ConocoPhillips COP, a leading U.S.-based exploration and production company, has assumed full operatorship of the Kebabangan gas field in East Malaysia. Malaysia’s state-owned energy firm, Petronas, mentioned that it has transferred its rights related to the Kebabangan Cluster offshore Sabah to ConocoPhillips. Previously, the Kebabangan Cluster was jointly operated by Petronas, Shell and ConocoPhillips.

The gas field is a key asset in East Malaysia, with an export capacity of up to 750 million standard cubic feet per day. The Kebabangan gas field is anticipated to hold nearly 2.2 trillion cubic feet of gas. Petronas noted that new commercial agreements have been secured to ensure the gas field’s future developments remain economically and commercially feasible until 2050. These agreements should also support Sabah’s regional energy requirements.

COP’s Zacks Rank and Key Picks

COP currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks from the energy sector are Sunoco LP SUN, Equinor ASA EQNR and Cheniere Energy, Inc. LNG. Sunoco and Equinor currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each, while Cheniere Energy carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Sunoco LP is one of the largest distributors of motor fuel in the United States. The partnership distributes fuel to independent dealers, commercial customers, convenience stores and distributors. Its current distribution yield is greater than that of the industry's composite stocks, providing unitholders with consistent returns.

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Cheniere Energy is involved in LNG-related businesses, which include LNG terminals and natural gas marketing. The company has achieved a milestone with the first production from the first LNG train of its Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project. The project, which includes seven midscale LNG trains, aims to expand the production capacity of the Corpus Christi Liquefaction facility. This expansion is expected to enhance Cheniere's position in the rapidly growing global LNG market, enabling it to meet the rising demand for LNG, both in the United States and internationally.

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