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Enauta completes well in drilling off Brazil, advances with last well
Brazilian oil and gas player Enauta has concluded the drilling and completion of another well in its drilling programme at a field offshore Brazil, reported Brasil Energy Insight on August 8.
SBM Offshore’s FPSO Sepetiba on its way, two more being built
SBM Offshore says the three FPSO vessels ordered by Petrobras are on track to be delivered as expected. The FPSO Sepetiba is on its way, and construction of the FPSO Almirante Tamandare and the FPSO Alexandre de Gusmao is progressing on time.
Petrobras to install its first fully electric FPSO in Espiritu Santo in 2025
Petrobras will install its first floating production, storage, and offloading vessel with fully electrified combined cycle systems in the Jubarte field off the coast of Espiritu Santo in 2025.
Colombia’s Ecopetrol announces new hydrocarbon discovery
Colombian energy company Ecopetrol announced a new hydrocarbon discovery in Orito, Putumayo on August 10. Ecopetrol said that the Alqamari-2 exploratory well confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons.
Guyana passes new oil law
Guyana’s Parliament has passed a new oil law to replace the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, which has been in effect since 1986.
NFE expects to launch Altamira, Mexico FLNG project in September
US liquefied natural gas firm New Fortress Energy (NFE) is expecting to launch its first floating LNG project off Altamira in Mexico in September. NFE's Pioneer III utilities and accommodation rig recently arrived from Texas.
Competing objectives in the Amazon rainforest
The Belem Declaration is not likely to have much of an impact on oil and gas drilling in the river basin, especially since it was drawn up by parties that are not in agreement on the issue.
Colombia’s Ecopetrol reports 61% y/y decline in net profit in Q2
Ricardo Roa, CEO of the state-controlled oil company, stated during a press conference in Bogota that the decline is attributed to a decrease in oil prices, which fell from $105 per barrel in the first half of the previous year to the current $80.
Guyana government seeks additional GYD5bn for gas-to-energy project
The government of Guyana has requested additional funding from Parliament of GYD61bn ($291.9mn) for various initiatives this year. GYD5bn of these funds are expected to be put towards the country’s gas-to-energy project.
Residents in the area of Argentina's Vaca Muerta lack heat and power
Residents of the rural Argentinian town of Añelo are suffering from a lack of heat and power, even as efforts to ramp up unconventional hydrocarbon exploration and development work at nearby fields proceed.
Peru LNG reports export volumes down more than 55% in July
Peru LNG saw its LNG export volumes sink by more than 55% month on month in July 2023.
Bolivia’s YPFB makes significant gas discovery
YPFB, Bolivia's state-owned energy firm, has made a significant discovery of a fresh natural gas reservoir. Situated in the Santa Cruz department, the gas field has an estimated 0.7 trillion cubic feet of gas, and 52mn barrels of liquids.
Europe identified as top buyer of Guyana's Liza and Unity Gold crude
Europe has emerged as one of the largest buyers of Guyana’s Liza and Unity Gold crude, as revealed by S&P Global Commodity Insights’ oil pricing and news expert Patrick Harrington. This comes as Europe turns to alternative sources of energy.
APA says appraisal drilling confirms extent of Krabdagu oilfield at Block 58
US-based APA Corp. says appraisal drilling confirms that reserves at the Krabdagu field at Block 58 off the coast of Suriname extend significantly beyond the initial discovery site.
APA discovers extension of oil resources in Suriname
APA Corp's exploration of a recent appraisal well in Block 58 off Suriname's coast led to the discovery of an extension of oil resources 14 kilometres from the discovery well.
Guyana's VP hits back at critics of gas-to-energy project
The vice president of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, blasts the criticism directed at the nation’s gas-to-energy project. He insists gas is being used to transition the country away from the use of heavy fuel oil.
Colombia appoints new mining and energy minister
Colombia's Ministry of Mines and Energy announced on August 4 that Omar Andres Camacho had been confirmed as the new minister.
Canada’s New Stratus and GoldPillar to seek joint venture with Venezuelan state oil giant PdV
Bolivia’s YPFB sells $1.2bn of natural gas in H1 2023
Bolivia’s national oil company (NOC) YPFB sold over $1.2bn of natural gas to customers in Bolivia as well as Brazil and Argentina in the first half of 2023.
Brazil’s Migratio aims to tap into biomethane market
Brazil’s RRC signs deal with Trident Energy to decommission subsea assets in Campos basin
RRC Tecnologia e Inovacao has signed a 12-month consultancy contract with Trident Energy do Brasil for the decommissioning of flexible pipelines and subsea equipment in the Campos basin west of Rio de Janeiro.
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