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Rubio rejects Cuba oil embargo claims as US tightens sanctions
Washington later Venezuela from exporting oil to Cuba and warned countries supplying fuel to Havana that they could face tariffs under measures announced by President Donald Trump’s administration
Trump says Exxon, Chevron held talks on Venezuela opportunities
Speaking at an event at the White House, Trump said the meetings took place on Tuesday, May 5, with the presidents of both oil companies
Colombia's Ecopetrol expands dedicated shipping fleet to cut fuel transport costs
Ecopetrol has contracted a third exclusive-use tanker to transport fuels including gasoline, diesel, naphtha and jet fuel, as Colombia’s state-controlled energy group seeks to lower logistics costs and secure supply flows amid volatility
UN experts warn US Cuba oil measures risk humanitarian crisis
United Nations special rapporteurs said the US fuel blockade on Cuba has created “energy starvation” conditions that are disrupting essential services and worsening the island’s economic and humanitarian crisis
Argentine energy assets gain as oil rally driven by Iran conflict lifts export outlook
Argentine energy shares and sovereign bonds have risen in recent trading sessions as escalating tensions involving Iran and uncertainty around control of the Strait of Hormuz pushed international oil prices close to $115 per barrel.
Chevron plans $10 bn investment project in Argentina under RIGI scheme
Chevron plans to submit a $10bn investment project in Argentina under the government’s large-scale investment incentive programme, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said after meeting company executives in the United States.
Brazil hits oil output peak
Brazil recorded its highest monthly oil and natural gas production in March, reaching 5.531mn barrels of oil equivalent per day, according to figures released by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP).
Argentina's PECOM expands Mendoza footprint with Pluspetrol asset acquisition
PECOM has acquired the El Corcovo assets from Pluspetro in Argentina’s Mendoza province, marking the company’s return to the region and signalling renewed investment in conventional oil production through enhanced recovery techniques.
Brazil oil output hits new high
Brazil’s oil and natural gas production reached a record 5.531mn barrels of oil equivalent per day in March, according to data released by regulator ANP in its monthly bulletin.
DOF Group lands Brazil’s Petrobras deal
DOF Group said it has secured 12-year charter and service agreements in Brazil for four remotely operated vehicle support vessels to be used in Petrobras deepwater inspection, maintenance and repair operations from 2030.
Brazil to raise ethanol blend to 32% to cut gasoline imports, automakers warn of untested risks
Brazil is set to formally raise the mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline from 30% to 32%, with the government estimating the measure will slash gasoline imports by 454mn litres and save approximately $340mn in foreign exchange over six months.
Brazil’s Petrobras posts record quarterly output of 3.23mn bpd in Q1
Petrobras posted its highest average quarterly production during Q1 at of 3.23mn barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed), up by 16.1% year on year, on the back of the ramp-up of new floating production vessels across its pre-salt heartland.
Brazil’s Petrobras' P-79 platform begins production ahead of schedule at Búzios field
Petrobras said its P-79 floating production platform has begun operations at the Búzios field in the Santos Basin ahead of schedule, lifting installed crude production capacity to approximately 1.33mn bpd.
Brazil’s Petrobras seeks regulator's nod to deploy Constellation drillship in Amazon mouth basin
Petrobras has asked environmental regulator Ibama for authorisation to deploy the Constellation-owned drillship Amaralina Star in exploratory activities at block FZA-M-59 in the Foz do Amazonas basin.
Brazil’s Petrobras to buy Shell, ONGC and Brava stake in Campos Basin field
Petrobras has agreed to acquire a portion of the Argonauta field ring-fence in the Campos Basin from Shell, ONGC, and Brava, consolidating its grip on the Jubarte shared reservoir and bringing its stake in the asset to 98.11%.
Braskem navigates debt crisis, ownership shake-up as Q1 output rebounds in Brazil, sinks in Mexico
Brazilian petrochemicals major Braskem posted mixed first-quarter operational results, pressed ahead with a legal challenge to antidumping duties on US polyethylene imports, and appointed the CEO at state-owned oil company Petrobras as board chair.
Brazil's PRIO appoints Jean Carlos Calvi as COO
Brazilian oil and gas company PRIO has appointed Jean Carlos Calvi as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) following the resignation of Francisco Francilmar Fernandes, who stepped down for personal and family reasons, effective May 5.
BP to wrap up Brazil’s Bumerangue appraisal wells by mid-2027
UK energy major BP plans to complete a three-well appraisal programme at its Bumerangue discovery in Brazil's offshore Santos basin by the end of the first half of 2027.
Brazil’s Petrobras secures production individualisation agreements for Sururu and Berbigão fields
Petrobras has been notified by oil regulator ANP of the approval of Production Individualisation Agreements (AIP) for the Sururu and Berbigão shared reservoirs in the offshore Santos basin, effective from May 1.
Norway's DOF Group wins 12-year Petrobras contracts for four newbuild subsea vessels
DOF Group has secured 12-year charter and services contracts to build and operate four remotely operated vehicle support vessels for Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petrobras's deepwater operations.
Brazil diesel direct sales surge after Petrobras-Vale deal, distributors cry foul
Direct diesel sales by Brazilian producers to large industrial consumers surged in the first quarter after Petrobras signed a supply agreement with miner Vale, sparking a formal complaint from fuel distributors.
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