(Reuters) - Brazil's real will stay under pressure while the new government mulls fiscal reforms to allow for higher welfare spending, but losses should subside as money dealers head out for their summer break in the Latin American nation, a Reuters poll showed. The currency , has depreciated 2.6% to 5.43 per U.S. dollar since President Luiz... Continue Reading →
Pemex’s Environmental Record Puts Funding in Jeopardy
(Reuters) Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) said it has been falling behind in a global race to transition from fossil to renewable energy sources, and that stricter demands from environmentally conscious investors pose a threat. Investors have for years considered Pemex a laggard as rivals worldwide moved to dramatically decrease emissions from energy... Continue Reading →
Westwood: Record Levels of FPS Throughput Capacity to be Sanctioned in 2022
As we enter the final month of 2022, a review of the floating production system (FPS) market revealed that some E&Ps have been bold with investments in the development of their oil and gas (O&G) reserves, with a total of 1.9 mmboepd (1.3 mmbpd of oil and 3.8 bcfd of gas) of FPS throughput capacity... Continue Reading →
To Protect Pemex, Mexico’s Energy Ministry Tried to Block Stricter Flaring Rules
(Reuters) Mexico's energy ministry tried earlier this year to block the publication of stricter rules on natural gas flaring, according to documents seen by Reuters, saying they would hurt state oil company Pemex and its plans to increase production. The documents, received through a freedom of information request filed by Reuters, show a concerted effort... Continue Reading →
Mexico’s CFE says to work with Engie to expand pipeline in Yucatan Peninsula
(Reuters) - Mexican state power utility CFE has signed an agreement with French energy company Engie to develop terms and requirements to expand the Mayakan gas pipeline in the Yucatan Peninsula, CFE said in a statement Monday. Representatives for the two parties met on Nov. 23, CFE said. The Mayakan pipeline spans some 800 km... Continue Reading →
CIMC Nets 3-Year Extensions for Jack-up Rig Duo in Mexico
China-based CIMC’s Asset Management Company has secured three-year contract extensions for two jack-up drilling rigs in Mexico. The rigs, Gulf Driller VI and Gulf Driller VIII , will continue working for the Mexican national oil company Pemex. Financial details were not disclosed. Equipped with Aker MH Wirth the Gulf Driller VI and Gulf Driller VIII... Continue Reading →
Pemex Sees Deepwater Lakach Gas Project Boosting Output Significantly
Mexican state oil company Pemex expects a key offshore natural gas field located in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico will add significant output after inking a service contract on Monday, part of a push to grow local output while reducing imports. Pemex announced in a statement that the deepwater Lakach field will pump 300 million... Continue Reading →
Exclusive: Mexico’s Pemex risks fines rather than fix violations
(Reuters) - Under pressure to increase production, Mexico's state oil company Pemex has risked fines for violations that cause environmental damage rather than delay output to fix the underlying issues, according to two senior company sources. The decision by Pemex to opt for fines instead of repairs represents a major blow to the oil regulator's... Continue Reading →
New Fortress to sign deal for Mexico’s Lakach gas project next week -CFO
(Reuters) - U.S. company New Fortress Energy (NFE.O) expects to sign an agreement next week with the Mexican government for the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project associated with Mexico's Lakach offshore gas field, a company executive said on Wednesday. A $1.79 billion project by state company Petroleos Mexicanos to develop the once-abandoned Lakach deepwater... Continue Reading →
Valaris rig sets off for Mexico to tackle upcoming drilling gigs
(OET) Offshore drilling contractor Valaris has revealed that one of its rigs has completed its task in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico (GOM) with Murphy Oil, a Houston-based oil and gas company. As a result, the rig moved to Mexico to embark on drilling assignments, which were secured earlier this year. Back in January... Continue Reading →