My Top Energy Stocks For 2026 Mid Year Update

Geopolitical instability, particularly the unresolved Iranian situation, is driving higher and more volatile oil and gas prices for the foreseeable future. Comstock Resources (CRK), Antero Resources (AR), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Crescent Energy, Vaalco Energy (EGY), and Meren Energy (MRNFF) are highlighted as strong buy or long-term opportunities. XOM's Guyana expansion could contribute up to 10% of company production by 2030.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 20, 2026

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Exciting Operational Update in Offshore Gabon and in Egypt

HOUSTON, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced positive operational updates offshore Gabon regarding the ongoing drilling program, including impressive initial well results on the Ebouri-5H well and mobilization of the rig to the SEENT platform. Additionally, the Company provided a positive update on the first well completed in the 2026 onshore Egypt drilling program.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 15, 2026

Vaalco Energy: The FPSO Is Now Coming Online

VAALCO Energy is nearing completion of a major FPSO refurbishment. EGY's strong balance sheet and prudent management enabled it to weather production shutdowns and finance necessary upgrades with manageable debt. Unexpectedly high commodity prices and Egyptian receivables recovery are providing additional cash flow tailwinds as production ramps up.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2026

Vaalco Energy restarts production at Baobab in Côte d'Ivoire

Vaalco Energy Inc (NYSE:EGY, LSE:EGY) has restarted production at its Baobab field offshore Côte d'Ivoire after completing a refurbishment of the field's floating production vessel. The field, on the CI-40 block, is back online following work on the Baobab Ivoirien floating production, storage and offloading vessel, the Houston-based oil and gas producer said.

Proactive Investors • Jun 9, 2026

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Baobab Field Production Resumes After Successful FPSO Refurbishment

HOUSTON, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced that the Baobab field on CI-40 block, offshore Côte d'Ivoire is back online following the successful Baobab Ivoirien Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (“FPSO”) refurbishment.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 9, 2026

One Yields 8.8%. One Is Up 83% in a Year.

Crude oil is back in the headlines for the same reason it usually is: geopolitics.

24/7 Wall Street • May 13, 2026

Vaalco Energy Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Vaalco Energy NYSE: EGY said its first quarter of 2026 marked an operational inflection point as the company prepared for higher production from offshore Gabon and the expected restart of the Baobab field in Côte d'Ivoire, even as quarterly earnings were weighed down by derivative losses and exploration expense.

MarketBeat • May 10, 2026

Vaalco Energy: Aggressive Campaign Lucks Out

Vaalco Energy is poised for significant production growth. EGY raised Q2 2026 production guidance by 44% over Q1. High commodity prices, collection of past due Egyptian accounts, and unhedged volumes generated at least $100 million in extra cash flow.

Seeking Alpha • May 9, 2026

VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2026

Vaalco Energy, Inc. Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend

HOUSTON, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2026 ($0.25 annualized), which is payable on June 26, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 22, 2026. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

GlobeNewsWire • May 7, 2026