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Brazil’s Petrobras and TechnipFMC trial new electric subsea technology
TechnipFMC and Petrobras have agreed to jointly test a new electric actuation system for subsea oilfield operations. The technology, part of TechnipFMC’s eSolutions portfolio, is scheduled for deployment on a subsea tree in 2026.
Brazil’s Petrobras starts FPSO P-84 build as Atapu development advances
Seatrium has begun constructing topside modules for Petrobras’ FPSO P-84 at its Angra dos Reis shipyard in Brazil, the company said. The project forms part of a broader programme to develop the Atapu field in the Santos Basin.
Brazilian businessman Nelson Tanure pushes Braskem deal as Petrobras role looms
Brazilian businessman Nelson Tanure has entered talks with creditor banks regarding his bid for petrochemical company Braskem, aiming to finalise a deal this year, he told Reuters.
Mexico’s energy security could be at risk amid record gas imports from the US
Mexico’s reliance on imported natural gas from the United States has reached unprecedented levels, raising serious concerns over its long-term energy security.
COMMENT: Israel-Iran conflict intensifies with limited macro fallout but mounting geopolitical risk
The recent escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran has signalled a shift from earlier, more calibrated exchanges to a broader and more sustained confrontation.
ING: Oil in focus as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Commodity markets are focused on escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, with the Middle Eastern conflict sparking a surge in oil prices.
Latest Guyanese vessel ready to export oil
Guyana's offshore oil industry is poised for another significant milestone as the ONE GUYANA floating production, storage, and offloading vessel prepares its inaugural export cargo.
Colombia's Ecopetrol launches first marine fuel export to US, bolsters diversification strategy
Ecopetrol dispatched 185,000 barrels of new marine fuel derived from residual oil—produced at its Barrancabermeja and Cartagena refineries—for unloading in Cape Canaveral, USA.
Mexico’s ASA to lead sustainable aviation fuel expansion
Mexican State-owned Airports and Auxiliary Services (ASA) will play a pivotal role in developing Mexico’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, prioritising fuel availability, Argus Media reported.
Hokchi Energy seeks to sidestep Pemex over delayed oil payments
Hokchi Energy, which operates a major shallow-water oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico, has made multiple efforts to bypass Pemex and sell its crude directly to PMI Comercio Internacional, the state firm’s commercial arm, after facing lengthy delays
Suriname opposition leader looks to form new government following electoral victory
Suriname opposition leader Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is set to become the oil-rich nation's next president, thereby dictating the country's oil and gas future.
Brazil’s Petrobras probes offshore wind feasibility
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras has launched two tenders for offshore surveys to evaluate the feasibility of a wind energy pilot project off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
ABB powers Brazil’s Petrobras FPSO push
ABB has signed a contract with Seatrium to supply electrical and automation systems for Petrobras’ new FPSOs, P-84 and P-85, which will operate in the Atapu and Sépia oil fields off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
Citgo share auction timeline extended as Delaware court eyes August resolution
A US judge has pushed back the schedule for the long-running auction of shares in Citgo Petroleum’s parent company, giving Venezuela more time to vet potential buyers and secure competitive offers
Venezuela’s oil exports hold steady as China offsets US sanctions 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
Venezuela quietly taps foreign oil investors amid sanctions
Venezuela is increasingly turning to opaque production-sharing agreements to attract foreign oil investment as US sanctions complicate traditional partnerships.
MODEC signs MoU to advance carbon capture for FPSOs offshore Guyana
MODEC Inc. and Carbon Clean Solutions Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the development of onboard carbon capture systems for offshore production vessels.
Canada's Crown Point Energy acquires Argentine hydrocarbon concessions
Canadian energy company Crown Point Energy has announced a significant expansion into Argentina's oil sector, entering agreements to acquire hydrocarbon concessions from TecPetrol, Pampa Energía, and Argentine national oil company YPF.
PetroChina gearing up to enter Argentine oil industry
China's largest oil company, PetroChina, is preparing to establish operations in Argentina by the end of 2025, targeting the lucrative Vaca Muerta shale formation amid growing scrutiny over the Milei administration's trade policies.
PetroChina gearing up to enter Argentine oil industry
China's largest oil company, PetroChina, is preparing to establish operations in Argentina by the end of 2025, targeting the lucrative Vaca Muerta shale formation amid growing scrutiny over the Milei administration's trade policies.
Brazil's wildfires fuel jump in deforestation; Lula fast-tracks controversial development projects
Brazil suffered major environmental setbacks in May as Amazon deforestation surged 92% due to wildfires, while the government is under pressure after it fast-tracked controversial oil and highway projects months before hosting the UN's first climate.
Venezuela quietly taps foreign oil investors amid sanctions and secrecy
A leaked list detailing firms that signed so-called “productive participation contracts” (CPPs) with state-owned PDVSA reveals a diverse mix of Chinese, Russian, Turkish, and Western-affiliated companies now operating in the shadows
Gasoline price hike in Venezuela signals Maduro’s push to shrink deficit after Chevron pullout
State-run PDVSA is expected to raise the cost of gasoline from $0.50 to $0.75 per liter, Bloomberg Línea reported this week, citing plans tied to the energy company’s need for alternative revenue sources.
Brazil approves early works for Equinor gas pipeline
Brazil’s Energy Research Company (EPE) has completed the technical review of Equinor’s request to begin early works on a gas pipeline linked to the Raia Project.
Switzerland-based ABB powers up Brazil’s Petrobras FPSOs
Switzerland-based ABB has secured a contract from Singapore’s Seatrium to supply electrical and automation systems for Petrobras’ new floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units P-84 and P-85.
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