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YPF, Golar LNG, Pan American Energy to engage in unified LNG project
YPF, Argentina's national oil company, will join forces with Pan American Energy Group SL and Golar LNG in a unified liquefied natural gas venture, YPF President Horacio Daniel Marín announced on LinkedIn.
Petrobras in talks with Raizen, BP for partnership in big ethanol comeback
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras is negotiating with Raizen, BP and Inpasa for potential joint ventures in ethanol production as the firm plans a significant return to the sector.
Petrobras targets $55bn dividend payout by 2029
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras plans to distribute up to $55bn in dividends through 2029, according to its five-year strategy, with potential additional extraordinary payouts of $10bn.
Seadrill drillships prepare for Petrobras contracts off Brazil
Two ultra-deepwater drillships have rejoined Seadrill's fleet as they finalise preparations for contracts with Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras.
Venezuela grapples with gas supply crisis following PDVSA gas plant explosion
Venezuela’s natural gas production has plummeted by over 80% after a November 11 explosion and fire at PDVSA’s Muscar plant in Monagas state, dealing a severe blow to the nation’s energy sector.
Mexico devises strategy to shield exports from US tariffs under Trump
Mexico is taking decisive steps to protect its trade interests with the United States amid growing concerns over potential tariffs on its exports under the incoming Trump administration.
Guyana interested in collaborating with India on oil and green energy
India and Guyana are not currently negotiating direct crude oil sales despite growing bilateral energy cooperation, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo clarified.
India eyes energy ties with Guyana amid CARICOM summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Guyana has marked a significant shift in India's diplomatic and energy strategies in the Caribbean.
Bolivia and Brazil strengthen gas sector cooperation
YPFB Andina and Fluxus Bolivia have formalised a key agreement to jointly explore and develop the Vitiacua gas block, marking a significant step in strengthening energy ties between Bolivia and Brazil.
ONE Guyana FPSO to be deployed in early 2025
Guyana's oil production capacity is set to significantly expand with the deployment of its fourth floating production storage and offloading facility in early 2025, according to Hess CEO John Hess.
Petrobras to deploy 15 platforms, mulls six more amid supply chain woes
Petrobras has unveiled plans to deploy 10 offshore platforms by 2029 in its pre-salt fields, with five more units slated for installation beyond 2030 across pre-salt and post-salt areas, according to its 2025-2029 strategic plan
TDI-Brooks completes seabed survey programme in Suriname
TDI-Brooks has completed a multi-client seabed survey program in Suriname for GeoPartners and Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname, covering 45,000 km2 using their RV Gyre vessel.
Colombia's oil and gas sector faces decline despite Promigas' growth
Colombia’s oil and gas industry is experiencing significant setbacks, with production levels hitting historic lows in September 2024.
ExxonMobil, Hess and CNOOC withdraw from Guyana's Block S8
ExxonMobil and its partners have withdrawn from negotiations over Guyana's shallow-water oil block S8, marking a significant setback in the South American country's efforts to diversify its energy industry.
Argentina's Vaca Muerta in need of infrastructure investments in order to achieve success
Argentina's natural gas production is surging in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, but limited pipeline infrastructure could impede the country's goal of becoming a major gas exporter by the early 2030s.
SBM Offshore secures full financing for Jaguar FPSO
SBM Offshore announced that it has secured $1.5bn in project financing for its FPSO Jaguar vessel.
YPF seeking additional funding to expand Vaca Muerta pipeline
Argentina's national oil company YPF is looking to secure $2bn in financing during the second quarter of 2025 to complete its Vaca Muerta Sur project.
Construction begins on record-breaking Petrobras FPSO
Construction has started on what is being described as the largest floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel in Brazil national oil company (NOC) Petrobras' history.
Brazil and Argentina explore major gas partnership
Brazil and Argentina have signed a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore gas export infrastructure development, potentially leading to Brazilian imports of up to 30mn cubic metres per day (cbmd) of Argentine gas daily by 2030.
Brava Energia transitions production to new FPSO Atlanta
Brazilian oil and gas company Brava Energia has begun decommissioning its floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel Petrojarl as it prepares to transition operations to the larger FPSO Atlanta at an offshore Brazilian field.
Venezuela slams US sanctions law, proposes harsh measures for supporters
The law, dubbed the Bolívar Law, is positioned by the US government as escalating sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas dealings.
Venezuela’s oil and gas recovery stalled by Muscar Complex explosion
The recent explosion at Venezuela’s Muscar Gas Complex, a critical facility owned by PDVSA in Monagas state, is expected to delay oil and gas production until at least February 2025.
Venezuela and OPEC discuss emissions reductions amid global tax proposals
Venezuela’s Minister of Ecosocialism, Josué Lorca, met with OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais during the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, to explore strategies for reducing emissions in the oil sector.
Bolivia seeks fuel stability with oil pipeline deal and new import rules
Bolivia is seeking solutions to address its ongoing fuel crisis, exacerbated by falling domestic oil production and recent road blockades led by former President Evo Morales’ supporters.

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