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Guyana's European oil exports soar to 215,000 bpd in H1 2023
Guyana increased its share in the European oil market during the first half of 2023, exporting 215,000 barrels per day (bpd). This comprises 63% of Guyana’s total exports during the period, compared to 50% last year.
Chinese independent refiners 'in disarray' as US eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil
The unexpected lifting of US sanctions on Venezuelan oil has unsettled China's independent refiners, prompting a pause in new purchases due to significant discrepancies in offer prices, according to trading sources.
Brazil environment regulator to rule if Petrobras can drill near Amazon River in early 2024
Brazil's environment protection agency Ibama is expected to decide by early next year if state-owned energy major Petrobras can drill near the mouth of the Amazon River, according to the regulator’s president, Rodrigo Agostinho.
LatAmOil: PdVSA signs oil-for-debt agreement with France’s M&P
Natural gas costs rise in Brazil's north-east state of Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte
The north-eastern states of Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil are witnessing a rise in natural gas costs, though they still remain among the lowest in the country.
Brazil’s cabinet seeking for Petrobras CEO replacement, say sources
Pemex’s Texas Deer Park refinery hits 16-year operational peak
The Deer Park refinery, nestled in Houston, Texas, has achieved its most impressive operational and financial performance in over 16 years after Mexico’s state-owned energy major Pemex took over the facility.
Colombia’s Ecopetrol stock soars as Constitutional court knocks oil, mining tax
Shares in Colombia’s state-owned energy major Ecopetrol surged after the Constitutional court invalidated a measure that had previously imposed increased taxes on oil and coal producers.
US court suspends enforcement of Argentina's $16.1bn payment to YPF plaintiffs
US District Judge Loretta Preska suspended the enforcement of a $16.1bn ruling against the Argentine government in a case concerning the nationalisation of state oil firm YPF.
Argentina's president-elect selects new YPF chief
Argentina’s president-elect Javier Milei has selected Horacio Marín to be the next president and CEO of state oil firm YPF, a spokesperson for Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party confirmed
Petrobras, Shearwater sign deal for seismic exploration
Brazil’s state-owned energy major Petrobras and Norwegian marine seismic services firm Shearwater have sign a deal to jointly research seismic exploration and field developments, Offshore Engineer reported on November 22.
Trinidad company sees rise in freight forwarding demand in Guyana
The managing director of Trinidadian freight forwarding services Cargo Consolidators Agency has revealed that his company has seen an uptick in demand in the Guyanese market.
Guyana FPSO builder seeks supplier for water quality testing services
Guyana Deep Water Operations Incorporated (GDO), the local subsidy of FPSO builder SBM Offshore, released a request for proposals (RFP) for a supplier of water quality testing services for both the company’s onshore and offshore needs in Guyana.
US calls on oil companies to limit operations in Venezuela despite sanctions easing
The temporary easing of sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector must not be viewed as an endorsement for a full-scale resumption of operations, US Treasury officials have warned.
Subsea7 awarded decommissioning contract in Brazil
Subsea7 has announced the award of a sizeable contract by Shell for the decommissioning of subsea infrastructure associated with the FPSO Fluminense in the Bijupira and Salema fields of the Campos Basin, at 700m water depth.
BW Energy concludes acquisition of FPSO Cidade de Vitoria in Brazil
BW Energy has finalised the acquisition of the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) Cidade de Vitoria from Saipem which is set to bolster oil production capabilities offshore Brazil.
Petrobras CEO under increasing pressure on gasoline prices, investment plans
Dissatisfaction with Petrobras CEO Jean Paul Prates is growing within President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government, with calls for the company to align more closely with inflation-fighting measures and economic stimulus.
Guyana's minister of natural resources reveals name of sixth FPSO
Guyana's sixth floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel has been named Jaguar. The vessel, set to boast a production capacity of 275,000 barrels, will be used in ExxonMobil’s upcoming Whiptail development.
Mexico Pacific and the state of Chihuahua partner on Sierra Madre pipeline
Mexico Pacific and the government of Chihuahua have signed a collaboration agreement to propel the development and operation of the Sierra Madre natural gas pipeline.
Pemex’s Dos Bocas refinery expects profitability in 20 years, executive says
The Dos Bocas oil refinery, a flagship project for the Mexican government in the energy sector, is projected to become profitable in 20 years. Yet concerns persist regarding its ability to meet production targets.
Mexican state of Tamaulipas secures nearly $19bn for hydrocarbon investments
The Mexican state of Tamaulipas has secured $18.96bn in investments from national and foreign oil companies for the hydrocarbons sector. This figure is expected to increase as more development plans in northeast Mexico are finalised.
Colombia and Venezuela explore oil and electricity collaboration
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced potential collaboration between state oil company Ecopetrol and Venezuela's PDVSA oil company, while his Venezuelan counterpart expressed interest in importing Colombian electricity.
Guyana's 2023 oil production exceeds 100mn barrels in nine months
Stabroek Block operator ExxonMobil produced over 102mn barrels of crude offshore Guyana from January until September this year, with an average daily output of 374,000 barrels per day.
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