Daily News Energy Headlines from January 26, 2017

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News highlights gathered by Industrial Info and IIR Energy (Sugar Land, Texas) dealing with the energy markets.

EARNINGS REPORTS
Baker Hughes Narrows Net Loss - Drilling services provider Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI) (Houston, Texas) reported a net loss of $417 billion in fourth-quarter 2016, compared to a net loss of $1.03 billion in fourth-quarter 2015. (Business Wire)

Murphy Oil Announces Net Loss for Quarter - Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) (El Dorado, Arkansas) announced a net loss of $64 million for 4Q16.

LNG
Australia LNG Sector Plagued by Delays - This Reuters article discusses how Australia is set to become the world's largest LNG exporter, but has been plagued by delays, which will benefit U.S. exporters. (Reuters)

FINANCIAL
Canada's AltaGas to Buy U.S. Power and NatGas Supplier - AltaGas Limited (TSX:ALA) (Calgary, Alberta) agreed on Wednesday to buy WGL Holdings Inc. -- owner of the Washington utility that supplies natural gas to the White House -- for $4.6 billion. (Bloomberg)

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