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OPEC output slips in March as sanctions hit Iran, Venezuela and Nigeria
OPEC oil production declined in March, with fresh disruptions in Iran, Venezuela and Nigeria outweighing modest gains elsewhere, just weeks before the alliance was set to begin easing its voluntary output curbs
Gazprom abandons Bolivia's Azero project after 16 years of unfulfilled promises
Gazprom, Russia's state-owned gas giant, has withdrawn from the Azero gas exploration project in Bolivia, ending a 16-year energy venture once heralded as a cornerstone of Moscow's expanding influence in Latin America.
Petronas and US eye Suriname's offshore oil and gas potential
US Ambassador to Suriname Robert J. Faucher has voiced his country’s acknowledgement of Suriname’s offshore oil and gas potential.
TGS secures offshore exploration contract in Trinidad and Tobago
TGS has secured a significant shallow water Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) acquisition contract in Trinidad, marking an important development for offshore energy exploration in the Caribbean nation.
Stena Drilling wins Shell contract for drilling operations offshore Suriname
Shell subsidiaries have awarded a contract to Stena Drilling for the use of the Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) Stena DrillMAX in offshore operations in Suriname, scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025.
Petronas reveals timeline for offshore Suriname drilling as FLNG development considered
Malaysian state-controlled energy company Petronas has disclosed extra information regarding its proposed three-well programme offshore Suriname, as it considers a potential integrated development using a floating liquefied natural gas solution
Mexico explores fracking expansion to cut US gas dependence
Mexico has begun preliminary discussions with private sector companies about increasing fracking to reduce its reliance on US natural gas amid growing trade tensions between the two countries, Reuters reported on April 8.
OPEC output falls as sanctions imposed on Iran, Venezuela
OPEC oil output fell in March in place of an expected output increase, according to a Reuters survey revealed on April 7, with Iran, Nigeria and Venezuela all reducing supply.
Venezuelan oil still flowing despite US tariff threats and sanctions
Despite the escalating restrictions, maritime data suggest oil shipments from Venezuela are far from drying up
Maduro to invoke emergency powers as Venezuela braces for trade headwinds
Nicolás Maduro said he will enact a constitutional decree granting his government expanded economic powers, as the country grapples with intensifying external pressure and growing global uncertainty
Argentine energy sector rises following shale gas exports to Brazil via Bolivia
Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale gas began flowing to Brazil via Bolivian pipelines on April 1, marking a significant milestone in the country's energy export strategy.
Argentine crude oil output set to surge in 2025, report finds
Argentina's crude oil production is projected to surge 15.8% to 830,000 barrels per day in 2025, approaching the nation's historic record of 847,000 bpd established in 1998.
Argentine oil production rises in February with Vista Energy leading the charge
Argentina's oil production reached an average of 754,008 barrels per day in February 2025, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Energy, with Vista Energy emerging as a key player in the domestic oil market.
Oil price collapse poses fiscal challenges for Colombia amid global trade tensions
The recent imposition of extensive tariffs by the US administration has led to significant volatility in global markets, with Brent crude oil prices plummeting to $65.58 per barrel, the lowest in four years.
Colombia's Ecopetrol and Latam Airlines forge alliance to advance sustainable aviation
Ecopetrol and Latam Airlines Colombia have initiated a strategic partnership to propel the nation's aviation sector towards sustainability.
Mexico's Pemex faces bigger threat from low investment than tariffs: Moody's
Mexican state oil company Pemex faces a bigger risk to its credit rating from a lack of crude production investment than from US tariffs
Mexico’s LNG ambitions face risks from US policy, weather and market volatility
Mexico's booming liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry risks disruption from forces outside its control, including extreme weather and US regulatory decisions.
OPEC+ play undercuts Brazil, lower revenue ahead
OPEC+ will raise oil output by 411,000 barrels per day from May, tripling the planned increase for 2024 and surprising markets.
Ecopetrol resumes operations at key Colombian oil fields following indigenous accord
On April 4, Colombia's state-controlled oil firm, Ecopetrol, announced the recommencement of activities at its Rubiales and Caño Sur fields after reaching an agreement with the Unuma Indigenous Association, which had been obstructing access.
Fitch affirms Petrobras' credit rating at 'BB'
Fitch affirmed the Brazilian state oil company's rating at 'BB' on April 3 with a stable outlook.
Oil falls 3.75% amid global trade war recession fears
Oil prices fell 3.75% on April 7, continuing last week's losses, as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China fuelled fears of an economic recession that could reduce crude demand.
Shell restructures globally, elevates Brazil's status as key business unit
Shell has implemented a global corporate restructuring that increases Brazil's importance within the company's operations, reflecting the country's growing significance in the European energy major’s portfolio
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