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Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated

PEG

Energy & Utilities

2w

New Jersey Resource Adequacy and Generation Build Outlook

Current legislative discussions ongoing, with no major changes yet.
Advocacy for state decisions on forecasts, reliability, affordability, and environmental goals.
Focus on developing long-term policy consensus with regional stakeholders.
Uncertainty around new generation projects due to market signals and PJM capacity issues.
Legislation introduced to enable utilities to compete for in-state generation.
Concerns about New Jersey's reliance on power imports, especially during peak heat events.
Active regional discussions on resource adequacy, reliability, and environmental policies.
Potential for future generation build influenced by state policies and PJM market dynamics.
No definitive timeline for new generation projects, but ongoing interest and discussions.

Eversource Energy

ES

Energy & Utilities

2w

Impact of Connecticut Legislation SB4 on Storm Cost Securitization and Customer Bills

SB4 allows for securitization of storm costs from 2018-2025, improving customer bill predictability and strengthening the balance sheet.
Legislation enables bonds to cover public benefit program costs, potentially reducing customer bill impact.
Legal and regulatory approval process ongoing, with securitization expected to take 12-18 months, likely completing in 2027.

APA Corporation

APA

Energy & Utilities

1w

Market and Infrastructure Constraints on Gas Development Capacity

APA's gas processing capacity is around 800 million cubic feet per day, with current production at 500 million cubic feet.
Field infrastructure, gathering, and transport limitations are the primary constraints on expanding gas development.
Additional trunk lines, compression, and infrastructure upgrades are planned to support exploration success and production growth.
Third-party facilities and capacity sharing are being explored to mitigate capital expenditure and infrastructure bottlenecks.
Operational focus is on managing pressure regimes and expanding low- and high-pressure systems to support long-term gas growth.

Portland General Electric Company

POR

Energy & Utilities

3w

Progress on Oregon Regulatory Framework and Multiyear Rate Making

PGE completed filings for a holding company structure to reduce investment costs and support clean energy goals.
The company signed an MOU with Oregon regulators and stakeholders to govern key rate base investments, including the Seaside Battery Project and distribution system assets, aiming for regulatory predictability.
The new regulatory approach emphasizes multiyear rate making, securitization, and flexible recovery mechanisms, reducing the need for frequent rate cases and enhancing planning certainty.

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.

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.

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.

PARR

Energy & Utilities

1w

Strategic Renewable Fuels Partnership with Mitsubishi and ENEOS

Partnership involves $100 million investment for a 36.5% equity stake in joint venture.
Partnership aims to enhance renewable fuels capabilities, leveraging partners' expertise in global feedstock procurement.
Expected start-up of pretreatment unit in second half of 2025, with initial EBITDA contributions anticipated in Q1 2026.
Project benefits include operational expense advantages, local product sales focus, and capital efficiency.
Partnership expands distribution reach into California and broader West Coast markets, strengthening long-term growth prospects.

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.

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.

Berry Corporation

BRY

Energy & Utilities

1w

California Regulatory Developments and Permitting Outlook

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved the recertification of the EIR, enabling permitting to resume, with a court review pending expected decision before year-end.
Management expressed strong confidence that the revised EIR addresses previous deficiencies, supporting a positive outcome for permitting in California.
California's regulatory environment has shown a constructive shift over the past five years, with recent policies aimed at stabilizing in-state production and codifying the EIR into state law to streamline permitting.
The company already holds permits supporting development into 2027, providing operational certainty regardless of the court's ruling.
California's legislative efforts, including the Energy Commission's response to Governor Newsom, aim to increase in-state oil production, which aligns with Berry's strategic interests.
The potential legislative reforms could benefit Berry's C&J Well Services business by increasing demand for P&A services due to new plug-to-drill requirements.