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Cheniere Energy, Inc.

LNG

Energy & Utilities

1w

Formal FID and Expansion of Corpus Christi Midscale Trains 8 & 9

Cheniere announced a formal FID on the Corpus Christi Midscale Trains 8 & 9 project, marking a significant step in their growth strategy.
The project is expected to add approximately 5 million tonnes of capacity by 2028, with full notice to proceed issued to Bechtel.
This project leverages the company's brownfield platform and is considered one of the most attractive LNG projects globally.
The company is also initiating prefiling with FERC for the next large-scale growth project, CCL Stage 4, aiming for phased development.
The focus remains on maximizing site capabilities and executing growth in a financially disciplined manner.

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.

Targa Resources Corp.

TRGP

Energy & Utilities

1w

Permian Volume Growth and Infrastructure Expansion

Targa reported record Permian volumes averaging 6.3 billion cubic feet per day in Q2, up 11% year-over-year, driven by new processing plants and infrastructure.
The company added a processing plant worth of gas in Q2 and another in July, with continued strength into August, indicating sustained volume growth.
Major infrastructure projects include the Pembrook 2 plant in Midland, expected to start in Q4 2025, and Bull Run 2 in Delaware, ahead of schedule, with operations beginning in Q4 2025.
An extension of the Bull Run pipeline in the Delaware Basin will add 43 miles of 42-inch pipeline, enhancing gas takeaway and connectivity, scheduled for service in Q1 2027.

COP

Energy & Utilities

1w

ESG and Cost Optimization Initiatives

ConocoPhillips is implementing a $1 billion cost reduction and margin enhancement plan, driven by enterprise resource planning (ERP) system integration, workforce centralization, and operational efficiencies.
The initiatives include G&A, LOE, transportation, and margin improvements, with about 80% of savings from expense reductions and 20% from commercial margin enhancements.
These efforts are part of broader strategic moves to improve competitiveness, reduce costs, and enhance long-term value creation, aligned with ESG principles and operational excellence.

Alliant Energy Corporation

LNT

Energy & Utilities

1w

QTS Data Center Investment and Growth Strategy

Alliant Energy announced a $10 billion investment in Cedar Rapids, the largest in Iowa history, involving a partnership with QTS Centers, a Blackstone portfolio company.
The Cedar Rapids project is a multi-phase data center development expected to reach 1,600 MW by 2028, with initial load of about 200 MW in 2026 and scaling up to full capacity by 2028.
QTS is also pursuing a multiphase data center project in Madison, with active negotiations and community engagement, indicating a strategic focus on data center growth as a key driver of future load.
The company emphasizes transparency and high confidence in mature projects, with a focus on converting advanced discussions into concrete growth, and plans to update CapEx plans in Q3.
QTS's projects are expected to significantly contribute to Alliant's load growth, requiring new generation resources, primarily gas turbines, to support the increased demand.

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.

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.

AMRC

Energy & Utilities

2w

Emerging Focus on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Nuclear Technology Partnerships

Ameresco is investing in next-generation nuclear technology, specifically small modular reactors (SMRs).
Recently hired an executive to develop partnerships in this area, indicating strategic emphasis.
Partnership with Terrestrial Energy to explore SMR projects, with potential roles including infrastructure support and EPC services.
Projects are still in early stages, with a focus on data center energy solutions and firm clean energy for future customers.
Management emphasizes the long-term potential of SMRs, with projects likely in the $100-$300 million range, possibly serving as transitional generation.

Riley Exploration Permian, Inc.

REPX

Energy & Utilities

1w

Impact of Infrastructure Challenges on Production and Mitigation Strategies

Natural gas processing issues in New Mexico caused well shut-ins and deferred oil production, but the impact on revenue was minimal as oil revenue is the primary driver.
Disruptions are timing issues rather than well performance problems, presenting opportunities for midstream and power projects aimed at improving flow assurance.
The company is advancing midstream and power generation projects, including compressor station expansions, to mitigate future infrastructure constraints and support stable production.