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Trump administration delays approvals for non-US oil firms in Venezuela
The Trump administration is holding off on authorising several major Western oil companies to operate in Venezuela, raising pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s regime, even as Chevron Corp retains permission to produce and export crude
Chevron sends first Venezuelan crude to US under new Trump licence
Two Chevron-chartered tankers carrying Venezuelan crude entered US waters on Aug. 21, marking the first shipments under a new licence issued by the Trump administration
Venezuela’s Citgo share auction narrows to Elliott and Gold Reserve bids
Court-appointed official Robert Pincus faces a Monday deadline to determine whether Dalinar’s $7.4bn offer, previously favoured, remains the top proposal or if a rival bid surpasses it
Guyana warns Essequibo dispute with Venezuela risks regional destabilisation
Caracas responded by dismissing Guyana’s concerns as aligned with “dark interests” of US oil giant ExxonMobil
Mexico eyes LNG glory but speedbumps appear in pathway
Mexico has grand ambitions to be a key LNG exporter, but trade relations with the US, crime, and concerns over feed gas pose as hurdles.
Brazil kicks-off first bio-LNG project with China’s Furui
Chinese LNG services provider Furui launched Brazil’s first bio-LNG project holding a kick-off meeting with Brazilian executives from a leading agricultural company.
Bahamas picks Nikkiso to provide regasification system for LNG-to-power project
US clean energy firm Nikkiso has be awarded a contract to offer LNG regasification equipment to Bahamas’ New Providence Gas Project.
Colombia’s Petro warns Venezuela intervention could bankrupt Ecopetrol
Colombian President Gustavo Petro cautioned that a military intervention in Venezuela would trigger severe economic fallout for Colombia, including the risk of collapse for state oil company Ecopetrol
Brazil’s Petrobras moves to bolster influence in Braskem
Brazil’s Petrobras is weighing an increase in its stake in petrochemical firm Braskem to secure more influence in company decisions, according to people familiar with the matter.
Helix Energy secures multi-year Gulf of Mexico intervention contract starting 2026
US offshore energy services provider Helix Energy Solutions Group has won a multi-year contract to deliver production enhancement and well abandonment services in the Gulf of Mexico
Guyanese oil output expected to flourish as Americas' outlook revised down
Oil production across the Americas is projected to reach 63mn barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2031, representing a 7% increase from 2024 levels, according to Westwood Global Energy Group's latest Wells & Production Outlook.
Argentina's Río Negro province opens bidding for Vaca Muerta shale exploration
The provincial administration of Río Negro in Argentina has announced a public tender for rights to explore and eventually develop unconventional hydrocarbons in its section of the vast Vaca Muerta formation.
Exxon-led consortium pays Guyana nearly $78 Million in Q2 oil royalties
During the second quarter of 2025, Guyana received approximately $77.9 million in royalty payments from a consortium headed by ExxonMobil .
Brazil achieves record output at Buzios field
Possessing Brazil’s most productive wells, Buzios is central to the country's strategy of pre-salt development.
Trinidad and Tobago NGL hit with $35.8mn loss after US pullback from Venezuela gas licences
The company said its review of the asset’s value, based on new cash flow projections from both PPGPL and the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago, led to an impairment charge of $85.2mn
Venezuela advances gas plans amid uncertainty over exports to Colombia
Venezuelan Executive Vice President and hydrocarbons minister Delcy Rodríguez convened with senior officials to advance the implementation of the country’s Special Gas Plan, signalling ambitions to develop the nation’s gas belt
US judge lets Citgo auction overseer weigh fresh bids before final ruling
A US federal judge has allowed the official supervising the sale of Citgo Petroleum’s parent company to consider fresh offers, adding a new twist to a process that has stretched on for years
Petrobras CEO warns oil reference price change threatens post-salt project viability
Petrobras' CEO cautioned that new oil reference price methodology could undermine the economic viability of post-salt projects both offshore and onshore, particularly affecting the company's efforts to revive production in northern Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil’s OceanPact secures $585mn Petrobras vessel contracts for subsea operations
Brazilian offshore services company OceanPact won four contracts worth BRL3.2bn ($585mn) to supply remotely operated vehicle support vessels (RSV) to national oil company (NOC) Petrobras for four-year charter periods.
Brazil’s oil regulator extends Aram block exploration deadline as Petrobras pursues pre-salt prospect
Brazil's oil regulator ANP approved an 18-month extension for exploration in the Santos Basin's Aram block, pushing the deadline to June 30, 2029, and providing Petrobras and partner CNOOC additional time to advance drilling in pre-salt areas.
Mexico’s Amigo LNG signs 20-year supply deal with Gunvor
Mexico’s Amigo LNG has agreed to a 20-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Gunvor Singapore
Brazil’s ANP and Aneel nominees face shortened terms
If endorsed by the Senate, incoming directors of Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency (ANP) and the electricity regulator Aneel will serve mandates shorter than the five years set by law, due to delays in appointments.
Brazil’s Seagems completes Atlanta Field project, dedicates full fleet to Petrobras
Seagems completed the BRAVA Project in the Santos Basin's Atlanta Field, finishing EPCI operations that included decommissioning the existing Early Production System and connecting three additional wells to the new FPSO Atlanta.
Saipem completes work for ExxonMobil Guyana's Yellowtail field
Italian contractor Saipem has completed its subsea infrastructure work for ExxonMobil's Yellowtail field in Guyana's Stabroek Block, marking another key milestone in the South American nation's latest oil project’s progress.
Petrobras and regulator agree on final Equatorial Margin drilling test
Petrobras reached an agreement with environmental regulator Ibama to conduct pre-operational assessment tests for drilling in the environmentally sensitive Equatorial Margin, marking the final step before potential authorisation.
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