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Petrobras to drill first Bolivia well in eight years
Brazil's Petrobras plans to drill an exploratory well in Bolivia's San Telmo Norte block in the second half of 2027, its first campaign there in eight years.
Argentina’s YPF targets November decision on $51bn Vaca Muerta LNG project
Argentina’s state-controlled YPF is targeting a final investment decision in late November for Argentina LNG, a multi-stage $51bn project to liquefy and export gas from Vaca Muerta by ship, after securing a $6bn loan from the US Export-Import Bank.
Brazil’s Petrobras eyes diesel self-sufficiency, expands African footprint with new Mozambique pact
Petrobras is preparing to set a goal of full self-sufficiency in domestic diesel production in its next business plan, chief executive Magda Chambriard said.
Colombia's Ecopetrol appoints Joaquín Gutiérrez as chief executive
Ecopetrol’s board unanimously appointed Joaquín Gutiérrez Caballero as the Colombian oil company’s new president on September 24, following a selection process that comes as the state-controlled producer begins a new management phase
Brazil's Petrobras eyes subsea route for Colombia’s Sirius gas project ahead of 2027-31 plan
Petrobras may include Colombia’s Sirius offshore gas project in its 2027-2031 business plan if it obtains the required environmental licence, exploration and production director Sylvia Anjos said
Argentina’s Vaca Muerta export drive set for up to $7bn US financing package
Argentina and the United States are preparing a financing agreement of about $6bn centred on Argentina LNG, the liquefied natural gas project led by YPF, Eni and XRG, as the two countries seek to expand energy and infrastructure cooperation.
Bolivia's drivers call nationwide stoppage over diesel price hike
Bolivia's government says most public transport vehicles do not rely solely on diesel, as drivers' unions prepare a nationwide stoppage on September 28 over the end of fuel subsidies.
Ecuador's Noboa says UAE oil firms ADNOC, Petromal eye stake in flagship Sacha field
Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa has said several oil companies from the United Arab Emirates are interested in investing in Sacha, the country's largest oil field, according to an interview with Bloomberg published on September 22.
Guatemala suspends fuel taxes to ease price surge after road-blocking protests
Guatemala's Congress has approved a temporary exemption from two fuel taxes to soften rising prices, following a series of protests and roadblocks.
Mexico braces for supply risk as Trump backs proposed ban on exports of diesel from US
Mexico is on alert after US President Donald Trump endorsed a proposal by some US lawmakers to ban diesel exports, El País reported.
Venezuela and Guyana lift Caribbean oil exports by 45%
Oil exports from the Caribbean basin rose 45% year on year in 2026, an increase of 234mn barrels, or about 880,000 barrels per day.
TotalEnergies sets stage for fresh exploration on Suriname’s Block 58
TotalEnergies is preparing a new 2027-28 exploration campaign on Suriname’s Block 58 as GranMorgu advances towards first oil, potentially expanding the resource base behind the country’s emerging offshore oil industry.
Suriname offshore interest broadens as Staatsolie receives fifth Open-Door proposal
Suriname’s offshore exploration market is attracting sustained interest, with Staatsolie receiving its fifth Open-Door proposal since June as the country approaches first oil production in 2028.
Brazil’s Petrobras expands Africa push with new Mozambique ENH agreement
Petrobras and Mozambique’s state-owned ENH have signed a two-year MoU to explore oil and gas cooperation as Maputo seeks fresh energy investment.
LATAM BLOG: Trump keeps Machado's medal and Rodríguez's oil
María Corina Machado made three failed attempts to reach Venezuela from Panama by sea and air on September 21 and 22, her team said. On the second of those days Delcy Rodríguez, the country's acting president, held her first meeting with Trump.
Argentina protests UK over Falklands offshore oil licence extensions
Argentina on September 22 lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the United Kingdom over the extension of offshore hydrocarbon licences in the Falkland Islands (also known as Malvinas), rejecting what it described as unilateral activity.
US plans up to $7bn financing package for Argentina’s energy and minerals
The United States plans to provide up to $7bn in financing for critical minerals and energy projects in Argentina, as Washington and Buenos Aires deepen economic cooperation and seek to expand access to the South American country's energy and mineral
Argentina’s Vaca Muerta LNG project seeks US-backed financing for $51bn development
Argentina LNG, a $51bn project led by YPF, Italy's Eni and UAE-based XRG to turn gas from Vaca Muerta into liquefied natural gas for export, could receive financing support from the US Export-Import Bank and private investors.
Falklands extends offshore oil licences as Argentina steps up legal challenge
The Falkland Islands government has extended existing offshore oil licences for five years as Argentina steps up legal and political efforts to block development of the territory’s petroleum resources.
Argentina’s oil patch draws more than $416mn in oil exploration commitments
Argentina’s Neuquén and Mendoza provinces are advancing oil exploration projects carrying more than $416mn in proposed investment and access payments, spanning new acreage in Neuquén and conventional exploration areas in Mendoza.
Brazil’s Petrobras targets January for Foz do Amazonas appraisal wells
Brazil’s Petrobras plans to begin drilling three wells in the Foz do Amazonas basin in January 2027 as it seeks to determine whether its recent oil discovery in the environmentally sensitive offshore region is commercially viable.
Argentina races to end oil and gas transport shortfall, unleashing full hydrocarbon potential
With Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation accounting for roughly 72% of the nation’s entire hydrocarbon production, the country is in a race to bolster its transportation infrastructure in order to cater for this oil and gas sector boom.
Perenco plans $110mn power upgrade in Brazil
Perenco plans to invest $110mn to connect its Campos Basin oil platforms to Brazil’s national electricity grid through Porto do Açu, replacing part of the gas-fired power generation currently used offshore.
US EXIM offers $550mn for Guyana Gas-to-Energy phase two
The United States Export-Import Bank (US EXIM) may lend up to $550mn to finance the second phase of Guyana's Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project at Wales, West Bank Demerara.
Venezuela puts debt restructuring on hold to prioritise oil deals
Venezuela's interim government under President Delcy Rodríguez has reportedly decided to postpone the restructuring of its external public debt and the obligations of state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA).
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