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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are investigating ExxonMobil's $60 billion deal to acquire a Texas oil company in what would be one the largest mergers in the energy industry in two decades, according to securities filings. The Federal Trade Commission, which enforces federal antitrust law, has asked for additional information from the companies about Exxon’s proposed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. Exxon reported $9.1 billion in profits in the quarter that ended Sept. 30, while Chevron reported $6.5 billion in profits. Exxon has said the proposed deal with Texas-based Pioneer Resources would enhance U.S. energy security and benefit the American economy and consumers. Chevron said its proposed deal with New York-based Hess would strengthen long-term performance while “delivering higher returns and lower carbon” dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming.

Persons: Chuck Schumer, Schumer, Hess, Exxon, Alex Witt, Witt Organizations: WASHINGTON, —, Federal Trade Commission, Natural Resources, FTC, Exxon, Pioneer, Hess Corporation, Chevron, Justice Department, Resources, Climate, Center for American Progress Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club Locations: Texas, Chevron, Ukraine, New York

☆ Oil and gas industry needs to let go of carbon capture as solution to climate change, IEA says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Gorgon liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility, operated by Chevron Corp., on Barrow Island, Australia, on Monday, July 24, 2023. The oil and gas industry needs to let go of the "illusion" that carbon capture technology is a solution to climate change and invest more in clean energy, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday. Just 1% of global investment in clean energy has come from oil and gas companies, according to Birol. The industry needs to face the "uncomfortable truth" that a successful clean energy transition will require scaling back oil and gas operations, not expanding them, the IEA chief wrote. One of the major pitfalls in the energy transition is excessive reliance on carbon capture, according to the report.

Persons: Fatih Birol, Birol, Hess Organizations: Chevron Corp, International Energy Agency, United Nations, IEA, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, Exxon, Resources Locations: Barrow Island, Australia, Dubai

☆ Chevron takeover of Hess resurrects multi-billion dollar tax shield
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Tim Mclaughlin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

“The tax benefits were definitely factored into how Chevron valued Hess,” said Donald Williamson, an accounting professor at American University’s Kogod School of Business. “When you combine the companies, we have the greater U.S. income, and we can use those net operating losses,” he said. The bottom line effect, when that loss limit is multiplied by the U.S. federal tax rate of 21%, is extra cash flow that could top $400 million a year. “There’s a strong and appropriate case to increase the corporate income tax rate.”Last year, corporate tax revenue totaled a record $425 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Over the past decade, Chevron's current U.S. federal tax expense has averaged $40 million a year.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Hess, ”, Donald Williamson, “, Pierre Breber, Williamson, Jim Seida, Jean Ross, Exxon, Darren Woods, ” Woods, Tim McLaughlin, Marguerita Choy Organizations: Chevron, Hess, REUTERS, Kogod School of Business, Internal Revenue Service, U.S, University of Notre Dame, Center for American Progress, Congressional, Graphics, Exxon Mobil, Pioneer Resources, Exxon, Reuters, Boston College, Thomson Locations: U.S, Chevron

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are urging federal regulators to investigate multibillion-dollar acquisitions by oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron, saying the deals could lead to higher prices at the gas pump. “These deals are likely to harm competition, risking increased consumer prices and reduced output throughout the United States,'' the senators wrote. Chevron, Exxon and other oil companies have announced huge profits from strong energy prices and demand since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Exxon reported $9.1 billion in profits in the quarter that ended Sept. 30, while Chevron reported $6.5 billion in profits. Environmental groups hailed the call for an investigation of what some called “merger mania” within the oil industry that threatens competition.

Persons: Chuck Schumer, Exxon's, Chevron’s, Minnesota Sen, Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Bernie Sanders, Chevron, Hess, Lukas Ross, ”, ” API's Bethany Williams, Schumer Organizations: WASHINGTON, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Federal Trade Commission, Natural Resources, Hess Corp, Exxon, FTC, Resources, Big Oil, American Petroleum Institute, Senate Commerce, Science, Transportation Locations: United States, Minnesota, Sens, Vermont, Ukraine, Texas, U.S, New York

☆ Jim Cramer says it's time to move on from Pioneer after $60 billion Exxon deal announcement
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | In Kevinstankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust owns 300 shares of Pioneer, at an average price of $230.14 apiece. Club rules prevent the Trust from trading any stock Jim mentions on CNBC television for the three subsequent trading sessions. Pioneer shares climbed 1%, to just roughly $240 each, shortly after the opening bell Wednesday. Exxon CEO Darren Woods told CNBC on Wednesday he doesn't foresee "any regulatory issues" complicating its acquisition of Pioneer. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Jim, Jim Cramer's, Brent, Darren Woods, Woods, Scott Sheffield —, —, Scott Sheffield, Daniel Kramer Organizations: Natural Resources, Exxon Mobil, Street Journal, Exxon, Club, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust, CNBC, Brent, Hamas, Texas, CNBC Wednesday, Sheffield, Pioneer Resources, IHS Locations: Israel, Houston , Texas

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