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Over 10 bidders line up for Argentina’s Neuquén–Río Negro LNG pipeline project

3 February 2026

More than 10 companies are competing to build a gas pipeline linking Argentina’s Neuquén basin with the San Matías Gulf, a key piece of infrastructure for the country’s first liquefied natural gas export project.

First crude shipment in new pipeline from Argentina’s Neuquén Basin

3 February 2026

Trafigura has completed its first crude oil export using Argentina’s newly commissioned Derivación pipeline, shipping a cargo from the Neuquén Basin to the United States and marking a milestone for the country’s oil export logistics.

India pivots to Venezuelan oil - Trump claims

3 February 2026

Several times in recent months Indian officials have said there would be no succumbing to US sanctions on India’s preferred oil suppliers as all decisions would be made based upon India’s energy interests.

COMMENT: Trump’s Indian trade deal unlikely to cut Asia off from Russian oil

3 February 2026

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he was slashing tariffs on India from 50% to 18%, after cutting a new trade agreement that will see New Delhi reduce its imports of Russian crude oil dramatically.

India emerges as Guyanese oil buyer with South American country ramping up production

3 February 2026

India imported approximately 297,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil from Guyana in January, marking a re-entry of South American barrels into the country's supply mix as US sanctions on Russian oil force Asian refiners to secure alternatives.

Colombia eyes Venezuelan energy links as Ecopetrol, ISA weigh participation

3 February 2026

Colombian state companies including Ecopetrol and ISA Conexiones could participate in Venezuelan gas and crude operations "sooner rather than later", the nation's energy minister, contingent on US sanctions relief

Colombia's Ecopetrol secures gas import deal through Frontera Energy's Cartagena port

3 February 2026

Colombia’s government said domestic companies could soon take part in transporting and producing natural gas and crude oil from Venezuela, as Bogotá explores options to strengthen regional energy links

GeoPark buys Frontera’s Colombia assets in $375mn deal to expand regional footprint

3 February 2026

GeoPark has agreed to acquire Frontera Energy’s Colombian exploration and production assets for an initial $375mn, with a further $25mn linked to development milestones, as the company seeks to strengthen its regional presence

Trump targets Cuba’s oil suppliers with tariff threats, raising pressure on Mexico

2 February 2026

The United States is weighing new trade penalties against countries that supply oil to Cuba, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on their exports, intensifying pressure on Havana and its remaining energy partner

US seeks to force countries to buy Venezuelan oil, ex-Iranian MP says

2 February 2026

A former Iranian lawmaker accused the United States of plotting to compel countries to buy “specific oil” after President Donald Trump claimed India intended to replace Iranian crude with Venezuelan oil.

Oil service firms seen as early winners in push to revive Venezuela’s energy sector

2 February 2026

Global oil service providers are emerging as likely early beneficiaries of President Donald Trump’s drive to restart Venezuela’s battered oil industry, even as large producers tread carefully

Venezuelan crude shipments jump in January as US retakes control of exports

2 February 2026

The increase followed the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and the lifting of a naval blockade, a shift that enabled trading houses to take over most overseas shipments

Argentina cuts export duties on conventional oil to support mature basins

2 February 2026

Argentina has reduced export duties on conventional crude oil when international prices are at or below $65 per barrel, seeking to support mature oil basins struggling with high costs and declining output.

Argentina's energy SMEs warn of "unequal competition" as layoffs mount

2 February 2026

Nearly a third of Argentina's energy sector small and medium-sized enterprises have reported layoffs as activity slumps and competition from Asian imports intensifies.

US broadens authorisation for Venezuelan oil sales under Washington control

2 February 2026

The US Treasury Department has widened access for companies to participate in Venezuelan crude sales, moving beyond the two commodity traders initially selected for Washington-controlled exports from the sanctions-hit nation.

Venezuela ships inaugural LPG cargo as it opens energy sector

2 February 2026

Venezuela has exported its first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas, a development the country's acting president described as a significant achievement in efforts to diversify the nation's energy sector beyond crude oil.

Argentina opens LNG imports to private firms, accelerates Enarsa privatisation

2 February 2026

Argentina has authorised private companies to import and sell liquefied natural gas, removing the state from those operations as part of a broader push to privatise public energy company Enarsa and overhaul the country’s energy market,

Argentine provinces support government cut to export duties on conventional crude

2 February 2026

Argentina has reduced export duties on crude oil produced from conventional fields under a new pricing-linked scheme, seeking to support mature oil production and prevent it from falling further behind shale output from the Vaca Muerta formation.

ExxonMobil, Chevron demand reforms before Venezuela investment despite Trump pressure

2 February 2026

US oil majors ExxonMobil and Chevron have declined to commit to long-term investments in Venezuela despite President Donald Trump's push for $100bn in spending from US companies.

Brazil’s oil regulator orders shutdown of Refit refinery over safety concerns

2 February 2026

Brazil's oil and gas regulator has ordered the complete shutdown of Refit, the former Manguinhos refinery in Rio de Janeiro, after a safety inspection identified risks of accidents and fires at the facilities.

Brazil’s Petrobras renews Indian refiner contracts worth over $3.0bn

2 February 2026

Brazil's state-owned oil company Petrobras has renewed crude oil supply contracts with three of India's main state-owned refiners in agreements worth more than $3.1bn.

Brazil’s Petrobras launches tender for up to 518 km of flexible pipes

2 February 2026

Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petrobras has launched a tender to acquire up to 518.3 kilometres of flexible pipes, equipment critical for offshore oil production.

Norway’s Seadrill secures $114mn contract extension for drillship in Brazil

2 February 2026

Norwegian offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has secured a one-year contract extension worth $114mn for its West Saturn drillship working off Brazil's coast in Equinor’s operations.

US move to ease curbs may reopen Venezuelan oil supplies to India

2 February 2026

A US signal indicating flexibility on Venezuelan oil trade could enable Indian refiners to resume purchases from the Latin American producer, with Reliance Industries expected to benefit the most

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