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Floodwater carrying oily residue ignites outside Pemex's Olmeca refinery in Mexico killing five
US appeals court pauses YPF-related lawsuits as Argentina awaits key ruling
A US appeals court has ordered a temporary suspension of all legal proceedings linked to the expropriation of Argentine oil company YPF, granting Argentina’s request to halt enforcement actions.
Brazil eyes higher Bolivian gas imports to shore up supply amid regional energy push
Brazil is seeking to expand natural gas imports from Bolivia as part of a broader strategy to reinforce energy security and deepen bilateral integration, following high-level talks between the two countries.
Venezuela oil output tops 1mn bpd as post-Maduro reforms and US ties reshape sector
Venezuela’s oil sector is showing renewed momentum, with crude production rising close to 10% in February to surpass the symbolic threshold of 1mn barrels per day, according to figures from OPEC.
Latin America protects domestic markets as oil, gas prices rise
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced her government will apply fuel subsidies through reductions in the IEPS excise tax on both petrol and diesel as the Middle East conflict pushes up global oil prices and strains domestic fuel costs.
Colombia, Venezuela eye natural gas integration amid sanctions and supply pressures
Natural gas has become a central pillar in the evolving energy relationship between Colombia and Venezuela as both countries seek to rebuild ties while addressing shifting supply dynamics and geopolitical constraints.
US refiners ramp up Venezuelan crude intake as global oil flows shift
Imports of Venezuela’s heavy crude — a key feedstock for complex Gulf Coast refineries — jumped sharply in early March, with volumes rising in a short span
Oil majors reassess Venezuela as price surge revives investment appeal
Once labelled “uninvestable” amid political turmoil, the country is being reconsidered due to its vast reserves
Brazil's fuel market rattled by price surge as Petrobras cancels auctions and distributors fear shortfall
Brazil's fuel market has been thrown into turmoil by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with gasoline and diesel prices hitting fresh highs, the state-owned oil company Petrobras suspending fuel auctions, and distributors worried about supply.
US weighs broader sanctions relief to unlock Venezuela oil output
The Trump administration is preparing additional measures to ease restrictions on Venezuela’s oil industry
PDVSA reappoints head of US units as Citgo control hangs in balance
The appointment remains largely symbolic for now. Asdrúbal Chávez cannot assume effective control without authorisation from the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control
Petrobras tightens grip on offshore Brazil
Petrobras has moved to take full ownership of two offshore assets in Brazil’s Campos Basin by exercising its pre-emptive right to acquire stakes held by Petronas.
PRIO clears path for new Brazil wells
PRIO has received authorisation to drill multiple wells at the Frade field in Brazil’s Campos Basin after the environmental regulator issued an amended licence.
Russian oil tankers close in on Cuba after island's worst blackout in decades
Russia has sent two ships carrying crude oil and gas to Cuba as the Caribbean island endures its worst energy crisis in living memory, with a 29-hour nationwide blackout underscoring the depth of a sanctions-induced fuel emergency.
Russia sends fuel ships to Cuba as island battles power shortages
Russia has dispatched two vessels carrying oil and gas to Cuba as the Caribbean nation grapples with its worst energy crisis in decades
Rain delays keep Brazil ethanol high
Rainfall across Brazil’s centre-south is delaying the start of the 2026-27 sugarcane harvest and could keep ethanol prices elevated, as supply tightens alongside pressure from global fuel markets, according to market participants and data.
US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Iran war drives crude prices higher
The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new sanctions licence allowing US companies to trade directly with Venezuela's state oil company, as surging crude prices driven by the conflict with Iran push Washington to hunt for new sources of crude
Caribbean energy producers eye revenue boost as Gulf tensions push oil prices higher
Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago stand to gain from rising oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, though the broader Caribbean faces an uneven outlook, the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago said on March 15.
YPF to ramp up drilling rigs 50% in Argentina's Vaca Muerta
Argentine national oil company YPF has announced plans to increase drilling rigs in the Vaca Muerta shale formation from 12 to 18 units in 2026. This comes as the company looks to establish a $6bn investment programme for the year.
Petrobras takes full control of two offshore projects in Brazil
Petrobras said it will exercise its right to buy Petronas’ 50% stake in two offshore oil fields in Brazil for $450mn, according to a securities filing.
Brazil cuts diesel tax and hits oil exports
Brazil has removed federal taxes on diesel for domestic use and introduced temporary levies on oil exports, the government said in a provisional measure, as it seeks to contain fuel costs and raise revenue.
Brazil’s Petrobras joins diesel subsidy plan
Petrobras said its board approved participation in a federal diesel subsidy programme under Provisional Measure 1,340, aimed at supporting fuel sales in the domestic market.
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