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Civitas Resources, Inc.

CIVI

Energy & Utilities

1w

Leadership Transition and Strategic Focus

The leadership change underscores a strategic emphasis on performance improvement rather than a fundamental shift in business direction.
Management expressed confidence that the new leadership will focus on better execution, cost management, and shareholder returns.
The transition is part of a broader effort to build a durable, high-performing energy company amid macro volatility.

SR

Energy & Utilities

2w

Strategic Acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee Business

Announced acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee from Duke Energy, adding $900 million to 5-year capital plan.
Transaction aims to increase scale, diversify portfolio, and expand into a high-growth, regulated jurisdiction.
Expected to close in Q1 2026, with regulatory approval sought within 45 days of announcement.
Funding strategy includes a bridge facility, potential sale of nonutility assets, and a balanced mix of debt, equity, and hybrid securities.
Integration expected to leverage existing shared services platform, with a focus on efficiency and long-term EPS growth of 5-7%.

Noble Corporation Plc

NE

Energy & Utilities

1w

Strategic Focus on High-End Drilling Rigs for 2026 Opportunities

Noble is primarily focused on contracting its 15 high-end drillships, with key rigs like BlackRhino, Viking, and Gerry de Souza as priorities.
Most of these rigs have robust opportunities for programs starting in 2026, with ongoing discussions with customers.
The company is managing a pipeline of potential multi-year contracts, aiming for 2 of the 3 rigs to be contracted.
This focus aligns with the expectation of a market recovery and supports cash flow stability in the near term.

Clearway Energy, Inc.

CWEN

Energy & Utilities

1w

Accelerated Wind Repowering Schedule and Pipeline Expansion

Projects identified for repowering are progressing on schedule, with some projects potentially moving into service before 2028.
The repowering projects include Mount Storm, Goat Mountain, San Juan Mesa, and Tuolumne, with specific phases and expected CODs in 2026 and 2027.
The pipeline of repowerable wind projects has grown, with additional opportunities emerging later in the decade, reflecting strong customer demand and technical readiness.

NuScale Power Corporation

SMR

Energy & Utilities

1w

NuScale's NRC Approval of 77-Megawatt Design

The NRC approval process involved extensive collaboration over 18 years, emphasizing NuScale's leadership and experience in SMR technology.
Management highlighted that having two NRC approvals for SMRs is unique in the industry, providing a competitive edge and credibility.
The approval has opened new customer engagement opportunities, as potential clients are now more confident in NuScale's technology and readiness.

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

WEC

Energy & Utilities

2w

Progress and Uncertainty in Vantage Data Center Demand Forecast

Vantage's long-term demand potential is 3.5 gigawatts, with an active short-term target of 1.3 gigawatts by 2027.
The company is working on purchase agreements and plans to include this demand in their 5-year capital plan.
Further updates on the demand forecast and project development are expected in the third quarter.