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by dan_s
Fri Mar 21, 2025 12:11 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Nouveau Monde Graphite
Replies: 1
Views: 291

Re: Nouveau Monde Graphite

MY TAKE is that investors in mining companies get "Investor Fatigue" because it takes so long (decades) for discoveries to become revenue producing mines. This is not unique to NMG. What we learned at the luncheon is that within a few months, NMG's largest shareholders (including GM and Pa...
by dan_s
Fri Mar 21, 2025 12:03 pm
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Department of Education = Waste of money
Replies: 0
Views: 10

Department of Education = Waste of money

From one of our members that knows a lot more about this than I do. Many of your editors have been in Washington for nearly 40 years (yes, we are swamp creatures), and we've waited a long, long time for a glorious day like yesterday. President Trump has heroically declared that most of the programs ...
by dan_s
Fri Mar 21, 2025 9:50 am
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Permian Resources (PR) Update - March 21
Replies: 0
Views: 160

Permian Resources (PR) Update - March 21

I personally like to own "Aggressive Growth" companies like MTDR and PR; especially the ones that also generate enough free cash flow to pay dividends. MTDR and PR are funding their aggressive drilling programs entirely with operating cash flow. Aggressive Growth is somewhat out of favor w...
by dan_s
Fri Mar 21, 2025 8:48 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: NGL Prices - March 21
Replies: 0
Views: 270

NGL Prices - March 21

Trading Economics: Propane increased $0.09 USD/GAL to $0.87/GAL or 11.33% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Propane reached an all-time high of 1.67 in February of 2014. See chart he...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 20, 2025 7:07 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Civitas Resources (CIVI) Valuation Update - March 20
Replies: 1
Views: 2454

Re: Civitas Resources (CIVI) Valuation Update - March 20

Our updated profile and my updated forecast/valuation model for Civitas has been posted to the EPG website. If you are not an EPG member, we are offering a $100 discount on memberships for new members . Go to this link: https://energyprospectus.com/member-benefits/ Scroll down and click on "Joi...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:20 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Oil & Gas Prices - March 20
Replies: 0
Views: 1782

Oil & Gas Prices - March 20

Oil prices have been fluctuating with modest gains and losses over the past two weeks, with WTI crude futures pushing up over $68 per barrel this afternoon. > On one hand, geopolitical factors have been exerting upward pressure on prices. Tensions in the Middle East escalated as Israel launched a ne...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:16 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Civitas Resources (CIVI) Valuation Update - March 20
Replies: 1
Views: 2454

Civitas Resources (CIVI) Valuation Update - March 20

I just finished my review of the updated Civitas profile that was prepared by one of our three super smart MBA. Steven has been working up profiles for me for more than five years since he graduated from SMU. He does a great job. Civitas is one of the grossly oversold mid-caps in our Sweet 16 Growth...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 20, 2025 10:04 am
Forum: Monthly Webinars and Luncheons
Topic: Dallas Luncheon Today - March 20
Replies: 0
Views: 2100

Dallas Luncheon Today - March 20

A few seats are available for today's luncheon in Dallas. Just register at 310-454-4299 or LizOlsonRoadshows@gmail.com Hosted by Nouveau Monde Graphite, Inc. (NMG:NYSE) Thursday, March 20th, 2025 Luncheon: 12 Noon Ocean Prime 2101 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX 75201 MY TAKE on NMG: GM and Panasonic ...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:46 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: EIA Natural Gas Storage Report - March 20
Replies: 0
Views: 650

EIA Natural Gas Storage Report - March 20

Working gas in storage was 1,707 Bcf as of Friday, March 14, 2025, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 9 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 624 Bcf less than last year at this time and 190 Bcf below the five-year average of 1,897 Bcf . At 1,707 Bcf, total working gas i...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:23 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report - Mar 19
Replies: 0
Views: 167

EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report - Mar 19

Summary of Weekly Petroleum Data for the week ending March 14, 2025 U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 15.7 million barrels per day during the week ending March 14, 2025, which was 45 thousand barrels per day less than the previous week’s average. Refineries operated at 86.9% of their operable ...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:02 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: EIA's take on tariffs - from 3-11-2025 STEO report
Replies: 0
Views: 2200

EIA's take on tariffs - from 3-11-2025 STEO report

Notes from EIA's Short Term Energy Outlook: Trade policy assumptions. The current landscape for U.S. trade policy continues to rapidly evolve. On February 1, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order announcing the imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Subsequent...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 20, 2025 8:33 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Iran gets a letter from Trump - March 19
Replies: 0
Views: 193

Iran gets a letter from Trump - March 19

President Donald Trump's recent letter to Iran's supreme leader included a two-month deadline for reaching a new nuclear deal, it was reported Wednesday. Trump sent a letter to Ali Khamenei seeking a new agreement with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear program and replace the one from...
by dan_s
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:13 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Hemisphere – 2024 reserves
Replies: 1
Views: 6184

Re: Hemisphere – 2024 reserves

Hemisphere's 2025 drilling program will complete the development of the two polymer floods within Atlee Buffalo. Based on my discussions with Don Simmons, they expect Atlee Buffalo to flatten out at around 4,500 Bopd and then hold there for several years. The two polymer floods should have very low ...
by dan_s
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:00 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: U.S. Natura Gas & NGL Markets - Mar 5
Replies: 2
Views: 5231

Re: U.S. Natura Gas & NGL Markets - Mar 5

See slide 8 of the slides that I spoke from at today's luncheon. The slide deck can be found on the EPG website by clicking on "EPG Events: Presentations and Specials". Appalachia and the Haynesville are the only areas with significant upside. High volume horizontal gas wells come on stron...
by dan_s
Wed Mar 19, 2025 6:50 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: SM Energy – 2025 share price
Replies: 4
Views: 6230

Re: SM Energy – 2025 share price

It always amazes me how the Wall Street Gang does not trust the management teams of these highly successful companies. 90% of stocks decline when they announce accretive acquisitions and rebound when actual results prove that the transactions was a wise move.
by dan_s
Wed Mar 19, 2025 6:44 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Journey Energy (JOY.TO and JRNGF) Update - March 19
Replies: 0
Views: 187

Journey Energy (JOY.TO and JRNGF) Update - March 19

This is good news. Journey's CEO will be joining me on an EPG webinar in April. CALGARY, March 19, 2025 /Newswire/ - Journey Energy Inc. (JOY – TSX; JRNGF - OTCQX) (“Journey” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a new lending relationship with a Canadian Chartered bank. Journ...
by dan_s
Wed Mar 19, 2025 3:26 pm
Forum: Monthly Webinars and Luncheons
Topic: Slides from the March 19th luncheon in Houston
Replies: 0
Views: 1590

Slides from the March 19th luncheon in Houston

At Wednesday's luncheon my 15-minute presentation was an update on the (very bullish) U.S. Natural Gas Market. Our guest speaker was Eric Desaulniers, CEO of Nouveau Monde Graphite (NYSE: NMG). If you would like to receive the slides that we spoke from, send an email to Sabrina at energyprospectus@g...
by dan_s
Wed Mar 19, 2025 9:43 am
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: SM Energy – 2025 share price
Replies: 4
Views: 6230

Re: SM Energy – 2025 share price

I agree 100%.

A company of this size and quality should be drawing a lot more attention.
by dan_s
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:58 am
Forum: Monthly Webinars and Luncheons
Topic: FEAR of "Drill Baby Drill" is way overblown - Mar 19
Replies: 0
Views: 872

FEAR of "Drill Baby Drill" is way overblown - Mar 19

I will be discussing some of the points made in this article at today's luncheon in Houston: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/harold-hamm-drill-baby-drill-needs-80-oil " The U.S. shale needs much higher oil prices than $50 per barrel, and even higher than the current WTI Crude oil price in the ...
by dan_s
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:47 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Copper Prices - Mar 19
Replies: 0
Views: 582

Copper Prices - Mar 19

https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/copper Copper futures surged past the key $5 per pound level on Wednesday, reaching fresh ten-month highs as the spot market continued to reflect supply tightness, with inventories in both London and Shanghai exchanges declining. > On the demand side, optimism...
by dan_s
Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: The U.S. Federal Government is broken
Replies: 0
Views: 1241

The U.S. Federal Government is broken

Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXi5NGpgrXA

If the Federal Government of the U.S. does not stop outspending its revenues, the U.S. will FAIL. DEBT KILLS.
by dan_s
Tue Mar 18, 2025 7:15 pm
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Notes from Bison Energy - March 18
Replies: 1
Views: 1643

Notes from Bison Energy - March 18

Oil-related equities have pulled back sharply over the past month, driven by macroeconomic concerns related to tariffs and the news that OPEC will begin unwinding production cuts. But cutting through the headlines to the market fundamentals, both the IEA and EIA report that global oil stocks have be...
by dan_s
Tue Mar 18, 2025 2:41 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Matador Resources (MTDR) Valuation Update - Mar 18
Replies: 0
Views: 1301

Matador Resources (MTDR) Valuation Update - Mar 18

TipRanks: "In the last 3 months, 14 ranked analysts set 12-month price targets for MTDR. The average price target among the analysts is $75.43." Since March 5, four of the analysts have adjusted their price targets to $65, $67, $70 and $73. Hedges: Matador only has oil collars in place th...
by dan_s
Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:56 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Q4 Results - Feb 22
Replies: 3
Views: 6705

Re: Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Update - March 18

Up more than 10% today on heavy volume. When the stock price of a small-cap like this ramps up quickly ($8.30 to over $35.00 in less than 8 months), it is because buyers outnumber the sellers by a wide margin. Investors that buy a lot of the stock are wise to tighten up their stop loss orders to loc...
by dan_s
Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:40 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Kolibri Global Energy (KGEI) updated analyst's report dated 3/14/2025
Replies: 0
Views: 282

Kolibri Global Energy (KGEI) updated analyst's report dated 3/14/2025

Send me an email if you'd like to read it: dmsteffens@comcast.net

The five new wells that Kolibri will be completing in Q2 will have a big impact on the share price.
by dan_s
Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: War in Ukraine
Replies: 2
Views: 3832

Re: War in Ukraine

Bottomline: Team Biden made no attempt to stop this war from starting. Trump would never have allowed it to start. Would the U.S. allow China to put missiles in Mexico? All Team Biden had to do was agree not to allow Ukraine to join NATO. Now millions are dead and millions more will have their lives...
by dan_s
Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:13 pm
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Coal is part of a "Common Sense" Energy Plan
Replies: 1
Views: 972

Coal is part of a "Common Sense" Energy Plan

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/climate-change-i-ve-authorized-production-of-energy-with-coal-trump/ar-AA1B8awl Fact: Fossil fuels (coal, oil, NGLs and natural gas) represent more than 80% of the world's primary energy supply AND the percentage won't change anytime soon. Trump is not afraid to tel...
by dan_s
Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:12 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Inplay Oil – mixed 2024 Results
Replies: 1
Views: 2565

Re: Inplay Oil – mixed 2024 Results

Higher natural gas prices should give InPlay a nice revenue boost this year.

I hope to get Doug Bartoli, InPlay's CEO on a webinar soon.
by dan_s
Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:01 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Oil Price Forecast - March 17
Replies: 1
Views: 592

Re: Oil Price Forecast - March 17

My take is that oil demand will increase in Q2 2025 and WTI will firm up over $70.00/bbl. I will be lowering the oil price used in my forecasts and increasing the natural gas price. Actual realized oil and gas prices will balance out in Q1 2025, so I expect financial results to be close to my Sweet ...
by dan_s
Mon Mar 17, 2025 1:56 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Oil Price Forecast - March 17
Replies: 1
Views: 592

Oil Price Forecast - March 17

Comments below are from Keith Kohl In a completely unshocking bit of news (to us, at least), the EIA has increased its West Texas Intermediate (WTI) spot price forecasts for both 2025 and 2026 in its latest short-term energy outlook. The EIA now anticipates the WTI spot price to average $70.68 per b...
by dan_s
Sat Mar 15, 2025 9:07 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Outlook for U.S. Natural Gas prices - Mar 15
Replies: 2
Views: 4511

Re: Outlook for U.S. Natural Gas prices - Mar 15

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday that work on a proposed pipeline to bring natural gas through New York to help supply energy to New England could start by the end of this year. Wright said in an appearance on FOX Business Network's "Mornings with Maria" that he thinks it's "...
by dan_s
Sat Mar 15, 2025 7:55 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Outlook for U.S. Natural Gas prices - Mar 15
Replies: 2
Views: 4511

Re: Outlook for U.S. Natural Gas prices - Mar 15

Last Look on Friday, March 14 Prompt-Month Henry Hub (April 25) was down $0.007 on the day, to settle at $4.104 Prompt-Month WTI (April 25) was up $0.63 on the day, to settle at $67.18 All of our Sweet 16 are very profitable at the prices above. My forecasts are based on the following natural gas pr...
by dan_s
Sat Mar 15, 2025 7:47 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Outlook for U.S. Natural Gas prices - Mar 15
Replies: 2
Views: 4511

Outlook for U.S. Natural Gas prices - Mar 15

Notes below are from HFI Research" We recently discussed our bullish thesis on natural gas in an article where we make the case that the 14.6 bcf/d demand increase from LNG by 2030 will drive prices significantly higher. U.S. natural gas E&Ps are the most direct way to play the natural gas ...
by dan_s
Fri Mar 14, 2025 2:53 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: War in Ukraine
Replies: 2
Views: 3832

War in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin this afternoon offered preliminary support for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine proposed by the United States and Ukraine earlier this week reports the NY Times. Putin caveated that ultimately any agreement will need to address the root causes of the conflict and not si...
by dan_s
Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:21 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Q1 2024 Oil Price - Mar 14
Replies: 0
Views: 1029

Q1 2024 Oil Price - Mar 14

Here is my View from Antigua this morning. If WTI averages more than $65/bbl through the end of March, the average price will be slightly lower than what I used in my Q1 forecasts ($72.50/bbl). Higher natural gas prices in the quarter should offset the lower oil price, so Q1 results for all of the ...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:12 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: EIA weekly natural gas storage report - Mar 13
Replies: 0
Views: 1500

EIA weekly natural gas storage report - Mar 13

From my cabin in Barbados Working gas in storage was 1,698 Bcf as of Friday, March 7, 2025, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decrease of 62 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 628 Bcf less than last year at this time and 230 Bcf below the five-year average of 1,928 Bcf. At 1,698...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:05 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Kolibri Global Energy (KGEI) Update - Mar 13
Replies: 1
Views: 1716

Kolibri Global Energy (KGEI) Update - Mar 13

Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the “Company” or “KEI“) (TSX: KEI) is providing the results of its December 31, 2024, independent reserves evaluation. All amounts are in US$ unless otherwise stated. Wolf Regener, President and CEO, commented: “We are very pleased with the large growth we had in Proved R...
by dan_s
Thu Mar 13, 2025 6:33 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Rubellite Energy – 2024 results
Replies: 1
Views: 1499

Re: Rubellite Energy – 2024 results

One of the things that drew me to Rubellite is that Don Simmons, CEO of Hemisphere, is a shareholder. Plus, all the good stuff that Harry posted above.
by dan_s
Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:37 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Peyto Exploration – 2024 results
Replies: 1
Views: 2926

Re: Peyto Exploration – 2024 results

Good work Harry.
This one is definitely a "Keeper" in our High Yield Income Portfolio for those of you investing for high dividend yield.
by dan_s
Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:08 am
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: The View from Grenada - Mar 12
Replies: 0
Views: 2935

The View from Grenada - Mar 12

Waking up in Grenada this morning. Another beautiful day. Looks like the oil price has found a support level. It will be confirmed if the price can hold over $65 after EIA reports a build in U.S. crude oil inventories, which is normal for this time of year. https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/Wo...
by dan_s
Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:33 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: "We make the best Graphene in the World!"
Replies: 25
Views: 96214

Re: "We make the best Graphene in the World!"

This is way too long. Start a new post with new information.
by dan_s
Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:53 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Veren Inc. (VRN) Update - Mar 11
Replies: 1
Views: 16337

Veren Inc. (VRN) Update - Mar 11

At this point I rate VRN a HOLD. I will be replacing it in the Sweet 16 with WhiteCap or another upstream company that gets the majority of its revenues from natural gas and NGL sales. I do think WhiteCap made a good acquisition for their shareholders. Size does matter in this business and when the ...
by dan_s
Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:35 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Merger of Veren and Whitecap Resources
Replies: 4
Views: 7398

Re: Merger of Veren and Whitecap Resources

Yes. CRGY is a Screaming Buy.

Crescent Energy (CRGY) has a very good production mix. Almost 60% of their production is natural gas and NGLs. At the midpoint of their guidance, the Company's production will be up 28% YOY in 2025.
by dan_s
Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:28 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: “Drill, Baby, Drill.”- But drill at what????
Replies: 3
Views: 6987

Re: “Drill, Baby, Drill.”- But drill at what????

MY TAKE Higher tariffs on imported steel concerns me more than the tariffs on Canadian oil & gas. Higher steel prices will increase completed well costs. HFI expects EIA to report a large build in US crude oil inventories tomorrow. It is normal for US crude oil inventories to build this time of ...
by dan_s
Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:19 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: “Drill, Baby, Drill.”- But drill at what????
Replies: 3
Views: 6987

Re: “Drill, Baby, Drill.”- But drill at what????

I agree that U.S. upstream companies will not increase drilling budgets unless oil prices move over $75/bbl. Note below from HFI Research this morning. ---------------------------- When Chris Wright, former CEO of Liberty Energy, became the US Secretary of Energy nominee, the entire energy sector ch...
by dan_s
Mon Mar 10, 2025 3:23 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Merger of Veren and Whitecap Resources
Replies: 4
Views: 7398

Re: Merger of Veren and Whitecap Resources

This merger is a big deal and I will definitely have some work to do when I get home.\

This is a reminder to all of you that when a company like VRN is grossly undervalued by the market, there is a good chance that it is a Screaming Takeover Target.
by dan_s
Mon Mar 10, 2025 3:14 pm
Forum: The View from Houston
Topic: Raymond James Oil Market Outlook - Mar 10
Replies: 0
Views: 2476

Raymond James Oil Market Outlook - Mar 10

Oil “downside” volatility rears its head again — is the range-bound market view about to break? Our oil price view for the past year-plus has been consistent: a range-bound market largely at the direction of OPEC+ policy that would need an ‘event’ to push the market away from the ~$65-85/Bbl window...
by dan_s
Fri Mar 07, 2025 9:50 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Tariffs on Mexico
Replies: 1
Views: 1659

Re: Tariffs on Mexico

Since Trump has made the tariffs against Canada and Mexico about border security, if both countries do significantly reduce the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., he will reduce the or eliminate the tariffs.
Team Trump knows we need Canadian heavy oil.
by dan_s
Fri Mar 07, 2025 9:45 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Tariffs on Mexico
Replies: 1
Views: 1659

Tariffs on Mexico

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum thanked her U.S. counterpart Donald Trump for an "excellent and respectful" call on Thursday, promising that her government would work on security and migration as Washington temporarily eased tariffs. After the call, Trump announc...
by dan_s
Fri Mar 07, 2025 9:23 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: The Democrats really screwed up last night
Replies: 9
Views: 19943

Re: The Democrats really screwed up last night

We need both parties to want "To Make America Great Again". It is fine to have different opinions of what that means and good to have open debate and compromises. IMO the Democrats have moved way too far into the land of the Wackos of the Left. Why would anyone not want to stop the wastefu...