Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico Energy Forum: Election Impacts on US-Mexico Energy Trade
Mexico Energy Forum President Roberto Salinas León shared his thoughts with Oil and Gas Investor on a number of themes related to recent elections in Mexico.
IOCs See Opportunity in Offshore Mexico, Despite Potential for Policy Changes
Five IOCs with offshore experience and capital—Eni, Harbour, Talos, Wintershall Dea and Woodside—continue to pursue promising opportunities offshore Mexico despite the country’s energy sovereignty push in favor of state-owned entities Pemex and CFE.
Fitch Downgrades New Fortress’ Default Rating, Citing Refinancing Risk
New Fortress Energy’s issuer default rating and senior secured debt were downgraded by Fitch, which cited a “highly constrained liquidity position,” as a reason behind its rating actions.
Oxy CEO Hollub on Divestment Plans: This is Not a ‘Fire Sale’
Occidental Petroleum is keeping under wraps what it might sell to prevent compromising “our ability to maximize the value,” CEO Vicki Hollub said during an Aug. 8 earnings call.
Chevron Warns of Ongoing Uncertainties in Venezuela After Elections
Chevron, the only U.S. company operating in Venezuela, warned of ongoing uncertainties in the South American after recent presidential elections, and the company has already said it will not invest new capital into the country.
Blackcomb Takes Lead in Permian Pipeline Race for 2026
With WhiteWater Midstream’s announced Blackcomb, other proposed lines by Energy Transfer, Targa Resources and Kinder Morgan’s may shift to a later date or be scrapped.
Delek to Sell Retail Business to FEMSA for $385MM
Delek US Holdings will sell its subsidiary, Delek US Retail, to Mexico conglomerate FEMSA in a bid to unlock value, Delek’s CEO said.
E&P Highlights: July 29, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines including Energean taking FID on the Katlan development project and SLB developing an AI-based platform with Aker BP.
International, Tech Drive NOV’s 2Q Growth Amid US E&P Headwinds
Despite a U.S. drilling slowdown, slightly offset by Permian Basin activity, NOV saw overall second-quarter revenue grow by 6%, although second-half 2024 challenges remain in North America.
BP and NGC Sign E&P Deal for Offshore Venezuelan Cocuina Field
BP and NGC signed a 20-year agreement to develop Venezuela’s Cocuina offshore gas field, part of the Manakin-Cocuina cross border maritime field between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago.