RE:String of 0 loading for days at a time. Likely the result of
They are minting money.
They are paying a dividend
They are buying back shares
They have been averaging 17,352 near the top end of 2024 guidance of 16,500 to 17,500. 2023 average was 14,248.
Last three days they have produced 20,841, 20,586, and 20,313.
As production increases they will likely exceed 2024 guidance.
Petrotal has a 57.63% profit margin. It is one of the most profitable oil producers.
Nothing has been heard regarding the spill because it was not Petrotals spill but they went into action to contain and clean up the spill.
Here is Petrotal's last presentation:
https://petrotalcorp.com/investors/
As to HME there is no such thing as risk free. HME's profit margin is 22.04% It is a good company but like all oil companies there is risk.