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YPF enters into landmark floating LNG project with Golar LNF and Pan American Energy
Argentina's state energy firm YPF has entered into a landmark $3bn floating LNG project alongside Golar LNG and Pan American Energy, marking a significant expansion of the country's LNG export capabilities.
Key Ecuadorian oil pipeline reverts to state control
Ecuador's heavy crude oil pipeline has reverted to state control following the expiration of its 20-year concession on November 30, 2024, Vice Minister of Hydrocarbons Guilhermo Ferreira Oliveira confirmed.
Pemex oil production hits 14-year low as Dos Bocas refinery faces setbacks
In October, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) recorded its lowest oil production in over a decade, falling below 1.5mn barrels per day (bpd)—a level not seen even during the pandemic.
Petrobras signs platform deals for Sergipe deepwater project
Petrobras has initiated the contracting process for up to two FPSO (floating production, storage, and offloading) vessels for the Sergipe Águas Profundas (SEAP) project in the Sergipe-Alagoas Basin.
Citgo auction sparks fierce battle among creditors, as legal and financial stakes escalate
The impending auction of Citgo Petroleum Corporation's parent company has escalated into a complex financial battleground, with multiple creditors manoeuvring to secure the prized Venezuelan asset.
Canacol Energy updates Colombia drilling progress, highlights new production rates
Canacol Energy is presenting upgrades on its exploration and development drilling activities in Colombia, the company stated in a release
Geopark to acquire Repsol’s Colombian oil assets in $530mn deal
Geopark, a Latin America-focused energy firm, has reached binding agreements with Spain's Repsol Exploración S.A. and Repsol E&P S.A.R.L to acquire their oil and gas assets in Colombia, the company reported.
ExxonMobil, Hess, CNOOC still interested in Guyana's Block S8, vice president confirms
Guyana's ExxonMobil consortium has reaffirmed its interest in shallow water Block S8, according to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, marking a reversal from earlier reports suggesting the company had withdrawn from negotiations.
Guyana gains preliminary loan approxal from EXIM Bank for gas-to-energy project
Guyana's Gas-to-Energy project has secured preliminary approval for a loan exceeding $500mn from the United States Export-Import Bank, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo announced in a recent press conference.
Vaca Muerta hits record oil production in third quarter of 2024
Oil production from Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation reached a record 400,000 barrels per day in Q3 2024, marking a 35% y/y increase, according to consultancy Rystad Energy.
Argentina advances $700mn gas pipeline expansion
Argentina's government is advancing plans to expand the Perito Francisco Pascacio Moreno Gas Pipeline through a $700mn project presented by Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS), a company controlled by Pampa Energía and the Sielecki family.
Venezuela restores key gas facility amid sabotage allegations
Venezuela has restored operations at the Muscar gas pipeline in Monagas State, following what officials have described as a deliberate act of sabotage that caused significant damage to critical energy infrastructure.
Citgo sale faces overhaul amid complex legal struggles and creditor discontent
The protracted legal battle surrounding Citgo Petroleum's parent company shares has reached a critical juncture, with court-appointed advisers recommending a comprehensive auction overhaul after a year-long process plagued by mounting complexities
PDVSA announces full recovery of Muscar complex after gas pipeline explosion
Venezuela's state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), has confirmed the full recovery of the Muscar Industrial Complex in Monagas state, which was severely damaged in a fire on November 11.
Petrobras focuses on ready-to-run ethanol projects
Petrobras will focus its initial ethanol investments on operational assets through partnerships with established producers, limiting its stake to 50%, according to the company’s Energy Transition Director, Mauricio Tolmasquim.
Arrow Exploration reports record Q3 2024 results, announces plans for 2025 growth in Colombia
Arrow Exploration, a hydrocarbon operator with assets in key Colombian basins, has reported its Q3 2024 interim results and provided updates on its operations.
YPF CEO claims infrastructure issues stand in the way of Argentine energy export boom
Argentina's energy sector holds immense export potential but faces crucial infrastructure hurdles, according to YPF CEO and President Horacio Marín during his address at the 30th Industrial Conference of the UIA.
Trump’s tariff plans could reshape global oil markets
The prospect of 25% tariffs on crude imports from Canada and Mexico, as proposed by US President-elect Donald Trump, could lead to significant shifts in global oil flows.
LatAmOil: Trump’s tariff plans could reshape global oil markets
YPFB approves Argentine gas exports to Brazil through its pipeline
Argentina secured a significant advance in its regional energy strategy as Bolivia's YPFB agreed to allow Vaca Muerta gas transit through its pipeline system to Brazil.
Brazil, Argentina companies sign deal with Bolivia's YPFB to pipe Vaca Muerta gas
Grupo Matrix Energia from Brazil and TotalEnergies' Argentine division have finalised their first agreement with Bolivia’s state-owned YPFB to transport gas from Argentina's vast Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Brazil’s Brava Energia awards $200mn offshore equipment contracts
Brava Energia has awarded contracts worth approximately $200mn for its integrated campaign in Atlanta and Papa-Terra fields off Brazil, with a potential expansion to develop Malombe via a connection to Peroa
Mexico orchestrates financial lifeline for Pemex amid mounting supplier debt
Mexico's finance ministry is preparing to mobilise a banking consortium to address Pemex's substantial supplier debt.
Mexico braces for oil market volatility in 2025 fiscal strategy
Mexico's Finance Minister Rogelio Ramírez de la O has unveiled a cautiously calibrated fiscal approach for 2025, anticipating potential turbulence in global oil markets amid geopolitical uncertainties and impending political transitions.
Mexico scrambles to save Pemex amid debt and climate challenges
Mexico’s national oil company, Pemex, faces mounting debt and declining crude production, highlighting the significant challenges the country confronts in balancing energy needs with environmental commitments.
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