XOM Enters Agreement with Gabon to Investigate Offshore Oil and Gas Opportunities
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
ExxonMobil's MoU with Gabon: Exxon Mobil Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gabonese government to explore deepwater oil and gas reserves, indicating a potential return to the country amid its declining production levels.
Gabon’s Production Challenges: Gabon is facing a decrease in crude production, dropping from 370,000 barrels per day in 1997 to 240,000 bbl/day in August 2025, prompting the government to seek new resources to reverse this trend.
Cheniere Energy's Expansion: Cheniere Energy has achieved a milestone with the first production from its Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project, which aims to enhance its LNG production capacity to meet growing global demand.
Bloom Energy and Archrock Developments: Bloom Energy is positioned to benefit from the rising demand for clean power solutions, while Archrock focuses on midstream natural gas compression services, anticipating sustained demand in the energy transition.
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Analyst Views on LNG
Wall Street analysts forecast LNG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LNG is 274.09 USD with a low forecast of 258.00 USD and a high forecast of 290.00 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.
11 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 208.040
Low
258.00
Averages
274.09
High
290.00
Current: 208.040
Low
258.00
Averages
274.09
High
290.00
About LNG
Cheniere Energy, Inc. is the producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States. The Company provides clean and secure LNG to integrated energy companies, utilities, and energy trading companies worldwide. It operates two natural gas liquefaction and export facilities at Sabine Pass, Louisiana (Sabine Pass LNG Terminal) and near Corpus Christi, Texas (Corpus Christi LNG Terminal). Sabine Pass LNG Terminal, which has natural gas liquefaction facilities consisting of six operational trains, for a total production capacity of approximately 30 million tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG (the SPL Project). Corpus Christi LNG Terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas, consists of three trains for a total production capacity of approximately 15 mtpa of LNG, three LNG storage tanks and two marine berths. It also owns and operates a 94-mile natural gas supply pipeline that interconnects the Sabine Pass LNG Terminal with several large interstate and intrastate pipelines.
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.
Cheniere to Release Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
- Earnings Release Schedule: Cheniere Energy plans to issue its financial results for Q4 and full year 2025 on February 26, 2026, before market open, highlighting its ongoing growth potential in the LNG sector.
- Investor Conference Call: An investor and analyst conference call will be held at 11:00 AM ET on the same day to discuss financial results, enhancing transparency and attracting investor interest.
- Global LNG Leader: Cheniere is the leading producer and exporter of LNG in the U.S., with approximately 52 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of production capacity and an additional 9 mtpa under construction, demonstrating its commitment to market expansion.
- Diverse Business Model: The company offers a full range of LNG services, including gas procurement, transportation, liquefaction, and delivery, ensuring its competitiveness and sustainability in the global energy market.
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Cheniere Energy Announces 2025 Earnings Release Schedule
- Earnings Release Schedule: Cheniere plans to issue its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on February 26, 2026, before market opens, highlighting its ongoing growth potential in the LNG market.
- Investor Conference Call: An investor and analyst conference call will be held at 11:00 AM ET on the same day to provide in-depth analysis of financial results, aimed at boosting investor confidence and enhancing market transparency.
- LNG Production Capacity: Cheniere's LNG production capacity in the U.S. reaches 52 million tonnes per annum, with an additional 9 million tonnes under construction, underscoring its critical role in meeting the growing global energy demand.
- Global Business Presence: The company has offices in multiple cities worldwide, including London, Singapore, and Beijing, indicating its commitment to expanding international markets and addressing the increasing demand for natural gas.
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