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Argentina's YPF sets new hydraulic fracturing record at Vaca Muerta
Argentine state-controlled energy company YPF has set a new operational record at the Vaca Muerta shale formation after completing 203 consecutive hours of hydraulic fracturing at the Bandurria Sur block, the company said.
Argentina's oil output reaches record high as Vaca Muerta shale boom accelerates
Argentina's crude oil production climbed to a record 887,227 barrels per day in May 2026, while natural gas output also posted strong growth, driven by expanding activity in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Argentina's Neuquén posts record o&g production in June as Vaca Muerta drives growth
Argentina's Neuquén province reached record levels of oil and natural gas production in June 2026, driven by continued expansion in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, with crude output climbing to 648,114 barrels per day.
Paraguay delays higher biodiesel mandate after industry raises technical concerns
Paraguay has delayed its planned biodiesel increase after industry concerns over fuel quality and vehicle compatibility, exposing the operational challenges of balancing energy transition goals with market readiness.
Argentina's Vista Energy seeks RIGI incentives for $5.8bn Vaca Muerta expansion
Vista Energy has formally applied to join Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), committing to invest $5.8bn in expanding oil production at the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Cheaper Brazilian and Guyanese crude challenges West Africa's export dominance
Latin American crude is displacing West African grades in Europe and China as lower prices outweigh stronger refining yields, signalling a structural shift in global oil trade and pricing dynamics.
Guyana’s offshore oil boom brings a long-term liability into sharper focus
While Guyana’s offshore oil sector is defined by rapid production growth, regulators and operators are increasingly confronting a less visible challenge: ensuring the country is prepared for the eventual retirement of its offshore infrastructure.
Venezuela holds July 28 deadline for oil contract overhaul as talks accelerate
Venezuela is pressing foreign oil companies and other partners of state producer PDVSA to complete the restructuring of their contracts by July 28
PDVSA reclaims direct oil sales as refiners challenge global traders
The move puts the state oil producer at odds with traders including Vitol and Trafigura, which currently account for a large share of Venezuelan exports
Batista brothers acquire Venezuelan oil stake as US-backed reopening draws investors
Brazilian billionaires Joesley and Wesley Batista are expanding their presence in Venezuela’s oil sector as US-backed efforts to reopen the country’s energy industry attract new private investment
Former PDVSA president questions US control of Venezuela oil revenue
Venezuela’s oil exports generated an estimated $14.3bn in the first half of 2026, but the destination and management of those proceeds remain unclear, according to former Petróleos de Venezuela President Rafael Ramírez
Venezuela’s growth outlook holds despite earthquakes, economist says
Venezuela is currently producing about 1.187mn barrels of oil a day, with output expected to reach 1.3mn barrels by year-end under a conservative scenario
Venezuela bondholder group grows as investors prepare for debt talks
Investors holding Venezuela’s defaulted debt are building a broader coalition as prospects for a potential restructuring improve following the US capture of Nicolás Maduro
KOIL makes Brazil offshore debut
US-based KOIL Energy has secured its first contract in Brazil, winning a subsea umbilical maintenance project that marks its entry into the country's deepwater offshore market.
Brazil FPSO beats performance target
Karoon Energy said its floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel operating at the Baúna oil field offshore Brazil achieved production efficiency of 97% during the second quarter, exceeding the company's target range of 90% to 95%.
Brazil’s Petrobras P-52 return put on hold
Brazil’s Petrobras has postponed the restart of its P-52 offshore production platform after a gas leak last year, with no date yet set for operations to resume, the company said.
Portugal's Galp enjoys 45% climb in profits on rising Brazilian output, Iran fallout
The result exceeded the company-compiled analyst consensus of €494mn.
Brazil extends gasoline subsidy again as government resists reinstating diesel relief despite oil near $100
Brazil's government has extended a subsidy of $0.08 per litre for gasoline for a further 30 days the Finance Ministry said, as rising oil prices driven by the escalating Middle East conflict pushed Brasília to keep intervening in fuel markets.
SLB OneSubsea submits lowest bids in Brazil’s Petrobras tender for 32 subsea trees
SLB OneSubsea submitted the lowest bids in a tender by Petrobras for the supply of 32 subsea trees and related subsea equipment for the Sergipe Deepwater (SEAP) project, according to data released by procurement platform Petronect.
France’s Vallourec wins Allseas contract to supply pipes for Petrobras-operated Atapu 2 project
French pipe maker Vallourec has secured a contract from offshore contractor Allseas to supply carbon steel seamless line pipes and thermal insulation coating for the Atapu 2 offshore oil project in Brazil.
Argentina’s Adecoagro to buy Brazilian sugar mill from Raízen for $148mn
Argentine agribusiness firm Adecoagro has agreed to buy the Caarapó sugar mill in Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul state from Raízen for BRL760mn ($148mn), as it seeks to expand its sugar, ethanol and energy business.
Brazil's oil royalties hit $7.2bn in first half, boosted by Middle East crude rally
Brazil collected BRL36.5bn ($7.2bn) in oil royalties in the first half of the year, with a quarter of the total driven by a surge in crude prices linked to conflicts in the Middle East, the Brazilian Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Institute (IBP) said.
Brazil needs more auctions, fewer licensing hurdles to boost oil reserves, say experts
Brazil drilled just 19 exploratory wells in 2025, well below the levels needed to replenish its oil reserves, according to industry executives and experts, who called for more auctions and fewer environmental licensing hurdles.
Repsol CEO says Venezuela debt talks can wait as company prioritises production
Repsol Chief Executive Officer Josu Jon Imaz said the Spanish energy company is focused on expanding oil and gas output in Venezuela rather than resolving billions of euros in historical debt owed by state oil producer PDVSA
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