April 28 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting oil-producers' group OPEC, as an unprecedented energy crisis triggered by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations. The loss of the UAE, a longstanding OPEC member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Expands Its Presence in the Campos Basin with the Acquisition of Part of the Argonauta Ring-Fence
April 27, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of a portion of the ring-fence of the Argonauta Field (BC-10 Concession) in the Campos Basin, currently held by Shell (Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda.), ONGC (ONGC Campos Ltda.), and Brava (Enauta Petróleo e Gás Ltda.).The... Continue Reading →
Exclusive: Companies dust off oil rigs in storage in Venezuela as contracts are overhauled
April 27 (Reuters) - Oilfield service companies that for years kept rigs and specialized equipment stored in Venezuela have begun removing them from warehouses for assembly and repair as the government advances a review of oil and gas contracts that could lead to fresh activity, four sources involved in the preparations said. Since a sweeping reform of... Continue Reading →
Colombia’s Ecopetrol sees profits of up to 3 trillion pesos in Q1
April 27 (Reuters) - Colombian state-run energy company Ecopetrol estimates a net profit of between two and three trillion pesos (between $563.1 million and $844.7 million) in the first quarter, the company said on Monday. Total revenue for the state oil producer is projected to be between 27 and 30 trillion pesos between January and... Continue Reading →
Colombia’s Oil Industry Eyes Comeback as $100 Crude Revives Investment Case
April 27 (oilprice.com) A shock oil price spike, after U.S. airstrikes on Iran, which sees Brent trading at over $100 per barrel, is giving hope of a recovery for Colombia’s beleaguered oil patch. Hydrocarbon production in the conflict-riven country is at multi-year lows, with adverse regulatory and tax reforms impacting investment in the economically critical sector. Nonetheless, higher oil... Continue Reading →
Noble reports US$743M revenue, higher earnings in Q1 2026 on improved rig utilization
April 27 (oilnow.gy) Noble Corporation plc reported first-quarter 2026 results on April 26, with higher revenue and earnings driven by improved fleet utilization. The company said contract drilling services revenue totaled US$743 million in the first quarter, up from US$705 million in the prior quarter. Utilization of its 29 marketed rigs rose to 68%, compared... Continue Reading →
Galp CEO excited for 2026 as Brazil, oil price insulate it from Gulf
April 27 (Reuters) - Portugal's Galp was upbeat about its 2026 performance on Monday after reporting a 41% rise in first-quarter adjusted core profit, as higher Brazilian output and stronger crude oil prices shielded it from Middle East supply disruptions. Galp shares were up 2% in morning trading after it reported adjusted earnings before interest, tax,... Continue Reading →
Colombia’s Ecopetrol to buy 26% stake in Brazil’s Brava, seeks majority control
April 23 (Reuters) - Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol has agreed to buy a stake of around 26% in Brazilian energy firm Brava, in a deal that could result in the Colombian company taking a majority control of the Brazilian firm, they said on Thursday. The Colombian state firm expects to launch a public tender... Continue Reading →
Brava Energia: Ecopetrol notice regarding the acquisition of shares and tender offer
April 23 - BRAVA ENERGIA S.A. (“BRAVA” or “Company”) (B3: BRAV3), in accordance with CVM Resolution No. 44, informs its investors and the market in general that it received a letter from Ecopetrol S.A., a mixed capital company linked to the Ministry of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Colombia, headquartered in Bogotá, D.C.,... Continue Reading →
Deepwater’s Playbook for Delivering Growth
April 23 (OE) Deepwater production continues to remain a core part of the long-term energy supply mix. While production from conventional onshore and shallow-water assets is expected to remain broadly flat under our base case, Welligence estimates that global deepwater oil production will grow from its current level of around 8 million bbl/d to close... Continue Reading →