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Cuba’s US fuel inflows reshape private energy market
US fuel exports to Cuba’s private sector have expanded into a small but growing distribution market, providing limited relief from the island’s energy shortages while also contributing to a costly black market
Bolivia's Paz apologises over persistent fuel shortages, vows to fight "mafias"
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz apologised on August 12 for his government's failure to resolve the country's fuel crisis.
Ecuador reopens tender to finish $69mn fuel storage project at Esmeraldas refinery
State oil firm Petroecuador has launched a fresh tender to complete a $69mn project aimed at expanding liquid storage capacity at the Esmeraldas refinery (REE).
Abu Dhabi's XRG secures stake in Venezuela's Loran gas field
XRG, ADNOC's international energy investment company, announced that it has secured an interest in Venezuela's offshore Loran gas licence.
XRG joins BP-led development of Venezuela’s Loran gas field
XRG, the investment arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., is set to enter Venezuela’s offshore gas sector through the development of the Loran field, strengthening the United Arab Emirates’ presence in Latin America’s energy industry
Cuba marks Castro centenary as power crisis deepens and economic reforms expand
Cuba marked the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro’s birth on August 13 as prolonged blackouts, fuel shortages and tighter US sanctions deepen the island’s economic crisis, while the government pursues a package of 176 measures
EDF calls for more climate finance to tackle oil and gas methane
The IEA estimates that around 70% of methane emissions from fossil fuels, or almost 85mn tonnes per year, could be eliminated using existing technology.
Guyana’s crude expansion strengthens tanker demand on longer Atlantic-Asia routes
Guyana’s oil boom is creating longer-haul tanker demand as growing Americas crude exports are increasingly routed towards Asia, tightening vessel utilisation across multiple tanker segments.
YPF raises 2026 investment plan to $6.2bn as oil prices boost outlook
Argentina’s state-controlled oil company YPF has raised its 2026 investment forecast to as much as $6.2bn from a previous estimate of up to $5.8bn and increased its projected annual EBITDA to $8bn from $6bn, chief executive Horacio Marín said.
Venezuela-US trade more than doubles to $9.5bn in first half
Trade between Venezuela and the United States more than doubled in the first half of 2026, reaching $9.529bn as oil flows drove a sharp expansion in bilateral commerce
UNDP sees Venezuela GDP expanding 6.5% in 2026 despite inflation
Venezuela’s economy is on track to expand about 6.5% this year, according to the United Nations Development Programme, as stronger oil output, recovering commerce and increased access to foreign currency support growth despite elevated inflation
Yinson leads Brazil’s Petrobras Albacora bid
Malaysia’s Yinson submitted the lowest bid in Petrobras’ tender for a new floating production, storage and offloading vessel for the Albacora field in Brazil’s Campos Basin, offering $2.3bn.
US fuel imports expose Cuba’s widening energy divide
US fuel shipments to Cuba’s private sector are providing limited relief from an energy shortage while fuelling a costly resale market, as Havana moves to loosen state control over the industry
Castro-style capitalism—Cuba's 176-measure reform package promises change without political reform
Argentina central bank flags Middle East conflict as main future economic risk
Argentina’s central bank has identified the conflict in the Middle East as the country’s “main future risk”, warning that a prolonged war involving Iran could weaken external demand and tighten global financial conditions.
Chevron's Peru exit puts offshore oil ambitions to the test
Eleven months. One letter to Perúpetro. Zero wells drilled. Chevron's Peru bet folded before it ever got its boots wet.
Trinidad and Tobago’s oil output stabilises, but structural decline persists
Trinidad and Tobago’s oil output is showing tentative signs of stabilisation, but production remains far below 2016 levels. Higher output from EOG, Perenco and bpTT offers a modest recovery rather than a decisive reversal.
Venezuela’s energy potential could draw $150bn, former PDVSA board member says
Toro Hardy said the easing of US sanctions is aimed at encouraging higher Venezuelan production and strengthening energy security as instability in other producing regions persists
Venezuela oil revenue fund faces scrutiny over lack of transparency, NGO says
Venezuela’s oil revenues are being channelled through a US-controlled fund with limited public disclosure over how much money it holds or how much has been transferred to the government in Caracas, according to Transparency Venezuela
US Treasury officials meet Venezuela’s Rodríguez as power outages threaten oil revival
US Treasury officials met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas as persistent electricity shortages complicate Washington’s push to revive the country’s oil industry
Edenor agrees $780mn deal to acquire YPF’s controlling stake in MetroGAS
Edenor has agreed to acquire YPF’s controlling stake in MetroGAS for $780mn, a transaction that will give the electricity distributor control of Argentina’s largest gas distribution company and complete YPF’s exit from the business.
Brazil’s Petrobras sees oil output beating 2026 forecast
Petrobras is likely to exceed its 2026 oil production forecast, Chief Executive Magda Chambriard said, after output in the second quarter surpassed the company’s target by 200,000 barrels per day.
Eni takes stake in Uruguay offshore block as exploration push expands
Eni is expanding its exploration presence in Uruguay through a partnership with APA Corporation, taking a stake in an offshore block as the country draws growing interest from international oil and gas companies
US disposes of two Venezuela-linked tankers in India scrap deal
Two oil tankers taken into US custody after Washington’s operation in Venezuela have been sold to a ship recycler and are headed for demolition in India, according to Lloyd’s List
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