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Guyana's Hammerhead development exhibits high resevoir quality, ExxonMobil confirms

8 January 2025

ExxonMobil's Hammerhead development, the seventh project in Guyana's prolific Stabroek Block, has revealed reservoir quality comparable to or surpassing the company's flagship Liza field, according to senior management.

Argentina's VMOS awards Spainish firm Técnicas Reunidas contract for Vaca Muerta project

8 January 2025

YPF's subsidiary VMOS SA has awarded Spanish firm Técnicas Reunidas a $440mn contract for engineering and management services at its Vaca Muerta project, a significant opportunity for growth at Argentina's largest shale formation.

Colombia's Arrow Exploration confirms initial success at Alberta Llanos field

8 January 2025

Arrow Exploration, a high-growth operator with assets in Colombia’s key hydrocarbon basins, has announced results from its first exploration well, AB-1, at the Alberta Llanos field within the Tapir Block.

Venezuela outlines 2025 energy strategy following ministry restructuring

8 January 2025

Venezuela’s Minister for Hydrocarbons, Delcy Rodríguez, convened a high-level meeting with the board of directors of state-owned oil giant Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to outline the country’s energy production strategy for 2025

Argentina's YPF negotiates with Indian buyers for LNG exports

8 January 2025

Argentina's national oil company YPF is advancing its LNG export ambitions through ongoing negotiations with potential Indian buyers as the company moves forward with its multibillion-dollar LNG project in Río Negro Province.

Russia to grant Cuba $60mn fuel credit amid energy crisis

7 January 2025

Russia will provide Cuba with a $60mn credit line for fuel purchases and an additional $2mn in aid for power infrastructure, as the Caribbean country grapples with a severe energy crisis, Cuba's ambassador to Russia said on January 5.

ExxonMobil to continue drilling operations at Guyana's Ranger-1 discovery

7 January 2025

ExxonMobil is set to resume drilling operations at its Ranger-1 discovery in Guyana's Stabroek Block in 2025, targeting one of the company's most technically challenging prospects in the region.

Argentina's Neuquén province to boost natural gas exports to Chile

7 January 2025

Governor of Argentina’s Neuquén province, Rolando Figueroa, has announced plans to increase natural gas shipments to Chile, following strategic talks with Sergio Giacaman, the incoming governor of Chile's Biobío region.

Fitch upgrades Brazilian energy firm LXTE’s debentures following Energisa guarantee

7 January 2025

US credit rating agency Fitch has upgraded a debenture issuance by Brazilian energy transmission lines provider Linhas de Xingu Transmissora de Energia SA's (LXTE) after Energisa’s formal corporate guarantee.

Petrobras cancels deal to transfer stake in Uruguá and Tambaú fields to Brava Energia

7 January 2025

Petrobras announced that it has cancelled the contract to transfer its stake in the Uruguá and Tambaú oil fields to Brava Energia, the controlling company of Enauta Energia.

Brazilian NTS' monopoly, long-term contracts guarantee financial health, says Fitch

7 January 2025

Brazilian natural gas transportation provider Nova Transportadora do Sudeste S.A.'s (NTS) enjoys an enviable market position due to its monopoly where it operates and longer-term contracts without volume risk, said Fitch.

Petro-Victory signs exclusivity agreement for acquisition of oil fields in Brazil

7 January 2025

Petro-Victory Energy Corp. has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Brava Energia S.A. for the potential acquisition of 13 oil-producing fields in the Potiguar Basin, Rio Grande do Norte.

Brazil’s Marquise Ambiental to invest $65.4mn in biomethane projects

7 January 2025

Marquise Ambiental, Brazil’s third-largest waste management firm, plans to invest $65.4mn in five biomethane projects over the next three years

Petrobras grants PRIO access to gas infrastructure in Campos Basin

7 January 2025

Petrobras has finalised an agreement allowing PRIO to access the Campos Basin Integrated Natural Gas Flow System (SIE-BC) and the Cabiúnas Gas Treatment Unit (UTGCAB).

Delaware court relaunches CITGO auction amid creditor disputes

7 January 2025

A Delaware judge has ordered the reopening of the bidding process for Venezuelan refiner CITGO, intensifying efforts to resolve creditor claims against Venezuela.

ExxonMobil asserts right of first refusal over Guyanese asset amid Hess-Chevron deal

6 January 2025

ExxonMobil's top executives have defended their stance on maintaining right of first refusal in Hess Corp's Guyana oil assets sale, citing the company's significant role in developing the country's offshore fields.

Trump team divided over Venezuela policy as dual inaugurations near

6 January 2025

The incoming Trump administration has sent conflicting signals about its approach to Venezuela, as the appointment of prominent hawks to key positions appears to clash with suggestions of a more pragmatic stance towards Maduro's government.

Mexico's Carlos Slim invests $1bn in US oil and gas companies in 2024

6 January 2025

In 2024, Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim significantly increased his investments in the energy sector, purchasing shares in US oil and gas companies, including Talos Energy Inc. and PBF Energy Inc., totalling $1bn.

Pemex's debt crisis: Suppliers' payments delayed amid falling revenues

6 January 2025

Pemex, struggling with mounting debts, is under increasing pressure to address unpaid obligations to suppliers.

Venezuela's oil exports to US rebound amid market uncertainty

6 January 2025

Venezuela's crude oil exports to the United States rose sharply in October, reversing a two-month decline and easing concerns about a prolonged downturn

Mexico's oil crisis worsens as Pemex faces declining production and revenues

6 January 2025

Mexico’s state-owned oil company Pemex is grappling with a significant downturn in production and financial difficulties, raising concerns over the nation’s energy stability.

Guyanese crude production and sales grow for first 11 months of 2024

6 January 2025

ExxonMobil Guyana maintained steady production at its Stabroek Block operations in November 2024, reaching a cumulative output of 205mn barrels for the year at an average rate of 612,000 barrels per day.

Ecopetrol to fully acquire Repsol's stake in Colombia's CPO-09 block

6 January 2025

Ecopetrol has reached an agreement to purchase Repsol's 45% stake in block CPO-09, located in Colombia's Meta department, PR Newswire reported. This acquisition secures Ecopetrol full ownership of the asset, enhancing its position in the Llanos

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