Sept. 2 (PN) Petrobras does not rule out the possibility of conducting simultaneous drilling operations using two rigs in Block FZA-M-59, located in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, at some point in the future. This possibility was discussed with the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) during a meeting in late... Continue Reading →
First large-scale purchase of Halo-Connect nodes to support seismic exploration in Colombia
Sept. 2 - Colombian geophysical services company Vector Geophysical has acquired 30,000 STRYDE Halo-Connect ground-based seismic nodes along with a Nimble receiver system, significantly expanding its capacity to execute high-density seismic surveys in Colombia. The agreement marks STRYDE's first large-scale order for Halo-Connect since the launch of the next generation of its miniaturized seismic node... Continue Reading →
Chevron expands Venezuela presence with $7 billion plan to double output in five years
Sept 2 (Reuters) - Chevron will invest more than $7 billion through its Venezuela joint ventures to double oil production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years in the South American country, the U.S. oil major said on Wednesday. Under new agreements, Chevron's Petroindependencia joint venture will expand to include two adjacent areas in... Continue Reading →
Iran Creates Oil Bonanza for the Americas
Sept. 2 (Reuters opinion by Ron Bousso) From Canada to Argentina, oil producers across the Americas have enjoyed a windfall during the Iran war by capturing market share lost by Middle Eastern exporters. The renewed focus on energy security globally could transform this emergency response into a lasting structural change. Oil production in the Americas... Continue Reading →
TechnipFMC readies 200th subsea tree for Guyana projects
Sept. 2 (oilnow.gy) TechnipFMC has reached delivery readiness for its 200th subsea tree for offshore projects in Guyana. The company announced the milestone on September 1. It credited the expertise and collaboration of its team for supporting ExxonMobil Guyana’s offshore developments. “Recently, we reached a major milestone with the manufacturing and delivery readiness of the 200th subsea... Continue Reading →
ANP releases Brazil Oil and Gas production for July 2026 – 5.851 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d)
Sept. 1- ANP releases Brazil oil and gas production data for July 2026, 5.851 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) of oil and natural gas. Regarding oil, 4.498 million barrels per day (bbl/d) were extracted, an increase of 0.5% compared to the previous month and 13.6% compared to the same month in 2025.... Continue Reading →
Colombian oil service firms move into Venezuela amid deal announcements, trade group says
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Colombian firms handling oil services and goods are moving into Venezuela to work in the sector, following announcements of reactivation and new exploration and production contracts, a trade group leader said on Monday. The move comes as President Donald Trump announced that the United States had secured majority control over some... Continue Reading →
The eight wells driving PETRONAS’ Block 52 plans in Suriname
Aug. 31 (oilnow.gy) PETRONAS has logged eight successful wells in Suriname’s offshore Block 52 since launching its drilling program there in 2016. The wells have identified oil and gas resources exceeding one billion barrels of oil equivalent. They also support the company’s assessment of potential commercial developments in the block. The eight wells are Roselle-1,... Continue Reading →
Eni Expands Presence in Uruguay
Aug. 31 (OE) Eni has, together with MIWEN (a wholly owned subsidiary of YPF) and the Uruguayan National Oil Company ANCAP, signed an official agreement for the entry in the OFF-5 exploration block offshore Uruguay, following approval by the Uruguayan authorities. Eni is now the operator of the OFF-5 block with a 50% interest, alongside... Continue Reading →
Experts, lawyers puzzled over US-Venezuela oil deal, call for contract transparency
Aug 31 (Reuters) - A massive long-term oil deal expected to grant the U.S. access to a fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves has energy experts and lawyers questioning its legality and eventual execution, while calling on both governments for contract transparency. The unprecedented pact, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday and confirmed by Venezuela's interim... Continue Reading →