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.
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.
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.