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Major gas discovery confirmed by Petrobras off Colombian coast
Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned oil company, confirmed a major natural gas discovery off the coast of Colombia on August 5.
Gran Tierra Energy celebrates successful Ecuador oil discovery at Bocachico Norte-J1 Well
Gran Tierra Energy has announced a significant milestone with its latest findings at the Bocachico Norte-J1 well in Ecuador, marking the company’s fourth consecutive oil discovery in the region.
Petroperú to ensure ongoing maintenance of the Norperuano oil pipeline
Petroperú has committed to the continuous maintenance of the Norperuano Oil Pipeline (ONP) following a ruling by the Constitutional Court in favour of the Federation of United Coca-Mama Peoples of Marañón (Fedepcum).
Venezuela oil shipments normal post-election, but delays persist
Venezuela's oil production and exports are operating normally following the July 28 disputed presidential election, but the industry faces ongoing challenges with shipment delays of up to 60 days, particularly to Asian buyers, according to sources.
Panama Canal resumes full capacity as drought eases
The Panama Canal resumed full operations on August 5, handling 35 daily vessel transits, after a year of restrictions due to a severe drought, canal officials said.
Oil tycoon claims optimism over Milei's reforms was exaggerated
Billionaire oil magnate Paolo Rocca admitted that his expectations regarding the speed of economic reforms under libertarian President Javier Milei were overly ambitious.
Citgo sale faces fresh hurdle as court official seeks extension
The contentious auction of Venezuela's prized US refining asset Citgo Petroleum has hit another snag, with the court-appointed overseer requesting additional time to scrutinise bids, potentially delaying the high-stakes sale by a month.
ExxonMobil posts strong second-quarter earnings driven by Guyana assets
ExxonMobil announced its second-quarter 2024 earnings, reporting $9.24bn for the quarter and $17.5bn for the year-to-date.
Petronas and Argentina’s YPF to invest $30bn to construct LNG plant in Patagonia
Argentina’s state-owned energy firm YPF and Malaysia’s Petronas have agreed to jointly contribute more than $30bn to construct an LNG facility in Sierra Grande in the country’s southern Patagonia region.
ExxonMobil almost abandoned Guyana oil exploration before vast success
In the early 2010s, Scott Dyksterhuis, a geoscientist at ExxonMobil, worked to persuade the oil major to invest $175mn in the potential of a vast oil reserve off the coast of Guyana.
Petrobras board ousts audit head
Petrobras' board of directors has removed Francisco Petros from his position as chairman of the Statutory Audit Committee.
YPF selects Río Negro for historic LNG project
Argentine national oil company YPF has selected Río Negro as the destination for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, Perfil reported.
Hess beat quarterly profit estimates on the back of Guyana oil output surge
Hess Corporation surpassed second-quarter profit estimates, with its revenue driven by a significant increase in oil production in Guyana and stronger crude prices, Reuters reported.
ExxonMobil Guyana seeks seafloor seismic services for Stabroek Block exploration
ExxonMobil is actively seeking seafloor seismic services to bolster its exploration efforts at the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, submitting a public request for information.
Pipelaying for Guyana's gas-to-energy project finished ahead of schedule
Subsea7 announced the early completion of the offshore pipelay for Guyana's Gas-to-Energy project, finishing 10 days ahead of schedule.
US oil policy on Venezuela to remain steady despite disputed election, official says
The Biden administration will not change its current oil sanctions policy on Venezuela, despite growing controversy surrounding the recent presidential election, a US official told reporters.
LatAmOil: US oil policy on Venezuela to remain steady despite disputed election, official says
Guyana daily oil output to soar with ExxonMobil's Uaru and Whiptail projects
ExxonMobil's Uaru and Whiptail projects in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana are set to achieve initial production ranges of 220,000 to 275,000 barrels per day, the US oil major confirmed.
Vaca Muerta production boom leads to Argentinian $2.76bn energy surplus
Argentina recorded an energy trade surplus of $2.758bn in the first half of the year, thanks to a surge in Vaca Muerta production and exports and a substantial reduction in imports.
Petrobras targets $100mn in annual savings through rig automation
Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras has unveiled plans to partially automate its drilling rig fleet by 2030, expecting to save up to $100mn annually as the company aims to reduce offshore well drilling time.
Possible refinery worker strike in Argentina, Brazil’s striking environmental workers propose deal
The Argentine Federation of Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Trade Unions has announced the potential for a nationwide strike in response to the reinstatement of income tax by the government.
Brazil’s crude players Enauta and 3R Petroleum complete merger
Brazilian oil and gas firms Enauta and 3R Petroleum have fulfilled all conditions for their merger, set to finalise on 31 July.
Borr Drilling secures $330mn-plus three jack-up rig contracts in three continents
Offshore drilling firm Borr Drilling has obtained contracts for three of its premium jack-up drilling rigs, set to operate in Brazil, Malaysia, and Gabon,
TotalEnergies awards Strohm major pipe supply deal for Brazil Operations
Strohm has secured a contract from TotalEnergies to supply thermoplastic composite pipeline (TCP) flowlines for an offshore field in the Santos Basin,
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