ANP released the Monthly Oil and Natural Gas Production Bulletin for October 2023, which provides consolidated data on national production. Total production (oil + natural gas) was 4.502 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (MMboe/d). Regarding oil, 3.543 million barrels per day (MMbbl/d) were extracted, a reduction of 3.5% compared to the previous month... Continue Reading →
Argentina’s Milei taps new YPF chief in one of first major decisions
(Reuters) - Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei selected a senior energy executive to lead state oil company YPF on Wednesday, his spokesperson announced, in one of the leader's first major economic decisions after his triumph at the polls last weekend. Horacio Marin heads exploration and production for Tecpetrol, which runs the Fortin de Piedra oil and... Continue Reading →
Petrobras declares the commerciality of Manjuba Field in the Campos Basin
The National Petroleum Agency (ANP) approved the declaration of commerciality for the Manjuba field, in the Campos Basin. The field was created from the North Brava block, operated by Petrobras (100%). As a reminder, the North Brava block was acquired by Petrobras in December last year, in the first cycle of the Permanent Sharing Offer.... Continue Reading →
Petroecuador to close Amazon oil block after referendum
(Reuters) - Ecuador state oil company Petroecuador said on Monday it plans to shut down a large drilling project in the Yasuni ecological reserve in the Amazon rainforest next August, following a referendum to end it to protect nature and indigenous people. Petroecuador CEO Reinaldo Armijos told reporters the company has a plan for the... Continue Reading →
3R Petroleum 3Q23 Earnings
3R Petroleum Óleo e Gas S.A. (“3R” or “Company”) (B3: RRRP3) hereby presents its earnings for the third quarter of 2023 (“3Q23”). Except as indicated otherwise, the financial and operating information described as follows is presented on a consolidated basis and expressed in Brazilian Reais (R$), in accordance with Brazilian generally accepted accounting principles (CPC)... Continue Reading →
Argentine oil company YPF swings to loss amid dampened fuel prices
(Reuters) - Argentine national oil company YPF swung to a loss in the third quarter, hurt by lower local fuel prices and higher operating costs, the company said on Wednesday, The result was significantly behind analyst expectations. Net loss in the period totaled $137 million, compared with a $693 million profit in the prior-year third... Continue Reading →
Equinor acquires Rio Energy, a Brazilian renewable energy company, with selected assets
(TN) Equinor signed an agreement with Denham Capital to acquire Rio Energy, a leading company in onshore renewable energy in Brazil. The transaction includes selected assets and employees, while Denham Capital will retain certain assets. With this acquisition, Equinor reinforces its position as an energy company in the Brazilian market. "Through Rio Energy, Equinor will... Continue Reading →
Shell takes axe to its eco-friendly business as oil giant focuses on digging up fossil fuels
(FOR) Shell has taken another axe to its once lofty decarbonization plans, as the U.K. oil giant’s pivot back to fossil fuels picks up steam. The group plans to cut at least 15% of staff working in its low-carbon solutions division while scaling back its hydrogen business, Reuters first reported Wednesday. The move will see 200 jobs go in... Continue Reading →
Exxon posts $9.1 billion net, down from year-ago, up 15% from 2Q
(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) on Friday posted a $9.1 billion third-quarter profit, about a 54% drop from record earnings a year ago but up from the prior quarter as oil prices recovered. Earnings at the largest U.S. oil producer have benefited from higher crude oil prices compared to the previous quarter and demand for gasoline... Continue Reading →
GE offshore wind business anticipates roughly $1B loss in 2023
(S&P) General Electric Co. executives said the company's offshore wind business expects to record a roughly $1 billion loss for 2023, though its onshore wind segment turned a profit in the third quarter thanks to a nearly 40% increase in North American equipment orders. "Next year, we expect offshore will have similar losses, but substantially... Continue Reading →