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US Department of Energy predicts 8% slide in Brent price in 2025
The US Department of Energy expects Brent crude oil prices to decline to an average of $74 per barrel in 2025, an 8% drop from 2024 levels.
Brazil marks two decades of biodiesel policy, expands production and usage
Brazil's biodiesel programme, initiated under a 2005 law during President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s first term, has advanced significantly, with biodiesel blends reaching 14% (B14) in March 2024.
Citgo's strategic role underscored amid challenges for PDVSA
Petróleos de Venezuela’s (PDVSA) ad hoc board of directors has unveiled its 2024 performance report, highlighting the pivotal role of Citgo, its US-based refining subsidiary, as a cornerstone asset for the state-owned enterprise.
Mexico braces for Trump’s return but 25% tariffs not necessarily likely
As Mexico braces for a critical year in 2025, economic and political challenges loom large under the pending new US administration led by Donald Trump.
Mexico braces for Trump’s return but 25% tariffs not necessarily likely
As Mexico braces for a critical year in 2025, economic and political challenges loom large under the pending new U.S. administration led by Donald Trump.
ICJ may rule on Guyana-Venezuela’s Essequibo dispute next year
Guyana's former Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge said that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) could deliver its ruling on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy by 2026.
Turkey, Brazil lead Russian diesel imports after EU ban
Turkey and Brazil emerged as Russia's primary diesel and gasoil buyers in 2024 following the EU's import ban, LSEG data showed.
Brazil's petrochemical sector faces crisis amid global pressure
Rystad Energy reveals volume of recoverable resources in ExxonMobil's sole Guyanese discovery of 2024
ExxonMobil's sole Stabroek Block discovery in 2024, Bluefin, contains an estimated 500mn barrels of recoverable resources, according to analysis from Rystad Energy.
Peru's Bretaña Oil makes waves in US market amid declining Mexican crude
Peru's Bretaña crude oil is gaining traction among U.S. refiners, with shipments to the U.S. Gulf Coast marking a significant shift in the market.
Pemex under fire over contract breaches
Mexican state-owned oil giant Pemex is under mounting pressure from suppliers and contractors due to unresolved debts exceeding MXN400bn.
Fitch assigns BB- rating to Argentina's Tecpetrol amid strong production outlook
Fitch Ratings has assigned Tecpetrol S.A. Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency IDRs of 'BB-' with Stable Rating Outlooks, alongside a 'BB-' rating for the company's proposed $500mn notes.
Hess expecting six FPSOs to develop 5bn barrels of oil offshore Guyana
Hess Corporation has announced that six production vessels will develop approximately 5bn barrels from the Stabroek Block's substantial 11.6bn barrel reserve offshore Guyana.
JPMorgan upgrades YPF outlook amid optimistic projections for Argentine energy sector
JPMorgan has significantly upgraded its outlook for Argentine state oil company YPF, more than doubling its price target to $59.50 per American Depositary Receipt from $25.00.
Colombia's energy shift: green ambitions and gas imports
Colombia’s ambitious transition to cleaner energy sources is taking shape on its Caribbean coast, where liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports have become essential as domestic reserves wane
Brazil’s 2024 dividend revenues buoyed by Petrobras and BNDES transfers
Brazil's federal revenue from dividends and profit-sharing reached BRL72.38bn ($11.95bn) in 2024, supported by significant contributions from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) Petrobras and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES)
Colombia awaits first LNG imports of 2025 after record 2024
Colombia is set to receive its first liquefied natural gas shipments of the year, with two carriers destined for the SPEC LNG terminal in Cartagena.
Moody's provides B3 rating to Tecpetrol due to stable outlook on expansion plans
Moody's Ratings has assigned a B3 corporate family rating to Tecpetrol S.A., along with a B3 foreign currency rating for its proposed senior unsecured notes.
Chevron says expecting resolution for dispute over Hess merger
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has signalled optimism for resolving the company's stalled $53bn merger with Hess by late 2025, as the arbitration panel reviewing ExxonMobil's challenge to Hess' Guyana assets could reach a decision.
Guyana leads world in oil discoveries since 2015
Guyana has established itself as the world leader in oil discoveries since 2015, according to a recent analysis by Norwegian intelligence firm Rystad Energy.
Fitch assigns BB- rating to Argentina's Tecpetrol amid strong production outlook
Fitch Ratings has assigned Tecpetrol S.A. Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency IDRs of 'BB-' with Stable Rating Outlooks, alongside a 'BB-' rating for the company's proposed $500mn notes.
Guyana secures EXIM loan to fund gas-to-energy project
Guyana has secured a $526mn loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank to finance its landmark gas-to-energy project that aims to double the nation's power generation capacity while reducing its dependence on oil imports.
SBM Offshore subsidiary seeks Guyanese supplier for coveralls
SBM Offshore's local subsidiary, Guyana Deep Water Operations Incorporated (GDO), has launched an initiative to source construction-grade coveralls from Guyanese manufacturers, marking another step in the company's local content development strategy.
Guyana seeks ICJ intervention as Venezuela plans to elect governor of Essequibo
Guyana announced that it will seek intervention from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to prevent Venezuela's plans to elect a governor for the disputed Essequibo region.
Argentine government approves nine natural gas export permits from Vaca Muerta
Argentina's natural gas exports from Vaca Muerta are gaining momentum, with the national government approving nine export permits totalling 10.5mn cubic metres per day, while five additional requests await authorisation.
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