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Parex discloses $940mn GeoPark takeover bid after board rejection
Parex Resources disclosed a $9-per-share cash proposal to acquire GeoPark for approximately $940mn including net debt after the Colombian oil producer's board unanimously rejected the unsolicited bid and the Canadian company accumulated an 11.8%
Brazilian airlines brace for SAF shortage
Brazilian airlines are facing pressure to meet upcoming emissions rules as the country lacks domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Mexico state oil company retrieves 1.6mn litres of petroleum from Veracruz pipeline breach
State oil company Pemex disclosed ongoing remediation operations addressing a leak in its 30-inch Poza Rica-Madero pipeline at Alamo Temapache, Veracruz, having retrieved 1.602mn litres of hydrocarbons from 10 strategic locations
Canada's Gran Tierra secures $200mn Trafigura prepayment to refinance Colombia debt
Gran Tierra Energy arranged a $200mn crude oil prepayment facility with Trafigura through its Swiss subsidiary Gran Tierra Energy Colombia GmbH, providing $150mn initially and up to $50mn additionally to be repaid via Ecuadorian Oriente crude
Canada's Parex pursues GeoPark with $462mn offer after board rejection
Calgary-based Parex Resources has submitted a $9-per-share all-cash proposal to acquire GeoPark, valuing the Colombia-focused oil producer at $462mn, publicly disclosing the bid on October 29 after the target's board rejected the offer.
Brazil’s Petrobras boosts production in third quarter
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras reported an average output of 3.14mn barrels of oil equivalent per day in the third quarter of 2025, up 7.6% from the second quarter and 16.9% higher than the same period in 2024.
Brazil’s Petrobras lines up new Potiguar well for 2026
Petrobras intends to drill a new deep-water well in Brazil’s Potiguar basin in 2026, portfolio manager for the Equatorial Margin, Mayara Aquino, said at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Brazil in Rio de Janeiro.
Suriname creates dedicated ministry for oil, gas and environment
Colombia, Saudi Arabia sign five-year energy cooperation agreement
Colombia and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding on October 29 establishing five-year cooperation on hydrogen, clean energy, carbon capture and storage, and energy efficiency projects
Argentina’s election results poise Milei to attract global oil investment
Argentina’s oil and gas sector is poised for faster growth following President Javier Milei’s sweeping midterm election victory on October 26, which strengthened his La Libertad Avanza party’s position in congress and bolstered his mandate.
Venezuela relations with Trinidad and Tobago deteriorate, gas deals suspended
Venezuela has suspended all gas and energy cooperation agreements with neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago after accusing the Caribbean two-island nation of aligning with the US amid rising regional tensions, Caracas officials said on October 27.
Argentina's YPF completes purchase of stake in Refinor
Argentine national oil company YPF has finalised its acquisition of Hidrocarburos del Norte's stake in Refinor, gaining full control of the operator that manages fuel and gas transportation throughout northern Argentina.
Argentina's YPF stock surges amid foreign investment interest
Argentina's energy sector is experiencing a dramatic re-rating as YPF surged nearly 40% over five days, fueled by foreign investment interest and renewed political momentum following President Javier Milei's resounding victory in midterm elections.
US court could overturn $16.1bn judgement against Argentina in YPF case
A US appeals court has signalled that it could overturn a $16.1bn judgment against Argentina related to the 2012 nationalisation of state oil company YPF, suggesting the case should have been heard in Argentine courts under local law.
Mexico's Pemex posts $3.3bn quarterly loss despite massive government support, production plans
Suriname creates Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment
Suriname has created a new Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment which President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons signed on October 22. This is a major reorganisation of energy sector governance as the country approaches its inaugural offshore oil development.
ExxonMobil works to boost Guyanese employment in oil and gas sector
ExxonMobil has invested 1.5mn hours in training Guyanese workers since 2022, as the company prioritises local workforce development in the rapidly expanding oil and gas sector.
UAE's XRG enters talks to invest in Argentina's first major LNG project led by YPF
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's overseas investment arm, XRG, is in early-stage discussions to invest in Argentina's first large-scale LNG project led by state-owned YPF.
Brazil weighs green shipping corridor in Mercosur
Brazil’s cabotage association Abac plans to establish a sustainable fuel corridor for vessels flying the Brazilian flag within the Mercosur trade bloc.
Brazil’s PRIO expands AI system to boost reliability across offshore units
Brazilian oil producer PRIO has agreed with Shape Digital to deploy Shape Lighthouse, an artificial intelligence-based asset management system, across its offshore platforms.
Brazil retains $4.1bn following partial arbitration win in Tupi field taxation dispute
Brazil secured a partial victory in an international arbitration concerning the Tupi oilfield, enabling the country to retain tax receipts totalling BRL22.2bn ($4.11bn).
Maersk and MDL complete deepwater link in Brazil
Maersk Supply Service, supported by Maritime Developments Ltd (MDL), has finalised the installation of a dynamic riser assembly at Brazil’s Mero field in the Santos Basin.
Venezuela presses Trinidad for details on Exxon’s offshore drilling plans
Venezuela has demanded clarification from Trinidad and Tobago over Exxon Mobil’s upcoming exploration in an ultra-deepwater block near their shared maritime border
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