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China bets on Brazilian oil amid investment surge
China’s investments in Brazil more than doubled in 2024 as firms increased exposure to the country’s energy, mining and manufacturing sectors, according to a report by the Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC).
Argentina to achieve record-breaking energy production in 2025, report finds
Argentina is poised to achieve record-breaking energy production in 2025, with oil output expected to reach its highest level of the century and natural gas production set to surpass all previous records, according to a Rosario Stock Exchange report.
Blue Water bids $10bn for Venezuela’s Citgo, offers bondholders cash and equity
Blue Water Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, has submitted a $10bn offer for PDV Holding, the parent company of Venezuelan refiner Citgo Petroleum, including a $3.2bn settlement for holders of a defaulted Venezuelan bond
Venezuela reports crude output growth amid US sanctions and regional tensions
State-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) reported that the country’s crude oil production continues to expand despite ongoing sanctions and external pressures
China Concord’s $1bn Venezuela project sets sights on Maracaibo Lake output boost
China Concord Resources Corp. (CCRC) has deployed its first floating oil production platform to Maracaibo Lake, Venezuela’s second-largest oil-producing region, marking a significant step in its $1bn investment to expand crude output
TGS, Viridien launch seismic survey offshore Brazil
Norway’s TGS and France’s Viridien have started a 5,300 square kilometres multi-client 3D seismic survey in the Barreirinhas Basin offshore northern Brazil.
Colombia's Ecopetrol evaluates Canacol aquisition as national gas reserves decline
Colombian state oil giant Ecopetrol has entered confidential due diligence with Canadian gas producer Canacol Energy, positioning itself to potentially acquire the country's largest independent natural gas operator valued at approximately $1.2bn.
Fitch puts Pemex on positive watch following $10bn government tender offer
Fitch Ratings placed Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) on rating watch positive on September 5, citing expectations that a government-backed tender offer will strengthen ties between the cash-strapped firm and Mexico's sovereign.
Brazil’s Petrobras evaluates corn ethanol market investment
Brazil’s national oil company (NOC) Petrobras plans to acquire a corn ethanol producer this year, marking its return to the biofuels sector after exiting through asset sales in the mid-2010s.
Colombia seeks to revive Venezuelan gas supply by end of 2025
Colombia aims to restore gas imports from Venezuela before the close of 2025, as part of a broader push for regional energy integration, Energy Minister Edwin Palma said at the “Border Vision 2025” forum in Norte de Santander
Chevron’s return helps push Venezuela’s oil exports to highest since November
Venezuela’s crude exports climbed to their strongest level since November, topping 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, after Washington granted Chevron a licence to resume shipments to the United States
Viridien and TGS launch seismic survey offshore Brazil
French seismic services company Viridien and partner TGS have begun a 5,300 sq km 3D seismic survey in the Barreirinhas Basin, offshore northern Brazil, the companies said.
UK-Brazil team develops flexible subsea inspection robot
Engineers in the UK and Brazil have developed a tentacle-like underwater robot designed to transform how subsea pipelines and offshore structures are inspected, providing a safer and more precise alternative to rigid systems.
Brazil oil field stake draws new suitors
Brazil’s PRIO, Brava Energia and BW Energy are evaluating the purchase of Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s 50% interest in the offshore oil field Tartaruga Verde, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Mexico extends petrol price cap for six months despite Pemex financial strain
Mexico will maintain petrol price caps near 24 pesos ($1.28) per litre for six additional months after fuel retailers agreed to extend the price stabilisation pact, though state oil company Pemex continues absorbing logistics costs, El País reported
Cox Energy plans $6bn investment in Mexico over five years
Brazil achieves historic 5mn-boepd production milestone fueled by pre-salt expansion
Brazil surpassed 5mn barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) for the first time in July, reaching 5.16mn boepd as pre-salt fields in the Santos Basin drove record production levels, according to the oil and gas regulator ANP.
Argentina and US strengthen energy cooperation through Argentina-Texas mission
The Argentina-Texas Chamber of Commerce is intensifying bilateral energy cooperation with an unprecedented dual mission programme aimed at strengthening ties between Argentine and US companies in the oil and gas sector.
YPF runs GNL workshop in Argentina's Rio Negro ahead of key project
Río Negro provincial authorities have participated in technical workshops organised by YPF for the Argentina-GNL project, gaining crucial insights into regasification processes ahead of the planned LNG development in San Matías Gulf.
US judge rejects another Argentine request in YPF case
US Judge Loretta Preska has rejected another Argentine request in the ongoing multi-billion-dollar lawsuit over the 2012 nationalisation of oil company YPF.
Competition heats up in Colombia’s growing LNG imports sector
With domestic natural gas declining, Colombia is leaning into LNG imports sparking fierce competition between key players.
Guyana's ruling party declares victory in general election
Guyana's President Irfaan Ali has declared victory in the country's general and regional elections, with preliminary results showing his People's Progressive Party securing a commanding lead over opposition parties.
Challenger Energy launches farm-out process for Uruguay’s AREA OFF-3 block
The company said work included licensing, reprocessing and interpretation of 1,250 sq km of 3D seismic data, alongside geochemical and subsurface studies aimed at de-risking exploration potential
Chevron assumes control of offshore Uruguay block, seismic survey planned for Q4
Chevron Corp. has assumed operatorship of Uruguay’s AREA OFF-1 offshore block, with 3D seismic acquisition scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending environmental approval
Maduro accuses US of plot to seize Venezuela’s oil
Maduro said the White House is “fabricating a narrative” about drug trafficking to mask its true intentions
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