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Brazil’s Petrobras FPSO heads for Búzios field

Petrobras has confirmed that FPSO P-78 departed Seatrium’s Benoi yard in Singapore on July 13 and is en route to the Búzios field in Brazil’s pre-salt Santos Basin.

MODEC announces progress on Guyanese FPSO for upcoming project

MODEC has announced the successful arrival of the Errea Wittu floating production, storage and offloading vessel in Singapore on June 28, following completion of construction and commissioning works in China.

Ecuadorian state-owned pipeline to undergo maintenance after 50 years

Ecuador's government announced on July 14 a comprehensive maintenance and protection plan for the Trans-Ecuadorean Pipeline System, which has been paralysed since July 1 due to heavy rains in the Amazon region affecting critical infrastructure.

Mexico threatens countermeasures if August 1 tariff talks fail

Oil-producing Chubut to file lawsuit challenging Argentina's YPF case

Mexico seeks tariff negotiations as Trump threatens 30% duties from August 1

Expro awarded services contract for Mexico's $7.2bn Trion deepwater milestone

Global well services provider Expro secured a three-year contract with Woodside Energy to deliver advanced tubular running and cementing services for Mexico's inaugural ultra-deepwater project

Expro establishes Mexico hub for historic Trion deepwater production services

Global energy services specialist Expro will create a new operational hub after securing a three-year tubular running and cementing contract with Woodside Energy for Mexico's inaugural deepwater oil production facility, Offshore Energy reported.

Canada's Arrow Exploration boosts Colombia output

Arrow Exploration has successfully commissioned two horizontal wells at its Tapir Block operations in Colombia's Llanos Basin, lifting production to between 4,600 and 4,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day net.

PDVSA’s hydrocarbon revenue hits $17.5bn in 2024 despite US sanctions

This came during a period when US licences permitting foreign partners such as Chevron to operate in Venezuela were in effect for most of the year, until their cancellation at the end of May

US-Venezuela negotiations mired by internal divisions and uncertainty

Their differing views extended to Chevron’s oil licence renewal: Grenell suggested it might continue, but Rubio later confirmed its revocation effective May 27, after which both sides appeared to adopt a wait-and-see attitude

Challenger Energy advances Uruguay exploration with seismic plans and upcoming farm-out

The company expects to begin 3D seismic acquisition on AREA OFF-1 in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending the finalisation of environmental permits

Venezuelan union leader says over 100 PDVSA workers detained by Maduro’s regime

Speaking from exile, Iván Freites claimed the arrests occurred at major refining sites, including the Paraguaná complex in Falcón state and more recently at the El Palito refinery in Carabobo state

Venezuelan oil output hits 2025 high in June despite Chevron sanctions

Venezuela's oil production edged higher in the second quarter, defying the expiration of a key US licence that allowed Chevron to operate in the sanctioned country

Brazil’s Petrobras backs offshore TCP trial

Strohm has carried out its first offshore trials of thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) with Petrobras at depths of around 1,500 metres, the Dutch firm said.

LNG Alliance picks Chart Industries as contractor for Amigo LNG project in Mexico

LNG Alliance has named the contractor for its Amigo LNG project in Mexico, selecting Chart Industries to build the 7.8mn tonnes per year facility.

Guyana sees growing employment due to oil operations

ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge has highlighted the growing participation of Guyanese workers in the country's offshore oil operations, describing the trend as crucial for the industry's long-term sustainability.

Argentina receives temporary relief in YPF case

Argentina has secured a brief reprieve from a US court ruling that would force the government to surrender its controlling stake in national oil company YPF, with Judge Loretta Preska granting the country until July 17 to pursue emergency relief.

Brazil's Delta Energia launches fuel distributor targeting agribusiness

Brazilian energy company Delta Energia has secured regulatory approval to enter fuel distribution through its new subsidiary Thero Distribuidora, targeting the country's rapidly growing agribusiness sector.

Guyana's oil revenues surge in June

Guyana's oil revenues continued their strong trajectory in June, with the government earning just over $191mn from three crude oil cargo sales, bringing total oil sales for 2025 to approximately $1.05bn, according to government data.

Vista Energy announces strong financial results following Argentine production spike

Colombia's Ecopetrol partners with Aerocivil to advance sustainable aviation fuel initiative

Colombian state oil company Ecopetrol and the country's Civil Aviation Authority have established a strategic alliance to develop sustainable aviation fuel capabilities.

Colombian oil flow disrupted as bombing halts key export pipeline

Colombia's critical Cano Limon-Covenas oil pipeline ceased operations following an explosive attack in Arauca province, with operator Cenit implementing emergency spill containment measures.

Brazil's Petrobras expands female leadership with Laureano appointment

Brazil’s Petrobras has appointed Angélica Garcia Cobas Laureano as its new executive director for Energy Transition and Sustainability, the company’s board confirmed.

Brazil pushes to expand oil output despite net-zero pledge

Brazil is moving to expand crude oil output without raising net emissions from the sector, as it seeks to support its climate credentials ahead of the COP30 summit.