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InterOil reports rising oil output in Argentina and Colombia
InterOil reported a significant rebound in its total operated production for September 2024, reaching 2,082 barrels of oil equivalent per day, marking an increase of 857 barrels per day from August's figures.
Venezuela faces uncertainty over BRICS bid amid Brazil’s resistance
Venezuela's aspirations to join the BRICS bloc face growing hurdles, with Brazil’s reluctance emerging as a key obstacle, despite Russia's earlier support.
Elliott warns Citgo value eroding as court weighs $7.3bn takeover bid
Elliott Investment Management is urging a US court to expedite its takeover bid for Citgo Petroleum, warning that the Venezuela-owned refiner's assets are losing value whilst creditors await a potentially superior offer that may never materialise.
Mexico set for energy shake-up under new President Sheinbaum
Mexico’s energy landscape is set for a major transformation as President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government seeks to balance the power of state-controlled companies with the need for private investment.
Constellation gets ‘B’ rating from Fitch, outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has assigned Constellation Oil Services Holding S.A. a Long-Term Foreign and Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating of 'B' with a Stable outlook.
ANP greenlights studies for three Santos Basin blocks off Brazil
Brazil's National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) has approved geological and economic studies for three exploratory blocks in the Pre-Salt of the Santos Basin — Quartz, Calcedonia and Opala.
Maduro envisions BRICS integration through oil cooperation with OPEC nations
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Kazan for the BRICS summit, emphasising the potential synergy between major oil-producing nations within the expanding economic bloc.
UNDP lifts Venezuela growth outlook despite political headwinds
The United Nations Development Programme has raised its 2024 growth forecast for Venezuela to 6.1% from 4.2%, according to its Second Quarter report released on October 7.
Energy initiatives dominate Argentine mergers and acquisitions, say PwC and KPMG reports
Argentina's mergers and acquisitions market is predominantly driven by energy transition initiatives in 2024, with mining and metals companies playing a pivotal role in the sector's sustainable transformation, reports from PwC and KPMG found.
Halliburton searching for property to establish distribution centre in Guyana
Halliburton Guyana has announced a new Expression of Interest (EOI) seeking warehouse facilities and services in Georgetown, marking another significant expansion of its operations in the South American nation.
British firms BB Energy and JE Energy win Guyanese FPSO contracts
UK energy firms BB Energy Trading Limited and JE Energy were awarded contracts by the Guyanese government for the country's three FPSO vessels through a competitive bidding process.
Rockhopper Exploration extends Falkland Island licences
Rockhopper Exploration has secured an extension for its North and South Falkland Basin Petroleum Production Licenses until December 31, 2026, following discussions with the Falkland Islands Government.
Bolivia faces fuel crisis as government mismanagement and protests intensify
Bolivia is teetering on the edge of a severe fuel crisis, driven by a combination of government mismanagement, economic instability, and persistent protests.
Pemex delays spending to save $1.35bn amid financial pressure
Pemex, Mexico’s state oil company, is set to cut back on its exploration and production activities in the final quarter of 2024, aiming to save MXN26.8bn ($1.35bn).
Petroperu to announce new board of directors
The board of directors of Petroperu is set to be announced on October 23 following a meeting convened by the General Shareholders’ Meeting (JGA).
Elliott warns Citgo value eroding as court weighs $7.3bn takeover bid
Elliott Investment Management is urging a US court to expedite its takeover bid for Citgo Petroleum, warning that the Venezuela-owned refiner's assets are losing value whilst creditors await a potentially superior offer that may never materialise.
Former Venezuelan oil minister Tellechea faces imprisonment
Former Oil Minister and PDVSA President Pedro Tellechea has become the fourth top oil official under Nicolás Maduro’s government to face imprisonment for alleged crimes tied to Venezuela’s oil industry.
Venezuela's Oil Ministers under Maduro, a legacy of corruption scandals
Five out of eight oil ministers in Venezuela since Nicolás Maduro's rise to power in 2013 have faced criminal charges, predominantly for corruption
Rapid Guyanese oil production reshaping global energy markets, says US official
Guyana's rapidly expanding crude oil production is significantly impacting global energy markets, according to Laura Lochman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at the US Department of State's Bureau of Energy Resources.
Guyana driving global FPSO investments according Rystad Energy report
Global investments in Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels surged by 50% in 2023, reaching $9bn in greenfield surface capital expenditure, up from $6bn the previous year, according to Norway-based Rystad Energy.
ABS partners with Akselos for Petrobras FPSO digital monitoring
The US’ American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has selected Swiss software provider Akselos to monitor one of Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras' four floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units in Brazil's pre-salt Santos Basin
Yinson completes FPSO Anna Nery stake sale to K Line
Yinson Production has finalised the sale of an 11.8% stake in its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel Anna Nery to Japanese shipping company K Line for $49mn.
FPSO Maria Quitéria starts production early offshore Brazil
The floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) Maria Quitéria, operated by Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras, has commenced production ahead of schedule at the Jubarte field, months before its planned 2025 start date.

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