Central & South America
YPF and Shell Partner to Advance $50 Billion Argentina LNG Project
Argentina's state-run oil company YPF and oil major Shell signed an agreement to develop the country's flagship liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, the companies said on Thursday.
PDVSA and Reliance Resume Oil Swap with U.S. Approval, Document Reveals
Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA and India's Reliance Industries have resumed an oil swap that had been paused due to U.S. sanctions on the South American country, an internal PDVSA document seen on Thursday showed.
Argentina’s YPF Creates Partnership for $3 Billion Vaca Muerta Sur Oil Pipeline Project
Argentina's state-run oil company YPF YPFDm.BA formed a new partnership with local oil companies to transport and export oil from its massive Vaca Muerta shale oil formation, the company announced on Monday.
Colombia's Ecopetrol to Build Green Hydrogen Plant at Cartagena Refinery
Colombia's majority state-owned energy company Ecopetrol ECO.CN plans to build a new green hydrogen plant at its refinery in the Caribbean city of Cartagena for some $28.5 million, it said in a statement on Monday.
Key Vaca Muerta Gas Pipeline Project Approved by Argentina Government
Argentina's government has approved a key $500 million private sector gas pipeline expansion project, the energy secretariat said on Monday, a key signal of state support to boost transport capacity as it ramps up domestic energy production.
Argentina's Pampa Energia Joins LNG Export Venture Aiming for 11.5 Million Cubic Meters Daily
Argentina’s Pampa Energia has joined a $2.9 billion LNG export project with Pan American Energy and Golar. The initiative aims to export 11.5 million cubic meters of LNG daily, boosting Argentina’s role in global energy markets.
Guyana’s $2 Billion Gas-to-Energy Project Secures Initial U.S. Loan Support
Guyana’s $2 billion gas-to-energy project has secured preliminary approval for a $500 million U.S. ExIm Bank loan guarantee. The project, including a 300-MW power plant and gas processing facility, aims to cut power costs by 50%.
Brazil, Argentina Secure Deal with Bolivia's YPFB for Vaca Muerta Gas Transport
Brazil and Argentina have signed a deal with Bolivia's YPFB to transport natural gas from Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation to Brazil, marking a step toward regional energy integration amid shifting supply dynamics.
Guyana’s Fulcrum LNG Pick Faces $30 Billion Financing Hurdles; Exxon’s Role in Question
Guyana’s choice of Fulcrum LNG, a U.S. startup, to develop its vast gas reserves faces uncertainty due to financing challenges. The $30 billion project may hinge on Exxon Mobil, which controls the nation's oil production.
Argentina's Vaca Muerta Gas Export Plans Face Major Hurdles
Natural gas production is booming in Argentina’s vast Vaca Muerta shale lands, but full pipelines and the government's free-market approach to paying for new ones may prevent the country from becoming a major gas exporter by early next decade.
Brazil, Argentina to Study Gas Exports from Vaca Muerta
Brazil and Argentina signed an agreement on Monday to study the development of infrastructure for natural gas exports to Brazil, with Brazilian authorities saying the deal could lead to imports of as much as 30 million cubic meters of gas per day by 2030.
Pipeline Explosion at PDVSA Facility in Venezuela’s Monagas Region Causes Injuries
A pipeline explosion at a natural gas complex in Venezuela’s eastern Monagas state has left several people injured, causing outages and halting operations. The blast, which resulted in a fire, damaged pipelines and equipment at the PDVSA-operated facility.
NuVista Energy to Supply Trafigura with Natural Gas in 13-Year Deal
NuVista Energy has signed a 13-year natural gas offtake agreement with Trafigura, providing the Canadian producer exposure to international LNG market pricing through JKM indexing.
New Fortress Energy Seeks Partners to Boost Liquidity, Financial Flexibility
New Fortress Energy is exploring partnerships for its core businesses to improve liquidity and financial flexibility as it targets growth in Latin American LNG demand.
Exxon Mobil to Sell Argentina's Vaca Muerta Assets to Pluspetrol
Exxon Mobil has agreed to sell its oil and gas assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation to Pluspetrol, including five blocks in Neuquen province and its stake in pipeline operator Oldelval.
Argentina's New Pipeline to Boost Domestic Gas Supply, Eye Export
Argentina launched the Northern Natural Gas Pipeline to enhance domestic supply from the Vaca Muerta shale field, aiming to end reliance on Bolivian imports and potentially enable exports to nearby countries.
Venezuela's Oil Exports Surge to 4-Year Peak Amid Higher Output, Demand from U.S., India
Venezuela's oil exports reached a four-year high of nearly 950,000 barrels per day in October, driven by increased crude production and enhanced sales to the U.S. and India, despite ongoing sanctions and recent challenges.
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Ecopetrol Halts Pipeline Operations Following Explosive Attack and Oil Spill
Ecopetrol has halted operations on a pipeline transporting oil from the Cira Infantas field in Colombia after an explosive attack caused an oil spill. While no injuries were reported, the incident has resulted in environmental damage, highlighting the ongoing threats to oil operations in the region.
Panama Canal Looking to Increase LNG Vessel Traffic After 65% Decline
The Panama Canal aims to regain vessel traffic carrying U.S. liquefied natural gas to Asia, as demand in that market rises.
EIG’s MidOcean Energy Acquires Additional 15% Interest in Peru LNG From Hunt Oil
MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG announced that it acquired an additional 15% interest in Peru LNG from Hunt Oil Company.
JPMorgan in Talks to Resume Physical LNG Trading After Decade-Long Hiatus: Report
JPMorgan Chase is in talks to resume trading physical liquefied natural gas (LNG) after more than a decade, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Elliott Defends Citgo Offer in the Face of Creditors' Objections
Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management on Monday pressed a court not to hold up its bid for Citgo Petroleum, saying the Venezuela-owned oil refiner's assets "are deteriorating in value" and creditors will not get a better offer from others.
At Least 21 Injured in Fire at Venezuela's La Salina Oil Terminal, Sources Say
At least 21 people, including workers and firefighters, were injured in a fire at Venezuela's La Salina oil terminal. The fire, which broke out during a storm, affected a crude storage tank operated by state oil company PDVSA. Efforts to control the blaze continue as local firefighters face resource shortages.
ConocoPhillips Fights to Maintain Creditor Priority in Citgo Auction
ConocoPhillips has filed a court motion to preserve the U.S. oil producer's almost top priority among Citgo Petroleum creditors to cash proceeds from an auction of shares in the parent of the Venezuela-owned company.
Siemens Sues Citgo Parent in Texas Over $200 Million Default
Siemens Energy has filed a lawsuit against PDV Holding, Citgo's parent, in Texas, seeking to recover $200 million for a promissory note defaulted by Venezuela. The action comes as creditors pursue claims amid ongoing financial disputes.
Gas Pipeline Connected to Exxon's FPSOs in Guyana, Completion Expected by Year-End
A pipeline that would allow Guyana to bring natural gas produced by an Exxon Mobil-led consortium to shore has been connected to two of the project's floating production platforms, Exxon's head for Guyana was reported as saying on Wednesday.
Brazil’s Eneva Launches Gas Exploration, Carbon Storage Search in Parana Basin
Brazilian oil firm Eneva has began an exploratory campaign for natural gas in the Parana Basin that could lead to the firm's entry in the carbon capture market, a director at the firm told Reuters.
Vale, GEP Partner to Explore Green Hydrogen Opportunities in Brazil
Vale has partnered with Green Energy Park to explore green hydrogen production opportunities in Brazil. As part of its decarbonization efforts, Vale aims to develop "mega hubs" for steel production using renewable hydrogen, supporting Brazil's green energy transition.
Guyana Receives 27 Bids from Energy Giants for Crude Marketing Contract
Guyana has received 27 bids from major energy companies, including Shell and TotalEnergies, for a 12-month contract to market the government’s share of crude oil. The contract will cover exports from key oil projects, with deliveries expected in 1-million-barrel cargoes
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