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Trinidad and Tobago explores new gas opportunity with Shell
Trinidad and Tobago's government is intensifying efforts to maximise gas production from the Shell-operated Manatee field as it seeks to address a critical domestic gas shortage.
Venezuela’s Essequibo claim undermined by economic constraints and international pushback
Venezuela’s renewed push to assert authority over the oil-rich Essequibo region, currently under Guyanese control, is facing stiff economic and diplomatic headwinds, despite the Maduro regime’s symbolic election of a governor
Venezuela readies 50% fuel price hike amid oil revenue squeeze
Venezuela is preparing to raise domestic fuel prices by 50% as it braces for a decline in oil revenue following the withdrawal of Chevron and other foreign companies
Exxon posted $4.7bn in Guyana revenue in 2024 as output surged
ExxonMobil’s Guyana unit reported a sharp increase in 2024 revenue to $4.7bn, up from $2.9bn the previous year, reflecting a surge in oil production from the Stabroek Block
Guyana emerges as key driver of ExxonMobil's global growth
ExxonMobil's Business Services Manager John Colling has confirmed that Guyana remains a "very important component" of the company's production strategy for the foreseeable future.
Argentina's Milei and Italy's Meloni forge energy alliance with Eni-YPF LNG deal
Argentine President Javier Milei met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The meeting culminated in the signing of a key LNG project between YPF and Eni.
Eni and YPF ink deal giving Argentina LNG a roadmap to FID
Italian energy giant Eni and Argentinian energy firm YPF have inked an agreement for participation in the Argentina LNG project.
Venezuela enlists Chinese, Argentine firms to offset oil output loss after Chevron exit
Venezuela’s state-run oil firm PDVSA has signed at least nine contracts with foreign service companies—including two based in China—as it scrambles to stabilise oil output following the forced withdrawal of Chevron Corp. and other US companies
Brazil’s Petrobras eyes West Africa oil blocks
Brazil’s Petrobras has submitted a declaration of interest for nine offshore exploration blocks in Côte d’Ivoire, the company confirmed.
S&P holds Colombia's Ecopetrol rating at BB+ despite credit profile downgrade
S&P Global Ratings maintained Ecopetrol's international credit rating at BB+ whilst keeping its negative outlook unchanged.
Colombia's Ecopetrol surrenders files to prosecutors, uncovers internal data breaches
Colombia's state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol has submitted comprehensive documentation to the Attorney General's Office regarding its controversial agreement with Washington-based legal firm Covington & Burling LLP
Colombia's Ecopetrol uncovers internal data breaches amid chief executive's discrimination claims
Colombia's state-controlled oil producer has identified dozens of potential security protocol violations that may have compromised confidential corporate data.
Vista Argentina to boost oil production with fresh capital, Fitch projects
Vista Argentina is set to deploy $2.8bn in capital investments over the next three years, with Fitch Ratings projecting the spending will drive production growth in the company's oil operations.
Venezuela urges economic diversification amid oil reliance, vice president says
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said the country’s economy expanded 9.32% in the first quarter of 2025, but warned that growth remains vulnerable due to continued dependence on oil, gas, and petrochemical revenues.
Venezuela’s oil exports hold steady as China offsets US sanction hit
Venezuelan oil shipments were largely flat in May, as increased flows to China helped offset the drop caused by the expiry of US authorisations that had previously allowed limited exports.
Exxon-led partnership earnings in Guyana rise 64% to $10.4bn
A partnership of ExxonMobil, Hess, and CNOOC operating in Guyana recorded a 64% jump in earnings for 2024, reaching $10.4bn.
Shell greenlights Aphrodite off Trinidad and Tobago
Shell Trinidad and Tobago Ltd has taken a final investment decision on the Aphrodite project, an undeveloped gas field in the East Coast Marine Area offshore Trinidad and Tobago. ECMA is a prolific gas-producing area.
Venezuela’s economy hit by Chevron’s licence expiration
President Nicolás Maduro recently downplayed the significance of US oil major Chevron’s recently expired US licence, asserting that Venezuela’s oil sector operates independently of foreign approvals.
Colombia's Ecopetrol sets up emergency cash committee, faces leadership crisis
Colombia's state-controlled oil company, Ecopetrol, has initiated a cash crisis committee in the midst of leadership questions
Brazil eyes oil cash to meet fiscal targets
Brazil’s government is seeking to raise $6.2bn from the oil sector over the next two years to help meet fiscal targets.
Brazil sets April oil output record
Brazil produced an average of 3.6mn barrels of oil per day in April, a 13.7% increase year-on-year, according to the National Petroleum Agency (ANP).
Colombia's oil and gas sector braces for $4.68bn investment despite output challenges
Colombia's hydrocarbon sector anticipates investment flows reaching $4.68bn in 2025, marking an 8% increase from the previous year's $4.33bn.
Moody’s cuts Petrobras outlook after Brazil rating shift
Moody’s has revised Petrobras’ global credit rating outlook from positive to stable, following a similar change to Brazil’s sovereign outlook.
Colombia's Ecopetrol establishes emergency cash committee amid mounting financial pressures
Colombia's state-controlled oil company, Ecopetrol, has initiated a 'Cash Crisis Committee' to address immediate financial obligations that threaten its liquidity.
Norway's Solstad gets green light for Brazil’s Petrobras AHTS contracts
Solstad Offshore has received final approvals for two anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels contracted by Petrobras for operations offshore Brazil.
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