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Colombia fast-tracks grid access rules to unlock delayed energy projects
Colombia introduced new rules to accelerate grid access for electricity generation projects with environmental permits or energy supply obligations already secured
Archer extends Vaca Muerta drilling contracts through 2028
Norwegian oilfield contractor Archer has secured extensions to an existing drilling contract in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation, adding an estimated $130mn to its contract backlog and extending operations through October 2028.
Argentina's YPF targets dividends from 2028 amid $25bn Vaca Muerta expansion
YPF President Horacio Marín said the Argentine state-controlled energy company aims to begin paying dividends to shareholders from 2028, while advancing a $25bn investment plan tied to the development of the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Argentina posts record energy trade surplus on oil boom, Neuquén also hits record output
Argentina recorded a record energy trade surplus of $1.248 bn in April, driven by a sharp rise in oil exports and a steep decline in energy imports, according to official data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Census.
Brazil backs biofuel push
Acelen Renewables, backed by Mubadala Capital, said in a press release it will invest $1.5bn to start construction of a renewable fuels biorefinery in Bahia, supported by financing arranged by HSBC and the International Finance Corporation.
Exxon nears Venezuela return in major shift after Chávez-era exit
Exxon Mobil is in talks to re-enter Venezuela nearly two decades after abandoning the country following the nationalisations carried out under former President Hugo Chávez
Venezuela debt restructuring faces long timeline despite oil sector hopes
Venezuela’s effort to restructure its sovereign debt and liabilities tied to state oil company PDVSA is expected to take years, though analysts say progress toward an agreement could still improve confidence in the country’s oil industry
Venezuelan crude imports to US reach highest since 2018
US crude imports from Venezuela climbed to their highest level since 2018 in the week ending May 15, highlighting a sharp shift in oil trade flows as Washington eases restrictions on Caracas and disruptions hit Middle Eastern supply routes
Venezuela faces billions in claims from Chávez-era expropriations
Venezuela’s sweeping nationalisation campaign under Hugo Chávez and later Nicolás Maduro left the country burdened with liabilities exceeding $30bn by 2021
Venezuela debt rally loses steam as investors brace for lengthy restructuring
The announcement by interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s administration initially sparked optimism
ConocoPhillips warns Venezuela terms remain unattractive for oil investment
Venezuela’s attempts to reopen its oil industry to foreign companies remain insufficient to secure large-scale investment, according to ConocoPhillips Chief Executive Officer Ryan Lance
Ecuador to open major oil fields to private investment as output slump deepens
Ecuador is preparing to open its largest oil assets to international investors in a bid to revive declining crude production and reverse years of stagnation in its upstream sector.
AEC to promote African energy opportunities at ARPEL Conference in Buenos Aires
The African Energy Chamber will use the upcoming ARPEL Conference in Buenos Aires to promote Africa as a major destination for South American energy investment and cooperation.
Dominican Republic secures 10% stake in Guyana's Berbice oil block with no upfront investment
Braskem's Mexico unit misses petrochemical boom as cash crunch caps output at half capacity
GeoPark eyes Venezuela expansion as sanctions relief opens sector
GeoPark is evaluating entry into Venezuela’s oil and gas industry through potential partnerships with state-owned PDVSA and new production-sharing agreements, as easing US sanctions and regulatory changes improve conditions for foreign investors
Colombia opens tax break scheme for hydrogen projects
Colombia has opened applications for tax incentives tied to hydrogen developments, allowing companies to seek benefits for projects ranging from green and blue hydrogen production to transport and storage infrastructure
Panama halts power sales to Costa Rica amid escalating trade rift
Panama has suspended electricity sales to Costa Rica as a long-running trade dispute between the neighbouring countries intensified, after Costa Rican President Laura Fernández threatened new international action over restrictions on agricultural
Brazil’s Lula backs Amazon oil push
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended oil exploration in the Equatorial Margin, arguing that drilling near the mouth of the Amazon River is necessary for energy security and national sovereignty.
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