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Brazil’s Prio targets 200,000 bpd with eye on Gulf of Mexico expansion
Brazilian oil firm Prio expects to double its daily output in 2025 to over 200,000 barrels, up from 100,000 bpd in 2024, CEO Roberto Monteiro said.
Petro-Victory starts drilling AND-5 well in Brazil’s Potiguar Basin
Petro-Victory Energy Corp. has begun drilling the AND-5 well in Brazil’s Potiguar Basin, the company said in a press release. The operation, located in the 100%-owned Andorinha Field in Rio Grande do Norte.
Brazil approves early work on offshore gas pipeline project
Brazil’s Energy Research Company (EPE) has recommended early construction of an offshore gas pipeline linked to the Raia Project following a request by operator Equinor, the state-owned agency confirmed.
Wilson Sons goes fully renewable at Rio base in Brazil
Wilson Sons has begun operating its Rio Offshore Support Base in Guanabara Bay entirely on renewable energy, primarily wind and solar.
Brazil’s Petrobras pressure on fuel prices could ease if crude value falls sustained
Oil price declines following reports of a potential ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict have reduced pressure on Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras to adjust domestic fuel prices, according to industry analysis.
TotalEnergies outlines environmental measures for landmark GranMorgu project offshore Suriname
TotalEnergies outlined the cost-cutting and environmental measures it plans to implement in its GranMorgu project in Suriname, with the company allocating 30mn man-hours to the development.
Russia courts Mexico with LNG offer as energy ties with US face strain
Russia is pushing to boost energy ties with Mexico, offering LNG and tech support as the country faces ageing infrastructure, low output, and heavy reliance on US gas.
Argentina's Neuquén province hits all-time high in oil output
Neuquén province has achieved a new oil production milestone, extracting 468,682 barrels per day in May and surpassing its previous March record by 1.2%, according to National Energy Secretariat.
Pemex’s new sustainability drive comes amid regulatory crackdown on fuel stations
As Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) seeks to reposition itself in Mexico’s decarbonisation agenda, the broader energy sector is facing mounting regulatory scrutiny.
Mexico faces paradox of rising oil revenue and structural decline in output
Mexico faces a paradox: rising oil prices offer short-term relief, but weak production and refining threaten long-term energy sovereignty and fiscal stability.
Pemex faces operational breakdown amid delayed contractor payments
Mexico’s state oil company Pemex is grappling with a financial crisis that has left nearly $21bn in unpaid bills to contractors, sparking fears of operational paralysis in key oil-producing states such as Campeche, Veracruz, and Tabasco.
Natural gas expected to save Guyana $1mn per day on electricity costs
Guyana's government claims its natural gas-powered electricity generation project could deliver savings of $1mn daily, representing a transformative shift in the country's energy landscape.
Russia offers to supply LNG and energy technologies to Mexico
Concerns Trump could use Mexico’s energy dependence on US as leverage have caused the country to weigh gas imports from Russia.
OneSubsea wraps up key delivery for Brazil’s Petrobras Búzios field
OneSubsea, a joint venture between SLB, Aker Solutions and Subsea7, has completed delivery of subsea equipment for Petrobras’ Búzios 6-9 project in Brazil’s Santos Basin, the company said.
Colombia's Ecopetrol contracts the Wood Group for $1.2bn Barrancabermeja refinery initiative
Colombia's state-controlled energy company Ecopetrol has awarded John Wood Group a contract for engineering design services supporting its $1.2bn fuel quality enhancement programme at the Barrancabermeja refinery.
Canada's Gran Tierra Energy director to step down from board
Calgary-based Gran Tierra Energy will lose a decade-long board member as Peter Dey announces his departure from the company's board of directors effective at the end of June.
Mexico maritime chamber threatens operations halt over Pemex debt crisis
The Mexican Chamber for the Maritime Transportation Industry (CAMEINTRAM) has warned it may suspend operations due to prolonged payment delays from state oil company Pemex, Mexico Business News reported.
S&P identifies two Guyana oil wells among world's most significant
Two Guyana exploration prospects have secured positions among the world's most significant high-impact wells scheduled for drilling in 2025, according to S&P Global.
Japan's MODEC works to boost Guyana's local content in oil and gas
Japanese marine technology company MODEC voiced its commitment to Guyana's local content requirements, spending $3.4mn on goods and services from Guyanese suppliers in 2024.
Brazil’s Petrobras CEO hopes for extraordinary dividend payout amid fiscal pressures
The CEO at Brazil’ national oil company (NOC) Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, expressed optimism about the company’s ability to distribute extraordinary dividends, a measure the Finance Ministry is considering helping achieve fiscal targets.
Norway’s Miros deploys enhanced oil spill detection system offshore Brazil
Norway-based ocean insights provider Miros has upgraded its oil spill detection monitoring system for offshore Brazil operations in partnership with Brazilian navigation solutions provider Belga Marine.
Presence of foreign firms in oil auction shows confidence in Brazilian state, says Petrobras’ CEO
The CEO at Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, said strong participation by international companies in a controversial oil field auction near the Amazon mouth demonstrates "confidence in the Brazilian state."
PDVSA veteran's role in Spanish contracts sparks probe into Venezuela-Spain oil links
A former top official at Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA joined a Spanish construction firm partially owned by a senior Socialist party figure just months before a scandal involving high-level contact with the Maduro regime
Venezuela appointed to lead OPEC fund’s ministerial council until 2026
Venezuela has been selected to preside over the Ministerial Council of the OPEC Fund for International Development until 2026, marking a significant step in its diplomatic and energy policy ambitions
Venezuela weighs risks and openings as Iran-Israel tensions threaten global oil stability
While the US reinforces its presence in the region, Caracas is closely watching developments that could reshape oil markets and its own fragile economy
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