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Ecuador reportedly delays next licensing round in the wake of protests
Ecuador has reportedly delayed its next licensing round in the wake of recent protests over fuel prices.
Guyana will seek marketing agent for oil from Liza field
The Guyanese government will soon finalise arrangements for its portion of the oil extracted from Liza, a field within the Stabroek block.
What are Vaca Muerta’s prospects under Argentina’s new president?
Argentina's president-elect is probably keen to avoid alienating the oil and gas companies that could help the country generate much-needed cash. Even so, he is likely to seek a bigger role for YPF, the national oil company.
ExxonMobil, Hess, CNOOC push Liza-1 start date back to December
Liza-1, the first stage of the Stabroek block offshore Guyana, is reportedly set to begin production ahead of schedule in December.
Brazil’s president welcomes Saudi invitation to join OPEC
According to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Saudi officials have invited the country to join OPEC.
Pemex bonds get a lift from new data on production, debt load
Mexico’s national oil company (NOC) Pemex has seen its bond prices rise this week, following the release of new data showing improvements in its performance.
Aruba gearing up to offer San Nicolas refinery to outside investors
The government of Aruba is moving forward with plans to offer investors the chance to buy the island state’s only oil refinery, located in the coastal town of San Nicolas.
Sempra, Mitsui sign MoU on LNG
Sempra Energy has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Mitsui & Co. that covers the latter's participation in two LNG project expansions.
PdVSA bond payment deadline approaches
PdVSA risks losing control of Citgo, as it will have a hard time paying bondholders $913mn on October 28, and a breakup would benefit neither Maduro nor Guaido.
Guyana not ready to make decision about disposal of future oil production
A Guyanese official indicated last week that the government had not yet made any final decisions about how to dispose of its share of future crude oil production.
Bolivian gas sector’s future looks uncertain
The future of Bolivia’s natural gas industry is looking uncertain – and not just because of the turmoil and accusations of voter fraud surrounding the presidential elections held on October 20.
Brazil’s ANP authorises four more companies to bid for pre-salt fields
Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) revealed last week that it had added four more international oil companies (IOCs) to its list of businesses eligible to participate in the next production-sharing bidding round.
Ecuador resumes oil exports, lifts force majeure
Ecuador’s national oil company (NOC) Petroecuador resumed normal crude export operations on October 20.
Argentina awards exploration licence for block in West Malvinas Basin
Argentina’s government said last week that it had awarded an exploration licence for an offshore block in the West Malvinas Basin, to a consortium formed by Argentinian, Italian and Japanese companies.
Brazil’s ANP authorises four more companies to bid for pre-salt fields
Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has added four more international oil companies (IOCs) to its list of businesses eligible to participate in the next pre-salt bidding round.
Head of Mexican oil workers’ union quits amidst close scrutiny
The head of Mexico’s influential oil workers’ union, known by its Spanish acronym SPTRM, stepped down on October 16 amidst allegations of corruption.
Argentina blasts three companies for operations near Falkland Islands
Argentina’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement singling out three oil companies for criticism over their operations off the coast of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Ecuador’s president backs away from plan to lift motor fuel subsidies
Following more than a week of protests over the elimination of motor fuel subsidies, Ecuador's president has negotiated a deal with opposition groups.
Keeping up with Guyana
A Ramps Logistics representative says Trinidad and Tobago should promote transparency and offer additional incentives to investors.
Brazil unveils results of 16th offshore bidding round
Brazil's 16th offshore bidding round drew bids for 10 blocks from 12 companies that pledged to pay a total of $2.2bn in signing bonuses.
Argentina’s opposition candidate urged to use energy prices, tariffs as policy instruments
Advisors to Alberto Fernandez, Argentina’s opposition candidate for president, have suggested using energy tariffs and fuel prices as instruments to rein in price increases and encourage economic growth.
No short-term solutions for Cuban fuel shortages
Cuba is feeling some relief from fuel shortages following the arrival of eight Venezuelan tankers, but it cannot expect rescue from Venezuela or Russia.
Chevron buys 40% stake in three deepwater Mexican blocks from Shell
Chevron said last week that it had arranged to buy a minority 40% stake in three deepwater blocks offshore Mexico.
Peru LNG reports exports up year on year in September
Peru’s national oil company (NOC) Perupetro reported last week that the country’s only LNG plant had seen exports rise year on year in September.
Ecuador’s oil minister comments on OPEC departure, oil production plans
Ecuador’s Hydrocarbons Minister Carlos Perez has offered some insight into his country’s decision to withdraw from OPEC last week.
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