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More trouble for Mexico’s private downstream operators
CRE officials appear to have developed a new procedural tool to suspend operations at independent Mexican storage and transport facilities.
Tullow hopes to trim its portfolio in Guyana, CEO says
Tullow Oil (UK/Ireland) is looking to reduce its exposure in Guyana by bringing new partners into its projects in that country’s offshore zone.
SENER cancels all five of Trafigura’s fuel import contracts
Mexico’s Secretariat of Energy (SENER) has cancelled all fuel import permits granted to Trafigura, the Swiss-based commodities trading firm.
Japanese companies sell Mexico gas and power provider to Actis fund
A group of four Japanese companies has agreed to sell MT Falcon Holdings, a Mexican operator of natural gas pipelines and gas-fired thermal power plants (TPPs), to the British fund Actis.
Venezuela will not reform key petroleum law this year
Venezuela’s National Assembly is not planning to make any changes to the national oil and gas law this year, despite the slump in the country’s crude output.
Guyana grants crude sales contract to Aramco subsidiary
The government of Guyana has awarded a unit of Saudi Aramco, the national oil company of Saudi Arabia, a contract to market its share of the crude produced in the country.
Argentina sends new oil, gas investment bill to Parliament
The government of Argentina has sent a bill designed to promote investment in the oil and gas industry to the National Congress.
Brazil clears $1bn LNG-to-power plant for launch
bpTT brings Matapal field on stream ahead of schedule
BP Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT), a subsidiary of BP (UK), revealed on September 20 that it had begun extracting natural gas from the Matapal field offshore Trinidad and Tobago.
LatAmOil: bpTT brings Matapal field on stream ahead of schedule
BP Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT), a subsidiary of BP (UK), revealed on September 20 that it had begun extracting natural gas from the Matapal field offshore Trinidad and Tobago.
Morgan Stanley warns of further gas, LNG price volatility risk
Investment bank Morgan Stanley warned this week that low inventories and the imminent arrival of the winter heating season leave room for further upside volatility for gas and LNG prices.
AES expands LNG footprint in Panama
US-based AES has bought out its minority partner in AES Colón, the operator of a natural gas complex on Telfers Island, near the Atlantic end of the Panama Canal.
Major LNG-to-power JV commissions its first TPP in Açu
Gas Natural Açu, a joint venture formed to execute Latin America’s largest LNG-to-power project, has successfully commissioned the first thermal power plant within its Açu Gas Hub complex in Rio de Janeiro State.
Venezuelan territorial claim draws sharp response from Guyana
The government of Guyana has raised strong objections to Venezuela’s restatement of its claim to territory that includes Stabroek, an offshore block that contains at least 9bn boe in recoverable reserves.
Melbana, Sonangol spud Alameda-1 exploration well at Block 9
Australia’s Melbana Energy reported earlier this week that it had spudded the Alameda-1 exploration well at Block 9, a licence area on Cuba’s northern coast.
Mexico to raise Pemex’s budget to $32bn
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has offered to raise national oil company Pemex’s budget for next year to about $32bn in the hope of boosting crude production.
New Fortress battles to advance LNG plans
New Fortress Energy is running into regulatory issues and environmental opposition to its LNG plans in both the US and Puerto Rico.
Petrobras to launch new fuel contracts
Brazil’s state-run oil and gas firm Petrobras is planning to launch new contracts for the sale of gasoline and diesel, in the hope of encouraging competition in the refining sector.
Argentina’s Santa Fe province tenders contract for expansion of gas pipeline
The northern Argentinian province of Santa Fe has launched a new tender for the purpose of expanding the Southern Regional Pipeline, a key transportation route for natural gas.
Venezuela keen to restart El Palito refinery despite maintenance challenges
The Venezuelan government is keen to restart operations at the El Palito refinery, which serves as one of the country’s key sources of gasoline, despite ongoing maintenance problems.
Hess CEO says Pinktail may be part of sixth development project at Stabroek
ExxonMobil Guyana, a subsidiary of US-based ExxonMobil, may include its latest find in Guyana’s offshore zone in its sixth development project at the Stabroek block.
LatAmOil: Hess CEO enthusiastic about Pinktail field
ExxonMobil Guyana may include its latest find in Guyana’s offshore zone in its sixth development project at Stabroek, according to the head of Hess, the US independent that holds a minority stake in the block.
NFE, Norsk Hydro finalise terms for Brazilian refinery LNG supply deal
New Fortress Energy (NFE) has announced this week that it has finalised the commercial terms of a deal with a Norsk Hydro subsidiary to supply natural gas to the Alunorte alumina refinery in Pará, Brazil.
Talos says it will fight SENER’s plan to name Pemex as operator of Zama oilfield
US-based Talos Energy has opted to fight the Mexican government’s move to transfer control of Zama, a large oilfield within Block 7 offshore Tabasco State, to the national oil company Pemex.
President Energy secures regulatory approval for Pirity farm-out
AIM-listed President Energy said last week that Paraguay’s government had given a green light to its plan to sell half of its 100% stake in the Pirity concession via a farm-out deal.
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