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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
Oil firms secure early positions in Venezuela as contract talks advance
Industry officials say interest has accelerated nearly six months after the removal of Nicolás Maduro and amid efforts by the Trump administration to attract investment into Venezuela’s energy sector
Barbados poised to rival Guyana as regional oil and gas sector leader
Barbados could hold over 13bn barrels worth of oil reserves, the country's director of natural resources announced, positioning it as a potential rival to Guyana's Caribbean energy dominance
Norway’s ECOnnect Energy to supply transfer system for Colombian LNG terminal
The project will combine ECOnnect Energy’s proprietary F-Class transfer technology with a FSRU, creating a new LNG import gateway for Colombia.
Shell triggers generational shift in Caribbean gas with landmark Venezuelan licence
Shell triggers a generational shift in Caribbean gas with a landmark Venezuelan licence, forcing a massive technical rehabilitation to match the rapid 2026 geopolitical realignment.
Mexico's crude oil exports to US drop 85% since 2024
Mexico’s crude oil shipments to the United States have dropped 85% since 2024, as the country loses market share to Venezuela and other crude suppliers. In the first week of June, Mexico only exported 151,000 barrels per day to the US.
Mexico to invest $5.4bn into revitalising petrochemical and fertiliser sectors
Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), the Mexican state-owned oil company, and the Secretariat of Energy (SENER) announced a five-year investment plan worth MXN$93bn ($5.4bn) aimed at revitalising the country’s petrochemical and fertiliser production.
Argentina's YPF targets EBITDA above $7bn in 2026 as investors weigh export growth prospects
YPF expects its EBITDA to exceed $7.4bn in 2026, surpassing current analyst consensus estimates, as Argentina’s state-controlled energy company continues to benefit from production growth in Vaca Muerta.
Colombia's Ecopetrol pauses Brava offer after Brazil regulator seeks changes
Ecopetrol's planned acquisition of Brazilian oil company Brava has been temporarily suspended after Brazil's securities regulator requested amendments to the transaction documents, the Colombian state-controlled energy producer said
Arrow expands Colombia drilling after Icaco well delivers 830 BOPD
Arrow Exploration said its Icaco-2 exploration well in Colombia’s Llanos basin encountered 100 feet of net oil pay and is producing about 830 barrels of oil per day (bopd) gross, supporting plans for additional drilling at the Icaco field
Colombia Pacific LNG import terminal targets November launch
Colombia's first liquefied natural gas import terminal on the Pacific coast is expected to begin operations in November, marking a key step in strengthening gas supply security in the country's southwest
Norway's ECOnnect to deliver jettyless LNG system for Colombia's second import terminal
Norwegian technology company ECOnnect Energy has been contracted to supply its IQuay F-Class jettyless transfer system for a new liquefied natural gas import terminal at Cartagena Bay — Colombia's second LNG gateway on the Caribbean coast
Colombia oil rig activity falls to lowest since 2022 amid field blockades
Colombia's active drilling fleet fell to its lowest level since November 2022 in May as prolonged blockades in key producing regions disrupted operations and weighed on crude output, industry association Campetrol reported
Cuba delivery portal Envioscuba shuts to new orders as US sanctions squeeze diaspora lifeline
PDVSA-crypto trial advances as questions over missing funds remain unanswered
Prosecutor Eddy Rodríguez urged the court to dismiss a series of motions filed by defence lawyers, including requests for dismissals, acquittals, reviews of pretrial detention measures and the admission of supplementary evidence
Vaca Muerta feedstock surge sparks new investment cycle for Argentina petrochemicals
Argentina’s petrochemical industry is entering a new phase of investment driven by growing feedstock availability from the Vaca Muerta shale formation and a renewed focus on processing hydrocarbons domestically rather than exporting raw materials.
Mexican crude oil prices drop 5% as a result of US-Iran peace deal
Mexico’s crude oil benchmark declined sharply on June 15 following the preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran, dropping prices to the lowest levels in weeks.
Argentina's TGS approves final investment decision for $3bn Vaca Muerta liquids project
Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) has approved the final investment decision for its Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) project in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation, committing $3bn to what the company described as the largest investment of its kind.
Brazil's stock index falls as oil price slump hits Petrobras despite US-Iran peace agreement
Brazil's main stock index fell on June 15 even as global markets rallied after the US-Iran peace agreement, with oil sector losses dragging the Ibovespa down 0.42% as crude prices tumbled on expectations of renewed supply from the Strait of Hormuz.
Brazil’s Petrobras to complete Equatorial Margin well drilling by August
Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petrobras expects to finish drilling the Morpho well in Brazil's Equatorial Margin by August 7, as it pushes ahead with an ambitious exploration programme in one of the country's last major frontier regions.
Brazil delays LPG market overhaul as Middle East crisis strains regulator
Brazil's energy regulator has indefinitely suspended a review of the regulatory framework governing cooking gas sales, redirecting its resources towards fuel supply security as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt markets.
Colombia's Ecopetrol ends six-month labour dispute with USO union, sealing six-year collective deal
Colombia's state oil company Ecopetrol reached a final collective bargaining agreement with the Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) on June 13, ending a process that ran through more than 990 negotiating sessions and included a 24-hour strike
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