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Argentina's YPF completes purchase of stake in Refinor

30 October 2025

Argentine national oil company YPF has finalised its acquisition of Hidrocarburos del Norte's stake in Refinor, gaining full control of the operator that manages fuel and gas transportation throughout northern Argentina.

Argentina's YPF stock surges amid foreign investment interest

30 October 2025

Argentina's energy sector is experiencing a dramatic re-rating as YPF surged nearly 40% over five days, fueled by foreign investment interest and renewed political momentum following President Javier Milei's resounding victory in midterm elections.

US court could overturn $16.1bn judgement against Argentina in YPF case

30 October 2025

A US appeals court has signalled that it could overturn a $16.1bn judgment against Argentina related to the 2012 nationalisation of state oil company YPF, suggesting the case should have been heard in Argentine courts under local law.

Suriname creates Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment

29 October 2025

Suriname has created a new Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment which President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons signed on October 22. This is a major reorganisation of energy sector governance as the country approaches its inaugural offshore oil development.

ExxonMobil works to boost Guyanese employment in oil and gas sector

29 October 2025

ExxonMobil has invested 1.5mn hours in training Guyanese workers since 2022, as the company prioritises local workforce development in the rapidly expanding oil and gas sector.

UAE's XRG enters talks to invest in Argentina's first major LNG project led by YPF

29 October 2025

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's overseas investment arm, XRG, is in early-stage discussions to invest in Argentina's first large-scale LNG project led by state-owned YPF.

Brazil weighs green shipping corridor in Mercosur

29 October 2025

Brazil’s cabotage association Abac plans to establish a sustainable fuel corridor for vessels flying the Brazilian flag within the Mercosur trade bloc.

Brazil’s PRIO expands AI system to boost reliability across offshore units

29 October 2025

Brazilian oil producer PRIO has agreed with Shape Digital to deploy Shape Lighthouse, an artificial intelligence-based asset management system, across its offshore platforms.

Brazil retains $4.1bn following partial arbitration win in Tupi field taxation dispute

29 October 2025

Brazil secured a partial victory in an international arbitration concerning the Tupi oilfield, enabling the country to retain tax receipts totalling BRL22.2bn ($4.11bn).

Maersk and MDL complete deepwater link in Brazil

28 October 2025

Maersk Supply Service, supported by Maritime Developments Ltd (MDL), has finalised the installation of a dynamic riser assembly at Brazil’s Mero field in the Santos Basin.

Venezuela presses Trinidad for details on Exxon’s offshore drilling plans

28 October 2025

Venezuela has demanded clarification from Trinidad and Tobago over Exxon Mobil’s upcoming exploration in an ultra-deepwater block near their shared maritime border

Venezuela sustains crude shipments amid US Caribbean deployment

28 October 2025

The country, home to the world’s largest oil reserves, has managed to sustain shipments through sanctioned and shadow channels, with Chevron and other firms operating under US exemptions continuing production

Venezuela threatens to end energy pact with Trinidad over US naval drills

28 October 2025

Vice President Delcy Rodríguez announced the proposal following a meeting with oil industry officials, describing Trinidad and Tobago’s support for the US manoeuvres and the presence of the USS Gravely as an act of “aggression”

Brazil’s Petrobras mulls workforce reduction while production hits record levels

28 October 2025

Petrobras is developing a voluntary dismissal programme targeting approximately 1,000 personnel, while the NOC posted record output levels during the third quarter.

Political turbulence deepens Petroperú’s governance crisis

28 October 2025

Peru’s state-owned oil company Petroperú has undergone another top-level restructuring, reflecting long-standing issues of political interference and fragile corporate governance.

Brazil’s Petrobras requests clearance for trio of additional Amazon basin exploration wells

28 October 2025

Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras has lodged applications with environmental regulator Ibama seeking clearance to drill three contingent wells in block FZA-M-059 within the Foz do Amazonas Basin

Pemex faces mounting debt and production decline despite record government support

28 October 2025

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has entered a new phase of financial strain, as recent data show persistent losses and escalating supplier debt despite record government support.

Argentine oil and gas sector poised for growth as Javier Milei celebrates midterm election triumph

28 October 2025

Argentina's oil and gas sector appears poised for further growth as President Javier Milei celebrates a crucial midterm election victory that enables him to advance his business-friendly fiscal agenda.

ExxonMobil Guyana's Longtail project to become country's longest-running development

28 October 2025

ExxonMobil Guyana's proposed Longtail project is set to become the company's longest-running offshore development in the Stabroek Block, with a 30-year operational lifespan that will mark a significant shift to gas and condensate production.

Brazil's federal public ministry appeals against Amazon oil auction

27 October 2025

Brazil’s federal public prosecutor’s office (MPF) filed an appeal against the court decision allowing an auction of 19 oil blocks near the mouth of the Amazon River, which Petrobras secured earlier this week.

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