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India’s ONGC eyes expanded Venezuela role under new oil law
ONGC expects to sign agreements with Venezuela in the near term to operate two oil blocks under the country's new petroleum law
Venezuela seeks African energy investment
Talos Energy secures 50% stake in Repsol-operated Block 29 offshore Mexico
US-based Talos Energy has agreed to farm into Block 29, a deepwater development offshore Mexico operated by Spanish oil major Repsol.
Mexico dismantles four illegal oil refineries as fuel theft costs Pemex $530mn
Mexican authorities dismantled four clandestine oil refineries and seized almost one million litres (6,300 barrels) of petroleum derivatives, federal prosecutors said on August 4.
Mexico's Sheinbaum weighs pilot fracking projects to cut US gas dependence
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering pilot fracking projects in the northern states of Coahuila and Tamaulipas aimed at boosting domestic gas production, Reuters reported on August 5.
Valaris boosts offshore utilisation after early completion of BP Trinidad campaign
Valaris completed BP's offshore Trinidad campaign 17 days ahead of schedule, improving rig availability ahead of maintenance and a long-term Shell contract, underlining how execution efficiency is becoming a key competitive advantage.
ExxonMobil extends Guyana exploration campaign with new Stabroek oil target
ExxonMobil is advancing exploration at the Rockhead-1 prospect in Guyana's Stabroek Block, as the operator seeks to build on 11bn barrels of discovered resources through a new offshore drilling campaign.
Guyana edges towards 1mn bpd milestone as Errea Wittu FPSO nears Stabroek Block
Guyana edges closer to becoming a 1mn bpd oil producer as the Errea Wittu FPSO nears the Stabroek Block. The Uaru project highlights the country's accelerating offshore expansion and growing role in global energy markets.
Canada's Gran Tierra to exit South America with $1.33bn sale to Maurel & Prom
Canadian oil producer Gran Tierra Energy agreed to sell its Colombian and Ecuadorean operations to France's Maurel & Prom for $1.33bn, including debt, as the company reshapes its portfolio and reduces financing costs
Brazil moves on two fronts to ease natural gas costs
Brazil's E32 ethanol blend takes effect despite legal challenge
Brazil's higher mandatory ethanol blend in regular petrol took effect on 1 August despite a legal challenge from federal prosecutors, with the government estimating the change will shave about 0.03 BRL off the price of a litre of fuel.
Brazil moves to update marine fuel rules for biofuels and LNG
Brazil has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to its marine fuel regulations that would expand the use of biofuels and alternative fuels in the country's shipping sector.
Pemex doubles gas flaring as infrastructure gaps undermine drive to cut US imports
Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) more than doubled the volume of natural gas flared during the second quarter of 2026, burning an average of 778mn cubic feet per day, a 99% increase on the same period of 2025.
ExxonMobil Guyana uncovers four new oil opportunities using AI
ExxonMobil confirmed that it has identified four additional exploration opportunities in Guyana's Stabroek Block using artificial intelligence models trained on previous discoveries and drilling operations.
Cuba opens oil sector as US tightens sanctions
The Cuban government will allow private domestic and foreign companies to take part in oil and gas production from August under concession agreements and at the same time, the US announced new sanctions against three Cuban energy companies.
Vaca Muerta fracture activity slows in July as YPF retains leading share
Hydraulic fracturing activity in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation fell to 2,010 stages in July from 2,760 in June, the lowest monthly level of 2026, although state-controlled YPF accounted for more than half of all operations.
Argentina approves $360mn Compañía Mega gas-processing investment under RIGI
Argentina has approved Compañía Mega’s entry into the country’s incentive regime for large investments (RIGI), allowing a $360mn project to expand natural gas liquids processing capacity in a move aimed at supporting the growth of Vaca Muerta.
Argentina's YPF backs share split to attract retail investors, CEO says
Argentina's state energy firm YPF is using a 10-for-1 share split to broaden its retail investor base and make the company more accessible to ordinary Argentines, Chief Executive Horacio Marín said at the Forbes Energy Summit 2026.
South Korea plans to start importing Argentine crude in 2027
South Korea plans to begin importing crude oil from Argentina in 2027 with initial purchases of about 880,000 barrels as Seoul seeks to diversify energy supplies away from the Middle East.
Vaca Muerta fracture activity slows in July while YPF maintains leading position
Hydraulic fracturing activity in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation slowed sharply in July, with 2,010 fracture stages completed compared with 2,760 in June.
Cuba restores national grid after consecutive blackouts deepen energy crisis
Cuba restored its National Electricity System (SEN) on August 4 after two nationwide blackouts within 36 hours left most of the island without power, state utility Unión Eléctrica (UNE) said
Cuba seeks to expand rail partnership with Russia amid transport push
Cuba is seeking to deepen cooperation with Russia to modernise and expand its railway network, with the country's rail system remaining heavily dependent on Russian-built equipment, First Deputy Transport Minister Luis Roberto Roces said
Colombia's Cerro Matoso halves nickel output after Canacol gas supply cuts
Cerro Matoso said on August 4 it has cut nickel production by 50% indefinitely after restrictions to natural gas deliveries from Canacol Energy disrupted fuel supplies required for its operations
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