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Brazil's antitrust regulator clears Ecopetrol's acquisition of Brava Energia without conditions
Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) approved without restrictions Ecopetrol's acquisition of control in Brava Energia, removing a significant regulatory obstacle though operational completion remains contingent
Cocaine trade overtakes oil as Colombia's largest export
Colombia’s booming cocaine trade generated about $16.5bn in 2024, surpassing petroleum exports for the first time in more than a decade and accounting for roughly 4.4% of gross domestic product, according to a study by Eafit University’s Centre.
Australia's Melbana halts Cuba project support after US sanctions on Cupet
Australia's Melbana Energy has suspended its direct financial, technical and administrative support for its Block 9 oil exploration project in Cuba after the US government sanctioned state-owned oil company Cupet, the firm's contractual partner
Colombia elects Trump-backed De la Espriella, extending region's rightward shift
Trump-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidency by a razor-thin margin, defeating Iván Cepeda as Latin America's rightward tilt gains another convert and Bogotá braces for unrest.
US LNG producer New Fortress Energy has restructuring plan approved
New York-headquartered New Fortress Energy has had its restructuring plan for two of the firm’s subsidiaries approved by a UK court.
Venezuela reviews recovery plan as focus turns to energy and investment
The strategy places significant emphasis on energy policy and the restructuring of PDVSA’s operations as Venezuela’s oil industry seeks to rebuild capacity after years marked by declining output, financial pressures and technological challenges
US-led alliance targets Orinoco belt expansion and oil export growth
Two US companies have formalised a partnership aimed at expanding Venezuela’s oil and gas output, with plans that include rehabilitating thousands of wells in the Orinoco Oil Belt and increasing crude exports to international markets
Ecuador targets 500,000 bpd output by 2027 as falling oil prices sharpen pressure to ramp up production
Ecuador's government is targeting national crude output of around 500,000 barrels per day by the end of this year or early 2027.
Energy groups warn Air-e liquidation could strain Colombia's power market
Colombia's main energy industry associations warned that a proposed liquidation of power distributor Air-e could threaten electricity and natural gas supply stability, arguing that the company plays a critical role in the national energy system
Colombia's oil-patch road blockades cost Ecopetrol 1mn barrels as labour dispute drags on
Road blockades that have paralysed operations at three of Ecopetrol’s key oilfields in Colombia’s Meta department for 50 days have prevented the production of about 1mn barrels of crude and placed 7,280 jobs at risk
Fitch affirms Argentina's Pluspetrol at 'BB', cites Vaca Muerta growth plan
Fitch Ratings affirmed Pluspetrol S.A.'s (PPSA) Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings at 'BB' with a stable outlook on June 19, citing the Argentine oil and gas producer's growing scale in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
India's Adani enters Argentina with $70mn investment in LNG shipping project
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has entered Argentina's maritime sector through the acquisition of a majority stake in a local company contracted to provide services for the Southern Energy liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project.
US eases some Venezuela sanctions, extends Citgo shield
The United States has eased parts of its sanctions regime on Venezuela through three new licenses covering telecommunications, civil aviation and PDVSA bond-related instruments, the Venezuelan government confirmed on June 18.
Petroecuador's output claim masks shortfall against June target and the January peak
Ecuador's state oil firm Petroecuador reported on June 16 that it had reached its best production level in months, hitting 370,197 barrels of oil equivalent per day on June 15.
Chile's ENAP seeks approval for $96mn Magallanes fracking project
Chile's state-owned oil company ENAP has submitted a $96mn hydrocarbon extraction project to the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA).
Argentina’s Neuquén backs first LNG development project with YPF agreement
Argentina’s Neuquén provincial legislature moved forward with approval of the province’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) development project, endorsing an agreement with state-controlled energy company YPF.
Mexican oil prices on four-day slide, lowest price point in 15 months
Mexican oil prices fell for a fourth day in a row on June 16, reaching the lowest level seen since March 2025. This comes after the United States and Iran reached a provisional agreement to be signed June 19.
Mexico’s Pemex denies fuel shortage as gasoline and diesel sales rise 9% in January-May
Colombia's Ecopetrol retains S&P rating as stronger liquidity offsets sovereign risks
Ecopetrol retained its BB- global credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings, supported by stronger liquidity, improved cash generation and lower near-term financial pressures
Colombia foreign investment slows in May despite export strength
Colombia’s foreign direct investment totalled $659mn in May, down 14.5% from $771mn a year earlier, as inflows into the country remained below 2025 levels.
US officials deepen push for energy investment in Venezuela
The US Embassy in Venezuela said it is intensifying efforts with American energy officials and the country’s interim authorities to encourage US participation in the recovery of Venezuela’s oil and gas industry
Brazil ethanol exports to EU stall after trade deal launch
Brazil's ethanol exports to the EU under the new EU-Mercosur interim trade agreement have been slow since May 1, as uncertainty over quota allocation, licensing procedures and end-use compliance has discouraged shipments.
Repsol expands Venezuela ambitions with new Maracaibo and offshore studies
Repsol has signed a letter of intent with Venezuela’s ministry of hydrocarbons and state oil company PDVSA to evaluate the potential development of the Horcón area, a hydrocarbon prospect located southeast of Lake Maracaibo
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