Santos shares marching higher as major growth projects near completion

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) shares are marching higher today.

Shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) energy stock closed Friday trading for $7.76. In morning trade on Monday, shares are swapping hands for $7.84 apiece, up 1.0%.

For some context, the ASX 200 is up 0.9%…