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Slim’s Grupo Carso tightens grip on Mexican oilfield with Talos deal
Talos Energy has solidified its position in Mexico’s energy sector by selling an additional 30.1% stake in Talos México to Zamajal, a company controlled predominantly by Grupo Carso, owned by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim.
ALBA-TCP summit revives PetroCaribe energy cooperation
The XXIV Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) wrapped up in Caracas with significant agreements aimed at enhancing regional cooperation in energy, trade and agriculture.
Chevron, Shell, YPF and partners to build historic Argentine pipeline
Seven oil majors to construct a pipeline in Argentina's Vaca Muerta, signing an agreement to build a 600km oil pipeline. The $3bn private infrastructure project, known as Vaca Muerta Oil Sur, will transport over 550,000 barrels daily by 2027.
Shell subsidiary plans fresh exploration drilling off Suriname
Shell's subsidiary BG International Limited announced that it submitted plans to Suriname's National Environment Authority (NMA) for an exploration drilling program in Block 65.
Chevron, Shell, YPF and partners agree to build historic Argentine pipeline
Seven oil majors have united to construct a landmark pipeline in Argentina's Vaca Muerta, signing a historic agreement to build a 600km oil pipeline.
Perenco finalises acquisition of BP gas assets off Trinidad and Tobago
Perenco has finalised its acquisition of BP's offshore gas assets in Trinidad and Tobago, encompassing four mature fields and one undeveloped field.
Colombia's GeoPark CEO Ocampo signals commitment to Colombia with $530mn Repsol asset deal
GeoPark’s chief executive officer Andrés Ocampo reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to Colombia’s energy sector following its $530mn agreement to acquire assets from Spain’s Repsol
Colombia's Parex Resources expands partnership with Ecopetrol
Parex Resources has strengthened its strategic alliance with Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol, securing a 50% working interest in four blocks within the Putumayo Basin and the Farallones Block in the Llanos Foothills
Arrow Exploration achieves milestone with Alberta Llanos-1 well in Colombia
Arrow Exploration, a prominent operator focusing on high-growth hydrocarbon assets in Colombia, has confirmed reaching the target depth for its Alberta Llanos-1 (AB-1) well located on the Tapir Block in the Llanos Basin.
Brazil’s Petrobras joins NASA satellite monitoring project
Petrobras has been selected for the Early Adopters programme of NISAR, a joint satellite mission between the US’ NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation, set to launch in 2025.
Brazilian oil firm Brava Energia in talks to sell Potiguar assets
Brava Energia has entered exclusive negotiations with Azevedo e Travassos (A&T) and Petro-Victory Energy for the potential sale of 11 oil and gas concessions in Rio Grande do Norte state.
Expro to develop flowmeter technology with Petrobras
Energy services firm Expro and Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras are to jointly develop new flowmeter technology for real-time well monitoring and production optimisation
Brazil’s Petrobras awards Constellation $528mn rig contract
Constellation Oil Services has secured a $528mn contract from Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras for the deployment of its Amaralina Star drillship offshore Brazil.
New Petrobras FPSO vessel departs China for Brazil's Mero field
The floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel Alexandre de Gusmão platform vessel has left China for Brazil's Mero oil field, the national oil company (NOC) Petrobras said.
Petrobras reaccepted for Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Petrobras will return to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World (DJSI World) from February 2025, following improved performance in environmental and social metrics.
ALBA-TCP Summit revives PetroCaribe energy cooperation and launches AgroAlba initiative
Maduro announced plans for a renewed phase of the PetroCaribe energy cooperation initiative. This new stage will see joint ventures for the production and investment in oil, gas and their derivatives, particularly in Venezuela’s Orinoco Oil Belt.
Colombia energy groups seek urgent talks as 2025 subsidy funding at risk
Six energy industry associations in Colombia are urging urgent meetings with the ministers of Finance and Mines and Energy to address funding shortfalls for subsidies and tariff options, raising concerns over the sector's outlook for 2025.
Pluspetrol completes acquisition of ExxonMobil's Vaca Muerta assets in Argentina
Pluspetrol has completed its 100% acquisition of ExxonMobil Exploration Argentina SRL (EMEA), thereby reshaping the entire ownership landscape of Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation.
TotalEnergies renews Brazil offshore helicopter deal
TotalEnergies has extended its contract with Brazil's Omni Táxi Aéreo to support operations at the Lapa field in the Santos Basin for another five years, the companies confirmed.
Suriname finance minister lays out terms for oil royalty payouts
Suriname plans to leverage its future oil royalties to formalise its informal economy, Finance Minister Stanley Raghoebarsing announced, revealing that payments will be restricted to residents registered in the tax system.
YPF launches Real-Time Operations Center to optimise oil drilling operations in Argentina
YPF, Argentina's national oil company, has launched a Real-Time Operations Center in its Buenos Aires headquarters, aiming to optimise drilling and well completion operations in Vaca Muerta through data-driven decision-making.
ExxonMobil makes just one offshore discovery in Guyana in 2024
ExxonMobil Guyana added just one new discovery to its extensive Stabroek Block portfolio in 2024, with the Bluefin-1 well representing the company's sole exploration success for the year.
Pemex's credit rating affirmed at 'B+' with stable outlook
Fitch Ratings has maintained Petroleos Mexicanos' (Pemex) Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'B+', with a stable outlook.
Colombia's Parex Resources strengthens alliance with Ecopetrol and announces operational updates
Parex Resources has expanded its collaboration with Colombia’s state-owned oil company Ecopetrol, securing agreements for a 50% working interest in four blocks within the Putumayo basin and the Farallones block.
Colombia seeks to speed up offshore gas production amid supply concerns
Colombia aims to accelerate gas production from its largest deepwater discovery as it prepares for a potential natural gas shortfall in the coming years.
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