(Reuters) - The main Colombian guild for oil, gas, and energy service companies proposed on Tuesday several measures to mitigate the drop in exploration and production (E&P) of oil and to take on the natural gas deficit in the South American country. Campetrol's proposed measures include declaring offshore projects necessary for future gas supply, adjusting... Continue Reading →
Suriname’s Oil Industry Poised for Significant Growth
Suriname is experiencing renewed optimism for its oil industry with the approval of the GranMorgu project and significant investment from international energy companies. The country hopes to leverage its offshore oil discoveries to address economic challenges and reduce poverty, drawing inspiration from neighboring Guyana's successful oil boom. Several offshore blocks, including Block 58 and Block... Continue Reading →
CNOOC Posts 7.9% Profit Fall Despite Output Growth
(Reuters) Chinese offshore oil and gas major CNOOC first-quarter net profit fell 7.9%, weighed down by weaker oil prices, though higher output helped stem the decline. Net income for January-March was 36.56 billion yuan ($5.03 billion), versus 39.7 billion yuan in the same period last year, according to a company filing with the Hong Kong... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s government aims to raise $2 billion in financing with new Eco Invest auction
(Reuters) - The government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expects to raise $2 billion in financing for sustainable projects through a new auction to be announced on Monday as part of the Eco Invest Brazil program, focusing on initiatives to recover degraded pastures. According to Brazil Treasury Secretary Rogério Ceron, the country has... Continue Reading →
Noble Reports Strong Outlook, New Contracts
(OE) Noble Corporation has reported that its contract drilling services revenue for the first quarter of 2025 totaled $832 million compared to $882 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the sequential decrease driven primarily by the benefit received in the fourth quarter of 2024 from the Noble Deliverer's early termination fee. Contract drilling... Continue Reading →
BP’s Profit Drops 48% in First Quarter 2025
(Reuters) BP on Tuesday reported a deeper-than-expected 48% drop in net profit to $1.4 billion on weaker refining and gas trading and announced the departure of its strategy chief. CEO Murray Auchincloss is in under pressure from activist investor Elliott to improve profitability and cut costs. He has announced plans to sell $20 billion of... Continue Reading →
Exxon to relinquish 9% of Stabroek Block acreage
(oilnow.gy) ExxonMobil will relinquish at least 9% of the vast Stabroek Block in Guyana as required by its petroleum agreement, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Stabroek Block, spanning 26,800 square kilometers, is the centerpiece of Guyana’s deepwater oil boom. Exxon and its partners Hess and CNOOC have made over 30 discoveries on... Continue Reading →
Galp Reports 29% Profit Fall
(Reuters) Portugal's Galp Energia reported a 29% drop in adjusted first-quarter core profit on Monday, hit by falling oil output and a decline in refining margins to less than half the levels booked a year ago. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell to 669 million euros, slightly above the average of... Continue Reading →
MODEC, Sumitomo Partner Up for Delivery of Gato do Mato FPSO
(OE) MODEC has executed a contract with Sumitomo Heavy Industries for the delivery of Gato do Mato floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit for Shell, which will be deployed offshore Brazil. MODEC and Sumitomo Heavy Industries signed a contract for the forward block of MODEC’s new generation hull for the Gato do Mato FPSO,... Continue Reading →
Oil States signs contract with Petrobras for offshore platforms maintenance in the Santos Basin
Oil States announced the signing of a new contract with Petrobras to provide inspection and maintenance services for cranes and cargo handling equipment on offshore platforms. The agreement will last three years and will cover units located in the Tupi, Berbigão and Atapu fields in the Santos Basin. According to the company, the services will... Continue Reading →