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Venezuela is latest US-China battleground for oil as Trump unveils more tariffs
Mixed reports have emerged on China's crude oil trade with Venezuela following Trump's directive that any country purchasing Venezuelan oil would face a 25% tariff
Venezuela’s Maduro accuses US of plotting to seize Essequibo for ExxonMobil
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro claimed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is seeking to overthrow his government and transfer control of the disputed Essequibo region to American oil giant ExxonMobil
Venezuelan oil exports decline as US sanctions disrupt trade
Venezuela’s oil exports fell by 11.5% in March following Washington’s decision to revoke operational licences for companies in the country and introduce secondary tariffs on those dealing in Venezuelan crude
Brazil receives first Argentine natural gas supplies via Bolivia
TotalEnergies has exported natural gas from Argentina's Vaca Muerta field to Brazilian energy trader Matrix Energia using Bolivian pipelines for the first time
Colombian oil firms navigate financial challenges amid market pressures while GeoPark divests
Colombia's leading oil companies, Ecopetrol and GeoPark, have reported mixed financial outcomes for 2024, reflecting the volatile energy market and internal strategic decisions.
Brazil's sustainable aviation fuel industry poised for 2027 takeoff
Brazil's nascent sustainable aviation fuel industry is preparing for takeoff in 2027 when the country's blend mandate begins, with potential for both domestic supply and exports.
Brazil’s Petrobras signs deal with France's IFPEN for decarbonisation projects
Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras has signed a five-year partnership with French research institute IFP Energies Nouvelles to collaborate on energy transition and decarbonisation projects
Brazil’s Petrobras discoveries in Campos, Santos and Buzios are 'significant', says executive
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras has made "significant" oil discoveries this year in the Campos and Santos basins and in the Buzios field
Brazil's Karoon restarts Bauna oilfield after maintenance
Brazil-focused Australian oil and gas company Karoon Energy has resumed production at its Bauna oilfield in the offshore Santos basin following the completion of intervention works at the SPS-88 well.
Colombia's Helicol challenges Ecopetrol's contract termination amid allegations of unfair practices
On March 5, 2025, Helicol formally requested that Ecopetrol SA reconsider its decision to terminate synergy contract No. CW215358.
Guyana receives seven bids for historic Gas-to-Energy project
Guyana has received seven bids for the second phase of its Gas-to-Energy project, a critical infrastructure initiative designed to transform the country's energy landscape.
Argentina's YPF to inject $3.3bn into Vaca Muerta in 2025
Argentina's national oil company YPF plans to invest $3.3bn in the Vaca Muerta shale formation in 2025, representing approximately two-thirds of its total $5bn capital expenditure for the year.
Oil prices surge on Trump threat to slap tariffs on Russian oil
Should tariffs come into force, Russian flows to its key customers could drop, tightening supply and potentially prompting OPEC+ to act to stabilise the market, according to Rystad.
Brazil’s Petrobras awards new helicopter contracts for Roncador field operations
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras has awarded two new helicopter service contracts to CHC Helicopter's Brazilian unit to support operations at its Roncador field in the Campos basin.
Brazil’s Petrobras sets global CO2 reinjection record with pre-salt FPSO fleet
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras has achieved a new carbon dioxide (CO2) reinjection milestone in the Santos Basin pre-salt fields, injecting 14.2mn tonnes of CO2 in 2024, surpassing the previous year's 13mn tonnes.
Brazil’s Petrobras launches new FPSO tender for Campos basin field
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras has launched a fresh tender to contract a mid-sized floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for its mature Albacora field in the Campos basin.
Chile's GeoPark divests non-core assets in Colombia and Brazil
GeoPark, the Latin American oil and gas explorer, has announced the sale of its non-core interests in Colombia's Llanos 32 Block and Brazil's Manati gas field for a combined $20mn.
Mexico private oil investments to exceed $45bn for 30 years
Mexico has approved over $45bn in private oil investments for 2024-2054, with 56% allocated to production.
Sempra to sell Mexico energy assets, stake in infrastructure unit
Utility firm Sempra plans to sell energy infrastructure assets in Mexico and a minority stake in Sempra Infrastructure to fund its five-year capex plan of $56bn.
Beijing blocks BlackRock's Panama port deal amid US-China tensions
The proposed sale of two key Panamanian ports by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to a consortium led by BlackRock has hit a roadblock, as China exerts pressure to halt the deal.
Mexican authorities seize record fuel shipment in “Anti-Huachicol” operation
A recent confiscation of millions of litres of illicit fuel in Mexico has sparked discussions about the country's ongoing battle against fuel smuggling, widely known as "huachicol."
Venezuela defies US oil sanctions, urges foreign firms to stay
Venezuela has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining oil operations with foreign companies despite Washington’s decision to revoke export permits for key PDVSA partners, including Spain’s Repsol.
Venezuela boosts oil shipments to China as US pressure mounts
Venezuela is ramping up crude exports to China, with shipments set to reach 400,000 barrels per day this month—the highest level since June 2023—despite escalating US sanctions.
Venezuela’s PDVSA cuts office hours amid energy crisis
Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA will reduce working hours at non-essential administrative offices to save energy.
CNOOC production surges, driven by Guyana oil sector
China's national oil company CNOOC reported a substantial 10.8% y/y increase in its overseas production in 2024, reaching 234mn barrels of oil equivalent, up from 211.3mn in 2023.
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