Apex Locks in Financing for North Carolina Wind Farm

Apex Clean Energy said commercial operations at a 189 megawatt wind farm are expected to begin by year-end 2024.

E&P Consolidation Ripples Through Energy Finance Providers

Panel: The pool of financial companies catering to oil and gas companies has shrunk along with the number of E&Ps.

Japan’s Toyo to Buy Houston Area Solar Module Production Facility

Toyo says it plans to start production of 1 GW of annual module capacity by mid-2025 and reach 2.5 GW by the end of 2025.

Equinor Exercises Option for Three Havila Vessels

Equinor ASA uses the vessels to support its North Atlantic, North Sea platforms.

More Oil, Gas Exploration Needed Now—WoodMac

New discoveries can reduce costs and emissions intensity while delivering value for resource holders and explorers, Wood Mackenzie analysts said.

Exclusive: Why Family Offices Favor ‘Lower-Risk’ Oil, Gas Investments

Evan Smith, Stephens’ senior vice president for investment banking, describes growth in the company’s network of family offices, specifically those investing in the energy sector, in this Hart Energy Exclusive interview.

Energy Sector Sees Dramatic Increase in Private Equity Funding

In a 10-day period, private equity firms announced almost $20 billion in energy funding. Is an end in sight for the fossil fuel capital drought? 

Supermajors Ramp Up Biofuel Investments, Rystad Says

Between BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, Exxon Mobil and Eni, the projects could add 286,000 bbl/d of production capacity, Rystad analysts said.

Harold Hamm: ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Faces Geology Barriers, Even Under Trump

Harold Hamm, Continental Resources founder and major Trump donor, says the U.S. faces real barriers to expanding production growth—even with Republicans controlling D.C.—as major shale basins mature.

E&Ps Capitalize on AI Surge with NatGas Investments, But Volatility Expected

EOG, Diamondback and Gulfport Energy remain optimistic—despite recent near-term volatility—and are doubling down on natural gas investments in order to meet growing energy demands.