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Guyana to shelve heavy fuel oil plants in 2025 as Gas-to-Energy project gains steam
Guyana's government plans to place its heavy fuel oil (HFO) power plants in reserve by 2025, contingent on the successful launch of a 300MW natural gas power plant.
Guyanese oil output spikes in August following temporary shutdowns
Guyana's crude oil production rebounded significantly in August, reaching over 600,000 barrels per day following shutdowns in July at the Liza field, government data showed
Petrobras board greenlights South African ventures
Petrobras' board of directors has unanimously approved the company’s entry into oil exploration assets in South Africa, sources confirmed.
Venezuelan VP addresses sanctions and energy cooperation with Russia at Energy Week
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has voiced strong concerns over the impact of sanctions on global oil production, declaring that 26% of such production is sanctioned
Two dead, four missing after oil barge sinks in Lake Maracaibo
At least two people have died and four others are missing after an oil barge sank in Lake Maracaibo, according to state-owned oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA).
US weighs new sanctions on Venezuela amid election dispute, oil sector in focus
The United States is contemplating a range of new measures to address what it perceives as a fraudulent election outcome.
Venezuela oil reserves "geostrategic objective" for US, says vice president
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said on September 26 that the US Defence Department views Venezuela's oil and energy reserves as a "geostrategic objective", accusing Washington of "piracy" against the country's oil industry.
Exxon board member takes helm of Elliott-backed firm in $7.3bn Citgo bid
Gregory Goff, a board director at Exxon Mobil, has taken on the role of CEO at Amber Energy, a newly formed company backed by Elliott Investment Management.
Colombia plans $40bn energy transition to replace oil revenues
Colombia is preparing to launch an extensive $40bn investment initiative to transform its energy sector and reduce reliance on fossil fuel exports.
ConocoPhillips wins Trinidad court order to seize PDVSA payments
ConocoPhillips has secured approval from a Trinidad court to seize payments intended for Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA, related to a proposed offshore gas project between Trinidad and Venezuela.
PXGEO 2 vessel to conduct deepwater surveys offshore Trinidad and Tobago
The PXGEO 2 seismic vessel is set to conduct major surveys in Trinidad and Tobago’s waters. The Energy Chamber announced that these surveys are part of three key projects initiated by the government of Trinidad and Tobago.
Vaca Muerta hits production record in August
Argentina's hydrocarbon production reached a record high in August 2024, with an average of 719,283 barrels per day, according to the National Energy Secretariat.
Guyanese government announces deadline for Phase 2 of gas-to-energy project
Guyana's Gas-to-Energy project is set to expand rapidly, with Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo announcing that Phase 2 could be completed within two years.
TotalEnergies to upscale capacity of Suriname's inaugural FPSO
TotalEnergies announced an upgrade to the production capacity of its upcoming floating, production, storage and offloading vessel for Suriname's first offshore development.
Petrobras inks MoU with Argentina's YPF, mulls collaboration with Exxon in Africa
Petrobras has reportedly signed an MoU with Argentina's YPF to explore joint ventures in the exploration and production (E&P) sector while mulling collaborations with other oil majors in Africa.
Brazil’s oil producer Prio in talks for Peregrino field stake
Brazilian oil company Prio has confirmed discussions with Chinese firm Sinochem regarding the potential acquisition of a stake in the Peregrino oil field.
LatAmOil: Petrobras awards subsea contract ahead of focus shift to upstream operations
Elliott Investment’s Amber Energy set to buy Citgo with $7.3bn winning bid
Amber Energy, an affiliate of activist investor Elliott Investment Management, has been named the presumptive winner in the auction for Citgo's Venezuela-owned parent company, PDV Holding, with a bid of $7.29bn.
Pemex falls short of fuel production goals
As President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's administration approaches its conclusion, the likelihood of achieving his final fuel production targets appears increasingly bleak.
Venezuela accuses US of targeting oil reserves, highlights energy alliance with Russia
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, speaking at a key energy forum in Russia, accused the US of targeting Venezuela’s vast oil reserves as part of a strategic agenda.
TotalEnergies open to global partnerships with Petrobras, says CEO
TotalEnergies’ CEO Patrick Pouyanne has expressed interest in collaborating with Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras on projects beyond Brazilian borders as the French energy major expands its presence in Latin America's largest economy
Shell beats BP and EOG to Trinidad and Tobago shallow-water block
Trinidad and Tobago selected Shell as the preferred bidder for a key shallow-water block, outcompeting BP and EOG Resources, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Pemex debt challenge looms as Sheinbaum prepares to take over Mexican presidency
Claudia Sheinbaum is due to take over Mexico’s presidency in October, inheriting the challenge of addressing state-owned Pemex’s debt pile.
Venezuela's PDVSA seeks delay in $20bn Citgo auction amid political turmoil, legal complications
Venezuela and PDVSA have requested a four-month delay in the sale of Citgo, their US refining subsidiary, amid escalating political tensions and legal complications surrounding the sale.
Petrobras awards subsea contract ahead of focus shift to upstream operations
TechnipFMC has secured two significant subsea contracts from Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras for offshore pre-salt fields, which comes ahead of a pivot by Petrobras towards a greater focus on oil and gas production.
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