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Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) is an independent oil and natural gas company with a multi-basin onshore and offshore portfolio, and its news flow reflects that operational and financial scope. Company updates frequently cover exploration and appraisal milestones, capital markets activity, earnings results and participation in industry conferences.
Recent news has highlighted Murphy Oil’s offshore appraisal success in Vietnam’s Cuu Long Basin, where its subsidiary drilled the Hai Su Vang-2X appraisal well in Block 15-2/17, approximately 40 miles offshore. The company reports that this well confirms Hai Su Vang as a significant discovery and informs an updated range of recoverable resources for the field. Murphy Oil also provides updates on its Lac Da Vang (Golden Camel) development project in Vietnam and on exploration programs in Côte d’Ivoire and the Gulf of America.
Investors following MUR news will also see announcements related to financing and capital structure, such as the offering and pricing of $500 million of senior notes due 2034 under an effective shelf registration statement, and amendments to the company’s senior unsecured credit facility. Earnings releases and quarterly stockholder updates, often referenced in Form 8-K filings, provide detail on production volumes, operating metrics, capital expenditures, debt levels and return of capital through dividends and share repurchases.
In addition, Murphy Oil issues news about conference calls and webcasts for quarterly results, as well as participation by its executives in sector conferences hosted by financial institutions. Together, these items give a view into how the company manages its multi-basin portfolio, finances its activities and communicates with the market. For investors and analysts tracking MUR, this news page aggregates operational, financial and corporate developments in one place.
Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) has announced it will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2025 earnings results. The company will release its financial and operating results after market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Investors can access the webcast and presentation materials through Murphy Oil's investor relations website.
Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) has announced its quarterly cash dividend declaration. The Board of Directors has set the dividend at $0.325 per share, which equates to $1.30 per share annually. Shareholders who are recorded as of May 16, 2025, will receive the dividend payment on June 2, 2025.
Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) has announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its first quarter 2025 earnings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. The company will release its financial and operating results after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Investors can access the webcast and related presentation materials through Murphy Oil's Investor Relations website. The conference call can be joined via toll-free dial-in at 800-717-1738 using Conference ID: 50525.
Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) has announced the acquisition of the BW Pioneer floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) from BW Offshore for a gross purchase price of $125 million. The transaction includes an initial $100 million payment due by Q1 2025, with the remaining balance due by Q2 2025.
The company reaffirmed its 2025 capital expenditure guidance range of $1,135-1,285 million, with Q1 CAPEX at $425 million. The FPSO will continue supporting operations at the Cascade and Chinook fields in the Gulf of America, with BW Offshore providing operations and maintenance services under a new five-year contract.
The strategic acquisition is expected to reduce annual operating costs by $60 million, with a two-year payback period. The FPSO, which has been in service since 2009, features a storage capacity of 600,000 barrels of oil and processing capacity of 80,000 barrels per day. The transaction will increase net proved developed reserves by approximately 8 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) reported Q4 2024 net income of $50 million ($0.34 per diluted share) and full-year net income of $407 million ($2.70 per diluted share). The company achieved significant milestones including an oil discovery at Hai Su Vang-1X in offshore Vietnam with 370 feet of net oil pay.
Q4 production averaged 175 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOEPD), with 85 thousand barrels of oil per day. The company maintained its lowest net debt in over a decade at approximately $850 million and completed a $300 million stock repurchase program in 2024.
Murphy announced an 8% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.325 per share for 2025, upsized its credit facility to $1.35 billion, and maintained year-end proved reserves of 713 MMBOE with an 11-year reserve life. The company's 2025 capital expenditure is projected at $1,135-1,285 million with expected production of 174.5-182.5 MBOEPD.
Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) has announced its quarterly cash dividend declaration. The Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.325 per share, which equates to $1.30 per share annually. Shareholders who are recorded as stockholders by February 18, 2025, will receive the dividend payment on March 3, 2025.
Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) has announced an oil discovery at the Hai Su Vang-1X exploration well in Block 15-2/17, Cuu Long Basin, located 40 miles offshore Vietnam. The well, drilled to 13,124 feet in 149 feet of water, encountered approximately 370 feet of net oil pay from two reservoirs.
Murphy's subsidiary, Murphy Cuu Long Tay Oil Co., , operates the block with 40% working interest, alongside PetroVietnam Exploration Production (35%) and SK Earthon Co., (25%). Additional evaluation and future appraisal drilling are planned, with Hai Su Vang being one of multiple exploration prospects identified in the basin. The discovery could form the basis for future development of the Hai Su Vang field.
Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) has announced its participation in the upcoming Goldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference 2025. Eric M. Hambly, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be featured on a panel discussion scheduled for Wednesday, January 8 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Interested parties can access the webcast through Murphy Oil's investor relations website at http://ir.murphyoilcorp.com.