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Will Venezuela’s Maduro go out with a bang or a whimper?
Venezuela’s crucial election on July 28 pits incumbent Nicolas Maduro against opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez. With long-running economic turmoil and political repression under Chavismo, the nation faces a pivotal decision.
Landmark achievement at Mexico's fast LNG project
New Fortress Energy (NFE), a US energy infrastructure firm, has commenced LNG production at its innovative floating LNG (FLNG) facility near Altamira, Mexico.
ExxonMobil and Chevron face off in pursuit of Hess's Guyana stake
Exxon Mobil’s challenge to Chevron’s $53bn acquisition of Hess hinges on whether the deal triggers a change of control over Hess' valuable operations in Guyana.
New Fortress Energy announces first LNG production offshore Mexico
US LNG producer New Fortress Energy achieved successful first production of LNG at its Fast LNG asset offshore Altamira, northeastern Mexico.
Petrobras awards Norway’s DOF Group several contracts
Norwegian offshore supply vessel company DOF Group has won several contracts with Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras for work offshore Brazil.
Gasmig sets 1,000-km pipeline ambition
Brazil's state-run gas company, Gasmig, plans to invest BRL5.8bn ($1.04bn) by 2033, the largest in its history, to build over 1,000 kilometres of distribution lines in Minas Gerais.
Petrobras sets diesel production record at Brazil refinery
Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras has reported a new production record for S-10 diesel at its Presidente Bernardes Refinery (RPBC) in Cubatão.
UK-based company AIS wins multiple contracts for deepwater oil field project off Brazil
UK-headquartered AIS has secured multiple contracts to supply subsea ancillary solutions for a deepwater oil field development in the Santos Basin, off Brazil's coast.
Brazilian regulator approves support vessels for FPSO installation
Brazil's environmental agency Ibama has approved the use of three support vessels for the installation of the floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) Almirante Tamandare operated by the national oil company (NOC) Petrobras.
Milei and Río Negro oil union back LNG plant on Argentina’s Atlantic coast
The Oil and Gas Union of Río Negro, Neuquén and La Pampa has endorsed the proposed natural gas liquefaction plant on Río Negro's Atlantic coast.
Argentina’s Neuquén sets oil production record; gas output declines slightly
Argentina’s Neuquén province set a new record in oil production in June, reaching 400,931 barrels per day, up 1.76% from May and 24.86% from June 2023.
Unigel demands Petrobras settles fertiliser losses
Brazilian chemical firm Unigel is seeking compensation from state-owned Petrobras for losses on two leased fertiliser plants.
Lake Maracaibo: from oil hub to crisis symbol in Venezuela
Lake Maracaibo, once a symbol of Venezuela’s oil boom, the largest lake in South America now epitomises the country’s deepening crisis.
Venezuelan oil bonds gain investor interest ahead of election
As Venezuela approaches its presidential election, a new trend is emerging in the market for the nation’s defaulted bonds: investing in the debt of state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA.
FPSO Bacalhau achieves world’s first newbuild emissions abatement notation from DNV
MODEC's FPSO Bacalhau has received Approval in Principle (AiP) for Abate Notation from the classification society DNV, marking a significant milestone in its deployment at an Equinor-operated oil project offshore Brazil
QatarEnergy acquires interest in production sharing contract for Suriname's Block 5
QatarEnergy has announced the acquisition of a 20% stake in a production-sharing contract for Suriname’s offshore Block 5.
Trinidad court recognises ConocoPhillips' arbitration claim against Venezuela
Trinidad and Tobago's High Court reaffirmed a decision recognising US oil producer ConocoPhillips' arbitration claim against Venezuela, potentially freezing the Caribbean country's payments to its neighbour for joint natural gas projects.
Petrobras seeks refinery buyback in Lula’s renationalisation
Petrobras is negotiating to regain full or partial control of the Mataripe refinery in Bahia, which was sold to Acelen.
Africa draws attention of global oil and gas explorers, says Rystad Energy
In oil and gas exploration, Guyana and Namibia currently dominate the scene owing to recent discoveries within the Guyana Basin and Namibia’s sector of the Orange Basin.
Venezuelan oil venture Petroindependencia wins 15-year extension
Venezuelan oil joint venture Petroindependencia, with a 34% stake held by Chevron, has received a 15-year extension, allowing operations to continue until 2050.
Decline in US-Mexico oil and energy trade value in 2023 despite increased volume, EIA reports
In 2023, the value of crude oil and fuel trade between the United States and Mexico declined by nearly 15% to $66.5bn, despite an increase in trade volume, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
Mexico's energy reform attracts $66.5bn in investments
Mexico’s Energy Reform, approved in 2013, has spurred significant investment in the country’s oil and gas sector, totalling $66.561bn as of May 2024, according to data from CNH.
Bolivia unveils gas “mega field”, historic discovery to boost economy
Bolivia has announced a significant discovery of a 1.7 trillion cubic foot (48.1bn cubic metre) gas reserve, marking the country’s largest find since 2005.
Guyana’s EPA to conduct environmental impact assessment of Hammerhead
Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency has formally announced that ExxonMobil has applied for a seventh oil development in the offshore Stabroek Block, named Hammerhead.
Guyana-Suriname Basin identified as prime area for medium-term oil development
A survey by GlobalData highlighted the Guyana-Suriname Basin as a pivotal growth area for oil exploration, with 33% of respondents identifying it as a leading force in short to medium-term oil development.
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