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Washington draws criticism from GAO, UN for Venezuela sanctions
The US government is drawing criticism for sanctions on Venezuela and its national oil company, with US legislators, the GAO and the UN asserting that trade restrictions have intensified the South American state's humanitarian crisis.
No decision yet on Petrotrin sale, energy minister says
Franklin Khan, Energy and Industries Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, said last week that the government had not yet decided whether to accept the bid made by a local trade union’s bid for the Petrotrin oil refinery.
Vaca Muerta oil production levels reported up in December
Production levels appear to be on the rise in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale basin, largely because developers are focusing more intently on unconventional oil production.
Venezuela charges head of PdVSA subsidiary with setting up black market LPG scheme
Venezuelan authorities have reportedly arrested the head of a subsidiary of the national oil company (NOC) PdVSA on charges related to black market sales of LPG.
Guyana trims 2021 oil output target
The government of Guyana has cut its forecast for oil output in 2021, Finance Minister Ashni Singh has said.
ExxonMobil contractor conducting technical assessment of Liza Destiny equipment
The US super-major ExxonMobil has sought advice from outside experts as it seeks to repair the Liza Destiny FPSO offshore Guyana.
Oil industry still waiting to learn outcome of Ecuador’s presidential election
Ecuador is heading for a second round of presidential elections, as none of the contenders secured a majority in the vote held last week. The outcome of the next round is likely to affect the country’s oil policy.
Frontera, CGX moving ahead with drilling plans at Demerara, Corentyne
Canada’s CGX Energy and its majority shareholder Frontera Energy have issued an update on their plans for exploration of their assets in Guyana.
Guyana’s government hopes to choose new oil marketing contractor by April
Guyana’s Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo has said that Georgetown expects to choose a new contractor to market its share of oil from the Liza-1 field by April, when its next 1mn barrel cargo is scheduled to be loaded for export.
LatAmOil: Production and elections
As Argentina's oil production rises, Ecuador is still waiting for election results.
Is a trade dispute brewing between the US and Mexico?
Lopez Obrador’s efforts to help CFE dominate the power sector have implications for Mexico's oil and gas industry.
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