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Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) is an integrated energy company active across oil sands development and upgrading, offshore oil production, petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S., and the Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks. The company’s news flow reflects this integrated model, combining updates on upstream production, downstream refining and marketing, capital allocation, and financial performance.
On this page, readers can follow Suncor’s news releases that are also furnished to regulators via Form 6-K filings. These items include quarterly and annual results, where the company reports metrics such as upstream production levels, upgrader utilization, refinery throughput, refining utilization, and refined product sales. Suncor’s communications also highlight safety performance, with references to best-ever personnel and process safety results, and to operational reliability across its assets.
Investors and observers will find announcements related to corporate guidance, where Suncor outlines expected ranges for annual upstream production, refinery utilization, capital expenditures, and other outlook measures. The company also issues news on dividends, share repurchase activity, and debt offerings, providing insight into its approach to shareholder returns, capital structure, and funding.
Because Suncor describes itself as developing petroleum resources while advancing a transition to a lower-emissions future, its news may also reference investments in lower emissions intensity power, renewable feedstock fuels, and projects targeting emissions intensity. Together, these updates provide a view into how the company manages its oil sands, offshore, refining, marketing, and energy trading operations over time.
Bookmark this page to review Suncor Energy’s latest official announcements, performance highlights, and guidance updates as they are released.
Suncor announced the appointment of Jean Paul (JP) Gladu to its Board of Directors, effective November 17, 2020. With over 25 years of experience in building relationships among Canada’s natural resource sectors and Indigenous communities, Gladu is expected to bring significant insights to the board. He is currently the President of A2A Rail and serves on the Board of Noront Resources. Gladu holds several degrees, including an Executive MBA from Queen’s University. His appointment reflects Suncor's commitment to governance and the development of Indigenous-owned businesses.
Suncor Energy reported a third-quarter net loss of $12 million ($0.01 per common share) for 2020, a significant decline from net earnings of $1.035 billion in the same quarter of 2019. Funds from operations rose to $1.166 billion ($0.76 per share) compared to $2.675 billion in Q3 2019. The company’s operating loss reached $302 million due to a decrease in crude oil realizations as the pandemic affected demand. Upstream production decreased to 616,200 boe/d, down from 762,300 boe/d year-over-year, while maintaining a focus on operational resilience and cost reductions, targeting $1 billion in operating cost cuts.
Suncor Energy will release its third quarter financial results on October 28, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. MT. A webcast for analysis will occur the next day, October 29, at 7:30 a.m. MT, featuring Mark Little (CEO) and Alister Cowan (CFO). Analysts can participate in a Q&A session following management remarks. The company, a leader in Canada's integrated energy sector, focuses on oil sands, offshore production, and renewable energy initiatives.
Suncor has received a gold-level re-certification in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. This recognition underscores Suncor's commitment to Indigenous collaboration, having invested $6 billion in Indigenous businesses since 1999. In 2019 alone, Suncor spent $836 million on Indigenous procurement, accounting for 8% of its total supply chain spend. The PAR certification evaluates corporate performance in Aboriginal relations across leadership, employment, business development, and community relationships.
Suncor has provided an operational update following a fire incident at its Base Plant, reporting restored production of 165,000 bbls/d and anticipating full rates of 300,000 bbls/d by Q4. Despite challenges from low oil prices and the pandemic, Suncor focuses on enhancing performance and cutting costs. The revised 2020 production guidance is set to 680,000 – 710,000 bbls/d. Capital expenditure guidance is adjusted to C$3,600 – C$4,000 million. The company expects insurance to cover most repair costs from the incident, highlighting its strategic maintenance and production ramp-ups at various facilities.
On August 14, 2020, a fire occurred in the secondary extraction area of Suncor's Base Plant mining operations, impacting bitumen production. The fire was contained without injuries, and all personnel were evacuated safely. Current operations are being adjusted, with both upgraders online processing in situ bitumen. Suncor expects to resume mined bitumen production by early September and will provide further operational updates as necessary.
Suncor Energy reported significant challenges in its second quarter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and OPEC+ supply issues, resulting in a net loss of $614 million ($0.40 per share) compared to net earnings of $2.729 billion in the prior year quarter. Funds from operations plummeted to $488 million ($0.32 per share) from $3.005 billion. However, the company is on track to meet its operating cost reduction target of $1 billion and is implementing measures to enhance operational flexibility and digital transformation. Refinery utilization averaged 76%, with total upstream production dropping to 655,500 boe/d.
Suncor Energy has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, payable on September 25, 2020, to shareholders recorded as of the close of business on September 4, 2020. As a leading integrated energy company in Canada, Suncor operates in oil sands development, offshore oil and gas production, and petroleum refining under the Petro-Canada brand. Suncor is committed to sustainable practices and is listed on notable indexes including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good.
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Suncor announced the pricing of two offerings totaling US$1 billion in senior unsecured notes: US$450 million due May 15, 2023, at 2.800% interest, and US$550 million due May 15, 2025, at 3.100%. The offering is set to close on May 13, 2020. Funds will be used to repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes, while maintaining financial health. RBC Capital Markets and J.P. Morgan are acting as joint book-running managers.
The offering complies with US regulations and does not allow sales in Canada.