March 17 (Reuters) - Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said on Tuesday that his country wanted to restart a relationship with Brazilian state oil firm Petrobras (PETR3.SA), opens new tab under new, clearer energy regulations. Paz said his government was working to quickly update the regulations to make them fair for Bolivia and foreign investors, and that its... Continue Reading →
Deepwater to remain a core growth engine as Brazil and Guyana underpin production growth
March 16 (oilnow.gy) Deepwater oil and gas development will remain a major driver of global supply, with Brazil and Guyana expected to underpin production growth, according to discussions at a recent Deepwater Development Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference, organized by World Oil and Gulf Energy Information, opened on March 10 with an operator panel,... Continue Reading →
Eco Atlantic to acquire JHI in US$52M deal, gaining stake in Falklands basin and Guyana’s Canje Block
March 12 (oilnow.gy) Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. announced on March 11, 2026 that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire the remaining shares of JHI Associates, Inc., a move that deepens the company’s exposure to offshore Guyana while adding a new exploration position in the North Falkland Basin. The Toronto-based exploration company... Continue Reading →
Shell Inks Oil and Gas Exploration Deals with Venezuela
March 9 (Reuters) Oil major Shell inked several oil agreements with the Venezuelan government that span offshore natural gas and onshore oil and gas opportunities, the company said in a statement. It also signed several technical and commercial agreements with Venezuelan engineering company VEPICA, as well as with KBR and U.S. oil services firm Baker... Continue Reading →
Petrobras’ Investment Volume in 2025 Exceeds US$20 Billion, the Highest in the Last Six Years
March 6 - Petrobras accelerated the pace of its investments last year. In total, the company spent US$20.3 billion in 2025, a 22.2% increase compared to the previous year. Furthermore, this is the company's highest investment level since 2019. The value was also 9.7% above the forecast in the company's 2025-2029 business plan, remaining within... Continue Reading →
Shell sees ‘enormous opportunity’ for Brazil oil amid Middle East conflict
March 3 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran presents Brazil with an "enormous opportunity" to attract investments to develop its oil assets, Shell's CEO in the country told reporters on Tuesday. Brazil's geopolitical stability and track record as a reliable oil producer give it an advantage over other nations, Cristiano Pinto da Costa said, though... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Oil Production Keeps Growing
March 3 (oilprice.com) South America’s largest economy, Brazil, is on track to be a top 5 global oil producer. During 2023, Brazil received an offer to join the OPEC+ price cartel, but it took until early 2025 for the government in the capital Brasilia to accept membership. This signaled a significant change in government strategy, with... Continue Reading →
ExxonMobil advances Goatfish-1 drilling in Southeast portion of Stabroek Block
Feb. 25 (oilnow.gy) ExxonMobil Guyana Limited on February 19, 2026 continued exploration drilling at the Goatfish-1 well site in the Stabroek Block, according to a notice issued by the Guyana Maritime Administration Department. The well is being drilled by the MODU Noble Sam Croft and operations are scheduled to conclude on March 31, 2026. The... Continue Reading →
ExxonMobil’s Canje Block exploration license to expire next week
Feb. 24 (oilnow.gy) ExxonMobil’s exploration licence for the Canje Block will expire next week, according to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat told Reuters the offshore block is set to expire soon. Ministry staff subsequently confirmed to OilNOW that the specific expiry date is March 4, 2026. The Canje Block... Continue Reading →
Permanent Production Sharing Offer: ANP to hold public hearing on inclusion of 15 new blocks
Feb. 23- ANP will hold a public hearing on March 13th to discuss the update of the Permanent Production Sharing Offer tender, with the inclusion of 15 new exploratory blocks. The current tender includes eight blocks (Jade, Ágata, Amazonita, Safira Leste, Safira Oeste, Larimar, Turmalina and Ônix). With the addition of the new blocks (Cruzeiro... Continue Reading →