Exclusive: Chevron prepares for North Sea exit after more than 55 years
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: reuters
- Chevron to sell remaining UK North Sea oil and gas assets: Chevron is planning to sell its remaining assets in the UK North Sea, marking its exit from the basin after more than 55 years.
- Preparation for acquisition of rival Hess: The asset sale is part of Chevron's preparation for the $53 billion acquisition of rival Hess, which includes up to $20 billion in asset sales globally.
- Focus on newer assets worldwide: Major oil companies are retreating from the British North Sea to focus on newer assets globally, following a trend of declining interest in the aging basin.
- Assets included in the sale: Chevron's stake in the BP-operated Clair oilfield and interests in the Sullom Voe oil terminal and Ninian pipeline systems are among the assets to be sold.
- Expected proceeds and timeline: The sale could raise up to $1 billion, with the formal launch expected in June. The process is part of Chevron's strategy to focus on profitable assets and maintain capital discipline.
Analyst Views on XOM
Wall Street analysts forecast XOM stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XOM is 132.17 USD with a low forecast of 114.00 USD and a high forecast of 158.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
19 Analyst Rating
12 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 133.640
Low
114.00
Averages
132.17
High
158.00
Current: 133.640
Low
114.00
Averages
132.17
High
158.00
About XOM
Exxon Mobil Corporation is an energy provider and chemical manufacturer. The Company’s principal business involves exploration for, and production of, crude oil and natural gas; the manufacture, trade, transport and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, petrochemicals and a wide variety of specialty products; and pursuit of lower-emission and other new business opportunities, including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, lower-emission fuels, Proxxima systems, carbon materials, and lithium. Its Upstream segment explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas. The Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products segments manufacture and sell petroleum products and petrochemicals. Energy Products segment includes fuels, aromatics, and catalysts and licensing. Chemical Products segment consists of olefins, polyolefins, and intermediates. Specialty Products segment includes finished lubricants, basestocks and waxes, synthetics, and elastomers and resins.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
