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New report says Argentina’s oil output is above March 2020 levels
Argentina’s crude oil output has risen above the levels reported in March 2020, before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began to affect upstream operations, according to Regional Investment Consulting SA (RICSA).
CORC out of the running for Isla refinery
Refineria di Korsou (RdK), the government-run operator of Curaçao’s only oil-processing plant, has decided to eliminate a Dutch-led consortium as a potential buyer of the Isla refinery and associated assets.
LatAmOil: ExxonMobil’s third disappointment at Canje block
ExxonMobil (US) has reportedly completed its third exploration well at the Canje block offshore Guyana without discovering commercial hydrocarbon reserves.
No commercial hydrocarbons found in Sapote-1 well at Canje block
ExxonMobil (US) has reportedly completed its third exploration well at the Canje block offshore Guyana without discovering commercial hydrocarbon reserves.
Mexico City may assume Pemex’s $115bn debt portfolio
The government has reportedly informed the NOC of its intention to assume responsibility for all debt amortisations.
MPL teams up with ConocoPhillips, Bechtel to reduce LNG terminal project’s emissions
Mexico Pacific Ltd (MPL) will work with two other US companies, ConocoPhillips and Bechtel, to design its planned LNG import terminal in Mexico’s Sonora State in a way that serves to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
New Stratus eyes Repsol’s stakes in two Ecuadorean oil blocks
New Stratus Energy, an independent Canadian company, is trying to move ahead with plans to acquire control of two heavy crude oil-containing blocks in Ecuador.
Argentina launches new tender in Gas Plan scheme
The government of Argentina has launched a new round of its so-called Gas Plan incentive scheme as it tries to boost domestic natural gas output and reduce imports.
Petrobras concerned about its ability to meet fuel demand
Petrobras has warned that it will not be able to meet demand from fuel distributors next month, raising concerns over potential supply shortages in the Latin American country.
Guyana could resume crude talks with India, VP says
Guyana is prepared to resume talks with India on future crude oil deliveries, the country’s Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo has said.
Petroperu aims to resume oil extraction by year-end
Peru’s national oil company Petroperu is aiming to restart crude production by the end of this year as it seeks feedstock for the Talara refinery, officials in Lima have said.
Shell hopes to sign PSC for Manatee gas field soon
Royal Dutch Shell is on track to sign a production-sharing contract (PSC) with Trinidad and Tobago for Manatee, an offshore natural gas firm.
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