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Argentina grants tax incentives to $12.2bn Pluspetrol project in Vaca Muerta
Argentina has approved tax and regulatory incentives for the $12.24bn Bajo del Choique-La Invernada oil and gas project operated by Pluspetrol and state-owned Gas y Petróleo del Neuquén (GyP) in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Fire breaks out on unmanned Pemex platform in Gulf of Mexico, no injuries reported
Mexican state oil company Pemex said a fire broke out on its unmanned satellite platform Abkatún-H, about 73km from Ciudad del Carmen in Campeche state, on October 19.
Pemex resumes job cuts, grade reductions at headquarters
Mexican state oil company Pemex has resumed a restructuring that is eliminating dozens of jobs and lowering the grades and pay of other employees at its Mexico City headquarters and in several departments nationwide, multiple sources told Argus.
Pemex debt falls to lowest since 2014 as refining output surges
Mexican state oil company Pemex has cut its debt by more than $20bn in under two years, to its lowest level since 2014, Chief Executive Juan Carlos Carpio said at President Claudia Sheinbaum's regular press briefing at the National Palace.
Ecuador to export 16.2mn barrels of crude to Peru in $1.65bn deal
Ecuador will export 16.2mn barrels of Oriente crude to Peru after state firms EP Petroecuador and Petroperú awarded two contracts on October 14, with estimated revenue of $1.652bn for the Ecuadorean state.
Chile's Enap buys Pluspetrol Ecuador for $207mn to secure crude for its refineries
Chilean state oil company Enap said its subsidiary Enap Sipetrol S.A. has signed a contract to acquire 100% of Pluspetrol Ecuador, which holds a stake in block 10 in Pastaza province, for a base price of $207mn.
Milei rules out force over Falklands as oil row with Britain escalates
Javier Milei has ruled out using force to recover the Falkland Islands, pledging to pursue Argentina’s sovereignty claim through diplomacy even as Buenos Aires steps up a legal and economic offensive against British-backed oil developments.
Citgo raises 2026 profit outlook to as much as $8bn on refining boom
Citgo Petroleum has increased its 2026 earnings forecast by nearly $2bn as strong fuel margins boost the profitability of the Venezuelan-owned refiner’s US operations
Oilfield service firms expand hiring as Venezuela’s recovery gathers pace
International oilfield service companies are recruiting workers and preparing equipment for Venezuela, signalling early progress in a US-backed effort to revive the country’s oil industry.
Trump’s Venezuela oil pact gives US broad control with few guarantees for Caracas
A deal between the Trump administration and Venezuelan oil businessman Alejandro Betancourt gives Washington a 35% stake in North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) and extensive rights over its production
India set to receive 13.6mn barrels of Venezuelan oil in October
India is poised to receive 13.6mn barrels of Venezuelan crude in October, including cargoes still at sea, signalling a recovery in a trade that contracted sharply in recent years, according to a statement from S&P Global Energy
Venezuela’s terms of trade seen improving 23% in 2026, ECLAC says
The outlook reflects higher international prices for hydrocarbons and other raw materials, which are expected to increase Venezuela’s purchasing power in foreign markets and lift income generated through international trade
GeoPark triples Vaca Muerta acreage with $95mn block award in Argentina
Colombian exploration company GeoPark has been awarded the Corralera Noreste block in Argentina’s Neuquén Basin, tripling its acreage in the Vaca Muerta shale formation through a deal involving approximately $95mn in total committed costs.
Argentina and UK to face maritime tribunal over Falklands oil project in November
Argentina and the United Kingdom will present their positions at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg on November 10 and 11.
Tensions escalate as Hamburg tribunal set dates for UK-Argentina Falklands oil dispute
Tensions are rising in Argentina's attempt to stop development of the Sea Lion oilfield off the Falkland Islands.
Argentina’s Neuquén province requires Vaca Muerta producers to report methane emissions
Argentina’s Neuquén province has introduced mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting for oil and gas companies operating in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, aiming to reduce methane emissions intensity by 16% over the next 20 years.
Milei hails Argentina's 'underground revolution' as oil output nears 1mn bpd
President Javier Milei said that Argentina was undergoing an “underground revolution” driven by expanding oil production and energy exports, as he defended his economic reforms at the opening of the Argentina Oil & Gas Patagonia 2026 expo.
Argentina's YPF expropriation case awaits US Supreme Court review after first-instance closure
A US federal judge has formally vacated a $16.1bn judgment against Argentina over the 2012 expropriation of oil company YPF and closed proceedings at first instance, leaving litigation funder Burford Capital awaiting a decision.
Brazil’s Petrobras P-82 platform sets sail for Búzios field
Petrobras said its P-82 floating platform had left a shipyard in Singapore for the Búzios field in the Santos Basin's pre-salt layer, where it is expected to start production next year.
Guyana's new Uaru Gold crude matches Liza's high quality, assay shows
Guyana's newest export crude, Uaru Gold, will be a medium-sweet oil with a quality profile very close to the country's original Liza blend when it reaches buyers in December.
Argentina's YPF to acquire remaining stake in power generator YPF Luz for $430mn
Argentina's state-controlled oil company YPF has agreed to pay $430mn for the remaining 24.99% stake in electricity generator YPF Luz held by BNR Power Investments, an investment vehicle linked to GE Vernova, giving it full ownership of the company.
Rosenxt's Zupt teams up with Mitang to offer subsea services in Brazil
Houston-based subsea services provider Zupt, part of Swiss technology group Rosenxt Group, has signed a framework agreement with Brazil's Mitang Brasil - Soluções Submarinas to jointly offer its services.
Argentina's Neuquén achieves record employment as oil and gas boom drives job creation
The manufacturing sector in Argentina’s Neuquén province has reached its highest employment level in nearly three decades, propelled by oil and gas exploration in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Suriname's GDP projected to surpass Guyana's in 2028 amid oil and gas boom
Suriname’s economic growth rate is projected by the World Bank to surpass that of neighbouring Guyana by 2028, with the country’s oil and gas sector expected to drive the boom.
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