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Venezuela oil flows hit hard stop
Venezuela’s overseas oil shipments have fallen sharply since US forces removed President Nicolás Maduro in early January, disrupting routes to Asia and reshaping trade flows for buyers including China.
Canada's Parex Resources' output in Colombia rises on new wells in late 2025
Canada-based Parex Resources increased its oil and natural gas production in Colombia in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by new wells brought online in the Llanos basin
Vitol tests China demand with narrower discounts on Venezuelan crude
Foreign oil trader Vitol Group has begun offering Venezuelan crude cargoes to Chinese buyers at slimmer discounts than seen in recent years, signalling renewed confidence in Asian demand for the South American nation’s heavy oil
China moves to protect Venezuelan loan portfolio as Washington asserts control
China has begun approaching both Venezuelan officials and the United States government to safeguard repayment of substantial loans to Caracas, as the South American nation undergoes dramatic political change following Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
US New Fortress Energy ties Brazil gas terminal restart to debt restructuring
US liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure company New Fortress Energy has submitted two alternative timelines to restart its idled Brazilian regasification unit, with the schedule contingent on progress resolving the company's debt pressures.
Support vessels depart for Brazil’s Campos Basin Raia gas pipeline construction
Two offshore support vessels contracted by Saipem have cleared customs in Rio de Janeiro and are heading to the Campos Basin to begin construction of the Raia project gas pipeline, one of Brazil's largest natural gas developments.
Brazil’s Petrobras surpasses production targets, sets records in 2025
Brazil's state-owned oil company Petrobras exceeded its annual production targets and set historical records across multiple metrics in 2025, with oil output reaching 2.40mn barrels per day, an 11% increase from 2024.
Brazil’s Brava acquires Petronas' Tartaruga Verde stake for $450mn
Brazilian oil producer Brava Energia is to acquire a 50% stake in Malaysian state-owned Petronas' assets in the Tartaruga Verde field for $450mn.
Brazil’s national development bank approves $176mn for Inpasa corn ethanol plant in Bahia
BNDES has approved BRL950mn ($176mn) in financing for agroindustrial group Inpasa to build its sixth biorefinery, a corn ethanol facility in Luís Eduardo Magalhães in western Bahia state.
Colombia's Petro signals shift as nation prepares to lower gasoline prices
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his government will begin lowering domestic gasoline prices, marking a reversal of a policy that previously dismantled fuel subsidies as part of efforts to contain the fiscal deficit
Venezuela pitches new hydrocarbons law to lure private oil investment
Rodríguez said energy cooperation with Washington would rest on “decency, dignity, and independence,” pledging that revenues generated under the new framework would be channelled back to Venezuelans
Enverus sees slow rebound for Venezuela oil output despite vast reserves
Venezuela’s oil production is expected to recover only gradually in the years ahead, even after the capture of long-time leader Nicolás Maduro, according to industry consultancy Enverus
Halliburton signals swift return to Venezuela as oil services firms eye early entry
Chief Executive Officer Jeff Miller said the company can act faster than oil producers because its business model avoids the heavy, long-term capital commitments typically required before returns materialise
CIA chief meets Venezuela’s interim leader as Caracas signals shift on oil policy
The discussions focused on improving communication and explored potential economic cooperation, with Washington stressing that “Venezuela can no longer be a safe haven for US adversaries"
US seizes tanker linked to Venezuelan oil trade in latest Caribbean interdiction
The ship, formerly known as the Veronica, was boarded and seized in the Caribbean Sea, the Coast Guard said in a social media post that included footage of US personnel descending from a helicopter onto the deck
ExxonMobil awards Shearwater major seismic survey contract offshore Trinidad and Tobago
Mexico’s Pemex sends highest-quality crude to Cuba whilst Dos Bocas receives heavier oil
Mexico's state oil company Pemex is exporting its premium Istmo and Olmeca crude grades to Cuba whilst processing heavier oil domestically, representing a significant opportunity cost as national production declines
Brazilian billionaire Batista shuttles between Venezuela's new leader and US officials
Brazilian billionaire Joesley Batista met with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez on January 9 and told US authorities she appears ready to open the country's oil and gas sector to investment, a person familiar with the matter said.
Latin America gasoline prices: Uruguay tops regional list whilst Venezuela remains cheapest
The average global gasoline price stands at approximately $4.84 per gallon (Octane-95) and $1.28 per litre, with marked differences amongst Latin American countries, Bloomberg Línea reported, citing updated figures from Global Petrol Prices.
Washington finalises inaugural $500mn Venezuelan crude transaction with Qatar-based revenue account
Venezuela’s ultra-heavy, super-sour Orinoco crude will be popular with most US Gulf Coast refineries for decades to come
Donald Trump’s grab of Venezuela’s oil is not just about making money. He is also grabbing an ultra-heavy grade of highly sulphurous oil that is very difficult to refine.
Venezuela would need $183bn and sweeping reforms to restore oil output to past highs, Rystad says
Venezuela would need $183bn in oil and gas investment over the next 15 years to lift crude production back to 3mn bpd by 2040, a level last seen more than two decades ago.
Eco Atlantic in talks with Guyana over offshore oil licence extension
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas is in discussions with Guyana's government to continue its oil exploration and appraisal programme offshore the South American nation after its licence expired this week, the company said.
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