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by dan_s
Wed Dec 11, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Update - Dec 5
Replies: 8
Views: 387

Re: Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Update - Dec 5

I am up 150% on my SEI Call Options in six weeks. Should buy more.
by dan_s
Wed Dec 11, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Update - Dec 5
Replies: 8
Views: 387

Re: Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Update - Dec 5

SEI is now up 300% since they announced the decision to get into the Distributed Power Business. It makes me look good, but I had no idea they were going to do it. I do think the share price could go to $50, which is why I purchased Call Options instead of the stock. I wish I'd purchased a lot more ...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 11, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Oil & Gas Prices - Dec 11
Replies: 0
Views: 102

Oil & Gas Prices - Dec 11

Trading Economics WTI Oil WTI crude oil futures climbed over $70/bbl on Wednesday afternoon, marking a third consecutive session of gains as demand prospects brightened and investors anticipated a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. > China's announcement of a looser monetary policy for 2025 to rev...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 11, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: OPEC lowers global oil demand forecast
Replies: 0
Views: 93

OPEC lowers global oil demand forecast

OPEC lowered its global oil demand growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025, amid a slowness in economic growth in key markets such as China and India. The group now expects global oil demand to increase by 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, down 210,000 bpd from its previous forecast . For 2025, ...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 11, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Sub-zero temperatures coming to Chicago.
Replies: 0
Views: 89

Sub-zero temperatures coming to Chicago.

This is why the Jan25 NYMEX contract for HH natural gas is up ~7% today.,   https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/what-is-a-polar-vortex-chicago-is-on-target-to-see-brutal-cold-for-the-next-few-days/ar-AA1vFI5a Sub/Zero temps in Chicago can reduce natural gas in storage by 50 Bcf Per Day, esp...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: 2025 The Year for Gassers-finally!
Replies: 1
Views: 120

Re: 2025 The Year for Gassers-finally!

AR and RRC are likely additions to the Sweet 16. CRK is a possible addition, but higher concentration risk. CRK will be extremely profitable if Haynesville gas moves over $4.00/mcf. All of the current Sweet 16 produce a significant amount of natural gas and NGLs. On the Sweet 16 Summary spreadsheet,...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 11, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: EIA Weekly Petroleum Report - Dec 11
Replies: 0
Views: 81

EIA Weekly Petroleum Report - Dec 11

This is bullish because lots of analysts (including me) were expecting an increase in U.S. crude oil inventories. EIA might be "correcting" their previous overstatements of crude oil inventories. In my opinion, the global oil market is much tighter than the current False Paradigm that we ...
by dan_s
Tue Dec 10, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: EIA Short Term Energy Outlook - Dec 10
Replies: 0
Views: 116

EIA Short Term Energy Outlook - Dec 10

Highlights: Global oil production. Growth in oil production next year will come mostly from non-OPEC countries because of ongoing production restraint on the part of OPEC+. At its December 5 meeting, OPEC+ announced that it would delay production increases until April 2025. Those increases had been...
by dan_s
Tue Dec 10, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Oil Prices - Dec 10
Replies: 0
Views: 102

Oil Prices - Dec 10

Trading Economics: WTI crude oil futures eased toward $68 per barrel on Tuesday afternoon as concerns about the collapse of the Syrian government subsided, but the market found support from China's promise to step up policy stimulus. > On Monday, the prime minister of ousted Syrian President Assad a...
by dan_s
Tue Dec 10, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Civitas Resources (CIVI) updated price targets - Dec 10
Replies: 0
Views: 112

Civitas Resources (CIVI) updated price targets - Dec 10

CIVI is grossly oversold because the BOD decided to pay only the Base Dividend of $0.50/share in December. They decided to use the variable portion to buyback stock, which I believe was a smart move since the share price is below book value. Civitas is a very profitable company with a free cash flow...
by dan_s
Tue Dec 10, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: Monthly Webinars and Luncheons
Topic: December 18 Webinar hosted by ROK Resources
Replies: 0
Views: 86

December 18 Webinar hosted by ROK Resources

Bryden Wright, President of ROK Resources (ROK.V and ROKRF) will be joining me for an update on the Company’s successful 2024 drilling program and a preview of what ROK has planned for 2025. My forecast/valuation model for ROK can be found on the EPG website under the Small-Caps tab. ROK reported Ne...
by dan_s
Tue Dec 10, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Volt Lithium (VLT.V and VLTLF) update - Dec 10
Replies: 0
Views: 86

Volt Lithium (VLT.V and VLTLF) update - Dec 10

Volt Lithium is on my Watch List. I am expecting them to announce details of their Permian Basin DLE project early in 2025. CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT | OTCQB: VLTLF I FSE: I2D) ("Volt" or the "Company") announces that the C...
by dan_s
Tue Dec 10, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) = Growth & Income
Replies: 0
Views: 106

ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) = Growth & Income

OKE is one of the large-cap midstream companies in our Yield Income Portfolio. At the time of this post it was trading at $105.37 > The share price is up 50.07% YTD > Per my forecast, 2024 revenues should be $21.9 billion, compared to $17.7 billion in 2023. > 2025 revenues should be $28 to $30 billi...
by dan_s
Tue Dec 10, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: The View from Europe: Natural Gas Prices
Replies: 0
Views: 148

The View from Europe: Natural Gas Prices

Natural gas prices are on the climb and this climb is about to intensify in the first months of the new year as seasonal demand hits its peak in the northern hemisphere. That’s bad news for struggling economies. Gas prices in Europe, Asia, and North America have made solid gains this year. Reuters’ ...
by dan_s
Mon Dec 09, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Hemisphere Energy (HMENF) Update - Dec 9
Replies: 0
Views: 149

Hemisphere Energy (HMENF) Update - Dec 9

Don Simmons, Hemisphere's CEO made a very informative presentation at our Houston luncheon today. > I have a HIGH level of confidence in my forecast/valuation model of Hemisphere. My current valuation of HMENF is $3.16US per share. > Q4 production should be close to 3,750 Boepd only because they've ...
by dan_s
Mon Dec 09, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Monthly Webinars and Luncheons
Topic: Dallas Members - Dec. 10 Luncheon at Ocean Prime
Replies: 0
Views: 128

Dallas Members - Dec. 10 Luncheon at Ocean Prime

Hemisphere Energy, one of my Top Picks in our High Yield Income Portfolio will be hosting a luncheon in Dallas on December 10. Ocean Prime Luncheon: 12 Noon 2101 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 965-0440 EPG members can attend. You must register by phone or email to Goal Capital: Liz Olson ...
by dan_s
Mon Dec 09, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Watch List: Unit Corp. (UNTC) Update - Dec 9
Replies: 0
Views: 156

Watch List: Unit Corp. (UNTC) Update - Dec 9

Unit Corporation (OTCQX: UNTC) recently announced that its board of directors have declared the following cash dividends: a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share of common stock for the fourth quarter of 2024 to be paid on December 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business...
by dan_s
Mon Dec 09, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Meta Data Center N Louisiana
Replies: 2
Views: 138

Re: Meta Data Center N Louisiana

I doubt it. I think he wants to leave the stock to his children, but anything is possible.
by dan_s
Sun Dec 08, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Saudi Arabia will defend oil prices.
Replies: 0
Views: 135

Saudi Arabia will defend oil prices.

Note from Keith Kohl: "We knew it was coming, it was only a question of how soon OPEC+ would announce the extension of its production cut deal. Recently, the group decided to extend production cuts until the end of 2026 to assess the stability of global oil demand. All year, concerns have been ...
by dan_s
Sun Dec 08, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Watch This: Tucker Carlson interview with Lavrov
Replies: 0
Views: 148

Watch This: Tucker Carlson interview with Lavrov

https://x.com/TuckerCarlson/status/1864804141735842253

Russia wants to end the war in Ukraine. Team Biden does not want to end the war because they at "Money Laundering" by pumping $Billions into Ukraine which circles back to the Democrats.
by dan_s
Sun Dec 08, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Crescent Energy (CRGY) Valuation Update - Dec 8
Replies: 0
Views: 252

Crescent Energy (CRGY) Valuation Update - Dec 8

CRGY closed at $14.20 on December 6th. On December 3rd the Company announced a significant acquisition of assets in the South Texas Eagle Ford that are producing ~20,000 Boepd of current production (~70% liquids) from Ridgemar Energy. To get an idea of what the Company will be acquiring in Q1 2025 g...
by dan_s
Sun Dec 08, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Natural Gas Prices in Europe - Dec 8
Replies: 1
Views: 168

Natural Gas Prices in Europe - Dec 8

The TTF, the European benchmark for gas prices, increased by 18.9% to $14.80 per mmbtu by the end of November. Gas storage declined to 85.6% on November 30, 10% lower than storage in the same month last year. However, it remained within the average of the last three years. Gazprom’s decision on Nove...
by dan_s
Sat Dec 07, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Monthly Webinars and Luncheons
Topic: December 9 Luncheon in Houston
Replies: 0
Views: 152

December 9 Luncheon in Houston

Location: Maggiano's on Post Oak.

Doors open at 11:15

Speaker: Don Simmons, Hemisphere Energy's CEO
by dan_s
Sat Dec 07, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Vacation Update - Dec 7
Replies: 1
Views: 211

Re: Vacation Update - Dec 7

We got home at 5:15 PM. Great trip, but always good to be home with the dogs (Ollie and Ziggy).

I will be working on Sunday to prepare for Monday's luncheon in Houston.
by dan_s
Sat Dec 07, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Vacation Update - Dec 7
Replies: 1
Views: 211

Vacation Update - Dec 7

Susan and I are flying back to Houston today from Puerto Vallarta. We should be home by 4pm. We had a group of 15 on this trip and we had a wonderful time. Perfect weather as usual in December. I did not catch any fish and we only saw five whales, but the boat trips were still fun. Outstanding staff...
by dan_s
Sat Dec 07, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Watch List addition: PetroTal (TAL on the TSX)
Replies: 0
Views: 208

Watch List addition: PetroTal (TAL on the TSX)

PetroTal is a publicly traded, tri‐quoted (TSX: TAL) (AIM: PTAL) (OTCQX: PTALF) oil and gas development and production Company domiciled in Calgary, Alberta, focused on the development of oil assets in Peru. PetroTal’s flagship asset is its 100% working interest in the Bretaña Norte oil field in Per...
by dan_s
Fri Dec 06, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Dividends and Taxes in Canada
Replies: 2
Views: 391

Re: Dividends and Taxes in Canada

Canada does not withhold income taxes on capital gains because they have no way of knowing your basis in the stock.

Any taxes that Canada withholds are refunded as a foreign tax credit when you file your US tax return.
by dan_s
Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:54 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Permian Basin (PR)
Replies: 0
Views: 297

Permian Basin (PR)

JPMorgan analyst Arun Jayaram raised the firm’s price target on Permian Resources (PR) to $19 from $17 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. In 2025, the firm expects natural gas producers to benefit from “three powerful secular demand trends:” the build-out of significant liquefied natural ...
by dan_s
Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Viper Energy (VNOM) Price Target Raised - Dec 6
Replies: 1
Views: 174

Re: Viper Energy (VNOM) Price Target Raised - Dec 6

TipRanks 12-6-2024: "In the last 3 months, 10 ranked analysts set 12-month price targets for VNOM. The average price target among the analysts is $57.30." On 12/1 Goldman Sachs increased their price target to $70.
by dan_s
Fri Dec 06, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Viper Energy (VNOM) Price Target Raised - Dec 6
Replies: 1
Views: 174

Viper Energy (VNOM) Price Target Raised - Dec 6

JPMorgan analyst Arun Jayaram raised the firm’s price target on Viper Energy (VNOM) to $51 from $43 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. In 2025, the firm expects natural gas producers to benefit from “three powerful secular demand trends:” the build-out of significant liquefied natural gas...
by dan_s
Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: OPEC+ Update - Dec 6
Replies: 0
Views: 223

OPEC+ Update - Dec 6

It is official: OPEC+ countries agreed to postpone the start of oil production increases by three months until April 2025, simultaneously extending the full unwinding of output cuts by a year until end-2026 as the oil group confronts rising non-OPEC production. In a widely anticipated move, OPEC+ po...
by dan_s
Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Athabasca Oil - 2025 guidance
Replies: 2
Views: 194

Re: Athabasca Oil - 2025 guidance

This one is definitely a candidate for our High Yield Income Portfolio. By mid-December we should have all of the profiles for the Small-Cap and High Yield portfolio companies updated. After that I will be extending my forecast/valuation models into 2026. After that, I will be taking a look at sever...
by dan_s
Thu Dec 05, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: EIA weekly Natural Gas Storage report - Dec 5
Replies: 0
Views: 238

EIA weekly Natural Gas Storage report - Dec 5

Working gas in storage was 3,937 Bcf as of Friday, November 29, 2024, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decrease of 30 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 185 Bcf higher than last year at this time and 284 Bcf above the five-year average of 3,653 Bcf. At 3,937 Bcf, total working ...
by dan_s
Thu Dec 05, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Update - Dec 5
Replies: 8
Views: 387

Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Update - Dec 5

My current valuation is $35/share . Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) ("Solaris" or the "Company"), today announced a financial and operational update for the fourth quarter 2024 as well as updates to its growth capital program to further support the Solaris Power S...
by dan_s
Thu Dec 05, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Kolibri - update on latest three Tishomingo wells
Replies: 2
Views: 172

Re: Kolibri - update on latest three Tishomingo wells

Kolibri believes that the Caney formation will be productive throughout all of their 17,000 acres of leasehold. There should be more than 100 horizontal drilling locations.

Wolf believes that their stock is grossly undervalued, so I expect them to announce a stock buyback soon.
by dan_s
Thu Dec 05, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: OPEC+ update - Dec 5
Replies: 0
Views: 216

OPEC+ update - Dec 5

OPEC’s Last Stand Keith Kohl | Dec 05, 2024 Today’s the day we’ve been waiting all year for. And as you read this now, the 57th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and 38th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting is taking place, via videoconference. These JMMC meetings happen just t...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 04, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Baytex (BTE) Update - Dec 4
Replies: 0
Views: 368

Baytex (BTE) Update - Dec 4

Based on my forecast, Baytex should generate approximately $1.7Cdn billion of operating cash flow in 2025. -------------------------- December 3 press release: Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) (NYSE: BTE) ("Baytex") is pleased to announce its 2025 budget. "Our 2025 budget demonstrates t...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 04, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: EIA - Weekly Oil Inventory Report - Dec 4
Replies: 1
Views: 277

Re: EIA - Weekly Oil Inventory Report - Dec 4

From OilPrice.com OPEC+ faces a dilemma: easing production cuts risks further price drops below $70 per barrel, but maintaining cuts supports non-OPEC+ supply growth. Saudi Arabia is pushing to delay the easing of cuts by 3–6 months. The group’s decision may hinge on how President Trump’s return in ...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: False Paradigm: US oil production will keep growing
Replies: 0
Views: 254

False Paradigm: US oil production will keep growing

IEA has once again over-estimated oil supply growth. Based on EIA's monthly 914 report, US crude oil production is up less than 100,000 bpd year over year for the nine months ending 9-30-2024. US crude oil production is very close to the peak. Note from HFI Research:   The long-term bullish oil the...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: EIA - Weekly Oil Inventory Report - Dec 4
Replies: 1
Views: 277

EIA - Weekly Oil Inventory Report - Dec 4

Summary of Weekly Petroleum Data for the week ending November 29, 2024 U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 16.9 million barrels per day during the week ending November 29, 2024, which was 615 thousand barrels per day more than the previous week’s average. Refineries operated at 93.3% of their op...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:19 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Hemisphere Energy one of my Top Picks - Dec 4
Replies: 4
Views: 387

Re: Hemisphere Energy one of my Top Picks - Dec 4

Don Simmons will be speaking at our Houston luncheon on Monday, December 9.
by dan_s
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Crescent Energy - Bolt on acquisition
Replies: 2
Views: 356

Re: Crescent Energy - Bolt on acquisition

I will update my forecast/valuation model early next week. On vacation in Mexico this week.
by dan_s
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Hemisphere Energy one of my Top Picks - Dec 4
Replies: 4
Views: 387

Re: Hemisphere Energy on of my Top Picks - Dec 4

Hemisphere is hosting a luncheon today in Dallas. Send an email to Sabrina if you would like to attend.

Send it to energyprospectus@gmail.com
by dan_s
Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Hemisphere Energy one of my Top Picks - Dec 4
Replies: 4
Views: 387

Hemisphere Energy one of my Top Picks - Dec 4

Notes below are from Simply Wall Street Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener. Hemisphere Energy Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Hemisphere Energy Corporation acquires, explores, develops, and produces petroleum and natural gas interests in Canada with a mark...
by dan_s
Wed Dec 04, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: LNG Demand- Dec 4
Replies: 0
Views: 257

LNG Demand- Dec 4

Last week, we talked a little bit about the most important source of energy during cold winters — natural gas. We don’t stress things too much here in the U.S., especially with the huge amount of cheap, plentiful supply of natural gas that is being extracted from beneath the ground. However, it’s go...
by dan_s
Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: OPEC Update Dec 3
Replies: 1
Views: 333

Re: OPEC Update Dec 3

HFI is forecasting that EIA will report a small draw from crude oil storage in the US tomorrow.
by dan_s
Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: OPEC Update Dec 3
Replies: 1
Views: 333

OPEC Update Dec 3

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Prices-Rise-as-OPEC-Prepares-to-Extend-Production-Cuts.html

Oil prices were moving higher early on Tuesday morning ahead of the latest OPEC+ meeting as members of the group aligned behind plans to extend production cuts into 2025.
by dan_s
Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Flow Baby Flow
Replies: 1
Views: 320

Re: Flow Baby Flow

Team Trump should be very bullish for gassers and the midstream companies.

Will not have much impact on US oil production. Only higher oil prices will get more oil.

Enforcing sanctions against Iran and Venezuela will raise oil prices.
by dan_s
Tue Dec 03, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Kemp: US gas surplus likely to be eliminated before winter ends
Replies: 1
Views: 337

Re: Kemp: US gas surplus likely to be eliminated before winter ends

It will be a three-step process:
1. Normal winter in the eastern US
2. US LNG exports at capacity in Q1 2025
3. Increasing demand for electricity from natural gas fired power plants.

Big upside for SEI regardless of the gas price.

All of the Sweet 16 produce a lot of natural gas and NGLs.
by dan_s
Mon Dec 02, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: InPlay Oil dividends - Dec 2
Replies: 0
Views: 352

InPlay Oil dividends - Dec 2

InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) ("InPlay" or the "Company") is pleased to confirm that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.015 per common share payable on December 31, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 16...