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Mexico disburses $13.8bn through bond offerings to reduce Pemex debt burden
Mexico's Finance Ministry raised $13.8bn through combined euro and dollar bond issuances to amortize state oil company Pemex's heavy obligations
Venezuela launches broad investigation into former opposition over Citgo
US court ruling bolsters PDVSA bondholders as Citgo auction advances
A US federal judge has upheld the legality of Petróleos de Venezuela SA’s 2020 bonds, dealing a setback to the Venezuelan state oil company as it tries to shield its prized US refining asset Citgo from creditors
Mexico and Canada close ranks ahead of USMCA review
Mexico and Canada have stepped up efforts to consolidate their bilateral relationship in anticipation of the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Argentine President Milei meets with US firm Continental Resources over energy investment
President Javier Milei met with Continental Resources executives on September 18 to explore investment opportunities in Argentina's hydrocarbon sector, particularly the Vaca Muerta formation.
ExxonMobil gears up to conduct seismic surveys offshore Trinidad and Tobago
ExxonMobil is preparing to conduct seismic surveys on its newly awarded TTUD-1 block offshore Trinidad and Tobago during the second quarter of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the energy giant's return to the Caribbean nation.
Guatemala launches plan to restore damaged oil field in Maya biosphere reserve
Guatemala's National Council of Protected Areas (Conap) has launched a decade-long programme to restore the defunct Xan oil field in the eastern Petén department, following the state's resumption of control over the environmentally damaged site.
New Fortress Energy and Puerto Rico agree on long-term LNG supply deal
US firm New Fortress Energy has inked a 7-year LNG supply deal with the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority and the Third-Party Procurement Office.
TGS expands seismic survey offshore Brazil
Energy intelligence company TGS has launched the second phase of its PAMA 3D multi-client seismic survey in the Equatorial Margin offshore Brazil, the firm said.
Drillship Tidal Action begins Petrobras contract offshore Brazil
Hanwha Ocean’s ultra-deepwater drillship Tidal Action has started operations for Petrobras at the Roncador field in Brazil’s Campos Basin, the company said.
Brazil’s Petrobras tenders tech from IBM, Siemens and Huawei
Petrobras has opened a series of procurement processes to acquire technologies from IBM, Siemens and Huawei, according to the Petronect platform.
Mexico fuel smuggling network operated 69 shipments, generated $150mn since 2023
A sophisticated fuel trafficking operation involving high-ranking Mexican naval officers generated at least $150mn in profits through 69 contraband shipments since June 2023, nearly a year earlier than previously disclosed, El País reported.
Colombia’s oil output extends decline amid strained US ties
Colombia's hydrocarbon industry confronts mounting pressures as deteriorating US diplomatic ties compound an already declining production trajectory.
Colombia's export sector faces challenges as oil production stagnates
Colombia's foreign trade balance confronts mounting pressure as oil production declines threaten export competitiveness, with fuel exports dropping 19.8% through July 2025.
Mexico launches $5.9bn euro bond and dollar offerings to support Pemex restructuring
Mexico accessed international debt markets twice this week, issuing €5bn ($5.88bn) in euro-denominated bonds and launching US dollar-denominated notes to fund state oil company Pemex's debt reduction programme.
Delaware court opens Venezuela’s Citgo sale battle as creditors vie for control
A high-stakes auction over shares in Citgo Petroleum’s US parent company, owned by Venezuela, began on September 16 in a Delaware, US courtroom, setting the stage for a contentious showdown between creditors and potential buyers.
Brazil’s Petrobras targets year-end restart of nitrogen fertiliser facilities previously run by Unigel
Chevron’s Venezuela comeback faces political headwinds and market risks
Chevron has restarted its operations in Venezuela amid persistent political tensions between Washington and Caracas, raising concerns over the long-term stability of the US major’s Venezuelan projects
Perenco launches $250mn reactivation programme for mothballed Brazilian Campos Basin fields
Anglo-French oil firm Perenco has commenced a comprehensive reactivation program for the Cherne and Bagre fields in Brazil's Campos Basin, targeting restoration of 50mn barrels of reserves through a two-year $250mn investment plan, the company said
Perenco invests $250mn to restart Brazil’s Campos Basin oil fields
Perenco has launched a two-year programme to restart production from the Cherne and Bagre concessions in Brazil’s Campos Basin, acquired from Petrobras earlier this year.
Brazil’s PRIO wins licence for $870mn Wahoo project
Brazil’s PRIO said, in a press release, it has obtained an installation permit from environmental regulator Ibama for the development of the Wahoo field and its connection to the Frade FPSO.
Belgium's Tenaris wins Brazil’s 11-pipe Buzios deal
Tenaris said it has secured a contract to deliver 18,000 tonnes of seamless pipe, equal to 115 km, for risers and flowlines of the FPSO P-83 production system at the Brazil’s Búzios 11 field.
IEA warns that output at existing oil and gas fields is falling faster than expected
Analysis of thousands of reservoirs shows that many of the largest conventional fields have already peaked, while unconventional sources such as shale need constant drilling to maintain production.
Brazil’s PRIO secures license to begin Wahoo field subsea development with first oil targeted for early 2026
PRIO has obtained environmental licensing from Ibama to commence subsea construction activities at its Wahoo field, with first oil production expected between March and April 2026.
BP strikes biggest Brazil oil find in decades
BP has announced the Bumerangue oil discovery offshore Brazil, its largest find in a quarter of a century, sparking renewed investor interest in exploration.
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