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Equinor’s Peregrino-2 platform begins production
Peregrino C, the third platform installed by Equinor (Norway) at the Peregrino field offshore Brazil, began producing oil on October 10.
Guyana issues RFP for 30,000 bpd refinery
The government of Guyana has issued a request for proposals for the design, financing and construction of a 30,000 barrel per day oil refinery.
Ali says Guyana will set aside some unassigned offshore blocks under bilateral partnerships
Guyana will set some sections of the country’s offshore zone aside for partnerships with other countries under bilateral accords rather than including them in competitive licensing rounds.
Woodside moves towards starting development work at Trion oilfield
Australia’s Woodside Energy is reportedly taking a major step toward launching the development of Trion, the ultra-deepwater field located off the coast of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
US reportedly not ready to exempt Chevron from sanctions unless Venezuela resumes election talks
The US is reportedly not ready to exempt Chevron from sanctions unless Venezuela's government agrees to resumes election talks.
Petrobras aims to sell Argentinian subsidiary
Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras has announced plans to exit Argentina and will sell off the wholly-owned subsidiary it has established to operate in that country.
Petroecuador hopes to sign new service contract for expanding gas production at Amistad soon
Petroecuador expects to wrap up the process of awarding a contract for boosting natural gas production at the offshore Amistad field in the near future.
Atlantic LNG reports output up 28% in Q3-2022
Atlantic LNG, the operator of a natural gas liquefaction plant in Trinidad and Tobago, succeeded in raising output by 28% in the third quarter of 2022.
Guyana’s government preparing to withdraw third tranche of oil revenues to support budget
The Bank of Guyana noted on October 17 that the government was slated to make its third withdrawal of funds from the country’s sovereign wealth fund in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Touchstone gearing up to bid for more than one onshore block in Trinidad and Tobago
Touchstone Exploration (Canada) is looking to bid on more than one of the 11 blocks included in Trinidad and Tobago’s onshore and near-shore licensing round this year.
LatAmOil: Ecuador plans to auction offshore gas blocks in 2024
Ecuador’s government is drawing up plans for an offshore licensing round for natural gas blocks in the Gulf of Guayaquil, Energy Minister Xavier Vera has said.
Venezuela’s overblown ambitions for Petrocaribe
Barring a change in US sanctions policy, reviving Petrocaribe is likely to prove difficult for Venezuela, as it cannot easily export oil or keep its refineries in good repair.
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