The exponential growth in pre-salt production, 240% since the first oil in the region, and the maintenance of refinery capacity generated a significant volume of surplus input, sold on the international market. The projection is for a continuous increase until 2030. Brazil reached a historic milestone in its oil exports, reaching the highest volume in... Continue Reading →
CNOOC’s plans for 2024: Upping hydrocarbon production, natural gas exploration, and green power ante
(OET) Within its 2024 Business Strategy and Development Plan, China’s oil and gas giant CNOOC Limited has outlined a set of objectives for the year ahead. With energy demand on the rise, the Chinese giant has unveiled intentions to step up oil and gas production, bolster its hydrocarbon reserves, and scale up natural gas exploration... Continue Reading →
Petrobras expresses interest in area under the Production Sharing regime
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it expressed today to the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) its interest in the right of first refusal in a block to be tendered in the Permanent Offer System, under the Production Sharing Regime, under the terms of Law 12,351/2010 and Federal Decree 9,041/2017. The Company will disclose... Continue Reading →
Exxon Looks to Tap Guyana’s Gas Riches
(OP) After boosting oil production to above 500,000 barrels per day in five years, the world’s newest crude oil exporter, Guyana, looks to develop its significant natural gas resources, too. ExxonMobil, whose consortium currently pumps all of Guyana’s crude oil, is positioning itself to explore and understand the natural gas reserves in the country this... Continue Reading →
BP sees Trinidad deepwater gas project getting greenlight as soon as 2025
(Reuters) - BP (BP.L), opens new tab expects the Calypso deepwater natural gas field off Trinidad and Tobago, which it shares with Woodside Energy (WDS.AX), opens new tab, to get the greenlight when a final investment decision (FID) is made as early as the end of next year, a company executive said. BP, which holds a 30% stake... Continue Reading →
Petronas seeks fiscal incentives to develop Suriname gas project
(Reuters) - Suriname should boost incentives for energy companies looking to develop oil and gas discoveries, said Zamri Baseri, head of Malaysia's Petronas (PETRA.UL) in the South American country. Baseri did not specify the incentives his company is looking for, but lower royalties and taxes, or commercial incentives often hasten investment decisions by energy companies.... Continue Reading →
ANP predicts U$2 Billion in exploration investments and 39 new wells in Brazil throughout 2024
(PN) New numbers point to an increase in well drilling activity in Brazil. The National Petroleum Agency (ANP) revealed new data forecasting investments in exploration in Brazil. According to the regulatory body, oil companies located in the country must spend US$1.96 billion on exploration during the year 2024. Well drilling is the activity that will... Continue Reading →
Elysian Brasil Exportação is officially qualified as the newest oil company in Brazil
(TN) Elysian Brasil Exploração e Produção de Petróleo e Gás Natural Ltda., ("Elysian Petroleum"), announces that, on January 17, 2024, it was duly qualified by the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels ("ANP") as Operator "C" (onshore), in accordance with the Tender Notice for the 4th Cycle of the Permanent Offer This means... Continue Reading →
Report: Capex shifting to international markets
(OM) A major capex shift from North America to international markets has been ongoing since early 2023, according to Evercore ISI’s latest Offshore Rig Market Snapshot. This trend has been concurrent with low natural gas prices in the US, which has prompted a number of rigs to out into international markets. Combined with attractive offshore... Continue Reading →
Norway Offers 24 Companies Ownership Interest for Oil and Gas Licenses
(OE) Norwegian government has offered 24 companies ownership interests in 62 production licenses on the Norwegian shelf in pre-defined areas (APA) 2023, Norway's regulator of the petroleum resources informed. The awards, unveiled on January 16, 2024, mark an increase from previous year, when 47 licenses were awarded, according to Norwegian Offshore Directorate. The authorities reviewed... Continue Reading →