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VAALCO Energy, Inc.

EGY

Energy & Utilities

1w

Côte d'Ivoire FPSO Project Progress and Schedule

The FPSO in Côte d'Ivoire ceased operations on January 31, 2025, with final crude lifting in early February and the vessel moved to Dubai for refurbishment in mid-May 2025.
The project remains ahead of schedule, with reconnection and start-up expected in late March 2026, maintaining the original timeline.
Refurbishment investment is significant but supported by a license extension and 125% cost oil recovery, ensuring economic viability.
Significant development drilling in Côte d'Ivoire is projected to begin in 2026 after FPSO returns to service, with potential for substantial production increases from the Baeobab field.

VAALCO Energy, Inc.

EGY

Energy & Utilities

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Cash CapEx was $45.9 million and dividends returned $6.5 million to shareholders, maintaining a dividend yield of around 7%.
G&A costs fell by 9% quarter-over-quarter, supporting margin maximization and cash flow growth.
In Q2 2025, VAALCO Energy reported net income of $8.4 million or $0.08 per share and adjusted EBITDAX of $49.9 million.
In Q2, VAALCO drew on its reserve-based credit facility for the first time but closed with cash on hand exceeding bank debt by $7.9 million before July receipts.
NRI production was 16,956 BOE per day, above the high end of guidance, and working interest production was 21,654 BOE per day, at the high end of guidance.
Production costs were at the low end of guidance on an absolute basis and below the low end on a per barrel basis at $22.87.
Sales were up 3% quarter-over-quarter, driven by an extra lifting in late June in Gabon, despite a 15% decrease in pricing quarter-over-quarter.
Unrestricted cash at quarter end was $67.9 million, with $24 million of receipts collected in July, including $19 million from Gabon lifting and $5 million from EGPC.

Oil States International, Inc.

OIS

Energy & Utilities

2w

Resilience of Offshore and International Markets Amid Geopolitical Instability

Oil States highlighted the resilience of offshore and international markets despite geopolitical instability, lower crude oil prices, and fluctuating U.S. trade policies.
The company achieved the midpoint of its EBITDA guidance due to strong product and service mix, driven by offshore activity and backlog growth.
Management emphasized that offshore project visibility is high, with projects being multi-year and multi-decade developments, less impacted by short-term macroeconomic issues.

Kosmos Energy Ltd.

KOS

Energy & Utilities

2w

Financial Performance Summary

CapEx in the first half of 2025 was approximately $170 million, down 65% from the first half of 2024, with full year guidance reduced from $400 million to $350 million.
Equatorial Guinea production was just under 8,000 barrels per day, lower than expected due to subsea pump failures.
Free cash flow generation has started with production increases and CapEx reductions, supporting debt paydown and balance sheet resilience.
Ghana net production was around 29,100 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with Jubilee gross production at approximately 55,000 barrels per day, impacted by planned shutdowns and riser instability.
GTA net production was just over 7,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with 3.5 gross LNG cargoes lifted in the quarter.
Gulf of America net production was about 19,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day, at the upper end of guidance.
Operating expenses per barrel of oil equivalent (OpEx/BOE) excluding GTA were higher in the quarter due to lifting timing, while general and administrative expenses (G&A) were lower due to overhead savings.
Second quarter production increased sequentially due to GTA coming online and strong Gulf of America performance, partially offset by lower Jubilee and Equatorial Guinea production.

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.

SM Energy Company

SM

Energy & Utilities

2w

Successful Integration and Optimization of Uinta Basin Assets

Completed integration of Uinta Basin assets, entering optimization phase.
Active pursuit of margin-enhancing opportunities across the value chain.
Drilled the first 3-mile lateral in the upper cube, setting stage for higher future returns.
Achieved record daily volume transported from Price River Terminal via rail, with waxy crude commanding a market premium.
Relocated remote e-fleet to frac over 30 wells into 2026 using 100% recycled water, enhancing sustainability and cost efficiency.

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.

EOG Resources, Inc.

EOG

Energy & Utilities

1w

Encino Acquisition and Utica Asset Integration

EOG completed the $5.6 billion Encino acquisition, adding 1.1 million net acres in the Utica, which now forms a core part of its portfolio alongside the Delaware Basin and Eagle Ford.
The company sees the Utica as a growth asset with a resource potential of over 2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, offering high returns (over 55% at bottom cycle prices and over 200% at mid-cycle prices).
Early integration efforts are exceeding expectations, with initial synergies of at least $150 million annually within the first year, mainly from well cost reductions and G&A efficiencies.
EOG plans to operate 5 rigs and 3 completion crews in the Utica through the rest of 2025, leveraging its proprietary technology and operational model to unlock additional value.
The company expects to bring well costs in line with its existing operations, with a focus on infrastructure, location construction, and midstream agreements to optimize production and costs.

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.

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.