Infrastructure LNG Projects and Commercial Milestones

Cameron LNG Phase 1 celebrated its 1,000th cargo export in 6 years since commissioning in 2019, highlighting operational success.
Steady progress at ECA LNG Phase 1, with over 94% completion as of July, aiming for commercial operations in spring 2026.
Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 is over 50% complete, with targeted commercial operation dates in 2027 for Train 1 and 2028 for Train 2.
Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 received Department of Energy export authorization in May and has executed a 20-year SPA with JERA for 1.5 MTPA, supporting FID in 2025.

Kosmos Energy Ltd.

KOS

Energy & Utilities

2w

Gimi LNG Project Achieves Commercial Operations Date (COD) with 6.5 Cargoes Lifted in 2025

Gimi FLNG achieved COD in late June, marking a key milestone for the GTA project.
Targeting full capacity of 2.7 million tonnes per annum in Q4 2025.
Lifted 6.5 gross cargoes year-to-date, with expected increase in production during winter months.

Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

CLNE

Energy & Utilities

1w

Regulatory Impact of the 45Z Production Tax Credit and Legislation

Management emphasized that the legislation's recognition of negative emissions from manure is a key factor in their strategic growth and project development.
The company is actively developing multiple dairy RNG projects, with several operational and others under construction, aiming to produce RNG by the end of 2025.
The legislation's extension and strengthening are viewed as a positive tailwind for the company's long-term growth in RNG production and environmental impact.

Exxon Mobil Corporation

XOM

Energy & Utilities

2w

Guyana's 10-Year Anniversary and Production Outlook

Celebrated nearly 11 billion barrels of resource, the industry's biggest discovery in 15 years.
Online production of roughly 650,000 gross barrels per day, above investment basis.
Anticipated first oil from Yellowtail next week, 4 months ahead of schedule and under budget.
Projected total capacity of 1.7 million barrels per day by 2030 from eight developments.
Ongoing infill drilling and optimization efforts to counteract natural decline and sustain production.