Jan. 12 (Reuters) U.S. oil producers already reeling from low oil prices are facing renewed pressures, as President Donald Trump pushes them to boost output in Venezuela - a move that would weaken the oil market, cut revenues and hurt industry at home. Trump has enacted policies that he says would unleash American energy and... Continue Reading →
Brava Energy: Resignation and Succession of CEO
Jan. 12 - BRAVA ENERGIA S.A. (“Brava” or “Company”) (B3: BRAV3), pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 44, hereby informs its investors and the market in general that, at a meeting held on January 9, 2026, the Board of Directors received, in accordance with the previously planned succession process, the resignation of Mr. Décio Oddone from... Continue Reading →
Exxon studies Venezuela return as Chevron plots immediate production bump
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said on Friday the U.S. oil major is ready to evaluate a potential return to Venezuela in what would be a stunning development after its assets in the South American country were nationalized nearly 20 years ago. Woods, however, said Venezuela was currently "uninvestable" and significant legal... Continue Reading →
Chevron, Vitol and Trafigura in Talks to Export Venezuelan Crude
Jan. 9 (Reuters) Oil major Chevron Corp, global trading houses Vitol and Trafigura, and other firms are competing for U.S. government deals to export crude oil from Venezuela, according to sources familiar with the matter. The competition reflects a desire by many in the oil industry to access the South American country's crude stocks and... Continue Reading →
Axess Group secures asset integrity contract with Noble for Guyana drillships
Jan. 8 (oilnow.gy) Axess Group has secured a long-term Asset Integrity Management contract with Noble Corporation for operations offshore Guyana. The agreement covers inspection and certification services for four Noble drillships operating in Guyana’s offshore basin. The work is aimed at supporting safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance. Under the contract, Axess said on January... Continue Reading →
Equinor’s AI Drive Yields $130M in Savings as Digitalization Advances
Jan. 7 (OE) Artificial intelligence (AI) contributed savings and value creation of about $130 million for Equinor and its partners in 2025, as the Norwegian firm expanded the use of AI across offshore platforms and onshore facilities. The company uses artificial intelligence to support industrial operations at scale, improving safety, efficiency and profitability, as it... Continue Reading →
U.S. crude imports from Guyana rose to record levels in 2025
Jan. 7 (oilnow.gy) U.S. net imports of crude oil from Guyana rose to record levels in 2025, supported by rising offshore production and growing demand from U.S. refiners, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Based on EIA data for the first 10 months of the year, U.S. net imports from Guyana... Continue Reading →
Brava Energia: Production Data December 2025 & 4Q25
BRAVA ENERGIA S.A. (“BRAVA” or “Company”) (B3: BRAV3) informs its investors and the market in general of the preliminary and unaudited production data for the month of December 2025. The Company ended 2025 with an average production of 81,3 kboe/d, a 46% increase when compared to the previous year, with Papa-Terra and Atlanta standing out,... Continue Reading →
Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Caracas and Washington have reached a deal to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, a flagship negotiation that would divert supplies from China while helping Venezuela avoid deeper oil production cuts. The agreement is a strong sign that the Venezuelan government... Continue Reading →
Norway’s Equinor does not plan return to Venezuela, CEO says
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Equinor does not plan a return to Venezuela, after leaving the country in the early part of this decade, the Norwegian oil and gas company's CEO told Reuters on Wednesday. "At the moment, that's not on the table," Anders Opedal said on the sidelines of a business conference. "We pulled out of... Continue Reading →