Central & South America
Black Lion Makes $8 Billion Cash Offer for Citgo’s U.S. Parent Company
Black Lion Citgo Group has submitted an $8 billion all-cash bid for PDV Holding, the parent of U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum, in a Delaware court-organized auction to settle Venezuela’s outstanding debts.
Crude Processing Resumes at Venezuela’s Cardon Refinery Post-Blackout
Venezuela's PDVSA has begun restarting units at its 310,000-bpd Cardon refinery following a recent power blackout, sources told Reuters. Two distillation units are back online, processing around 100,000 bpd of crude—about one-third of the facility’s capacity.
Vaca Muerta Gas Surge Positions Argentina as Emerging LNG Exporter
Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play saw natural gas output rise 16% in Q1 2025, supporting the country’s drive for energy independence and setting the stage for LNG exports by 2027.
Equinor’s 127-Mile Offshore Pipeline in Brazil Gets Early Construction Approval
Brazil’s EPE approves early construction for Equinor’s offshore gas pipeline from the Raia Project, set to supply 15% of national demand by 2028 with first-of-its-kind subsea processing.
First ‘Golden Arrowhead’ Crude From Guyana Set for August Export
Guyana is expected to export its first crude from the new One Guyana platform between August and September, marking the debut of the country’s fourth oil facility and its new "Golden Arrowhead" crude grade.
Argentina’s YPF, Italy’s Eni Partner to Export 30 Million Tons of LNG
Italy’s Eni has signed an agreement with Argentina’s YPF to participate in the Argentina LNG project, aiming to export up to 30 million tons of LNG per year from the Vaca Muerta basin.
PetroReconcavo Buys 50% Stake in Brazil Gas Assets for $65 Million
PetroReconcavo has acquired a 50% stake in midstream natural gas infrastructure in Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte from Brava Energia for $65 million, including processing units and a gas pipeline.
Trinidad’s Atlantic LNG Output Jumps 43% in May
Trinidad and Tobago’s Atlantic LNG facility boosted production by 43% in May, exporting 0.83 mtpa of LNG—its highest monthly volume this year, according to LSEG tracking data.
Global News June 2025
Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.
BP Delivers First Gas from Trinidad's Mento Field
bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) has safely delivered first gas through connection of the initial discovery well at the Mento development, offshore Trinidad. Mento is a 50/50 joint venture between bpTT and EOG Resources. bpTT and EOG are currently working on the Coconut gas development under a similar joint venture arrangement, with start-up expected in 2027.
U.S.-Licensed Buyers of Venezuelan Crude Load Final Cargoes as Deadline Passes
The U.S. Treasury and State departments gave companies including Chevron, Maurel & Prom and Repsol until May 27 to receive cargoes of Venezuelan crude, fuel and byproducts as authorizations granted in recent years were revoked in March as part of the Trump administration's harder stance towards the sanctioned country.
Pipeline Projects Boost Midstream Capacity Across Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia
Four major pipeline projects across Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia are expanding South America's midstream capacity in 2025, including natural gas and crude oil infrastructure developments.
U.S. Judge Extends Citgo Share Auction Bidding Deadline to June 2
A U.S. federal judge has extended to at least June 2 a period for bidders to submit rival bids in a court-organized auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum, according to a filing released on Tuesday.
Peru Ordered to Pay Enagas $302 Million Over Pipeline Dispute
Spanish gas grid operator Enagas said on Monday the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) raised the amount the company is entitled to be paid in an arbitration process over a pipeline it built in the country.
Wood Mackenzie Warns of Gas Turbine Supply Constraints Through 2040
Wood Mackenzie expects new gas-fired generation projects of around 890 gigawatt (GW) capacity to be added globally between 2025 and 2040, with the U.S. and China leading at 47% annual additions during the same period.
U.S. NGL Exports Hit Record High Despite China Trade Disruption
U.S. exports of natural gas liquids hit a record high in April despite reduced shipments to China, as global buyers including India and Brazil boosted imports amid shifting trade flows.
Global Energy Exports Slide as Trade Risks Weigh on Oil and Fuel Demand
Global oil, LNG and fuel exports slowed in early 2025 as rising trade tensions and tariffs disrupt flows, pressuring demand across major import markets and raising risks for energy exporters.
Uruguay’s Ancap to Launch Natural Hydrogen Bid Round by Year-End
Uruguay’s Ancap plans to launch a bidding round for natural hydrogen exploration and development by year-end, with offers expected in 2026, while also eyeing a future carbon capture bid round.
Saudi Arabia Can Control Oil Supply, But Demand May Be Its Achilles’ Heel
Saudi Arabia is flexing its oil supply control, but weakening global demand could undermine its strategy and pose challenges.
TotalEnergies Files for $16 Billion Green Hydrogen, Ammonia Hub in Chile
TotalEnergies has filed for environmental approval of a $16 billion green hydrogen and ammonia project in Chile, which includes wind power, electrolysis, desalination, and maritime export infrastructure.
Golar LNG to Supply Second Vessel as Argentina Ramps Up Floating LNG Project
Argentina's Southern Energy Project said on Friday it has agreed to a contract with Golar LNG for a second liquefaction vessel with a capacity of 3.5 million metric tons of LNG per year, which is expected to arrive in the country in 2028.
Venezuela Oil Exports Drop 20% as Chevron Cargoes Canceled Over Sanctions Dispute
Venezuela's oil exports dropped 20% in April after state-run PDVSA canceled Chevron cargoes over sanctions-related payment issues, leaving ports idle and shipments returning.
Tankers Bottleneck at Aging Venezuela Oil Port Before U.S. Export Deadline
Oil tankers are queuing at Venezuela’s deteriorating La Salina port ahead of the U.S. license expiry on May 27, triggering delays as PDVSA pushes new crude exports.
Colombian Oil, Gas Guild Urges Action to Curb E&P Decline, Address Gas Shortfall
The main Colombian guild for oil, gas, and energy service companies proposed on Tuesday several measures to mitigate the drop in exploration and production (E&P) of oil and to take on the natural gas deficit in the South American country.
Argentina's YPF Drops Plan for Land-Based LNG Plant, Will Rely on Floating Facilities
Argentina’s state-run YPF has scrapped plans for an onshore LNG facility and will instead use floating liquefaction vessels to export gas from Vaca Muerta, CEO Horacio Marin said.
U.S.-China Trade War Reshapes Global LPG Flows, Pressures Prices
China is shifting away from U.S. LPG imports due to new tariffs, boosting demand for Middle East supply and altering global liquefied petroleum gas trade routes. The disruption is expected to affect prices, inventories, and global petrochemical markets.
Cosan’s Edge Imports Argentine Gas to Brazil Using Bolivian Pipeline
Brazil’s Edge, part of Cosan Group, has imported Argentine natural gas via Bolivia for the first time, using existing regional pipeline infrastructure. The deal, in partnership with Tecpetrol, signals growing cross-border gas flows from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale.
Dominican Republic Signs 15-Year LNG Deal with TotalEnergies for New Gas Plant
France's TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to supply 0.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually to Enadom to power a future electricity plant, part of the Dominican Republic's plan to rely less on fuel oil and coal.
Eni, YPF Agree to Jointly Develop Argentina LNG Project with FLNG Units
Eni and Argentina's state energy company YPF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly evaluate Eni’s participation in a key phase of the Argentina LNG project, the companies said on April 14.
Colombia Considers Long-Term Gas Imports to Ease Deficit, Cut Prices
The Colombian government could tie up long-term gas import contracts in a bid to cover its energy deficit and lower prices, Mines and Energy Minister Edwin Palma said on Friday.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- Enbridge Adds Turboexpanders at Pipeline Sites to Power Data Centers in Canada, Pennsylvania
- Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
- Cheniere Seeks FERC Approval to Expand Sabine Pass LNG Facility
