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Argentina, Guyana, and Brazil to dominate non-OPEC oil growth, US finds
Latin America is poised to dominate non-OPEC oil supply growth in 2026, with Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina collectively accounting for half of the projected 0.8mn barrels per day increase, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
Brazil’s Petrobras receives four bids for $1bn-plus subsea systems contract at Sepia field
Four companies have submitted commercial proposals in a tender held by Brazilian state-owned oil major Petrobras to contract a large subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines system to serve the Sepia-2 pre-salt project in the Santos basin
Brazil’s Petrobras strike enters third day with 28 platforms affected as output remains stable
A strike at Brazil's state-owned oil major Petrobras expanded to 28 offshore platforms and nine refineries on its third day on December 17
Brazil faces oil output decline after 2030 as new field discoveries plummet, gas imports rise
Brazil's oil and gas self-sufficiency faces threats in the coming decade as new field discoveries plummet and domestic production approaches its peak.
Oil prices jump after Trump orders blockade of Venezuelan tankers
Brent and West Texas Intermediate both gained more than 2% before giving up part of the advance
Chevron cuts Venezuelan crude prices after US seizure raises supply risks
The company sold a batch of Venezuelan oil on December 11, a day after the seizure of a vessel off Venezuela’s coast, at lower prices than cargoes offered earlier in the week
Asian buyers push Venezuela to deepen oil discounts
Asian refiners are pressing Venezuela to offer sharply lower prices for its crude as abundant discounted supplies from Russia and Iran crowd the market and rising geopolitical risks add to buyer caution
Venezuela bond rally builds on hopes of political change
Prices have climbed to about 33 cents on the dollar, up roughly 40% since early October, as the Trump administration steps up pressure on Caracas
BW Energy locks long-term rig deal for Brazil project
BW Energy has converted a short-term lease for a jack-up rig destined for offshore Brazil into a long-term charter, the Oslo-listed company said in a press release, confirming a change in financing for its Maromba field development.
Pemex physical investment reaches $11.39bn through November as financing programme expands for 2026
Mexican state oil company Pemex reported it is executing its physical investment programme in line with what was approved in the federal budget for the current fiscal year.
Mexican oil refining reaches 11-year peak as Dos Bocas facility nears full capacity
The country's largest oil-processing plant is finally running at close to full capacity after approximately three years, sending national refining to the highest level in more than a decade, Bloomberg reported.
Mexico president says Gasolinas del Bienestar operates as Pemex subsidiary, denies irregularities
President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified on December 16 that Gasolinas del Bienestar operates as a subsidiary of state oil company Pemex and that there is "nothing obscure" in its operation, El Economista reported.
Pemex investment to reach $21.9bn in 2025 targeting hydrocarbon production stabilisation
Mexico state oil company Pemex will invest a total of MXN395bn (€18bn) during the year to attempt stabilising liquid hydrocarbon production at 1.8mn barrels per day, the company stated in a communiqué, El Financiero reported.
Argentina's industrial sector slumps to two-decade low
Uruguay restricts hydrocarbon exploration to protect marine wildlife
Uruguay has imposed new restrictions on offshore hydrocarbon exploration, limiting prospecting areas and banning seismic activity within one kilometre of marine animals.
Trump announces total blockade of “sanctioned” Venezuelan oil tankers
US President Donald Trump has ordered a complete blockade of sanctioned oil vessels entering and leaving Venezuela, dramatically escalating Washington's military pressure campaign against the Maduro regime.
Falkland Islands undergoes sweeping leadership change in election
The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly underwent near-complete renewal in last week's election, with voter dissatisfaction producing a dramatic turnover.
Colombia proposes temporary LNG resale rules to ease supply constraints
Colombia's Energy Ministry proposed temporary regulations permitting thermal power plant operators to resell unused imported liquefied natural gas to third-party purchasers including industrial consumers and households
Irregular tankers dominate Venezuela oil traffic, Transparency says
About 40% of international oil tankers calling at Venezuelan terminals are operating irregularly, according to Transparency Venezuela
Brazil’s Petrobras says output, operations unaffacted by ongoing strike
Brazilian oil workers at state-owned oil major Petrobras began an indefinite nationwide strike at midnight on December 15 after rejecting the company's third proposal for a collective labour agreement.
Brazil’s Petrobras says operations, output unaffacted by strike over wages, pensions
Brazilian oil workers at state-owned oil major Petrobras began an indefinite nationwide strike at midnight on December 15 after rejecting the company's third proposal for a collective labour agreement.
Brazil's Novonor reaches deal to shed Braskem stake in $3.7bn credit transaction
Novonor has reached an agreement to dispose of most of its stake in Brazilian petrochemicals giant Braskem after a fund controlled by Vórtx Capital and IG4 agreed to acquire roughly BRL20bn ($3.7bn) in bank credits from the debt-laden conglomerate.
Shell awards Brazil drilling contract to Valaris
Valaris has won a multi-year contract from Shell for the drillship VALARIS DS-8 to operate offshore Brazil, the offshore drilling contractor said in a press release, with work due to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
Guyana's oil sector ends 2025 on a high as revenue rolls in
Guyana's crude oil production is projected to average between 700,000 and 725,000 bpd for 2026, driven by the Yellowtail project's successful ramp-up to nameplate capacity and work across ExxonMobil's Stabroek Block operations.
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