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Trump's 10% oil tariff could cost foreign producers $10bn annually
Brazil's transport sector moves toward decarbonisation
Transport accounts for 13% of Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions, driving investment in electric vehicles and biofuels as decarbonisation efforts advance.
Fitch affirms Hunt Oil Peru at 'BBB' on solid financial profile
Trump’s chaotic Venezuela policy takes major twist with revocation of Chevron’s licence
US President Donald Trump has said he will rescind Chevron's licence to operate in Venezuela, a move that would upend previous concessions to Venezuela made under the Biden administration.
Colombia's Ecopetrol expands gas imports amid domestic shortfall
Colombia's state-controlled oil company, Ecopetrol, is accelerating plans to import gas as the Latin American country faces declining reserves and rising domestic shortages.
Brazil’s aims to give green spin to BRICS presidency as global climate clouds mount
Energy security and the energy transition are complementary rather than contradictory, according to a Brazilian official, speaking to reporters in Brasilia after an energy meeting by the BRICS group of countries
Brazil’s Brava Energia, PetroReconcavo agree on new pricing for Potiguar crude oil
Brava Energia has signed an addendum to its contracts for purchasing crude oil produced by PetroReconcavo in the Potiguar Basin, establishing new pricing and volume criteria for a 24-month period beginning February 2025
Brazil’s Petrobras, shipyards ink deal for four vessels worth $278mn
Petrobras’ subsidiary Transpetro has signed a contract with a consortium of Rio Grande and Mac Laren shipyards for four handy class vessels costing $69.5mn each.
Colombia's Helicol to commence operations with Ecopetrol in March
Helicol is set to commence helicopter transport services for Ecopetrol from March 1, following the successful arrival of its aircraft in Colombia, the company announced.
Pemex receives $112.7bn in government support since 2013
Mexican state oil company Pemex, one of the most indebted oil companies globally, has received more than MXN2.3tn ($112.7bn) in government support since 2013
Canada's Canacol Energy expands Colombia's investment despite declining gas output
Canacol Energy, a Canadian firm, has unveiled plans to elevate its 2025 capital expenditure to between $143mn and $160mn, surpassing the previous year's $123mn investment.
Banamex expects Mexico oil output to fall to 1979 levels by 2026
Mexico's oil production will drop to levels not seen since 1979, with output declining to 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025 and further to 1.4mn bpd in 2026
Trump axes Venezuela oil licences in blow to Chevron
US President Donald Trump has announced the revocation of licences granted by the Biden administration that allowed US oil companies to operate in Venezuela despite crippling sanctions on the country, a move that particularly affects Chevron.
Brazil's environment minister defends regulator's autonomy amid oil exploration controversy
Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva has affirmed that decisions on the national oil company (NOC) Petrobras' controversial Amazon oil exploration project will be based solely on technical analysis from environmental regulator Ibama.
Trinidad and Tobago seeks US extension to allow Shell to develop gas field
Trinidad and Tobago will seek an extension from the US government for a licence that allows Shell and the National Gas Company to develop the Dragon gas field project in Venezuelan waters.
Equinor’s Bacalhau FPSO arrives in Brazil
The Bacalhau floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel has arrived in Brazil’s Santos Basin, preparing to start operations for Equinor - a multinational energy company that operates in oil and gas, renewables and low-carbon solutions.
Colombia's energy sector faces regulatory challenges amid investor concerns
Colombia's energy sector, lauded for its reliability over the past three decades, is currently navigating a difficult period. Industry leaders express apprehension over recent regulatory interventions by the national government.
Chevron’s role in Venezuela’s recovery at risk as Trump weighs options
Chevron rescues Venezuela's economy, pumping 240,000 barrels daily amid sanctions thanks to an ad-hoc licence. Trump's wavering policy now keeps Maduro's regime balancing on a razor's edge of economic survival as the permit could be revoked.
Afreximbank to drive $1bn oil service financing in Guyana
Afreximbank has announced plans to establish a $1bn oil service financing facility in Guyana, aiming to boost local participation in the country's rapidly expanding oil sector.
ExxonMobil hires Shearwater GeoServices to perform 4D survey offshore Guyana
ExxonMobil has secured the services of Norwegian firm Shearwater GeoServices for a six-month 4D ocean bottom node survey offshore Guyana, set to commence in the first half of 2025.
Chevron restructures operations, announces layoffs amid Venezuelan drama and Hess uncertainty
As part of its broader efficiency drive, supermajor Chevron will cut 15% to 20% of its global workforce by year-end, a move revealed during a recent internal town hall meeting.
Brazilan Vibra Energia bets on cash flow after Comerc deal
Vibra Energia, a Brazilian company that distributes fuels, lubricants and energy, will focus on increasing free cash flow and maximising synergies following the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in energy trader Comerc.
Trump slams Biden over Venezuela oil, says Maduro was ‘ready to go’
Trump took aim at Biden’s 2022 decision to grant Chevron permission to expand oil production in Venezuela, reversing some of the sanctions imposed during Trump’s first term
Venezuelan officer arrested for PDVSA corruption
Despite a background marked by corruption, influence, and his involvement in the death of his ex-girlfriend, Manuel Salvador Parra received a promotion to president of PDVSA Marina in 2020 under Nicolás Maduro’s regime
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