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Brazil's transport sector moves toward decarbonisation

27 February 2025

Transport accounts for 13% of Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions, driving investment in electric vehicles and biofuels as decarbonisation efforts advance.

Trump’s chaotic Venezuela policy takes major twist with revocation of Chevron’s licence

27 February 2025

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

27 February 2025

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

27 February 2025

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

27 February 2025

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

27 February 2025

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

27 February 2025

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

27 February 2025

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

27 February 2025

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

27 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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’

26 February 2025

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

26 February 2025

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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