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Venezuela OPEC exit seen as likely eventually but not imminent
Venezuela is likely to leave OPEC eventually as Caracas restructures its oil industry around closer ties with Washington, though the move would have little immediate effect on crude markets
Growing corporate interest in Venezuela stands out
Venezuela is drawing renewed attention from companies across a range of industries, with more than 25 firms considering market entries, investments or new ventures eight months after Nicolás Maduro was removed from power in a US operation
China draws line over US oil push in Venezuela
Mao Ning, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said that Chinese-Venezuelan cooperation is independent of other countries and should not be subject to outside involvement
US sanctions squeeze Cuba’s shift to solar power
Cuba’s push to expand renewable electricity is being constrained by difficulties securing fuel and importing equipment, as tighter US sanctions add pressure to an already strained power system, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez
Cuba brings 21.9MW solar park online in Guantánamo
Cuba has brought the 21.875MWp El Algarrobo solar park in Guantánamo into service, with the facility becoming the first project in the country’s current photovoltaic programme to be synchronised with the national grid entirely by Cuban technicians
Brazil eyes $4.4bn from 2027 pre-salt oil auction
Brazil’s government expects to raise BRL22.4bn ($4.4bn) from an extraordinary pre-salt oil auction in 2027, according to an annex to the federal budget proposal submitted to Congress.
Chinese energy giants deepen presence in Brazil’s oil sector
Chinese energy companies are expanding their presence in Brazil as they seek to secure crude supplies and gain greater access to the country’s prolific offshore oil resources.
Mexico widens net on fuel theft with tax and financial intelligence push
Mexican authorities seized 37.1mn litres of illicit fuel and identified nearly 2,000 illegal pipeline taps between September 2025 and June this year, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum's second annual report to the nation.
Eni sees Venezuela expansion improving prospects for $2.3bn debt recovery
Italian energy major Eni's new agreement to operate Venezuela's giant Junin 5 heavy oilfield could improve its prospects of recovering $2.3bn in outstanding receivables from state-owned PDVSA.
Guyana is hurtling toward its 2030 oil output target with Uaru leading the charge
Guyana’s government wants oil production to reach 1.7mn barrels per day by the end of the decade; a target that appears possible due to the upcoming Uaru project.
Peru’s exploration collapse exposes a deeper hydrocarbons problem
Peru’s hydrocarbons sector faces a reserve-replacement problem as exploration investment collapses 99%, putting future production and gas-based industrial development under pressure.
Peru cuts oil royalties to make Amazon oil investment more competitive
Peru is cutting oil royalties at Block 131 to attract new investment, betting that lower fiscal costs can unlock production in mature and underexplored fields.
Falklands oil dispute escalates as Milei targets Sea Lion and UK-backed companies
Argentina has moved to intensify its campaign against offshore oil development near the Falkland Islands (also known as Malvinas), with President Javier Milei seeking tougher sanctions against companies involved in the Sea Lion project.
Eni deal improves chances of recovering $2.3bn Venezuela debt
After almost 30 years in Venezuela, Eni has accumulated substantial receivables from PDVSA while maintaining operations through political turmoil, economic crisis and US sanctions
Gilinski group takes control of GeoPark with Venezuela oil deal
Jaime Gilinski is expanding his business empire into Venezuela’s oil industry, signing an agreement with interim President Delcy Rodríguez that gives GeoPark a 25-year operating contract for the Bare block in the Orinoco Belt
Venezuela targets Orinoco oil revival with foreign investment and technology
The country has about 303bn barrels of reserves, according to PDVSA Vice President Jovanny Martínez, with approximately 270bn concentrated in the Orinoco region
Venezuela oil deal offers 2.5mn-barrel recovery path, Oxford says
A new US-Venezuela oil agreement could put the country's battered economy on a stronger growth path and improve its fiscal and debt position, Oxford Economics said
Venezuela blames power sabotage on oil deal protests
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez accused protesters of sabotaging the country's electricity system following the signing of oil agreements with the US
Venezuela-US oil deal faces legal questions over concessions and control
At the centre of the dispute is North American Blue Energy Partners, which was granted rights to develop more than 65bn barrels of Venezuelan reserves without a public tender
Wright says lower Venezuela risk will unlock new energy investment
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said a sharp reduction in perceived risk in Venezuela is opening the door to a new wave of investment in the country's energy industry
PDVSA uses treasury accounts as shield against creditor claims
The arrangement is intended to reduce the risk that creditors pursuing claims against PDVSA could target company-held funds
Brazil, Venezuela drive 10% surge in Latin America oil output
Brazil and Venezuela helped drive a 10% year-on-year increase in Latin American and Caribbean oil production in April, with the region producing 318mn barrels, according to the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization
Venezuela inflation slows to 8.9% in August after July surge
The National Consumer Price Index rose 8.9% from the previous month, the central bank said Friday, pointing to a more stable exchange rate and improved distribution of goods and services
Venezuela says it retains oil ownership under US deal
Venezuela sought to draw a line between foreign investment and control of its natural resources, saying it retains ownership of its oil reserves under a landmark agreement with the US to develop 17 fields containing about 65bn barrels of crude
Colombia's De La Espriella pushes two close friends for top Ecopetrol positions
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is pushing his business partner and campaign chief, Joaquín Gutiérrez, to lead state oil company Ecopetrol, while placing his electoral strategist, Carlos Suárez
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