energy transition

Tidewater Inc. will release its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results on March 2, 2026. A conference call will be held on March 3, 2026, where CEO Quintin Kneen will discuss performance. The company, boasting the largest fleet of offshore support vessels, will likely touch on its strategic positioning within the energy transition. Replays will be available online.

Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIII (HCIC) has successfully priced an upsized $210 million IPO, offering units at $10.00 on Nasdaq. The SPAC, led by Daniel J. Hennessy, will focus its search on industrial innovation and energy transition sectors. Underwriters Barclays Capital Inc. and Cohen & Company Capital Markets are leading the offering, with an option for additional units. Each unit includes a Class A ordinary share and a Share Right.

WEC Energy Group’s Wisconsin Electric has declared quarterly preferred stock dividends, demonstrating financial strength amidst the energy transition. The company is investing in renewable energy and grid modernization, balancing reliable service with sustainability goals. These dividend payments signal confidence in their operational performance and strategic vision for a cleaner energy future.

SBM Offshore has repurchased 5,447,925 shares, or 84.70%, of its EUR141 million buyback program, averaging EUR21.95 per share. This initiative, aimed at reducing capital and securing shares for employee incentives, continues through January 7, 2026, with approximately EUR21.6 million remaining. The company’s focus on offshore infrastructure and energy transition also shapes its strategic outlook.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation forecasts 2026 adjusted EBITDA between $4.125 billion and $4.425 billion, projecting a 4% rise in fee-based adjusted EBITDA per share from 2023. This outlook aligns with its three-year growth targets, with capital investments internally funded. Key developments include a 12-year agreement for Cedar LNG capacity, a $200 million Peace Pipeline System expansion, and continued progress on strategic initiatives like the Greenlight Electricity Centre.

.Duke Energy reaffirmed its commitment to advanced nuclear by joining the DOE’s $400 million cost‑share project that funds TVA’s deployment of GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX‑300 small modular reactor. The partnership aims to lower costs, enhance grid reliability, and accelerate carbon‑free power in the early 2030s. Duke will assess sites such as Belews Creek, NC, and seeks an early NRC permit, positioning SMRs as a low‑capex, modular baseload complement to its renewable and storage investments while supporting a domestic nuclear supply chain.

Ferrellgas (OTC: FGPR) announced that Vice President of Operations Support Megan Sharp, a 20‑year industry veteran and Nevada Air National Guard veteran, was appointed a Councilor of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). She will advocate for propane’s use in heating, agriculture and transportation while advancing safety, training and research. The appointment gives Ferrellgas a stronger voice in national policy and industry standards, aligning with its digital and growth initiatives.

Ecopetrol completed its $157.5 million acquisition of Statkraft’s Colombian solar portfolio (0.6 GW) on November 13, 2025, funded by incremental debt. This acquisition advances Ecopetrol’s “Energy that Transforms” strategy, diversifying its energy mix and boosting low-emission generation. Ecopetrol aims to close the acquisition of three wind project entities (0.7 GW) pending fulfillment of conditions. The company now fully owns the solar entities and is integrating them to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Analysts see this strategic shift as crucial for navigating the evolving energy landscape, though integration challenges and regulatory support remain.