(Welligence, 1.Dec.2022) — Chevron Corporation has recently secured a license to renew limited operations within the country and source critical inputs necessary for processing crude, Welligence announced 1 December 2022 over LinkedIn. The terms offer restricted benefits to PDVSA Servicios Petroleros, SA as Chevron is restricted from providing payments to […]
Category: Latin America and the Caribbean
Maduro Says Granting US Licenses to Chevron ‘Not Enough’
(Anadolu Agency, 1.Dec.2022) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday that licenses and authorizations granted so far by the US to ease sanctions it imposed on Venezuela are “headed in the right direction” but are “not enough.” The easing of the oil embargo by the US government “undoubtedly goes in […]
Eased US Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil Provide Weak Supply Boost
(FT.com, 30.Nov.2022) — The ports of the US Gulf of Mexico coast will soon resume shipments that have been absent for more than three years: tankers full of Venezuela’s heavy crude oil. The first tanker carrying about 1mn barrels could set sail as soon as this month after the US […]
Energy Analytics Institute’s NRGBriefs: November 2022
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Nov.2022) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during November 2022 including Brazilian oil giant Petrobras launching its strategic plan for 2023-27; US Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcoming resumption of Venezuelan-led negotiations in Mexico City between the ruling party and opposition […]
Petrobras on Petrobras Day
(Petrobras, 30.Nov.2022) — Petrobras will hold Petrobras Day on 1 December 2022. There will be two webcasts, the first in Portuguese and the second in English, with presentations about our new Strategic Plan 2023-27. Petrobras will use the Microsoft Teams tool (link below) for the event. 1 December 2022 […]
Petrobras Concludes REMAN Divestment
(Petrobras, 30.Nov.2022) — Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 25 Aug. 2021, 10 Mar. 2022, 13 May 2022 and 30 Aug. 2022, informs that it has today finalized the sale of the shares of Refinaria de Manaus S.A. (Manaus Refinery), which was formed to hold Refinaria Isaac Sabbá […]
Petrobras Concludes Transfer of Interest in Búzios
(Petrobras, 30.Nov.2022) — Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 29 Sep. 2021, 4 Oct. 2021, 4 Mar. 2022 and 24 Nov. 2022 informs that it concluded today the assignment of 5% of its interest in the Production Sharing Contract of the Surplus Volume of the Transfer of Rights, […]
Petrobras on Petros Plan
(Petrobras, 30.Nov.2022) — Petrobras informs that it was disclosed by the Fundação Petrobras de Seguridade Social (Petros) that its Deliberative Council approved the Deficit Equalization Plan (PED) for the year 2021 of the Renegotiated Petros Pension Plan (PPSP-R), because this plan has exceeded the legal limit of tolerance to technical […]
Petrobras on Sale of Thermal Power Plant
(Petrobras, 30.Nov.2022) — Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 14 Aug. 2020 and 15 Jun. 2020, informs that its Executive Board has approved the termination of the competitive process for the sale of the Canoas Thermoelectric Plant (UTE Canoas). Despite the efforts made in this process, it was […]
Petrobras Approves Strategic Plan 2023-27
(Petrobras, 30.Nov.2022) — Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors approved, in a meeting held today, the Strategic Plan for the five-year period 2023-2027 (SP 2023-27). Throughout 2022, Petrobras delivered an operational and financial performance in line with its commitment to generate value for society and shareholders and in full […]
Maduro Calls for ‘Complete Lifting’ of Oil Sanctions
(AFP, 30.Nov.2022) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said the easing of an oil embargo on his country by the United States was not enough, and called Wednesday for the total lifting of sanctions. The United States over the weekend granted energy giant Chevron a license to resume some oil operations […]
Interoil Releases 3Q:22 Details
(Interoil, 29.Nov.2022) — In July 2022 Interoil Exploration and Production ASA successfully closed its share offering. The final number of shares that were subscribed and issued in the Share Issue is 14,357,554 at a subscription price of NOK 1.30 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately NOK 18.7mn. Gross […]
bpTT Starts Production from Cassia C Facility
(bpTT, 29.Nov.2022) — bp Trinidad and Tobago LLC (bpTT) today confirms its Cassia C development has safely delivered first gas.Cassia C is bpTT’s first offshore compression platform and its biggest offshore facility. It will enable bpTT to access and produce low pressure gas resources from the Greater Cassia Area. The […]
Trinidad Launches Roadmap for a Green Hydrogen Economy
(MEEI, 29.Nov.2022) — Today, the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) launched “The Roadmap for a Green Hydrogen Economy in Trinidad and Tobago” which is the summary findings of the Study to “Establish a Green Hydrogen Market in Trinidad and Tobago”. The Launch was held at Hilton Trinidad and […]
Suriname: Demerara Bid Round 2022/2023
(SHI, 28.Nov.2022) — Staatsolie Hydrocarbon Institute (SHI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., announced the launch of a competitive bid round of six new blocks in the currently sparsely explored Demerara acreage of Suriname. The blocks are located east to the current offshore discoveries and have a […]
Frontera and CGX to Spud Wei-1 Offshore Guyana by Jan. 2023
(Frontera, 28.Nov.2022) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) and CGX Energy Inc. (TSXV: OYL), joint venture partners in the Petroleum Prospecting License for the Corentyne block offshore Guyana, announce its continued commitment to drill the Wei-1 well and that final preparations are complete in advance of spudding the Wei-1 well, which […]
APA Corp. Deems Awari Well on Block 58 Non-commerical
(APA Corp., 28.Nov.2022) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) provided an update on exploration activities in Block 58 offshore Suriname. Drilling operations have concluded at the Awari exploration prospect in the previously untested northwest portion of Block 58. The well was deemed noncommercial. APA holds 50% working interest, while TotalEnergies is […]
Petrobras on Shareholder Remuneration Policy, Gross Debt
(Petrobras, 27.Nov.2022) — Petrobras, regarding the news in the media about the Shareholder Remuneration Policy, approved by the Board of Directors in 2019 and improved in 2020 and 2021, clarifies that the payment of extraordinary dividends is provided for in the Policy. In addition, the company does not take on […]
OFAC Authorizes Certain Chevron Transactions in Venezuela
(Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Nov.2022) — The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License No. 41 which authorizes certain transactions related to Chevron Corporation’s joint ventures in Venezuela. ____________________ By Piero Stewart. © 2022 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
US State Department: Joint Statement on Venezuela Negotiations
(US Department of State, 26.Nov.2022) — The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, […]
US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions After Gov’t, Opposition Ink Deal
(Al Jazeera, 26.Nov.2022) — The Biden administration on Saturday eased some oil sanctions on Venezuela after the government of Nicolas Maduro and the opposition signed a broad ‘social accord’ to create a UN-administered fund to provide humanitarian aid to the Venezuelan people. The agreement signed on Saturday in Mexico City […]
Chevron Can Resume Key Role in Venezuela’s Oil Output
(Reuters, 26.Nov.2022) — Chevron Corp on Saturday received a U.S. license allowing the second-largest U.S. oil company to expand its production in Venezuela and bring the South American country’s crude oil to the United States. The decision grants broader rights for the last big U.S. oil company still operating in […]
Petrobras on $1.9bn Payment by CNOOC for Búzios Field Participation
(Petrobras, 24.Nov.2022) — Petrobras, following up on the releases of 29 Sep. 2021, 4 Oct. 2021 and 04 Mar. 2022, informs that it has received today the amount of R$ 10.3bn, equivalent to US$1.9bn by the PTAX exchange rate of 24 Nov. 2022, related to the assignment of 5% of […]
US Prepared to Authorize Chevron to Boost Venezuela’s Oil Output
(Reuters, 23.Nov.2022) — Chevron Corp could soon win U.S. approval to expand operations in Venezuela and resume trading its oil once the Venezuelan government and its opposition resume political talks, four people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. A U.S. authorization for Chevron to help rebuild the country’s sagging […]
NFE Finalizes Deals with Pemex Regarding Lakach Offshore Gas Field
(New Fortress Energy, 22.Nov.2022) — New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) has finalized its agreements with Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Mexico’s state-owned oil company, to develop and operate an integrated upstream and natural gas liquefaction project off the coast of Veracruz in Southeastern Mexico. The agreements comprise a long-term strategic partnership, expressly supported by His Excellency […]
SLB on Award for bp’s Cypre Project
(SLB, 22.Nov.2022) — SLB announced today an award to its OneSubsea® business and Subsea Integration Alliance of a large contract by bp for its Cypre gas project offshore Trinidad and Tobago. The contract scope covers the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of the subsea production systems and subsea pipelines. The award represents Subsea […]
Lula to Start Job Interviews for Petrobras Overhaul, Sources Say
(Reuters, 21.Nov.2022) — Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva begins interviews this week with candidates to run oil firm Petrobras, people familiar with the talks said, kicking off what may be a rocky few months for the state-controlled company. Lula, who takes office on Jan. 1, has already signaled […]
ExxonMobil Guyana Renews Sponsorship in 2023 for the 2nd Edition of IECEG 2023
(IECEG, 18.Nov.2022) — The International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2023 (IECEG 2023) today announced ExxonMobil Guyana as the premier sponsor of the second edition of the Conference & Expo. Commenting on the sponsorship, President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge said, “The event’s theme, ‘Harnessing Energy for Development’, aligns with our […]
Petrobras on Shareholder Remuneration Distribution Method
(Petrobras, 18.Nov.2022) — Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 3 November 2022, informs that the distribution of the second installment of the remuneration to shareholders, approved by the Board of Directors on that date, to be paid on 19 January 2022, in the amount of R$ 1.67445, will […]
Fitch Ratings Maintains Ecopetrol’s Rating at BB+, with a Stable Outlook
(Ecopetrol, 18.Nov.2022) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reports that the rating agency Fitch Ratings maintained the company’s credit rating at “BB+”, with a stable outlook, and the company’s individual credit rating (Stand-Alone, excluding the Government’s support) at “bbb”. The rating agency highlighted Ecopetrol’s liquidity profile, which is supported by cash […]
Simon Bolivar Foundation Support Health Programs for Venezuelan, Other Migrants
(Simón Bolívar Foundation Inc., 17.Nov.2022) — Simón Bolívar Foundation Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation of Citgo Petroleum Corporation, is awarding up to $1.68mn in grant funding to seven qualified charitable organizations as part of its Colombia-Ecuador-Peru Humanitarian Health Grants program. The call for grant applications for this charitable program, recognizing the vulnerable […]
Ecopetrol Announces Creation of Ecopetrol US Trading LLC
(Ecopetrol, 16.Nov.2022) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) has completed the formal process for establishing a new subsidiary, Ecopetrol US Trading LLC, domiciled in Delaware, USA. The main focus of the new subsidiary is the international marketing of refined, petrochemical and industrial products as well as crude oil and natural gas […]
Frontera to Host Investor Open House on 15 Nov. 2022
(Frontera, 15.Nov.2022) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) will host an Investor Open House for analysts, investors, shareholders and bondholders today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Col time, Frontera at its office at Calle 110 N° 9 – 25 Piso 16, Bogotá, Colombia. Members of Frontera’s executive team will provide in-depth presentations and […]
Aris Mining Provides 3Q:22 Financial, Operating Highlights
(Aris Mining, 14.Nov.2022) — Aris Mining Corporation, formerly GCM Mining Corporation (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: TPRFF) announces financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended 30 September 2022 (“Q3 2022 and YTD 2022”). All amounts are in US dollars unless otherwise indicated. Q3 2022 Highlights: Cash and cash equivalents of $326mn and access […]
Citgo Announces 3Q:22 Financial Results
(Citgo, 10.Nov.2022) — Citgo Petroleum Corporation reported 2022 third quarter net income of $477mn and EBITDA of $804mn, compared to net income of $1.29bn and EBITDA of $1.86bn in the second quarter of 2022. Highlights: Reported third quarter net income of $477mn and EBITDA 1 of $804mn Continued strong health, safety and environmental performance Successful and safe turnaround execution and start-up at the […]
Citgo Holdings Offers to Acquire up to $237.4mn of its Senior Notes Due 2024
(Citgo, 10.Nov.2022) — Citgo Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced its offer to purchasefor cash an aggregate principal amount of up to $237.391mn (the “Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount”) of its 9.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be […]
YPF Sociedad Anónima 3Q:22 Earnings Call Transcript
(Seeking Alpha, 10.Nov.2022) — Executives with Argentina’s state oil giant YPF Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:YPF) held a third quarter of 2022 earnings conference call with analysts. What follows is a transcript of the call. Company Participants Pablo Calderone – Investor Relations Pablo Iuliano – Chief Executive Officer Alejandro Lew – Chief […]
Pan American Silver Reports 3Q:22 Results
(Pan American Silver, 9.Nov.2022) — Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) reported unaudited results for the quarter ended 30 September 2022 (“Q3 2022”). “Our Q3 results reflect the industry-wide challenge of softening precious metal prices combined with inflationary cost pressures,” said Michael Steinmann, President and Chief Executive Officer. Added Mr. Steinmann: […]
Ecopetrol S.A.’s 3Q:22 Earnings Call Transcript
(Seeking Alpha, 9.Nov.2022) — Ecopetrol S.A.’s (NYSE:EC) third quarter of 2022 earnings conference call on 9 November 2022 follows including the question & answer session with analysts. Company Participants Felipe Bayon – Chief Executive Officer Yeimy Baez – Vice President of Low Emission Solutions Alberto Consuegra – Chief Operating Officer […]
Pan American and Agnico Terminate Gold Fields Transaction
(Pan American Silver, 8.Nov.2022) — Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX: PAAS) (Nasdaq: PAAS) and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX: AEM) (NYSE: AEM) announced that the arrangement agreement with Yamana Gold Inc. which Yamana entered into earlier today (the “Pan American-Agnico Arrangement Agreement“) has become effective upon the termination today by Gold Fields […]
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Ecopetrol Reports Strong 3Q:22 Results [PDF Downloads]
(Ecopetrol, 8.Nov.2022) — Ecopetrol Group figures for September 2022 undoubtedly indicate an outstanding operating and commercial performance that supports our historical financial results. During the first nine months of 2022, the company reached pre-pandemic production levels and obtained net income of COP 26.6tn. These achievements are the result of: i) […]
Trinidad asks US to Allow Venezuelan Gas Imports for LNG Plant
(Reuters, 4.Nov.2022) — The government of Trinidad and Tobago is asking the United States to authorize Venezuelan gas imports to restart an idled liquefaction train in the Caribbean nation, four sources close to the talks said. Under U.S. sanctions, companies and governments must obtain authorization from the U.S. Department of […]
Astra to Buy SQM’s Remaining 20% in the Pampa Paciencia Gold Project
(Astra Exploration, 3.Nov.2022) — Astra Exploration Inc. (TSXV: ASTR) (OTCQB: ATEPF) has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (the “Seller”) with respect to the acquisition of a 20% interest and title to the Pampa Paciencia project located in Northern Chile. Astra Exploration Inc. currently […]
New Companies Apply to Qualify for Open Uruguay Round
(ANCAP, 3.Nov.2022) — In the 2nd Instance of 2022, ANCAP received the documentation from CNOOC, OXY, Qatar Energy, TotalEnergies and YPF to qualify in the Open Uruguay Round. All these companies have excellent operational record, a corporate environmental policy committed to the reduction of emissions in their operations, and take […]
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Petrobras Financial Performance in 3Q22 [PDF Downloads]
(Petrobras, 3.Nov.2022) — The message from Petrobras CFO Rodrigo Araujo Alves about the company’s third quarter of 2022 results. Dear shareholders and investors, Once again, I am pleased to share with you the excellent results achieved by Petrobras in the third quarter of 2022. The numbers make clear the value […]
Colombia Congress Passes Petro Tax Hikes on Oil and the Rich
(Bloomberg, 3.Nov.2022) — Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro chalked up his first big victory in congress with the approval of ambitious tax rises on fossil fuels and the rich. Lawmakers passed a package of taxes Thursday that comes into force from Jan. 1 and that the government expects to generate additional […]
Enel Américas S.A. to File Form 15F with the US SEC
(Enel Américas S.A., 2.Nov.2022) — Enel Américas S.A. intends to file Form 15F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today to voluntarily deregister from Section 12(g) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and terminate its reporting obligations under Section 13(a) and […]
Pan American Silver Extends Silver zone at La Colorada Skarn
(Pan American Silver, 1.Nov.2022) — Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) released results for 45 new infill and exploration drill holes totaling 34,239 metres at the company’s 100% owned La Colorada Skarn project in Zacatecas, Mexico. The results include five new drill holes that further define a zone of high-grade mineralisation […]
MEEI Head Young Meets with Venezuelan Vice Minister
(MEEI, 24.Oct.2022) — The Honourable Stuart R. Young, M.P., Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister met today, Monday 24 October 2022 with Mr. Leonardo Graterol, Vice Minister Gas, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the sidelines of the GECF 24th Ministerial Meeting […]
MODEC Awarded FEED Contract for ExxonMobil’s “Uaru” Project in Guyana
(MODEC, 1.Nov.2022) — MODEC, Inc. signed a contract to perform Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) for the “Uaru” development project. The FEED contract award relates to the initial funding by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), to […]