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Venezuela’s oil output rises despite sanctions, OPEC reported
Venezuela reported a notable increase in oil production in October, with output reaching an average of 989,000 barrels per day (bpd), a 4.8% rise from the previous month’s 943,000 bpd, OPEC reported.
Shell rumoured to be considering investment in Argentinian LNG project
Supermajor Shell is being tabbed as a new potential partner in Argentina’s huge LNG export terminal to be built in Patagonia.
SBM Offshore commences production on Jaguar FPSO for ExxonMobil Guyana project
SBM Offshore hosted the steel strike ceremony for its Jaguar FPSO, which is scheduled for use in ExxonMobil's Whiptail project, with the ceremony initiating the production of over 300 metric tonnes of fabricated fixtures.
ExxonMobil Guyana crude oil output exceeds 500 million barrels
ExxonMobil Guyana announced that it has produced 500mn barrels of crude oil production from its Stabroek Block operations.
Brazil urges countries to set ambitious climate targets
Brazil aims to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 67% by 2035, compared with 2005 levels, and its Environment Minister Marina Silva has urged other countries to follow suit.
Petrobras reports higher profits, drops plan to sell biofuels unit
Petrobras reported third-quarter net profit of $5.7bn (BRL32.6bn), higher than has been expected. This was a climb of about 22%. It also announced $3bn for shareholder dividends, again higher than the $2bn expected.
LatAmOil: Marco Rubio’s prospective role as Trump’s Secretary of State may signal tougher US stance on Venezuela
Marco Rubio’s prospective role as Trump’s Secretary of State may signal tougher US stance on Venezuela
Hard-liner Senator Marco Rubio of Florida has been nominated to become Secretary of State in Donald Trump’s administration, a role that could bring renewed intensity to US foreign policy vis-a-vis Venezuela.
Argentina's Río Negro province joins shale boom
Río Negro Province’s first unconventional well project in the Vaca Muerta formation has been inaugurated.
PDVSA halts Muscar Gas Complex operations after pipeline explosion injures workers
Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) suspended operations at its Muscar Gas Complex in Monagas this week following a pipeline explosion that left five workers injured
Oil leads Brazil’s exports in Q3
Petrobras announced that crude oil has become Brazil's top export, overtaking soybean meal, agribusiness, mining and iron in the third quarter.
Brazil’s first biorefinery uses Danish tech, backed by Petrobras, Braskem, Ultra
Refinaria Riograndense, owned by Petrobras, Braskem and Grupo Ultra, has signed a deal with Denmark’s Topsoe to supply technology for Brazil’s first biorefinery, a project estimated at $1bn.
Marco Rubio’s prospective role as Secretary of State could signal tougher US stance on Venezuela
Guyanese EPA confirms ExxonMobil's Hammerhead project on hold to review field development plan
Guyana's Environmental Protection Agency issued a clarifying statement on November 11 following claims by local media that it was "moving ahead" with ExxonMobil's Hammerhead project.
S&P sounds alarm: Mexico’s 2025 budget faces debt, inflation and Pemex hurdles
As Mexico prepares its 2025 budget under President Claudia Sheinbaum, S&P Global Ratings has signalled a cautious outlook, particularly regarding the country's debt management, inflation and the financial stability of Pemex.
Petroperu leadership crisis as business leaders demand competence over politics
Peru’s business community is increasingly alarmed at the recent appointments to Petroperu's board, expressing doubts about the suitability of its new leaders amidst concerns over the company's deepening financial troubles.
Guyana emerges as key player in global FPSO boom
A global surge in Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) projects is expected between 2022 and 2027, with 56 vessels set to commence operations worldwide, according to Rystad Energy.
Ecopetrol's stock in turmoil amid economic and political uncertainty
Ecopetrol's stock has suffered a steep decline in 2024, facing pressures not solely from fluctuating oil prices but from mixed signals around corporate strategy.
Arrow exploration surpasses oil production targets in Colombia’s Llanos basin
Arrow Exploration has announced successful production results from its latest drilling project in Colombia’s Llanos Basin, with its fifth horizontal well, CNB HZ-6, now in operation on the Carrizales Norte 'B' pad.
Argentina's Río Negro Province welcomes first unconventional well project
Río Negro Province’s first unconventional well project in the Vaca Muerta formation has been inaugurated.
GeoPark starts production at Argentine block
GeoPark has announced successful production commencement at the Confluencia Norte Block in Rio Negro, Argentina, marking a significant milestone in its Vaca Muerta formation partnership with Phoenix Global Resources.
Investors sue New Fortress Energy alleging violation of securities laws
A class action lawsuit has been filed by investors against US firm New Fortress Energy (NFE), accusing the company of misrepresenting facts concerning its Fast LNG projects located offshore Altamira, Mexico.
ExxonMobil buys Guyanese FPSO Prosperity from SBM Offshore for $1.23bn
ExxonMobil has completed the acquisition of the FPSO Prosperity from SBM Offshore in Guyana, with the Dutch vessel operator retaining operational and maintenance responsibilities up until 2033, according to a joint announcement from both companies.
Guyanese government determined to safeguard oil sector amid renewables transition
Guyana’s government affirmed its commitment to developing its oil resources despite the global shift towards renewable energy investments, with government officials underlining the country's competitive advantages in the oil sector.
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