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Amber Energy’s Citgo takeover bid faces fierce creditor opposition
A proposed court agreement that would allow a US hedge fund to gain control of oil refiner Citgo Petroleum from Venezuela has come under fire from the company's creditors, who dubbed Amber Energy's bid economically unviable and legally deficient.
Mexico set for energy shake-up as Sheinbaum rewrites the rules
Mexico’s energy landscape is set for a major transformation as President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government seeks to balance the power of state-controlled companies with the need for private investment.
Petrobras finalises concession contracts from 4th Permanent Offer Cycle
Petrobras has announced the signing of three remaining concession contracts from the 4th Permanent Concession Offer Cycle, acquired in partnership with Shell and CNOOC.
Ecuador greenlights new LNG terminal project
Ecuador's hydrocarbons regulator (Arch) has granted approval to domestic firm Pacific Terminal for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import and storage facility in Monteverde, Guayas province.
Venezuelan opposition leader lashes out at oil firms for their involvement with Maduro
Leading Venezuelan dissident Maria Corina Machado has taken aim at international oil companies operating in the South American nation, urging them to reconsider their ties with the “criminal regime” of President Nicolas Maduro.
Guyana's inaugural offshore auction overcomes snags as four of six bidders accept PSA terms
Guyana's inaugural offshore auction has made progress, the Ministry of Natural Resources stated, with four bidders accepting the terms of the new production-sharing agreement.
ExxonMobil to continue geotechnical surveys in Stabroek Block
ExxonMobil Guyana is set to continue geotechnical survey operations in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana until December 31, 2024.
Venezuela sees BRICS as a path to fairer global relations, criticises Western economic tactics
The oil sector delivered a significant portion of Guyana's tax revenue last year, generating $61 million
ExxonMobil and partners to invest $55bn in Guyana oil and gas projects by 2027
ExxonMobil, along with its Stabroek Block co-venturers Hess and CNOOC, is set to invest $55bn in Guyana's oil and gas projects by 2027.
Bolivian fuel crisis worsens as roadblocks halt tankers
Bolivia’s state-owned oil company, YPFB, has raised the alarm after 300 fuel tankers, carrying around 1.2mn litres of fuel, were left stranded due to ongoing road blockades.
Panama canal sees significant drop in ship transits amid drought
The Panama Canal has experienced a 29% decrease in ship transits over the past fiscal year due to severe drought conditions, according to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP).
Petrobras to launch pioneering green hydrogen plant
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras is set to construct its first pilot plant for renewable hydrogen generation at the Vale do Açu Thermoelectric Power Plant in Alto do Rodrigues, Rio Grande do Norte.
Petrobras aims to maximise output from existing fields
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras is focusing on extracting maximum oil from its current fields while seeking new reserves to maintain production levels into the next decade.
FPSO Maria Quitéria starts operations at Petrobras’ Jubarte Field
The floating production storage and offlading (FPSO) vessel Maria Quiteria, constructed by Malaysian supplier Yinson, has commenced operations at Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras' Jubarte field in Brazil's Campos Basin.
India aims to partner with Petrobras for crude exploration
India is courting Petrobras to explore oil in its deep offshore waters, leveraging the Brazilian national oil company (NOC)’s pre-salt expertise.
Pemex ventures into record depths with $177mn ultra-deepwater well project
Mexican state oil company Pemex is set to push the boundaries of its deepwater capabilities with the ambitious Kuajtla 1 well project.
Venezuela's Q3 oil output rises 3.2%, OPEC data shows
Venezuela's oil production has shown a marked increase in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
ConocoPhillips moves to secure priority in Citgo auction proceeds
ConocoPhillips has lodged a court motion to maintain its near-top position amongst creditors vying for proceeds from the sale at auction of shares in Citgo Petroleum's Venezuela-owned parent company.
A decade on hold, Petrobras seeks environmental permit
The FZA-M-59 offshore block, held by Petrobras and initially in partnership with BP, has faced a decade-long delay in securing environmental permits.
Petrobras cuts gas prices, rewards big sellers
Petrobras announced a 1.4% reduction in natural gas prices, effective in November, along with a discount programme for piped gas distributors exceeding their minimum contractual volumes.
New Fortress Energy’s Altamira LNG plant in Mexico exports first cargo to the Netherlands
US LNG developer New Fortress Energy has delivered its first LNG cargo to Holland’s Gate terminal from its Altamira LNG plant located in Mexico.

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