Kimmeridge Coal and Texas Tea

By Paul Sankey Published on November 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Mark Viviano, who was on this week’s Happy Hour, is an outstanding presenter. He outlined the background and success of his part of Kimmeridge, the private equity oil firm started by Ben Dell and Neil McMahon, two former sellside Wall Street analysts. Former Wellington Oil & Gas buyside analyst Mark is now on his third Kimmeridge fund since starting up in 2020, same year as Sankey Research sent our first note, July 4th, Independence Day …

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Zoom Replay: Rich Kruger, CEO Suncor

By Paul Sankey Published on November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM

Rich is clearly one of the most impressive CEOs in global oil. The company is ahead on its targets to the point that we are working towards a major update and outlook. Very enjoyable chat, and I locked in an invite to the Calgary Stampede (July 3rd-12th) next year, having mentioned that I have never been to this legendary event. Rich also took time to follow up with a thank you email, where the thanks …

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Sunday Heavyweights and Knife Fights

By Paul Sankey Published on November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Busy week ahead! ENI ringing the bell on the NYSE tomorrow with management comments meeting for analysts. I’m seeing if I can jump on CNBC while I am on the exchange floor. It is a TV set and bell ringing photo op these days. The traders nowadays are chips in data centers. Those guys on the floor are extras. Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill dinner on Tuesday. CVX post-Hess analyst meeting Wednesday November 12th. Happy Hours …

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