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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
Brazil raises $180mn in oil block auction
Brazil raised BRL989mn ($180mn) in signing bonuses from the fifth round of its Permanent Offer of Concessions for oil and gas exploration, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) said. Exploratory investment commitments totalled BRL1.45bn ($265mn).
Karoon lifts spending after Brazil block wins
Karoon Energy has raised its 2025 capital expenditure forecast following its success in Brazil’s latest oil and gas licensing round, the company said.
Petronas and Staatsolie sign production-sharing agreement for Suriname offshore block
Suriname's national oil company Staatsolie has signed a production-sharing contract with Petronas Suriname and Paradise Oil Company for offshore Block 66.
Afreximbank and Suriname establish local content facility worth $5bn
The African Export-Import Bank has announced a partnership with Suriname to establish a $5bn local content facility designed to strengthen the country's emerging oil and gas sector and broader economy.
Peru launches new push for upstream oil and gas investment amid severe exploration deficit
Perupetro is boosting foreign investment in Peru’s oil and gas sector with a new strategy using technical evaluation deals and direct contract talks for untapped areas across several regions.
Colombia's Ecopetrol chief's partner faces disciplinary trial over dual state contracts
Colombia's Attorney General's Office has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Carlos Julian Caicedo Cano, partner of Ecopetrol President Ricardo Roa, over allegations of simultaneous public sector employment violations during 2023.
Brazil’s controversial oil tender proceeds with majors winning tracts
Petrobras, ExxonMobil, Chevron and Shell, CNPC and Equinor were amongst the major oil companies winning tracts in Brazil’s latest offshore auction, which had become controversial.
Uruguay posts solid Q1 growth as refinery rebound lifts output
On a quarterly basis, GDP grew by 0.5%, marking a steady start to the year. A key contributor to the uptick was the reopening of Ancap’s oil refinery, which had been offline for maintenance during the same period last year
Brazil’s controversial oil tender yields nearly BRL1bn in premiums
Brazil's oil and gas regulator ANP disposed of merely 34 of 172 hydrocarbon parcels presented to sector enterprises on June 17, whilst designating the Equatorial Margin as the country's newest fossil fuel exploration territory.
Brazil’s Petrobras next-generation FPSO construction commences Seatrium shipyard
Construction of topside modules for a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit destined for Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras operations in the Santos Basin operations has begun at Seatrium's shipyard in Angra.
Brazil’s Petrobras awards Prosafe $204mn contract for Safe Notos accommodation vessel
Prosafe has been awarded a $204mn contract with Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras for its Safe Notos semi-submersible accommodation vessel, which will provide safety and maintenance support operations offshore.
Brazil offshore auction draws record bonus and big names
Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) awarded exploration rights for 34 blocks to nine companies in the 5th Permanent Concession Offer Cycle.
Brazil minister targets high gas prices
Brazil’s Mines and Energy Minister, Alexandre Silveira, criticised the country’s natural gas prices, describing them as “absurd” and warning of negative impacts on energy-intensive sectors including steel, petrochemicals, glass and ceramics.
ExxonMobil ramps up drilling in Guyana’s Stabroek block ahead of freeze on new oil contracts
ExxonMobil has intensified exploration in Guyana’s prolific Stabroek block with the drilling of two key appraisal wells, Lukanani-2 and Hamlet-1, as it races to unlock further reserves ahead of the country's political freeze on new oil agreements
Argentina on path to achieving energy self-sufficiency, Rystad Energy claims
Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation achieved remarkable production growth in Q1 2025, driving the country's ambitions for energy self-sufficiency and positioning it as a potential major liquefied natural gas exporter, according to Rystad Energy.
TotalEnergies' drilling in Suriname's Macaw-1 well draws rivals' interest
TotalEnergies' ongoing drilling of the Macaw-1 well in Suriname's Block 64 has refocused attention on the Demerara Shelf, signalling a strategic shift in regional exploration priorities.
Mexico launches fuel tracking system as Sheinbaum targets illegal imports
Mexico has launched a digital fuel tracking platform as part of a sweeping strategy to combat the rampant illicit trade in imported fuel, a practice known locally as huachicol fiscal.
Argentina's YPF continues divestment programme in push toward Vaca Muerta exploration
Argentina's state oil company YPF has announced the continuation of its Andes Project divestment program, approving the transfer of 12 additional conventional oil areas as part of its strategic shift toward Vaca Muerta shale operations.
ExxonMobil begins drilling new exploration well offshore Guyana
ExxonMobil has commenced drilling the Hamlet-1 exploration well in the southeastern section of Guyana's Stabroek Block, targeting an area near the Suriname border that has previously yielded more natural gas than oil.
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