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Guyanese economy grows 43.6% in 2024, offshore discoveries rise

23 January 2025

Guyana's economy surged 43.6% in 2024, marking its fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth, driven primarily by expanding oil output and exports.

Argentina's YPF seals memorandum of understanding with Indian firms for LNG exports

23 January 2025

Argentina's national oil company YPF has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three Indian firms that could lead to LNG exports of up to 10mn tonnes per year.

Venezuela and Russia deepen ties amid Western criticism

22 January 2025

Venezuela reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Russia, highlighting shared commitments to commercial cooperation and diplomatic collaboration as the two nations prepare to mark 80 years of bilateral relations.

Trump's return to White House draws polarised Latin American response

22 January 2025

Latin America has split over Donald Trump's White House return, with a handful of leaders rushing to embrace the new president while others eye his protectionist agenda with alarm.

Guyana's offshore discoveries rise to 52 amid constant industrial expansion

22 January 2025

Guyana's offshore oil sector continues to expand rapidly, with total discoveries reaching 52 across its maritime blocks.

Guyanese economy skyrockets by 43.6% in 2024

22 January 2025

Guyana's economy surged 43.6% in 2024, marking its fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth, driven primarily by expanding oil output and exports.

Predator Oil & Gas acquires Trinidad's T-Rex Resources

22 January 2025

Predator Oil & Gas Holdings has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in CRL through its Trinidad subsidiary, T-Rex Resources, for $170,000.

Argentina's YPF seals memorandum of understanding with Indian firms for LNG exports

22 January 2025

Argentina's national oil company YPF has signed a memorandum of understanding with three Indian firms that could lead to LNG exports of up to 10mn tonnes per year.

Argentina's YPF secures funding to expand Vaca Muerta operations

22 January 2025

YPF CEO Horacio Marín has secured fresh financing to expand the company's investments in Vaca Muerta, successfully placing a $1.1bn Negotiable Obligation in international markets while buying back $750mn in debt maturing this year.

UK’s Tracerco bags Brazil subsea contract from TechnipFMC

22 January 2025

UK-based Tracerco has secured a contract from TechnipFMC to provide measurement technology for Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras's Mero 3 subsea separation project offshore Brazil.

Trump's oil push could hit Brazil's trade balance

22 January 2025

Increased US oil production under Donald Trump's promised "energy emergency" could pressure global prices and affect Brazil's trade balance, analysts say, marking a sharp reversal of predecessor Joe Biden's climate policies.

TGS opens advanced imaging centres for Brazil offshore work

22 January 2025

Energy data firm TGS has launched advanced imaging centres in Rio de Janeiro to enhance Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras' Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) and 4D seismic capabilities in the Campos and Santos basins.

Brazil’s Petrobras posts record gasoline and diesel output in 2024

22 January 2025

Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras achieved record gasoline and diesel production in 2024, with total gasoline output reaching 24.4bn litres, surpassing its 2014 peak of 24.2bn litres, amid strong domestic demand.

Chevron’s Venezuelan oil deal raises questions along with Maduro’s controversial third term

22 January 2025

Nicolás Maduro began a third six-year term this month. Meanwhile, the Chevron deal remains intact, continuing to funnel revenues into state coffers under the guise of supporting democratic restoration

Trump team targets Chevron licence as key to ending Maduro regime in Venezuela

22 January 2025

The incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly crafting a strategy to dismantle over two decades of Chavista rule in Venezuela, potentially starting with the termination of Chevron’s operating licence in the country

Venezuela targets 1.5mn barrels of oil production boost despite sanctions

22 January 2025

Nicolás Maduro, newly sworn in for his third term as Venezuela’s president, has set an ambitious target for the country’s oil production, aiming for 1.5mn barrels per day (bpd) through “our own efforts.”

Trump says the United States does not need Venezuelan oil

22 January 2025

Trump indicated that the US could halt oil purchases from Venezuela as part of efforts to weaken Maduro’s regime, declaring, “We don’t need it.”

Trump says United States does not need Venezuelan oil

22 January 2025

Trump indicated that the US could halt oil purchases from Venezuela as part of efforts to weaken Maduro’s regime, declaring: “We don’t need it.”

Trump says the United States does not need Venezuelan oil

22 January 2025

US President Donald Trump expressed keen interest in Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro’s recent swearing-in for a third term, marking a shift in US foreign policy towards the country

Colombia's energy shift includes LNG imports

21 January 2025

Colombia’s ambitious transition to cleaner energy sources is taking shape on its Caribbean coast, where liquefied natural gas imports have become essential as domestic natgas reserves wane.

GeoPark gets B+ rating from Fitch for new bond issue

21 January 2025

Oil and gas explorer GeoPark Ltd received a 'B+' rating from Fitch Ratings for its proposed benchmark-sized unsecured bonds.

China's BOMESC to construct topside modules for Suriname FPSO

21 January 2025

China's BOMESC Offshore Engineering has secured a contract to construct topside modules for Suriname's first FPSO vessel. The deal is worth between $102mn to $137mn.

Argentina's Neuquén Province to impose new stringent fines for oil and gas regulatory breaches

21 January 2025

The Neuquén provincial government has announced a substantial increase in penalties for hydrocarbon companies violating industry regulations, with fines now ranging from $3,060 to over $956,344.87.

Guyana's booming oil sector contributes 37% of government's 2025 budget

21 January 2025

Guyana's booming oil sector will contribute $2.46bn to the country's 2025 national budget, accounting for an unprecedented 37% of total spending, Senior Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh announced.

Trump announces 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada from February 1

21 January 2025

US President Trump has announced plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Mexico and Canada from February 1, citing concerns over immigration and fentanyl flows into the United States, while also taking steps to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

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