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Kimmeridge's Chestnut Carbon raises $160mm

February 13, 2025

BKV Greenlights Carbon Capture Project at Texas Gas Plant

  • Project Scale: Will sequester 90,000 metric tons CO₂ annually from Eagle Ford Shale gas processing.

  • Regulatory Approval: Texas Railroad Commission approved the injection well, with EPA monitoring plan pending.

  • Operational Timeline: FID reached in Dec 2024, with launch targeted for Q1 2026.

  • Sustainability Expansion: Adds to BKV’s carbon capture portfolio, including Barnett Zero & Cotton Cove projects.

Bloom Energy & Chart Industries Partner on Carbon Capture for Fuel Cells

  • Carbon Capture Innovation: Focuses on capturing CO₂ from Bloom’s fuel cells for reuse or sequestration.

  • Efficiency Edge: Fuel cell CO₂ streams are higher purity, making carbon capture cheaper & more effective.

  • Market Applications: Designed for data centers, industrial users, and grid reliability solutions.

Chestnut Carbon Raises $160M Series B to Scale Carbon Removal

  • Funding Scope: Backed by Canada Pension Plan, Cloverlay, & DBL Partners, supporting a 100M-ton carbon sequestration goal.

  • Land Expansion: Acquired 35,000+ acres in six U.S. states for reforestation & ecosystem restoration.

  • Premium Carbon Credits: Generates Gold Standard-certified offsets for corporate decarbonization strategies.

  • Scalability: Funding supports land purchases, technology innovation, & workforce expansion.

e2Companies to Go Public via $500M Merger with Nabors Energy SPAC

  • Listing Details: Business combination with Nabors Energy Transition Corp II, trading as VUTL on Nasdaq.

  • Virtual Utility Model: AI-powered on-site power solutions for data centers, healthcare, & industrial facilities.

  • Financial Growth: 110% CAGR since 2021, with revenue scaling across 165+ installations globally.

  • Deal Size: Expected to generate $400M in gross proceeds, with a pre-money valuation of $500M.

Ormat Secures 15-Year Tolling Agreements for 300 MW Storage in Israel

  • Energy Storage Growth: Two facilities totaling 300 MW / 1,200 MWh, advancing Israel’s renewable energy transition.

  • Strategic Partnership: Developed with Allied Infrastructure LTD, with shared ownership.

  • Deployment Timeline: Currently in permitting phase, expected commercial operation by 2028.

EDF & TAQA Partner on Geothermal Energy Development in Saudi Arabia

  • MoU Signed: Partnership to explore geothermal power & HVAC applications for energy efficiency.

  • Strategic Alignment: Supports Saudi Vision 2030 & EDF Ambitions 2035 for sustainable energy.

  • Project Scope: Focused on geothermal energy & compressed air storage, reducing carbon footprints.

Louth Callan Renewables Begins Construction on 28 MW Mousam Solar in Maine

  • Project Scope: 110-acre solar farm to power thousands of homes & businesses, reducing carbon emissions.

  • Strategic Growth: Marks Louth Callan's expansion into utility-scale solar development across North America.

Elliott Pushes for Phillips 66 Overhaul in $2.5B Activist Campaign

  • Strategic Overhaul: Elliott’s "Streamline66" plan calls for portfolio simplification, operational review, & board restructuring.

  • Asset Sales Proposal: Recommends divesting Midstream, CPChem, & JET retail operations to unlock shareholder value.

  • Underperformance Concerns: Cites lagging total shareholder returns & repeated operational shortfalls as reasons for urgent action.

  • Investor Pressure: Elliott, managing $69.7B in assets, argues for management & oversight changes to enhance capital returns.

U.S. Energy Development Completes $165M Refinancing Led by Citibank

  • Credit Facility: Closed $165M syndicated revolving credit, expandable up to $500M.

  • Strategic Growth: Provides capital for development projects & acquisitions to expand its U.S. oil & gas portfolio.

  • Company Scale: USEDC has deployed $2B+ in capital, operating 4,000 wells across 13 states & Canada.

Howard Energy Acquires Operating Stake in 1.1 Bcf/d Midship Pipeline

  • Key Acquisition: Secured operating interest in 200-mile Midship Pipeline, expanding SCOOP/STACK to Gulf Coast connectivity.

  • Capacity Expansion: Currently transports 1.1 Bcf/d, with potential expansion to 1.4 Bcf/d.

  • Growth Strategy: Marks $1.1B in 2024 M&A activity, reinforcing long-term natural gas demand focus.

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