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Guyana seeks partnership with Suriname to develop gas-powered industrial hub

18 March 2025

Guyana's President Irfaan Ali is seeking a partnership with Suriname to develop a gas-powered industrial hub on South America's north coast, aiming to diversify an economy heavily dependent on oil revenues.

Ecuadorian wildlife refuge contaminated by oil spill

18 March 2025

Ecuador's Manglares Estuario Río Esmeraldas wildlife refuge has been contaminated by an oil spill that occurred in Esmeraldas province, according to a report from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition.

Petronas mulling Argentine Vaca Muerta withdrawal

18 March 2025

Petronas may be exiting Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play, with the Malaysian national oil company launching a process to sell its 50% stake in the La Amarga Chica joint venture with YPF.

Colombia's offshore gas ambitions: Petrobras and Ecopetrol's strategic venture

18 March 2025

Colombia is poised to significantly bolster its natural gas reserves through a collaborative offshore project between Brazil's Petrobras and Colombia's Ecopetrol.

UK STRYDE's mini seismic system enters Latin American market: Colombia key role

17 March 2025

STRYDE, a leader in onshore nodal seismic technology, has announced the sale of its Mini Seismic System to Colombia's Energy Geophysical Services SAS (EGS), marking its first entry into the Latin American market.

YPF to join stimulus programme to boost funding for Vaca Muerta pipeline

17 March 2025

Argentina has granted national oil company YPF access to a key government stimulus program to support the development of a major pipeline project from the Vaca Muerta shale formation to a port in Rio Negro Province.

Guyana threatens action against residents who support Venezuelan Essequibo election

17 March 2025

Venezuela's plans to elect a governor for the disputed Essequibo region have sparked a stern warning from Guyana, with the government threatening treason charges against any residents who support the Venezuelan electoral process.

Guyana revokes Frontera-CGX oil prospecting licence

17 March 2025

Guyana has officially revoked the oil prospecting licence for the Corentyne block from the Frontera-CGX joint venture.

ABS awards notation to Guyanese FPSO for sustainability

17 March 2025

The FPSO Liza Unity, operated by SBM Offshore, has been awarded the SUSTAIN-2 notation by the American Bureau of Shipping, marking a significant achievement in maritime sustainability standards.

Ecuador's oil future at a crossroads as presidential candidates seek divergent paths

17 March 2025

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa's plan to revitalise the country's largest oil field appears to be unravelling amid his challenging re-election campaign ahead of the April 13 runoff vote.

International interest in Argentina's oil assets on the rise as Chevron and Shell boost involvement

17 March 2025

Shell and Chevron have joined the Vaca Muerta Sur project as new shareholders, expanding the consortium behind what's been described as “the most important oil transport infrastructure project of the last decades."

Petrobras begins talks on long-term LNG deal with US suppliers

17 March 2025

Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras is in the midst of discussions with US LNG suppliers on a long-term import agreement.

Venezuela’s federation of chambers and businesses stands by Maduro’s economic strategy amid Chevron exit

17 March 2025

Venezuela’s Federation of Chambers and Businesses (Fedeindustria) reiterated its commitment to driving the nation’s economic development, with its president, Orlando Camacho, securing another term for 2026-2028.

Venezuela’s Maduro escalates attacks on Exxon amid Guyana oil dispute

17 March 2025

Venezuela’s government continues to target Exxon Mobil, accusing the US energy giant of fuelling diplomatic tensions with Guyana over the disputed Essequibo region.

Venezuelan opposition unveils energy plan to attract global investors

17 March 2025

Venezuela’s opposition has outlined an ambitious plan to privatise the country’s oil industry, aiming to boost production beyond 3mn barrels per day and transform Venezuela into the “energy hub of the Americas”

Venezuela to resume US deportation flights amid Chevron dispute

17 March 2025

Venezuela has agreed to restart deportation flights for its citizens following a brief suspension in response to the Trump administration’s decision to revoke Chevron’s operating license in the country.

Guyana expels 75 Venezuelans from disputed oil region amid escalating tensions

16 March 2025

The Essequibo region, which is rich in oil resources, has been a flashpoint between Venezuela and Guyana for decades. Since ExxonMobil’s discovery of substantial crude reserves there in 2015, tensions have grown sharper

Chevron seeks alternatives to Venezuelan oil from Latin America and the Middle East

16 March 2025

Chevron Corp. is exploring alternatives to replace Venezuelan crude at its refineries, with a focus on oil from Mexico, Brazil, and the Middle East.

Colombia's Ecopetrol Cartagena refinery faces power supply challenges

15 March 2025

Ecopetrol's Cartagena Refinery (Reficar) has been experiencing power outages due to design flaws in its electrical substation. To address this issue and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply, Ecopetrol has initiated a comprehensive 15-step action plan.

YPF to divest from offshore Argentine assets to focus on Vaca Muerta

14 March 2025

Argentina's national oil company YPF is accelerating its divestiture plans, aiming to offload controlling stakes in offshore exploration projects in Argentina and Uruguay.

Venezuela's Citgo reports $146mn Q4 loss following declining refining margins

14 March 2025

The company, in its latest financial report, attributed the decline in part to scheduled maintenance during the second quarter, which disrupted output at a time of already challenging market conditions

Maduro invites global investment in Venezuela’s energy sector

14 March 2025

With vast reserves of oil and gas, Maduro insisted that Venezuela has the resources and expertise to drive forward economic expansion despite international sanctions

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