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Exxon Appoints Maria Jelescu Dreyfus to Board

Dreyfus is CEO and founder of Ardinall Investment Management, a sustainable investment firm, and currently serves on the board of Cadiz Inc. and Canada-based pension fund CDPQ.

E&P BW Energy Undergoes ‘Technical’ Ownership Restructuring

The restructuring will not involve any change to the ultimate control of BW Energy as the shares currently held by BW Group will be sold to BW Energy Holdings.

Hess Midstream Subsidiary Plans Private Offering of Senior Notes

The proposed issuance is not expected to have a meaningful impact on Hess Midstream’s leverage and credit profile, according to Fitch Ratings.

Wood Mackenzie Appoints Jason Liu as CEO

Liu replaces former CEO Mark Brinin, who is departing to pursue other opportunities, Wood Mackenzie said.

EOG: Utica Oil Can ‘Compete with the Best Plays in America’

Oil per lateral foot in the Utica is as good as top Permian wells, EOG Resources told analysts May 3 as the company is taking the play to three-mile laterals and longer.

Utility, Clean Energy Company Allete to Go Private in $6.2B Deal

The Minnesota-based utility said on May 6 it agreed to be acquired by a partnership led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners.

TC Energy Preparing for Natural Gas Demand Surge

TC Energy executives expect data centers in Wisconsin and Virginia to drive as much as 8 Bcf/d of natural gas demand for power generation.

Valaris’ 1Q Sets Positive Tone for Offshore

Coming out of first-quarter 2024, drilling contractor Valaris expects a sustained upcycle for the offshore drilling industry supported by demand growth, OPEC+ production cuts and supportive commodity prices.

U.S. Shale-catters to IPO Australian Shale Explorer on NYSE

Tamboran Resources Corp. is majority owned by Permian wildcatter Bryan Sheffield and chaired by Haynesville and Eagle Ford discovery co-leader Dick Stoneburner.

1Q24 Dividends Declared in the Week of April 29

With earnings season in full swing, upstream and midstream companies are declaring quarterly dividends. Here is a selection of dividends announced in the past week.