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LatAmOil: Activity offshore Guyana
Activity levels in Guyana’s offshore zone have remained high over the last week.
OPEC+ largely maintains cuts with new deal
Venezuelan sanctions to stay in place
A White House official has indicated that the Biden administration will not make any major changes with respect to Venezuelan sanctions in the near future.
Head of PAE comments on Vaca Muerta gas prospects
Marcos Bulgheroni, the CEO of Argentina’s Pan American Energy (PAE), has said that export-oriented investments and supportive policy will help facilitate the development of unconventional gas resources in the Vaca Muerta shale basin.
Brazilian MPs set to vote on bill allowing third-party gas pipeline access
The lower house of Brazil’s National Assembly was slated to vote earlier this week on legislation permitting third parties to access the natural gas pipeline network, which has been under the monopoly control of state-run Petrobras.
Cenagas resumes gas deliveries to Braskem Idesa’s Etileno XXI
Cenagas, the state-owned operator of Mexico’s natural gas pipeline system, has resumed deliveries of natural gas to Braskem Idesa (BI), the Brazilian-Mexican joint venture that owns the Nanchital petrochemical complex in Veracruz State.
Uruguay’s ANCAP hopes to diversify into green hydrogen production
Uruguay’s national oil company (NOC) ANCAP has said it wants to diversify its business by investing in green hydrogen production.
Port of Spain rejects OWTU subsidiary’s bid for Petrotrin refinery
Colm Imbert, the finance minister of Trinidad and Tobago, confirmed last week that the government was rejecting the bid made by a local trade union for the Petrotrin oil refinery in Point-a-Pierre, along with associated port facilities.
Fossil fuels’ future role in the spotlight
The future role of fossil fuels in a decarbonising world was being examined at the CERAWeek by IHS Markit conference this week.
Ecopetrol head comments on ISA bid
The head of Colombia’s national oil company (NOC) Ecopetrol has defended his company’s decision to submit a bid for a 51.4% stake in Interconexion Electrica SA (ISA), the country’s electricity transmission system operator (TSO).
Guyanese company to provide fabrication services for Properity FPSO
Guyana’s Industrial Fabrications (InFab) is one of two local companies that had won contracts from SBM Offshore for fabrication services on the Prosperity floating production, storage and off-loading (FPSO) vessel.
Financial analyst says pipeline for Guyana’s GTP project may cost more than $1bn
Joel Bhagwandin, a financial analyst for JB Consultancy & Associates, says Guyana’s government might have to spend more than $1bn on a pipeline that will allow the country to use domestically produced natural gas for electricity generation.
Pemex reports profit in Q4-2020
Mexico’s national oil company (NOC) Pemex revealed last week that it had turned a profit again in the final quarter of 2020, marking its second consecutive quarterly gain.
Disputes over fuel pricing simmering in Brazil
The dispute between Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro and the national oil company (NOC) Petrobras over prices for diesel and other petroleum products appears to be ratcheting up.
LatAmOil: Ecopetrol comments on ISA bid
Colombia’s national oil company (NOC) Ecopetrol has defended its decision to submit a bid for a majority stake in Interconexion Electrica SA (ISA), the country’s electricity transmission system operator (TSO).
Brazilian government dismisses Petrobras CEO
Roberto Castello Branco has been dismissed from his position as CEO of Petrobras, the national oil company (NOC), and replaced by Joaquim Silva e Luna, an army general who once served as minister of defence.
PetroTal sets 2021 capex budget at $100mn
Canada’s PetroTal said last week that it had set a budget of $100mn for its capital expenditure budget in 2021.
Ecopetrol rolls out 2021-2023 investment budget
Colombia’s national oil company (NOC) Ecopetrol has announced plans to invest $12-15bn in its operations during the 2021-2023 period.
ExxonMobil reports progress in repair of Liza Destiny compressor
ExxonMobil (US), the leader of the consortium that is developing the Liza-1 oilfield offshore Guyana, has reported progress in its efforts to resolve an equipment problem that has disrupted production.
Work on Longtail-3 appraisal well to begin next month
ExxonMobil (US) is gearing up to drill an appraisal well at Turbot/Longtail, a section of the offshore Stabroek block.
Staatsolie chief comments on strategy
Suriname’s national oil company (NOC) Staatsolie has indicated that it hopes to play an important role in the development of the country’s offshore crude oil resources.
Finance minister notes changes in annual oil hedge deal
Mexico’s government has revised the parameters of its annual oil hedge deal and may make further changes in the future, Finance Minister Arturo Herrera has said.
Former energy minister endorses liberalisation of domestic fuel markets
Kevin Ramnarine, the former energy minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has expressed support for the government’s efforts to liberalise domestic fuel markets.
Enauta resumes production at Atlanta
Brazilian independent Enauta Participações has resumed production at the Atlanta field, a section of the offshore Block BS-4, after completing repair work at one of its development wells.
Pemex to receive government stimulus
Mexico’s government has announced plans to offer additional fiscal support to Pemex, the national oil company (NOC), in the form of a stimulus package worth around $3.5bn.
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