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BP’s Brazil oil strike lifts exploration hopes
BP’s discovery of a large offshore oilfield in Brazil has revived investor appetite for exploration, echoing an earlier era when majors raced to secure reserves.
Vallourec secures Brazil’s Petrobras supply deal
French pipe maker Vallourec has won a multi-year contract to supply Petrobras with oil country tubular goods (OCTG) for offshore wells between 2026 and 2029, following a competitive bidding process.
Brazil’s Petrobras takes stake in São Tomé offshore block
Brazil’s Petrobras said, in a press release, it has acquired a 27.5% stake in Block 4 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe, strengthening its exploration portfolio in Africa.
Colombia launches solar programme to replace power subsidies for 1mn households
Colombia's administration unveiled a transformative solar initiative through Decree 0972 of 2025, targeting over 1mn low-income households to replace traditional electricity subsidies with photovoltaic self-generation systems.
Colombia's Petro urges clean energy investment as nation faces oil market reality
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego called for accelerated public and private investment in renewable energy, warning that continued reliance on oil and coal represents "economic suicide,"
Cuba's largest power plant to shut for six-month overhaul amid energy crisis
Cuba's critical Antonio Guiteras power facility will cease operations for half a year starting late 2025, intensifying the Caribbean nation's electricity shortage that has triggered five nationwide blackouts in under 12 months.
Delaware court upholds Amber Energy bid in Citgo sale dispute
A Delaware court rejected Canadian miner Gold Reserve’s attempt to block Amber Energy, an Elliott Investment Management subsidiary, from proceeding with its bid for the parent company of Venezuelan-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum
Venezuela reports 1.1mn barrels of oil a day in August, sources cite lower
Government figures put output at 1.1mn bpd, though secondary sources cited a lower 936,000, with the discrepancy tied to whether imported diluents are counted
Colombia's Ecopetrol launches gas marketing drive as nation battles supply crisis
Colombia's state oil company Ecopetrol has initiated a fresh gas marketing campaign targeting 12-26 Giga British Thermal Units daily from its Floreña field in Casanare province for 2026-2028.
Mexico admits Pemex debt pressures public finances
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged that state oil company Pemex continues straining public finances due to what she termed "corrupt debt" inherited from previous administrations, Prensa Latina reported.
Argentina LNG venture advances as Mexico project triples capacity goals
Latin America's liquefied natural gas ambitions are gaining substantial momentum as Argentina's flagship export venture secures growing international backing whilst Mexico's Gato Negro terminal dramatically expands its proposed capacity.
Citgo auction hinges on US court ruling over PDVSA 2020 bond
The long-running auction of Citgo Petroleum, the US-based refining arm of Venezuela’s PDVSA, has entered a decisive stage with a sharp split emerging among creditors
Maduro accuses US of using military deployment to seize Venezuela’s resources
According to Maduro, the United States is eyeing control of oil and gas reserves located in the Caribbean basin, alongside gold deposits, fertile farmland and water resources
Oil firms confront higher taxes in Colombia
Colombia's embattled petroleum sector faces fresh levies as President Gustavo Petro's government seeks $6.54bn through aggressive tax reform to address a mounting fiscal crisis.
Chevron to boost oil production in Argentina's Vaca Muerta
Chevron plans to boost its oil production in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation to approximately 30,000 barrels per day by year-end, up from current levels of around 25,000 bpd.
Brazil’s Petrobras shares climb over 2% as oil prices surge and strategic plan optimisation eyed
Petrobras shares posted strong gains on September 10, rising more than 2% as crude oil futures climbed and analysts highlighted potential investment optimisation worth billions in the state oil giant's upcoming strategic plan.
BW Energy secures $365mn financing for Brazil's Maromba FPSO development
BW Energy completed a $365mn project finance facility backed by China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation to fund refurbishment and redeployment of the Maromba FPSO to Brazil's offshore Maromba field
Ban on oil extraction and legalised cocaine could save the Amazon, says Colombia’s president
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for ending petroleum extraction in the Amazon region and legalising cocaine production to preserve the world's largest tropical rainforest
Mexico doubles Pemex support to $14.1bn for 2026 debt payments
Mexico will inject MXN263.5bn ($14.1bn) for state oil company Pemex to service financial debt and cover previous bank credits under the 2026 federal budget proposal, Bloomberg Línea reported.
Moody's upgrades Mexico's Pemex to 'B1' rating with stable outlook
Moody's elevated state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos' corporate rating from B3 to B1 with stable outlook, reflecting stronger government commitment to financial support despite persistent structural challenges, El Periódico de la Energía reported.
Petronas to drill four new wells offshore Suriname
Malaysia's national oil company, Petronas, announced plans to drill four new oil wells in Suriname, signalling expanded investment in the South American nation's emerging energy sector.
ExxonMobil continues Guyana exploration as US ramps up Caribbean presence
ExxonMobil Guyana has decided to continue exploration drilling at the Ranger-3 well site in the Stabroek Block, according to the Maritime Administration Department.
Argentina positioned to become regional gas export leader amid Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay interest
South America is poised for a transformative year in regional energy integration as multiple countries compete to capitalise on Argentina's vast Vaca Muerta natural gas reserves, with representatives from five nations set to meet in Paraguay.
Oil and gas to remain priority as Guyanese president earns election victory
Guyana’s oil and gas sector growth is set to remain a national priority after President Irfaan Ali secured a decisive electoral victory on September 1, with his People's Progressive Party capturing approximately 55.3% of the vote.
Challenger Energy launches farm-out for Uruguay AREA OFF-3 after strong technical results
The programme, which included reprocessing, interpretation and mapping of 1,250 km² of 3D seismic data along with supporting geophysical and geochemical analysis, identified multiple new prospects and anomalies
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