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US Natgas Futures Prices Decline on Worries About AI Power Demand Growth

(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures have fallen from a 26-month high hit last month in part due to investor worries that slower economic growth could reduce the amount of gas needed to power data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) in coming years. Analysts have warned that the fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again …

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Weak Oil Prices, Limited Shale Acreage to Hit Energy M&A in 2025, Enverus Says

(Reuters) – The U.S. upstream oil and gas M&A market is bracing for the most challenging conditions since the COVID-19 pandemic as oil prices slump and prime acreage dries up, analytics firm Enverus said on Wednesday, even though dealmaking jumped last quarter to the second-best start to the year since 2018. The expected downturn in …

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Baker Hughes Flags Tariff Impact on Full-Year Core Profit

(Reuters) – U.S. oilfield technology firm Baker Hughes on Tuesday flagged a potential impact on its annual core profit of between $100 million and $200 million due to tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy has heightened uncertainty in the energy industry, as the ensuing trade war is expected to curb global economic growth and, …

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EQT to Acquire Upstream and Midstream Assets of Olympus Energy for $1.8 Billion

(Reuters) – EQT said on Tuesday it plans to acquire the upstream and midstream assets of Olympus Energy in a deal valued at $1.8 billion. The company also beat first-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, benefiting from higher natural gas prices. The company reported an adjusted profit of $1.18 per share, for the quarter ended March …

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Devon Energy Gains on Plans to Boost Free Cash Flow by $1 Billion

** Shares of oil and gas producer Devon Energy rise 3.7% to $30.57 premarket  ** Company says it plans to boost its annual free cash flow by $1 billion by the end of 2026 ** “The $1 billion savings is significantly above our expectations and the $300-$500 million range we think investors anticipated” – RBC …

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Gas Pipeline Billionaire Kinder Dismisses Tariff, AI Concerns

By Elizabeth Elkin Richard KinderPhotographer: Aaron M. Sprecher/Bloomberg Kinder Morgan Inc. billionaire co-founder Rich Kinder has shrugged off concerns in the US natural gas industry over the impact of tariffs on exports, and that demand forecasts related to artificial intelligence may be too optimistic. Kinder said his company still sees a surge demand from AI …

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Shell to Complete Survey at Venezuela Gas Field as License Wind-Down Approaches

April 21 (Reuters) – Oil and gas group Shell (SHEL.L) plans to complete a marine survey at Venezuela’s offshore Dragon gas field before a U.S.-set May deadline to wind down all licenses related to energy projects in the country, sources close to the preparations said. Colombia-flagged survey vessel Dona Jose II arrived in U.S.-sanctioned Venezuela …

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Trump Administration Kicks Off Plan for Expanded Offshore Drilling

The U.S. Interior Department on Friday said it would begin taking public input for a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program that could include new zones in the Arctic and elsewhere to maximize energy development. President Donald Trump has ordered government agencies to identify ways to increase already record high U.S. oil and …

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US Oilfield Services Firms Brace for Earnings as Tariffs Cloud Outlook

Results next week will likely provide a peek into how the world’s top three oilfield services companies are navigating the uncertainty fueled by the on-again, off-again U.S. tariffs, as well as a recent slide in oil prices. President Donald Trump promised to increase U.S. oil and gas production, campaigning on the motto of “drill baby …

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Kinder Morgan Maintains Annual Profit Forecast on Soaring Natgas Demand

By Vallari Srivastava Kinder Morgan narrowly misses first-quarter profit estimates Expects tariffs impact to be roughly 1% of the total project costs Remains bullish on natural gas demand April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. pipeline and terminal operator Kinder Morgan (KMI.N) left its annual profit forecast unchanged on Wednesday, as it continued to bank on demand …

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