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Subsea7 wins Brazil’s Petrobras gig worth over $1.25bn
Subsea7, a global subsea engineering and construction services firm serving the offshore energy industry, has been awarded a contract exceeding $1.25bn by Brazil’s Petrobras for work on the Búzios 11 deepwater field in the pre-salt Santos Basin.
Venezuela reaffirms claims over Essequibo as Guyana rejects negotiations
Venezuela reiterated that Guyana must engage in negotiations under the 1996 Geneva Agreement to resolve the longstanding border dispute over the Essequibo region, a territory of nearly 160,000 square kilometres rich in oil and natural resources.
Chevron CEO warns Venezuela exit as China, Russia poised to step In
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has warned that the company may end its operations in Venezuela as its US licence nears expiry, raising concerns that rivals from China and Russia are poised to capitalise on any American withdrawal.
Trinidad and Tobago’s new PM looks to Venezuela, US for energy revival
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, recently elected Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, signalled her intent to deepen ties with Venezuela in the energy sector.
Colombia's tax demand puts Ecopetrol's financial stability at risk
Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-controlled oil company, is confronting a significant financial challenge following a tax demand from the national tax authority, DIAN, amounting to COP 9.4 trillion (approximately $2.2bn) for value-added tax (VAT)
Colombia's Ecopetrol faces $2.2bn tax demand amid fiscal pressures
Colombia's tax authority, DIAN, has issued a significant tax demand to state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol, requiring payment of approximately $2.19bn (COP 9.4trillion) for value-added tax (VAT) on fuel imports from 2022 to 2024.
Venezuela seeks boost in Chinese oil purchases ahead of US exit deadline
Venezuela urged China to ramp up oil purchases and assist with diluent supplies as the country prepares for the forced withdrawal of Chevron and other foreign energy firms under renewed US sanctions
Oil drops, Brazil’s Petrobras cuts diesel
Hess releases Q1 financial results, revealing Guyana production
Hess Corp. reported $559mn in adjusted net income for Q1 2025, representing a 42% drop compared to the same period last year.
ExxonMobil, Chevron's arbitration date over Hess acquisition with Guyana at the forefront set for May 26
ExxonMobil and Chevron's arbitration over the latter's proposed $53bn acquisition of Hess is scheduled for 26 May, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Golar LNG makes FID for Argentine floating LNG vessel
Golar LNG has confirmed the final investment decision for the 20-year re-deployment charter of the floating LNG vessel Hilli Episeyo off Argentina's coast.
Pan American Energy makes FID on landmark Argentine LNG export project
Pan American Energy and partners have reached the final investment decision for the Southern Energy floating liquefied natural gas export project in Argentina.
Guyana introduces oil pollution bill to ensure accountability
Guyana's government has introduced a comprehensive oil pollution bill to Parliament that would hold responsible parties liable for damages caused by oil spills, including those from vessels.
OPEC+ members agree to add to production levels
A core group within the OPEC+ alliance has pressed ahead with plans to increase crude oil production for a third consecutive month
Argentina LNG deal signals energy shift near Brazil
Pan-American Energy and partners Pampa Energía, Harbour Energy, YPF and Golar LNG have approved the final investment decision (FID) for Argentina’s Southern Energy FLNG export project.
ExxonMobil Guyana to relinquish at least 9% share in Stabroek Block
ExxonMobil will relinquish at least 9% of Guyana's prolific Stabroek Block as required by its petroleum agreement, the Ministry of Natural Resources confirmed.
Latam Geopark taps former Colombia's Ecopetrol chief as new executive leader
Former Ecopetrol head Felipe Bayon will take the helm at Latin American energy firm Geopark as chief executive officer starting 1 June.
Colombian oil group urges action amid dwindling reserves
The Colombian Association of Petroleum, Gas and Energy Service Companies (Campetrol) has proposed several urgent measures to address the nation's declining exploration and production activities in the oil and gas sector.
Brazil’s Petrobras output slips as Asia oil sales shift
Brazil’s Petrobras produced 2.77mn barrels of oil equivalent per day in the first quarter of 2025, down 0.2% year on year, the state-run company said in a press release.
Vaca Muerta governors seek fresh investments as Petronas exits
Regional governors from the Vaca Muerta shale field have travelled to Houston, Texas for the Offshore Technology Conference in early May to drum up business.
Petro-Victory closes Brazil oil deal
Petro-Victory Energy has completed the acquisition of Capixaba Energia, an oil and gas asset in Brazil’s Espírito Santo Basin, in partnership with BlueOak Investments, the company said in a press release.
Colombia's Ecopetrol secures $500mn Banco Santander loan amid strategic debt expansion
Colombia's state-run oil firm Ecopetrol has obtained approval from the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit to secure a $500mn loan from Banco Santander.
Colombia drives 65% revenue surge for Arrow Exploration in 2024
Arrow Exploration Corp has posted substantial growth across key financial metrics with a 65% revenue increase to $73.7mn for the full year 2024.
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