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Maduro regime accused of using crypto to evade sanctions
The NGO Transparency Venezuela reported that the regime’s so-called national cryptocurrency system—touted as a symbol of “digital sovereignty”—was in fact used to disguise embezzlement and illegal oil sales between 2017 and 2025
Venezuela’s oil exports slide 26% in October as diluent supplies tighten
The decline followed a five-year export high in September, when stable crude output of roughly 1.1mn barrels a day and steady inflows of light crude and naphtha—mainly from Russia—had bolstered production
Chevron CEO defends continued operations in Venezuela
In an interview with CNBC, Chevron Corp.’s Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth said Venezuelan heavy crude remains vital for US refineries
YPF attracts international investments as confidence grows in Argentina's oil and gas sector
Argentina's YPF has secured a $700mn syndicated loan through the Bladex, marking another significant vote of confidence in Argentina's energy sector amid the country's ongoing economic transformation
Chevron balances Trump’s Venezuela pressure with century-old stakes
Chevron, which employs 3,000 people locally, said its priority is “the safety of our personnel, the communities in which we operate, the environment and the integrity of our joint-venture assets.”
Venezuelan oil shipments to US rebound sharply after Trump’s regulatory easing
Data from the Energy Information Administration show that shipments jumped to 39,000 barrels per day in August, up 550% from July’s record low
BP confirms 1,000-metre hydrocarbon column at Brazil discovery, plans 2027 appraisal
BP has confirmed its Bumerangue discovery off the coast of Brazil contains a gross hydrocarbon column of approximately 1,000 metres, including significant liquid volumes.
Brazil's PRIO deploys AI platform to boost offshore operations, cut downtime
Brazilian oil producer PRIO has signed an agreement with Shape Digital to deploy artificial intelligence-driven technology across its offshore operations, aiming to enhance predictive maintenance and reduce operational downtime by approximately 15%.
Brazil’s Eneva makes first natural gas import from Bolivia, eyes Argentina expansion
Brazilian energy company Eneva has completed its first import of natural gas from Bolivia and plans to begin importing from Argentina in coming weeks, marking a significant expansion of the private operator's international supply strategy.
Brazil’s Petrobras in talks with SBM Offshore for two FPSO vessels as Sergipe projects face more delays
Petrobras is negotiating with SBM Offshore over two FPSO vessels for its Sergipe deepwater projects as the company seeks to reduce costs and accelerate delivery timelines that have been repeatedly pushed back/
Brazil’s Petrobras studies logistics base in Amapa as offshore exploration begins
Brazil's state-owned crude oil company Petrobras has authorised studies for a logistics centre in the Amazonian state of Amapa where it started exploring in a promising offshore block in October.
YPF rakes in international investments as confidence in Argentina's oil and gas sector grows
YPF has secured a $700mn syndicated loan through Latin American Foreign Trade Bank, marking another significant vote of confidence in Argentina's energy sector amid the country's ongoing economic transformation.
Visa Energy reports strong financial performance spurred by Argentine production
Vista Energy delivered a strong third quarter in 2025, with production surging 74% y/y to reach a record 126,752 barrels of oil equivalent per day, prompting the company to raise its annual guidance and accelerate drilling activity in Argentina.
US Business Roundtable accuses Mexico's CFE, Pemex of breaching USMCA
Mexico grants certain priorities to the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Pemex that violate the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by denying "national treatment to US products", the Business Roundtable (BRT) stated.
Gran Tierra Energy announces new Ecuador discoveries
Gran Tierra Energy announced three significant oil discoveries in Ecuador and secured a $200mn prepayment facility as the company completed all exploration commitments in the Andean nation
Brazil’s Lula defends Amazon oil exploration amid energy debate
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that the country cannot abandon oil use immediately, defending exploration in the Equatorial Margin, off the Amazon coast.
Colombia's Ecopetrol, Brazil's Petrobras forge alliance to market Sirius gas field output
Ecopetrol and Petrobras announced a joint commercialisation scheme for natural gas from Colombia's Sirius field, marking a strategic shift in the Andean nation's pursuit of energy self-sufficiency
Is Venezuela's resource wealth Trump's real target?
As US military forces mass in the Caribbean, Venezuela's oil and mineral wealth emerges as a potential prize in a looming confrontation that will likely result in the ousting of President Nicolas Maduro.
Navigating headwinds, OPEC+ pivots to price defence for Q1 2026
In a significant strategic pivot, the OPEC+ consortium is prioritising market stability and price defence over its recent campaign to recapture market share
Repsol seeks stable framework for Venezuelan gas operations, CEO says
Repsol Chief Executive Officer Josu Jon Imaz said the Spanish energy company is maintaining a “constructive and transparent” dialogue with authorities, including in the United States
Venezuela targets 71% cut in gas flaring by 2030 under new climate plan
The government plans to allocate $7bn through the end of the decade to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with $1.1bn earmarked for the gas sector
CITGO wins $54mn in appeal over Venezuela oil seizure
The Second Circuit upheld a lower court’s decision requiring a syndicate of reinsurers, including several Lloyd’s underwriters, to pay out under a war-risk policy
Brazil doubles LNG import capacity to shore up energy security
Brazil has more than doubled its liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification capacity since 2020, expanding from 70.8mn cubic metres per day (cbmd) to 147mn cbmd by August 2025.
Parex discloses $940mn GeoPark takeover bid after board rejection
Parex Resources disclosed a $9-per-share cash proposal to acquire GeoPark for approximately $940mn including net debt after the Colombian oil producer's board unanimously rejected the unsolicited bid and the Canadian company accumulated an 11.8%
Brazilian airlines brace for SAF shortage
Brazilian airlines are facing pressure to meet upcoming emissions rules as the country lacks domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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