Exxon Shrinks Footprint In Nigeria Despite Renewal Of Lease On Lagos Office: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is renewing its lease on its Lagos office while scaling down operations in Nigeria. The company is relocating staff to a smaller office and is nearing the closure of an asset sale to Seplat Energy (OTC:SEPLF). Other oil companies like Shell (NYSE:SHEL), TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE), and Eni (NYSE:E) are also planning to exit Nigeria due to security concerns.
May 30, 2024 | 4:49 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
Seplat Energy is nearing the closure of an asset purchase from Exxon Mobil, which could be approved in less than two weeks.
The nearing closure of an asset purchase from Exxon Mobil is likely to positively impact Seplat Energy, as it could enhance the company's asset base and operational capabilities.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors can gain exposure to Exxon Mobil and other energy companies through the iShares U.S. Energy ETF.
The news indirectly impacts the iShares U.S. Energy ETF as it includes Exxon Mobil and other energy companies. However, the direct impact on the fund's performance is limited.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 40
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors can gain exposure to Exxon Mobil and other energy companies through the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund.
The news indirectly impacts the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund as it includes Exxon Mobil and other energy companies. However, the direct impact on the fund's performance is limited.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 40
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Exxon Mobil is renewing its lease on its Lagos office but is scaling down operations in Nigeria. The company is relocating staff to a smaller office and is nearing the closure of an asset sale to Seplat Energy.
While the renewal of the lease indicates a continued presence in Nigeria, the scaling down of operations and relocation to a smaller office suggest a reduction in operational footprint. The nearing closure of an asset sale to Seplat Energy could also impact the company's operations and financials.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Eni is planning to exit Nigeria's oil-rich Niger delta due to security concerns, but regulatory hurdles have stalled the move.
Eni's planned exit from Nigeria due to security concerns could negatively impact its operations and revenue from the region. Regulatory hurdles causing delays add further uncertainty.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Shell is planning to exit Nigeria's oil-rich Niger delta due to security concerns, but regulatory hurdles have stalled the move.
Shell's planned exit from Nigeria due to security concerns could negatively impact its operations and revenue from the region. Regulatory hurdles causing delays add further uncertainty.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
TotalEnergies is planning to exit Nigeria's oil-rich Niger delta due to security concerns, but regulatory hurdles have stalled the move.
TotalEnergies' planned exit from Nigeria due to security concerns could negatively impact its operations and revenue from the region. Regulatory hurdles causing delays add further uncertainty.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60