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Venezuela signs Hunt, SLB deals to develop eastern oil and gas fields
Venezuela signed an agreement with US-based Hunt Oil to develop two oil and gas fields in the eastern part of the country, as the government seeks to increase production from existing assets
US says half of Venezuela oil output now heads to American refineries
About half of Venezuela’s oil production is now being shipped to the US, US Energy under Secretary Kyle Haustveit said on August 18, underscoring a growing energy trade between the two countries
Mexico's Banco Multiva raises $300mn AT1 bond to back $14.7bn project pipeline
Mexican lender Banco Multiva has raised $300mn in international Additional Tier 1 capital to underpin a project financing pipeline exceeding MXN250bn spanning energy, infrastructure, government, real estate and agribusiness.
Vaca Muerta recoverable oil estimate is doubled
Argentina has nearly doubled its estimated recoverable oil in the Vaca Muerta shale formation to 30.17bn barrels, up from 16.22bn barrels in 2013
Braskem Idesa files Chapter 11 in US, parent eyes Brazil debt restructuring
Mexican petrochemical firm Braskem Idesa, a joint venture between Brazil's Braskem and Mexico's Grupo Idesa, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States after striking agreements with creditors and shareholders to cut debt.
Peru fuel subsidies expose gap between short-term relief, energy policy
Peru’s fuel subsidies offer short-term relief, but the deeper problem is structural: domestic gas remains underused while infrastructure and investment needed to lower regional energy costs remain stalled.
Guyana's oil boom has lifted it past the US on GDP per capita
Six years after its first barrel, Guyana has the fastest-growing income per head in the world - and has overtaken the United States on the measure.
Guyana's government earns over $343mn in oil revenues in July
Guyana's Natural Resource Fund earned approximately $343.4mn in oil revenues during July 2026, the Bank of Guyana’s July report showed.
Brazil targets B20 biodiesel approval by early 2027 as producers push for faster increase
Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy expects to complete technical feasibility tests for biodiesel blends of up to 20% in diesel by February 2027, with potential regulatory approval by then or by August 2027 if specification adjustments are needed.
API and Mexico's IMP sign pact to align oil and gas standards, boost technical training
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and Mexico's Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo (IMP) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at deepening cooperation on industry standards, technical training and certification.
Latin America LNG imports hit one-year high as Argentina leads regional demand
Latin America and the Caribbean imported 80.38 Bcf of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in July, the highest monthly volume in a year, as seasonal demand in Argentina helped drive regional purchases and Honduras recorded its first-ever LNG imports.
YPF unveils $51bn Argentina LNG project, targeting $10bn in annual exports
Argentina's state-controlled oil company YPF has unveiled a $51bn investment in its Argentina LNG project, the largest investment announcement in the company's history, with construction expected to begin in 2027
Venezuela oil revival draws controversial intermediary to Washington
Alejandro Betancourt, a Venezuelan businessman and major shareholder of North American Blue Energy Partners, has become an important intermediary in Washington’s effort to draw US investment into Venezuela’s oil industry
Venezuela refinery output rises as PDVSA says gasoline needs are met
Venezuela’s state oil company is processing about 350,000 barrels of crude a day at its refineries, enough to cover domestic gasoline consumption, according to PDVSA president Hector Obregon
India’s ONGC gets US licence to return to Venezuela oil projects
India’s biggest oil and gas producer is preparing to deepen its involvement in Venezuela after receiving authorisation from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control, according to Indian media reports
Brazil’s Lula backs Amazon oil drilling
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defended oil exploration off the coast of Amapá, near the mouth of the Amazon River, after Petrobras reported hydrocarbons in an exploratory well in the region.
Colombia's Ecopetrol takes control of Brava in $1.2bn Brazil expansion
Ecopetrol has completed the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Brazilian oil producer Brava Energia for about $1.2bn, expanding the Colombian state-controlled company's reserves and production base in Brazil
Russia sends humanitarian aid to Cuba as energy crisis strains supplies
A delegation from Russia’s Civic Chamber delivered humanitarian supplies to Cuba during a visit to Havana on August 16, offering food and basic equipment as the island faces shortages of fuel, medicines and other essential goods
Ecuador signs $30mn deal with Petrobell to develop Amazon oil block through 2050
Ecuador's government has signed a $30mn contract with Petrobell for the exploration and exploitation of Block 94 - Tamya, located in the Amazonian province of Sucumbíos, on the border with Colombia, under an agreement running until 2050.
Trinidad and Tobago poised for bold hydrocarbon recovery with ExxonMobil set to deliver seismic results
ExxonMobil is expected to deliver seismic results from the ultra-deepwater TTUD-1 Block by end-August 2026, potentially unlocking broad resource potential offshore Trinidad and Tobago.
Guyana’s oil revenue outlook strengthens despite production dip
Guyana’s oil output slipped in Q2, but lower cost recovery, higher crude prices and Uaru’s expected year-end start could sharply increase government revenues despite weaker production at Liza.
Guyana’s shallow-water data push targets an underexplored frontier
Viridien’s new 3D seismic survey is targeting Guyana’s underexplored shallow waters, combining modern imaging with legacy data to reduce exploration risk and strengthen the geological case for future offshore investment.
Peru targets fuel shock with temporary diesel subsidy
Peru introduces a temporary 15%-20% diesel subsidy for transport operators as fuel prices surge and protests intensify. The targeted measure aims to contain inflationary pressure while limiting the fiscal cost of a broader fuel subsidy.
Vaca Muerta investment accelerates as TGS, Vista and Tenaris expand projects
Energy companies TGS, Vista Energy and Tenaris are stepping up investment in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation, announcing plans covering more than $3.8bn in spending by TGS, $1.8bn a year by Vista and a new drilling rig for 2027.
Argentina nearly doubles recoverable oil estimate for Vaca Muerta
Argentina has nearly doubled its estimate of recoverable oil in the Vaca Muerta shale formation to 30.17bn barrels, from 16.22bn barrels in 2013, strengthening the government’s plans to expand crude exports and attract foreign currency.
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