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Petrobras focuses on ready-to-run ethanol projects
Petrobras will focus its initial ethanol investments on operational assets through partnerships with established producers, limiting its stake to 50%, according to the company’s Energy Transition Director, Mauricio Tolmasquim.
Arrow Exploration reports record Q3 2024 results, announces plans for 2025 growth in Colombia
Arrow Exploration, a hydrocarbon operator with assets in key Colombian basins, has reported its Q3 2024 interim results and provided updates on its operations.
YPF CEO claims infrastructure issues stand in the way of Argentine energy export boom
Argentina's energy sector holds immense export potential but faces crucial infrastructure hurdles, according to YPF CEO and President Horacio Marín during his address at the 30th Industrial Conference of the UIA.
LatAmOil: Trump’s tariff plans could reshape global oil markets
Trump’s tariff plans could reshape global oil markets
The prospect of 25% tariffs on crude imports from Canada and Mexico, as proposed by US President-elect Donald Trump, could lead to significant shifts in global oil flows.
YPFB approves Argentine gas exports to Brazil through its pipeline
Argentina secured a significant advance in its regional energy strategy as Bolivia's YPFB agreed to allow Vaca Muerta gas transit through its pipeline system to Brazil.
Brazil, Argentina companies sign deal with Bolivia's YPFB to pipe Vaca Muerta gas
Grupo Matrix Energia from Brazil and TotalEnergies' Argentine division have finalised their first agreement with Bolivia’s state-owned YPFB to transport gas from Argentina's vast Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Brazil’s Brava Energia awards $200mn offshore equipment contracts
Brava Energia has awarded contracts worth approximately $200mn for its integrated campaign in Atlanta and Papa-Terra fields off Brazil, with a potential expansion to develop Malombe via a connection to Peroa
Mexico orchestrates financial lifeline for Pemex amid mounting supplier debt
Mexico's finance ministry is preparing to mobilise a banking consortium to address Pemex's substantial supplier debt.
Mexico braces for oil market volatility in 2025 fiscal strategy
Mexico's Finance Minister Rogelio Ramírez de la O has unveiled a cautiously calibrated fiscal approach for 2025, anticipating potential turbulence in global oil markets amid geopolitical uncertainties and impending political transitions.
Mexico scrambles to save Pemex amid debt and climate challenges
Mexico’s national oil company, Pemex, faces mounting debt and declining crude production, highlighting the significant challenges the country confronts in balancing energy needs with environmental commitments.
Guyana to invest additional $121 million into landmark Gas-to-Energy project
Guyana's government has sought additional funding of GYD 25.3bn ($121mn) from Parliament for its Gas-to-Energy project, according to documents filed by Senior Minister Dr Ashni Singh.
Guyana Natural Resource Fund hits $3.1 billion from oil revenues
Guyana's Natural Resource Fund balance reached $3.1bn by October 2024, Senior Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh confirmed.
Suriname to distribute oil and gas wealth to citizens
Suriname has unveiled plans for a “Royalties for Everyone” program to distribute wealth from its anticipated oil and gas revenues, President Chan Santokhi announced.
Colombia's oil and gas production hits multi-year lows in September
Colombia’s oil production fell to its lowest level in two years during September, reaching 750,572 barrels per day (bpd), according to the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH). This marks a 2.6% decline compared to September 2023.
Brazil eyes state-led solution for Braskem ownership
Brazil's government and major banks are discussing plans to restructure petrochemical firm Braskem's ownership, as engineering group Novonor seeks to divest its majority stake.
Critics slam Guyana tapping a new entry to develop gas project
Guyana's ambitious plans to monetise its natural gas resources have hit a standstill five months after the government's controversial selection of Fulcrum LNG, a one-year-old US startup, to develop a potential $30bn export project.
Legal fees hit $30mn in stalled Citgo share sale as creditors voice concern
Court-appointed advisers managing the frozen auction of Venezuela's Citgo Petroleum parent company have amassed nearly $30mn in fees, sparking outrage among creditors awaiting compensation.
Constellation wins $130mn Brazil drilling contract
Drilling contractor Constellation has secured a $130mn contract from Brava Energia for its Lone Star ultra-deepwater rig to work offshore Brazil.
Venezuela could hit 2mn bpd oil output in 2025, industry group says
The Latin American Association of Oil Workers believes Venezuela could reach oil production of 2mn barrels per day (bpd) next year if the government collaborates effectively with private companies, its director said.
Genneia pushes for oil and gas output with lower emissions in Argentina
Genneia is intensifying its support for oil and gas companies in Argentina's Vaca Muerta basin to produce export barrels with lower environmental emissions, according to Gustavo Anbinder, the company's Director of Business and Development.
Rockhopper Exploration confirms independent resource assessment of the Falkland Islands basin
Rockhopper Exploration reported significant progress on the Sea Lion development in the North Falkland Basin following an update from partner Navitas Petroleum LP and a new independent resource assessment.
Pemex slashes crude processing by 17% amid refinery setbacks
In October, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported a significant 17% reduction in its crude oil processing across all refineries, with a daily output of 730,744 barrels.
Pemex pursues private sector partnerships amid debt challenges
Victor Rodriguez, general director of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), announced plans to collaborate with private sector companies through exploration and production contracts, emphasising the critical role of structured agreements.
Trump’s tariff plan: A bold move or a risky gamble?
US president-elect Donald Trump promises to shake up global trade with heavy tariffs: 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, plus 10% on Chinese products in addition to existent levies.

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