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Colombia's Amazon ballot — green legacy or oil revival at stake on June 21
Colombia's presidential run-off on 21 June pits two sharply contrasting visions against each other — one centred on environmental stewardship, the other on resource extraction — with profound consequences for the Amazon rainforest
Geopolitical crises are the new norm for energy markets
Geopolitical disruptions are becoming a permanent feature of global energy markets rather than isolated crises.
Mercuria acquires Shell’s Argentina downstream business in $1.42bn deal
Swiss energy trader Mercuria Energy Group has agreed to acquire the entire Argentine business operated by Raízen under the Shell brand for $1.42bn, taking control of 894 service stations, the Dock Sud refinery and other strategic fuel infrastructure
Vaca Muerta fracturing activity rebounds in May as shale oil drives growth
Hydraulic fracturing activity in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation rose in May, reaching 2,484 fracture stages, up 6.3% from April and marking the second-highest monthly level of 2026.
Vaca Muerta seen as blueprint for Latin America's energy expansion
Energy industry leaders said Latin America has the resources needed to become a major global supplier of oil and natural gas, but warned that investment in infrastructure, regulatory stability and closer regional cooperation will be crucial.
Pemex investigates confirmed oil spill in Manzanillo Bay
Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) conducted inspections at its Terminal Marítima de Manzanillo following the discovery of an oil slick in Manzanillo Bay, Colima, on June 2. Three pipeline inspections were completed from June 2 to June 4.
TotalEnergies eyes higher gas production in Argentina to expand regional exports
France’s TotalEnergies plans to increase natural gas production from its Argentine operations, including offshore fields and the Vaca Muerta shale formation, to meet growing demand in domestic and regional markets, company executives said.
TGS project in Vaca Muerta nears $1bn financing package
Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) is close to securing a financing package of about $1bn for its NGL Project in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation, with Citigroup, Banco Santander and JPMorgan among the lenders involved in the negotiations.
Mercuria completes $1.42bn acquisition of Raizen’s Argentina assets
Swiss commodities trader Mercuria Energy has completed the acquisition of Raizen’s downstream operations in Argentina for $1.42bn, taking control of the Dock Sud refinery, the Shell-branded service station network and other fuel-related assets.
Brazil’s Sergipe state moves to capitalise on Petrobras deepwater windfall
The northeastern Brazilian state of Sergipe is pushing to attract industries in fertilisers, cement, glass, and data centres as it seeks to convert a major investment pledge by state-owned oil company Petrobrast into lasting economic development.
Norway's Ocean Installer enters Brazil with Equinor's Bacalhau contract
Norway's Ocean Installer has secured its first Brazilian contract, a deal with compatriot Equinor to provide subsea installation services at the Bacalhau field in the Santos Basin.
Brazil's Origem Energia to invest $418mn in gas-fired power plants
Origem Energia, Brazil's fourth-largest natural gas producer, plans to invest BRL2.1bn ($418mn) through 2029 to build seven gas-fired thermal power plants, the company said, as it moves to become a fully integrated energy group.
Uruguay targets first offshore exploration well as interest grows in Atlantic basin
Uruguay is preparing to drill its first offshore exploration well in 2027, a milestone that could help determine whether the country shares the petroleum potential that has transformed exploration prospects on the opposite side of the South Atlantic
Venezuelan oil shipments to India climb as Rodríguez seeks deeper energy ties
Venezuela has strengthened its position in India’s crude market, emerging as the country’s third-largest oil supplier this month as acting President Delcy Rodríguez pursues closer energy cooperation with New Delhi
India signals support for deeper energy ties with Venezuela despite lack of formal agreements
India's officials suggested the discussions could help pave the way for greater involvement by Indian companies in Venezuela’s oil industry
PDVSA highlights state-led output gains as Venezuela targets higher crude production
According to figures cited by authorities, 61% of the total growth is attributable to the efforts of PDVSA and the Joint Ventures, reflecting increases of 102,000 and 166,000 bpd respectively.
Ocean Installer lands Brazil subsea deal
Ocean Installer, a subsidiary of Norway’s Moreld, has secured a contract from Equinor for work on the Bacalhau offshore oil project in Brazil, marking the company’s first award in the country and its entry into the Brazilian subsea market.
Brazil oil output hits fresh high
Brazil’s oil and natural gas production reached a record 5.64mn barrels of oil equivalent per day in April, marking the third consecutive monthly high, according to data released by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP).
Venezuela's Rodríguez visits India to seal Caracas's oil comeback
Behind Delcy Rodríguez's New Delhi visit lies a bigger story: how Venezuela's resurgent oil exports fit into Washington's strategy to wean India off Russian crude.
ExxonMobil AI model finds Guyana's known oilfields with 90% accuracy in exploration breakthrough
Rockhopper advances Falklands' Sea Lion project with first oil targeted for 2028
Rockhopper Exploration said its Sea Lion offshore oil project north of the Falkland Islands moved into the full development phase in 2025 after receiving final sanction and financing, with first oil production targeted for the first quarter of 2028.
New York appeals court rejects Burford bid to revive $16bn YPF Argentine expropriation judgment
A US appeals court in New York has rejected an attempt by litigation funder Burford Capital to obtain a further review of a ruling that overturned a more than $16bn judgment against Argentina over the 2012 nationalisation of YPF
Canada's Sherritt names interim finance chief amid Cuba sanctions pressure
Sherritt International has appointed long-serving executive Fitzroy Richardson as interim chief financial officer as the Canadian mining company works through financial and regulatory challenges stemming from tighter US sanctions on Cuba
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