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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.
Colombia's Trasandino oil pipeline to remain offline through 2024
Colombia’s Trasandino pipeline is expected to stay offline until December, as announced by Ricardo Roa, the CEO of Ecopetrol
PEMEX to rehabilitate sulphur plants with major investment
PEMEX has announced plans to invest MXN $1.708bn ($103.161mn) in the rehabilitation of two disused sulphur plants, Nuevo PEMEX and Ciudad PEMEX.
Venezuelans grapple with gasoline shortages amid contradictory official assurances
Citizens in Venezuela are expressing frustration over gasoline shortages, contradicting assertions by oil authorities that fuel distribution across the nation is proceeding smoothly and reporting lengthy queues at gas stations and power shortages
Hess-Chevron $53bn deal in the crosshairs
Hess is holding a shareholder meeting on May 28, and some of its investors are balking at backing the company’s $53bn acquisition by Chevron until there is clarity about Chevron’s arbitration with ExxonMobil.
Brazil’s BNDES investment bank leads biofuels drive with billions in investments
Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development has significantly increased its investment in biofuels, aligning with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva administration's priorities and the green agenda.
Petrobras CEO's plans for Petros pension fund face governance hurdles
Magda Chambriard, the incoming CEO of Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras, will face additional challenges if she intends to extend the changes made to Petrobras’ board to Petros, the state-owned company’s pension fund.
Brazil’s antitrust authority to approve Petrobras' request to halt refinery sale plan
Brazil’s Petrobras proposed changes to its cessation commitment term (TCC) are to be greenlit by the antitrust authority Cade, allowing the national oil company (NOC) to backtrack from ongoing refinery sales
Ecuador signs $333mn deals for oil blocks in Sucumbios province
Ecuador’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has inked participation contracts for a total value of €333mn for the operation of three oil blocks in Sucumbíos province,signalling a significant boost in private investment in Ecuador's hydrocarbon sector
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