France seeks to nationalise nuclear giant EDF to ride out energy crisis
The French government will nationalise its financially-struggling nuclear giant Electricite de France to help it ride out Europe’s worst energy crisis in a generation.
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Serica Energy looking outside the UK for M&A deal
North Sea operator Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has said it is “increasingly” exploring M&A opportunities outside of the UK.
Noble and Maersk sell North Sea rigs in $375m deal, paving way for merger
Noble Corporation (NYSE: NBL) and Maersk Drilling (CPH: DRLCO) have signed a $375m deal to sell-off several North Sea rigs to Shelf Drilling, in a move which could address competition concerns.
Market Wrap: Recession concerns push oil lower and whipsaw stocks
Treasuries held a rally and oil slid Thursday as investors parsed the economic outlook after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged the risk of a recession.
Electric Hydrogen startup raises $198 million for plants to produce green fuel
Electric Hydrogen, a startup aiming to slash the cost of green hydrogen by offering pre-designed manufacturing facilities, raised $198 million in a series B funding round, as investors bet on a future powered by the climate-friendly fuel.
Inflated expectations? Investors unwind ESG hype cycle
It is a strange time for the oil and gas sector. On the one hand, after years of price weakness, the money is rolling in again as the war in Ukraine and post-Covid disruptions keep prices high.
‘Put-off’ investors and shelved projects: The view from London on the North Sea windfall tax
City of London analysts have given their verdicts on the impact of the government’s windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers.
Sembcorp Marine shareholders question Singapore yards mega merger
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine (SGX:S51) has released the financial and operating metrics of its proposed combination with a restructured Keppel Offshore and Marine (Keppel O&M) (SGX:BN4) in a response to queries from its shareholders that fear share dilution.
Cost of new North Sea Pilot oilfield ‘could be reduced by 75%’ by tax incentives
Costs for a planned new North Sea oilfield could be shaved by 75% with new tax incentives, the firm behind it has claimed.
CHC ordered to sell Babcock North Sea business by competition authorities
Helicopter operator CHC has been ordered by the UK's competition watchdog to sell off its newly-acquired Babcock North Sea business.
KCA Deutag to buy Saipem Onshore Drilling in ‘milestone’ $550m deal
Aberdeen-headquartered KCA Deutag has announced a $550m deal to acquire the onshore drilling business of Italian contractor Saipem.
Industry slams oil and gas windfall tax which will send ‘shockwaves for years to come’
Rishi Sunak has announced a multibillion-pound windfall tax on oil and gas, which the industry has slammed as sending "shockwaves" on jobs, investment and communities.
Cambo owner Ithaca Energy to IPO in London ‘asap’
Ithaca Energy will make its IPO in London “as soon as possible” this year, according to parent firm Delek Group.
The Not-So-Dirty Dozen: Key North Sea hubs still producing in 2032
There are several hubs around the North Sea which will still be producing in a decade’s time – but 12 of these will be “key” thanks to their production upsides and emissions intensity, according to new research.
More action on energy bills needed by July – ScottishPower boss
The Government must take urgent action and help the poorest households months before energy bills will rise again ahead of the winter months, the boss of a major energy company has said.
Geopolitical tensions driving M&A activity
Anderson Anderson & Brown Corporate Finance (AABcf) is delighted to share with you our Deals+ update for Q1 2022 in conjunction with Energy Voice, highlighting selected energy M&A and Fundraising transactions across the UK.
Oil holds above $105 as demand for fuels offsets China lockdowns
Oil held gains above $105 a barrel as investors weighed higher demand for refined products against a slew of lockdowns in major cities in China.
Finder Energy acquires acreage around the giant CNOOC Buzzard field
Finder Energy has acquired further acreage around the CNOOC Buzzard field in the Central North Sea.
Higher prices ‘undoubtedly’ encourage investment as North Sea eyes up to 20 billion more barrels
Energy Voice talks to Jason Fox, Managing Partner, London, and Alastair Young, Partner, at Bracewell (UK) LLP on the future of North Sea investment as Brent crude oil remains at around $100.
Oil sinks below $100 as China’s lockdowns imperil demand outlook
Oil pushed lower at the start of the week on concerns that a spreading Covid-19 outbreak in China will weigh on global demand.
Ithaca aiming for ‘support from all parties’ on Cambo push
The chairman of Ithaca Energy, soon to be the new operator of the controversial Cambo oilfield, has said the firm wants open dialogue with environmentalists and other parties on its future.
Ithaca Energy to buy Cambo operator Siccar Point in $1.5 billion deal
Ithaca Energy has struck a deal to buy Siccar Point Energy, operator of the controversial Cambo project, for just shy of $1.5 billion.
EV Private Equity on impact investing and the energy transition
EV Private Equity co-founder Helge Tveit explains the company’s philosophy of impact investing, and why the energy transition provides greater opportunities.
Opportunities abound for energy M&A deals in Asia Pacific
Opportunities abound for mergers and acquisitions across energy-hungry Asia Pacific nations, as majors, such as Chevron, Shell, and ExxonMobil, seek to exit or rationalise their upstream portfolios.
M&A: North Sea deals won’t rush to meet oil price surge
Firms won’t be rushing into deals or investment off the back of higher oil and gas prices – the boom may even be stalling such activity in the North Sea, according to top analysts.