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Colombia's Ecopetrol commits $100mn to LNG terminal
Colombia's state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol will invest $100mn to construct a regasification terminal at its Coveñas maritime facility in Sucre department, injecting imported liquefied natural gas into the national pipeline network
Melbana Energy initiates drilling mobilisation for Cuban production well
Australian energy company Melbana Energy commenced rig mobilisation for a new production well in Cuba's onshore Block 9 concession, targeting year-end completion as operators pivot from recent drilling disappointments
Colombia demands explicit fossil fuel abandonment commitments at COP30 negotiations
Colombia pressed for explicit commitments to phase out fossil fuels at United Nations climate talks in Belém, criticising draft text omissions as approximately 24 nations backed a Colombian declaration seeking concrete transition timelines
Venezuela extends two oil joint ventures through 2041
Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved a 15-year extension for the Boquerón S.A. and Petroperijá S.A. joint ventures, allowing both projects to operate from 2026 through 2041
Trump “peace deals” could push oil lower if Venezuela shifts
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US economy is benefiting from President Donald Trump’s recent peace agreements and suggested oil prices could slide further if developments unfold in Venezuela
Russian tanker’s abrupt turn sparks questions over US posture in Caribbean
A sanctioned Russian tanker abruptly reversed course while approaching Venezuela after a US destroyer moved across its path, according to Bloomberg’s tanker-tracking data
Venezuela extends Russian oil venture
Venezuela’s National Assembly has authorised a 15-year extension for joint oil ventures between state producer PDVSA and Petromost, a subsidiary of Russia’s Roszarubezhneft
Chevron seeks long-term presence in Venezuela
Chevron Corp., the last major US oil producer still active in Venezuela, is positioning itself to stay in the country for the long run despite sanctions and geopolitical tensions
PDVSA probes blaze at Petrocedeño site as Maduro warns of foreign threats
PDVSA said the blaze was reported at the Petrocedeño Upgrader inside the José Antonio Anzoátegui Industrial Complex in the east of the country
US-based NOV secures FLNG contract for Argentine project
US-based oilfield services provider NOV has secured its second contract for a floating liquefied natural gas project in Argentina's Gulf of San Matías, marking another milestone in the country's offshore LNG export expansion.
Brazil FPSO deal locks in new pump order
Seatrium has commissioned Switzerland-based Sulzer to supply pump systems for two floating production, storage and offloading vessels being built for Petrobras, the Brazilian state-controlled oil company, the firms said.
Brazil’s COP30 draft presses for fossil fuel exit
Three years initial exploration set for Guyanese deal of TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and Petronas
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and Petronas have finalised a production sharing agreement (PSA) for Guyana's offshore Block S4, establishing a three-year initial exploration period with potential for a two-year extension.
Argentina's YPF secures $700mn loan from international banks
Argentina’s national oil company YPF has secured a $700mn loan from a consortium of international banks, including Spanish institutions Santander and BBVA, to support its expanding operations in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
COP30 will likely not produce roadmap to transition from fossil fuels
UN climate talks are nearing an end with battle lines drawn over fossil fuels, as dozens of countries demanded a roadmap to phase out oil, coal and gas in the face of fierce resistance.
Brazil’s Petrobras reports significant oil find
Brazil’s Petrobras said it had detected oil in the post-salt section of the Campos Basin during drilling at an exploration well in the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block.The find is significant - it is post-salt and apparently high-quality.
Cuba faces worsening outages as Venezuela, Mexico supplies fall
Cuba's oil and fuel imports fell 35% during the first 10 months of 2025 as key suppliers Venezuela and Mexico curtailed shipments, leaving the Caribbean nation unable to alleviate power cuts exceeding nine hours daily in the capital
Venezuela highlights rising energy output as government touts new alliances
Venezuela’s government says domestic efforts are driving a steady recovery in oil, gas and fuel production, signalling what officials describe as a more resilient energy sector backed by new investment partnerships
Bank of America predicts Mexico's Pemex will need state support through 2027
Bank of America has forecast that Pemex will continue requiring government backing in 2027, the year Sheinbaum's administration projects the oil company will face its financial obligations alone.
Trump extends Mexico tariff deadline as Bank of America sees Mexico's Pemex needing state support through 2027
US Continental Resources enters Argentina's Vaca Muerta
US fracking pioneer Continental Resources is entering Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation through an agreement to acquire 90% of Pluspetrol's Los Toldos II Oeste Joint Venture.
Colombia's Ecopetrol targets 90% investment execution
Colombia's state-controlled energy company Ecopetrol anticipates reaching approximately 90% of its $6.3bn investment programme for 2025, with prospects to complete five additional exploratory wells beyond its initial target
Colombian natgas producer Canacol Energy posts $18.7mn profit
Canacol Energy reported third-quarter net income of $18.7mn, an 80% increase from the year-earlier period, whilst grappling with a 24% decline in contractual natural gas sales volumes and deteriorating liquidity
Brazil’s Petrobras reports new high-quality oil find
Brazil’s Petrobras said it had detected oil in the post-salt section of the Campos Basin during drilling at an exploration well in the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block.
Maduro's days look numbered. Venezuela's chaos may be just beginning
The drumbeat of war grows louder in the Caribbean as the US masses its largest military deployment since the Panama invasion. Trump wants Maduro gone — but fears Venezuela could become another Libya.
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