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Venezuela thanks Iran for oil production recovery amid US sanctions
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil credited Iran for enabling his country to restore oil production despite US sanctions during an interview with HispanTV in Tehran, where he attended the funerals of President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials.
Brazil cabinet expects full Petrobras extra dividends in 2024
Brazil's government anticipates that Petrobras will distribute 100% of its extraordinary dividends this year, despite no final decision from the national oil company.
Brazil’s 3R and Enauta to also explore for crude in Foz do Amazonas
The newly formed oil company resulting from the merger of Brazil’s 3R Petroleum and Enauta is set to explore the Foz do Amazonas basin, contingent on national oil company Petrobras' success in the region, CEO Decio Oddone said.
Karoon Energy appoints Marco Brummelhuis as Brazil unit director
Australia-headquartered Karoon Energy has appointed Marco Brummelhuis as Executive Vice President and Country Manager for its Brazil unit, effective July 1.
Venezuela opposition mulls Citgo bankruptcy move to halt asset sale at auction
Venezuela’s opposition is contemplating a strategic move that could throw a wrench into the sale of its prized US assets. Inside sources suggest that Citgo Petroleum Corp.’s holding company is considering a drastic step: filing for bankruptcy.
PEMEX's exploration success improves by 27% with new strategy
Petróleos Mexicanos has seen a 27% improvement in its exploratory success due to a strategic shift.
BP halts talks with Venezuela on gas project amid US sanctions return
BP has temporarily suspended discussions with Venezuela regarding a gas project along the maritime border with Trinidad and Tobago after the reimposition of US sanctions last month, a spokesperson for the company announced on May 22.
China's fuel oil imports reach record high amidst surge from Venezuela and Iran
China saw a significant uptick in fuel oil imports in April, marking a notable 10% increase from the previous year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
Pemex’s Dos Bocas refinery faces delays as initial output falls far below capacity
Mexican national oil company Pemex has begun sending only 16,300 bpd of crude oil to its new Olmeca refinery, significantly below its full capacity, indicating yet another delay. This initial output represents less than 5% of the refinery's capacity.
Mexican firm seeks US approval to import gas for LNG export
Gato Negro Permitium Uno has recently submitted a request to the United States Department of Energy to export natural gas to Mexico.
Shell to conduct seismic survey expedition offshore Trinidad and Tobago
Shell Trinidad and Tobago confirmed that it will embark on a seismic survey expedition in the East Coast Marine Area (ECMA), covering deepwater Blocks 25a, 25b, and 27.
YPF begins construction of Vaca Muerta Sur pipeline
Argentina’s national oil company YPF has commenced the construction of the Vaca Muerta Sur pipeline, which is set to facilitate the export of approximately 135mn barrels of oil annually.
Rystad Energy expects Suriname's first gas project in 2031
Norway's Rystad Energy predicts a landmark gas project could materialise in Suriname as early as 2031, centred on Petronas' activities in Block 52.
Guyana achieves third-fastest oil production growth globally
Guyana has rapidly emerged as a key player in the global crude oil market, boasting the third-fastest production growth rate worldwide, data from the US Energy Information Administration showed.
Lula's ambitions for Petrobras constrained by new regulations
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces significant challenges in transforming national oil company Petrobras into an economic engine, despite appointing Magda Chambriard as the new CEO.
Frontera Energy mulls sale of Colombian assets to boost strategic operations
Canadian oil company Frontera Energy, Colombia’s third largest oil producer, has announced plans to explore strategic alternatives for its infrastructure assets within the country.
Petrobras new CEO to drive key cabinet goals as assets disposals reverted
Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, said he is fully confident the new CEO at national oil company Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, will advance the company's strategic agenda after the resignation of Jean Paul Prates.
ExxonMobil identifies additional 600mn barrels in Stabroek Block reserves
ExxonMobil Guyana announced that it has identified an additional 600mn barrels in reserves for the Stabroek Block developments, surpassing previous estimates announced during project sanctioning.
Brazil’s 3R agrees to acquire Enauta for $1.2bn
3R Petroleum Oleo e Gas SA has agreed to purchase Enauta Participacoes SA in an all-stock transaction, marking a significant consolidation in Brazil’s oil industry.
Guyana's oil fund grows to almost half of national budget
Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund rose to $2.634bn in April, almost half of the nation's $5.496bn annual budget for 2024, the Bank of Guyana reported.
An estimated 4.6bn barrels discovered offshore Suriname
Consulting firm Wood Mackenzie has estimated that around 4.6bn barrels of oil and 12.5 trillion cubic feet (354bn cubic metres) of natural gas resources have been discovered to date offshore Suriname.
PEMEX commences crude deliveries to Dos Bocas refinery
PEMEX has started sending 16.3mn barrels per day of crude oil to the Olmeca refinery in Dos Bocas, Tabasco.
An estimated 4.6bn barrels have been discovered offshore Suriname
Consulting firm Wood Mackenzie has estimated that approximately 4.6bn barrels of oil, or 12.5 trillion cubic feet, of natural gas resources have been discovered to date offshore Suriname.
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