The Case for Fully Debt-Financed Utilities
OilPrice
APRIL 10, 2025
Our regulatory regime in the US is based on the Supreme Court decisions in the Hope and Bluefield cases.
The case for stakeholder capitalism
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Consumers and society at large are expecting more from business. Embracing these responsibilities can help shareholders, too.
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The Brazilian experience in financing infrastructure
McKinsey
MAY 31, 2016
A former finance minister makes the case for openness and discusses “de-risking.”.
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Energy Vault achieves successful close of $28 million in project financing for the Calistoga Resiliency Center, the world’s first ultra long duration hybrid green hydrogen energy storage microgrid serving California’s PG&E
Oil & Gas 360º
APRIL 1, 2025
NYSE: NRGV) (Energy Vault or the Company), a leader in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, today announced the successful close of $28 million in project financing for its Calistoga Resiliency Center (CRC). The financing includes the completed sale of an Investment Tax Credit (ITC) associated with the CRC.
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Chevron buys about 5% of Hess stock
Oil & Gas 360º
MARCH 17, 2025
(Yahoo Finance) –Chevron purchased about 4.99% of Hess Corp’s common shares this year, the oil giant said in a regulatory filing on Monday. A three-judge arbitration panel is due to consider the case later in May. shale footprint. Reporting by Mrinalika Roy in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)
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Bias busters: Seeing strategy alternatives in the momentum case
McKinsey
MARCH 30, 2020
A momentum case can reveal what could happen if a company takes no, or only limited, strategic action.
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Repeat performance: The continuing case for programmatic M&A
McKinsey
JULY 13, 2019
New research confirms that companies that regularly and systematically pursue moderately sized M&A deliver better shareholder returns than companies that don’t.
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A case for restructuring before spin-off
McKinsey
JULY 23, 2019
Making big operational changes before spinning off assets can be daunting, but our research indicates that doing so can dramatically improve the odds of deal success.
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Supply Chain Report 2025: Centrica Energy Storage+ case study
Offshore Energies UK
MARCH 26, 2025
Trine Thomsen, Finance Director said: We were so proud of achieving gold in the Supply Chain Principles, but we wanted to make sure we actually used the feedback to constructively improve.
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Why ‘digital’ is no different when it comes to valuation
McKinsey
OCTOBER 20, 2020
The trick is getting the base case right. Whether tech-enabled or old-school, proposed projects and initiatives need to be assessed according to the cash flows they generate.
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ENGIE, CarbonClear Partner To Finance Energy Access In Africa
Orient Energy Review
MARCH 22, 2023
We are therefore excited that the partnership with CarbonClear will enable us to mobilize additional climate finance and accelerate our growth declared Steven Fleurus, head of finance at ENGIE Energy Access. Carbon credits are an important lever to optimize the affordability of our products. By Bosco Agba
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New IRS Revenue Ruling Provides Opportunities for Financing Carbon Capture Equipment
The Energy Law
AUGUST 3, 2021
It is the second conclusion above that ruling that provides new opportunities for owners of plant facilities to finance the investment in carbon capture equipment necessary to prevent emitting carbon dioxide produced at their facilities into the atmosphere.
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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, November 2020
McKinsey
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The global economic recovery strengthened alongside a resurgent wave of COVID-19 cases; with vaccines on the horizon and easing US political uncertainty, investor confidence climbed.
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Green Mortgages: Here’s What You Need to Know
Energy Refuge
DECEMBER 11, 2018
In case you are building a new house, you will have to apply for a normal mortgage loan then get an EEM loan as an add-on. A lender may offer multiple types of loan and in some cases all three. The SBA does not offer financing. This EEM loan initiative was financed by the municipality. Guide for Energy Efficient Mortgage.
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Are your strategy discussions stuck in an echo chamber?
McKinsey
APRIL 20, 2018
Building a “market-momentum case”—based on external as well as internal data—can help executives allocate resources more effectively and identify new sources of value.
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A Ticking Time Bomb Lies Off The Coast of Yemen – An Old Tanker with 1.1 Million Barrels of Oil
Energy Central
AUGUST 25, 2022
The current case of the FSO Safer brings to light a practice that needs to stop. Craig Pirrong, a finance professor at the University of Houston is quoted in an article appearing. Storing oil in decommissioned tankers has been ongoing for decades.
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IEW 2025 Days III & IV: India's quest for a gas economy
Oilholics Synonymous Report
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
In India's case, the country's Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri is leading the charge personally. And here are yours truly's thoughts via Forbes , based on conversations here, on climate finance and the trillions required if the world is to meet its net zero emissions targets. mmtpa from 2026 for 14 years.
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Strong Dissent Warns of “Devastating Economic Repercussions” of Second Circuit’s Decision in Oil & Gas Case
The Energy Law
AUGUST 8, 2017
T]he opinion will have a most chilling effect on the financing of oil and gas operations, which in turn will have an adverse economic effect on government and business in our state. Chief Judge Henry Brown, Jr., also dissented from the denial of rehearing and “strongly agree[d] with the written reasons assigned by J.
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Corporate travel’s strong comeback in 2025: How companies can balance in-person needs with budget efficiency
SmartBrief
APRIL 4, 2025
Yokoy’s core AI technology is a game-changer for finance departments, efficiently merging data and learning from company-specific patterns to automate reconciliation and prevent issues like double invoicing or VAT reconciliation in highly regulated and specific areas like Germany.
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New Business Courts: Strategic Considerations for Oil and Gas Counsel
Producer's Edge
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The Texas Business Courts will potentially impact a wide range of cases, from high-value contract disputes to intricate corporate governance issues. What potential pros and cons may arise from submitting a case to the new Business Courts? How might existing agreements and future contracts be affected by this new forum?
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EOG Resources to Acquire Encino Acquisition Partners from CPP Investments and Encino Energy, Strengthening Premier Utica Asset; Increases Regular Dividend 5%
Oil & Gas 360º
MAY 30, 2025
Operational expertise and increased scale drive meaningful synergies EOG expects to generate more than $150 million of synergies in the first year driven by lower capital, operating, and debt financing costs. A replay of the webcast will be available on EOGs website for one year. Advisors Goldman Sachs & Co.
Euronext’s Attia Recaps a Busy Week in Boca
SmartBrief
MARCH 14, 2025
Anthony shares some of his key takeaways from a busy week in Boca, including: Discussions about the feasibility and business case for 24/7 trading at the industry level. Euronext’s recent announcement that it will clear crypto ETFs and ETPs.
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59 Supreme Court Punts on Important Arbitrability Question
The Energy Law
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
The distributor argued that the inclusion of its request for injunctive relief brought the case under the carve-out in the arbitration provision. This is now the second time this case has been before the Supreme Court on issues of arbitrability. It also rejected the “wholly groundless” exception altogether. 3d 1010 (2d Cir.
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Operators May Earn and Sell Carbon Credits for the P&A of Inactive, Shut-in, or Temporarily Abandoned Wells
The Energy Law
JUNE 21, 2022
The methodology is designed to incentivize and accelerate the plugging of inactive wells that would otherwise continue to emit methane into the atmosphere and to allow operators to take advantage of the growing carbon market to help finance this expensive, but important, activity. Well Eligibility.
Natural Gas Making an Impact Through Statewide Projects
Marcellus Shale Coalition
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Funded entirely by Pennsylvanias impact tax on natural gas development, the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is awarding $16 million in grants to fund 148 new projects across the state, Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced. I thank the Commonwealth Financing Authority and state Sen. Representative Gina H.
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Distributed Generation: A Comprehensive Guide to Benefits and Challenges
Navigate Power
APRIL 26, 2025
You can: Reduce monthly utility bills through self-generation Create predictable energy costs through fixed-rate financing Take advantage of federal and state financial incentives Sell excess energy back to the grid Enhanced Grid Reliability Power outages cost American businesses billions annually.
FBA Provides Update on Maritime Developments in New Orleans and the Lower Mississippi River Region
The Energy Law
MARCH 8, 2018
Chairman of the Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners Ronald Wendel, Vice President- Finance & Administration (CAO/CFO) of the Port of New Orleans Aaron C. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection, et al. , 1:17-cv-02412, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Top 10 most important actions to ensure successful digital transformation
Yokogawa
AUGUST 22, 2024
Finance, Maintenance, HR, Safety, Production and IT working on transformation opportunities. Technology is crucial, not as a dedicated solution and possible use cases but as a foundation of whole transformation and fundaments for a company-wide information lake. This is something different to what we got used to having in the past.
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Utilities and EVs: How to Drive Success
True Energy
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
The utilities and EVs business case The EV customer journeyfrom deciding what EV to buy to learning to optimise driving and chargingpresents multiple touchpoints where utilities can enhance the experience. For example, in regards to charging, including how drivers can best finance and maintain at-home charging stations.
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Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues in Bankruptcy
The Energy Law
MARCH 1, 2021
Employment Agreements Employment agreements are a type of executory contract that can be rejected in a bankruptcy case (subject to the business judgment of the trustee or debtor-in-possession). Companies that are undergoing bankruptcy must carefully assess their options to determine the right action in their particular case.
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Congressional Expansion of CCF Program
The Energy Law
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The professionals at MARAD do a spectacular job administering this and other programs, such as the Title XI ship finance program. The purpose of the program is twofold – first to be sure that there is an active fleet of U.S.
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Natural Gas Making an Impact Through Statewide Projects
Marcellus Shale Coalition
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Funded entirely by Pennsylvanias impact tax on natural gas development, the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is awarding $16 million in grants to fund 148 new projects across the state, Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced. I thank the Commonwealth Financing Authority and state Sen. Representative Gina H.
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Louisiana Second Circuit Finds Holder of Mortgage Encumbering a Mineral Lease Solidarily Liable with Mineral Lessees for Damages Under the Louisiana Mineral Code
The Energy Law
JUNE 12, 2017
1] In the case, a landowner sued its mineral lessees for: (1) failure to provide a recordable act evidencing the expiration of a mineral lease under Mineral Code articles 206-209 and (2) failure to pay royalties under Mineral Code articles 137-140. [2] Tauren Exploration, Inc. , 4] $242,029.26 6] $936,803.00 Rhymes ( jdrhymes@liskow.com ).
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Whitecap Resources, Veren to combine to form C$15 billion Canadian energy giant
Oil & Gas 360º
MARCH 10, 2025
times net debt/funds flow, which is expected to continue to further strengthen to 0.8 and/or Canada imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and (iii) the tariffs imposed by the U.S.
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130 Derivatives: Non-Cleared Swaps Variation Margin Update – Limited Relaxed Enforcement by the CFTC, Prudential Regulators and European Supervisory Authorities
The Energy Law
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
The Prudential Regulators and ESAs lack authority to issue similar no-action relief to suspend enforcement and have instead offered guiding principles for examiners to implement a risk-based compliance review on a case-by-case basis. 6, 2016). [4] 4] CFTC Letter No. 17-11 is available here. [5] 30, 2015). [6]
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Florida Investors and the Shift to Alternative Investments in Oil and Gas
Aresco
AUGUST 13, 2024
When combined with the potential for significant returns and portfolio diversification, the tax benefits create a compelling case for Florida investors to consider oil and gas drilling projects as part of their investment strategy. The state also offers a legal and regulatory environment that supports business growth and investment.
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Delaware Corporations Can Rely On Federal Forum Provisions for ’33 Act Claims
The Energy Law
MARCH 19, 2020
Before Cyan was decided, the enforceability of exclusive federal forum provisions was challenged in a separate Delaware case, Sciabacucchi v. Salzberg. [2] 2] In Sciabacucchi , the plaintiffs sought to invalidate those provisions in the certificates of incorporation of Blue Apron, Roku and Stitch Fix. 1] Cyan, Inc.
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Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues in Bankruptcy
The Energy Law
MARCH 1, 2021
Employment agreements are a type of executory contract that can be rejected in a bankruptcy case (subject to the business judgment of the trustee or debtor-in-possession). If an employer rejects a noncompetition agreement, then it may not be able to enforce the terms of an agreement that it rejected (in this case the noncompete).
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The Great Energy Debate: Why the IEA's Peak Oil Forecast Might Be Completely Wrong - 23 Wrong Assumptions
Rextag
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
3) The IEA Relies on Unrealistic Energy Transition Financing The IEA assumes massive clean energy investments despite historical failures to meet even modest climate finance goals. Even in a best-case scenario, oil will remain crucial for transport, industry, and energy security beyond mid-century. The IEA forecasts $4.5
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Why I’m Not Buying This Highly Promising Stock Yet
Oil and Gas Investments
MARCH 21, 2025
There are cases where the tumor is causing HI by creating a non-insulin substance (Diazoxide works by stopping insulin production so if that’s not the problem, the drug doesn’t do much). FINANCING AND VALUATION Rezolute has 60M shares outstanding. Diazoxide and glucocorticoids to treat the hypoglycemia.
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Louisiana First Circuit Reaffirms Prescription and Subsequent Purchaser Principles
The Energy Law
JUNE 22, 2021
3d—, the Louisiana First Circuit recently reaffirmed well-settled principles regarding prescription and the subsequent purchaser doctrine in Louisiana legacy cases. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., This opinion reinforces several key concepts in legacy cases. 5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So.
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Louisiana First Circuit Reaffirms Prescription and Subsequent Purchaser Principles
The Energy Law
JUNE 22, 2021
3d—, the Louisiana First Circuit recently reaffirmed well-settled principles regarding prescription and the subsequent purchaser doctrine in Louisiana legacy cases. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., This opinion reinforces several key concepts in legacy cases. 5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So.
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Louisiana First Circuit Reaffirms Prescription and Subsequent Purchaser Principles
The Energy Law
JUNE 22, 2021
3d—, the Louisiana First Circuit recently reaffirmed well-settled principles regarding prescription and the subsequent purchaser doctrine in Louisiana legacy cases. In this case, Lexington Land sued Chevron U.S.A., This opinion reinforces several key concepts in legacy cases. 5/25/21), 2021 WL 2102932, —So.
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Robinhood’s JB Mackenzie Tries to Predict the Future of Prediction Markets
SmartBrief
MARCH 13, 2025
Is the way the markets are evolving across and people’s interest in how they invest is really getting to be, in some cases, shorter in duration, but they want it to be very in some cases, fragmentized, like what we’ve seen at Robin Hood is the growth of fractional shares. I said this yesterday when we were talking about it.
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