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Trading firm Vitol joins legal push for more information in Citgo sale auction
Vitol, a prominent trading firm, has entered the bidding race to acquire US refiner Citgo and filed a request with a federal court seeking further details on the stalking horse bid
India’s Reliance Industries to halt Venezuelan oil imports amid US tariff threat
Reliance Industries, the operator of the world's largest refining complex, has decided to cease importing Venezuelan oil following the United States' announcement of a 25% tariff on countries purchasing crude from Venezuela
Explosion on Venezuelan oil barge kills three, injures six
A deadly explosion on an oil barge in Lake Maracaibo, Zulia state, resulted in three fatalities and six injuries
Spain signals retaliation if US tariffs on Venezuelan oil harm its economy
The Spanish government issued a strong warning on March 25 stating it will take action if newly proposed US tariffs on Venezuelan oil negatively impact Spain's economy
Oil prices rise amid supply concerns and US sanctions on Venezuela and Iran
Oil prices saw a modest uptick on March 26, driven by escalating concerns over global supply following new US efforts to curb oil exports from Venezuela and Iran, Reuters reported.
US tariff threat on Venezuelan oil poses new hurdle for India’s diversified strategy
The US’s proposed 25% secondary tariffs on countries importing Venezuelan oil represents a fresh challenge for India’s oil diversification strategy, particularly as it competes with China for access to Venezuelan crude
China urges US to refrain from interfering in Venezuela amid new tariff threats
Beijing has urged Washington to halt its interference in Venezuela’s domestic affairs following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on nations purchasing oil from the South American country, EFE reported.
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Venezuelan oil and gas buyers, extends Chevron licence
US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela, escalating his administration's economic pressure on the South American country and its international trading partners.
US tariffs on Venezuelan oil put China and India in the spotlight
Washington’s move to impose 25% secondary tariffs on nations purchasing Venezuelan oil and gas has drawn sharp reactions, particularly from China, the top buyer of the South American country’s crude
Oil prices mixed as US tariffs on Venezuelan crude counter Russia-Ukraine truce
Oil prices saw a mixed session on Tuesday, March 25, as a temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine in the maritime and energy sectors balanced concerns over tightening global supplies
Marco Rubio to tour Caribbean nations as US seeks to curb Venezuelan oil influence
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Jamaica, Guyana, and Suriname this week as Washington intensifies efforts to reduce regional reliance on Venezuelan energy
Brazil’s gas market forum backs study on infrastructure costs
The Forum of Business Associations for the Development of the Natural Gas Market (Fórum do Gás) has endorsed a study by Brazil’s Energy Research Company (EPE) on costs related to natural gas transportation and processing.
Chevron’s Venezuela payments expose secret Biden-era sanctions loophole
The Biden administration discreetly allowed Chevron Corp. to send hundreds of millions of dollars to Venezuela’s government, despite a US licence explicitly banning such payments, according to people familiar with the matter
US extends Chevron’s Venezuela exit deadline as Trump signals tougher sanctions
The United States has granted Chevron additional time to wind down its operations in Venezuela, extending the deadline until May 27, according to a statement from the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
US court recommends Red Tree’s $3.7bn bid as Citgo auction baseline
A federal court official in Delaware has advised Judge Leonard Stark to set Red Tree Investments’ $3.7bn bid as the starting point for the next round of the Citgo Petroleum share auction
Touchstone Exploration reports strong 2024 financial performance as Trinidad and Tobago operations hold strong
Touchstone Exploration has reported a strong financial turnaround for 2024, posting record production figures and returning to profitability in its operations in Trinidad and Tobago.
Brazil’s Petrobras discovers hydrocarbons in Campos Basin pre-salt well
Petrobras has identified hydrocarbon deposits in an exploratory well in the Campos Basin pre-salt region.
Navitas mulls FID for $1.4bn oil project in Falkland Islands
Navitas continues to advance its massive Sea Lion oil project in the North Falkland Basin despite delaying the final investment decision to 2025, Offshore Energy reported.
Argentina's YPF to establish Vaca Muerta training institute amid major CGC deal
YPF President Horacio Marín has announced plans to establish a dedicated “Vaca Muerta Institute” in Neuquén, aimed at training thousands of workers for Argentina's expanding shale industry.
Brazil’s Petrobras staff approve 24-hour strike on 26 March
Employees at Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras have backed a 24-hour warning strike set for March 26 in a dispute over home working arrangements and other labour demands, the Unified Federation of Oil Workers said.
OPEC+ announces new cuts to balance out higher output
OPEC+ has unveiled a fresh strategy to enforce additional production cuts, aimed at counterbalancing an uptick in output among its member nations.
Mexican billionaire doubles down on Pemex bet with natural gas business
Latin America's richest man Carlos Slim is negotiating with the Mexican government, which is expanding private sector participation, to explore new energy projects.
Brazil faces oil debate ahead of COP30
Brazil’s plan to explore oil in the Amazon River mouth basin is drawing debate over environmental risks and economic benefits ahead of COP30, the UN climate summit set to be held in the country later this year.
Brazil criticises Western nations ahead of Brics energy talks
Brazil’s Energy Minister, Alexandre Silveira, criticised Western nations, including France, stating that developed countries have “no interest” in supporting the industrialisation of developing nations.
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