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Venezuela restarts key unit at Cardón refinery, but output still far below capacity
Venezuela has resumed operations at the fluid catalytic cracking unit of the Cardón refinery, the country’s second-largest, after more than a year offline due to technical failures and a lack of critical inputs.
Staatsolie becomes growing contributor to Suriname's treasury in 2025
Staatsolie delivered $384mn to Suriname's state treasury for the 2024 fiscal year, marking the third consecutive year its contribution has exceeded $300mn.
YPF post strong Q1 results amid rising Argentina activity
YPF's first-quarter 2025 results revealed significant expansion in Vaca Muerta operations, with shale oil production averaging 147,000 barrels per day between January and March.
Brazil’s Vibra bets on AI and startups to reshape fuel business
Brazilian fuel distributor Vibra Energia has integrated artificial intelligence and startup investment into its innovation strategy, focusing on operational efficiency and new revenue streams.
Mexican state oil company reports 10% rise in fuel theft despite enhanced surveillance
Mexican state oil giant Pemex experienced a 10% increase in hydrocarbon theft last year despite expanded security protocols and a significant reduction in detected illegal pipeline connections.
Mexico's Pemex posts MX$109bn gross profit in Q1, cuts supplier debt by 20%
Mexican state oil firm Pemex reported MXN64bn operating profit on improved financial discipline and cost management, Mexico Business News reported.
ExxonMobil begins drone surveillance along Guyana's Gas-to-Energy pipeline
ExxonMobil Guyana has initiated drone surveillance operations along the Gas-to-Energy pipeline corridor stretching from Nouvelle Flanders on the West Coast Demerara to Reynstein on the West Bank Demerara.
Colombia's Ecopetrol eyes cost reductions amid oil price volatility
Colombia's state-controlled oil company, Ecopetrol, has announced plans to reduce its operating costs by approximately COP 1 trillion (around $232mn) in response to declining oil prices that have impacted its profitability.
Fitch affirms Colombia’s SierraCol at 'B+' rating with stable outlook
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Colombian oil producer SierraCol Energy Limited's Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B+' with a Stable Outlook.
Trinidad and Tobago seeks alternative energy projects following death of Dragon gas deal
Trinidad and Tobago's new administration has officially declared the Dragon gas deal with Venezuela "dead" following its revocation by the Trump administration, forcing the Caribbean nation to seek alternative regional energy partnerships.
Brazil’s Petrobras issues tender for 18 platform supply vessels
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras has launched a large-scale tender to charter up to 18 platform supply vessels (PSVs) to support its ambitious production expansion plans over the next three years
Venezuela vows to sustain oil output as Chevron prepares exit under renewed US sanctions
Venezuela intends to keep oil flowing from key fields formerly operated with Chevron, as the US energy giant winds down operations ahead of a May 27 deadline imposed by Washington
Brazil’s Petrobras outlines ambitious expansion plans, sustainability executive replaced
Petrobras is pursuing aggressive exploration and production expansion while balancing energy transition goals, the CEO at the Brazilian national oil company said.
Challenger Energy advances Uruguay projects, extends Trinidad and Tobago asset sale deadline
The company plans to launch a farm-out process for AREA OFF-3 in the second half of the year. Challenger holds a 100% stake in AREA OFF-3 and a 40% interest in AREA OFF-1, with Chevron as the operator of the latter since March 2024
Brazil’s Amazon oil push heats up
Brazil’s Petrobras’ CEO, Magda Chambriard, defended the company’s plan to drill for oil at the mouth of the Amazon River, part of Brazil’s Equatorial Margin, citing potential economic benefits for the state of Amapá and the country.
Golar LNG approves pioneering Argentina FLNG project to tap Vaca Muerta gas
Argentina’s LNG export plans have taken a step forward even as scepticism remains.
Venezuela seeks boost in Chinese oil purchases amid warning from Chevron’s Wirth
Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez urged Chinese officials to ramp up oil purchases and assist with diluent supplies during her recent visit to Beijing, as the country prepares for the forced withdrawal of foreign energy firms.
Chevron's final chartered tanker returns oil cargo as Venezuela exports declined
A Chevron-chartered tanker carrying nearly 300,000 barrels of Venezuelan crude began offloading its cargo back to state oil company PDVSA at the Amuay Terminal on May 1.
Mexico bets on new contract model to lift gas output to 142mn cubic metres per day
Mexico's ambitious push to raise domestic gas production to 142mn cubic metres per day by 2030 hinges on a new shared participation model designed to attract private investment, with four strategic gas fields prioritised for development
Argentina sees energy boom lifting trade surplus to $8bn in 2025
Argentina's energy sector is poised for substantial growth, with the country expecting to achieve an $8bn trade surplus in 2025, up from $5.7bn last year.
Argentina's Vaca Muerta achieves record fracturing in April
Vaca Muerta's unconventional oil and gas activity reached a new milestone in April, with a record-breaking 2,214 fracturing stages completed in the Neuquén formation, according to data released by NCS Multistage's country manager Luciano Fucello.
Karoon Energy locks in FPSO deal for Santos Basin field in Brazil
Karoon Energy, an oil and gas exploration and production company, has finalised the acquisition of the FPSO Cidade de Itajaí from Altera & Ocyan for $115mn, with an additional $8mn in transaction costs.
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