A final investment decision for Zama is forthcoming and first oil production could flow in 2027.
Mexico will significantly reduce its dependence on fuel from the U.S. in 2025 once state-owned Pemex concludes construction of its 340,000 bbl/d Olmeca refinery in Dos Bocas, according to the International Energy Agency.
China, which lent around US$120 billion to Latin America and the Caribbean between 2005-2023, isn’t expected to resume the mega oil-backing loans of yesteryear as the focus turns to debt negotiations.
U.S. refineries drink in heavy crude, but domestic politics are always a hurdle.
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including Woodside’s Sangomar project reaching first oil and TotalEnergies divesting from Brunei.
New Fortress Energy Inc. is expecting first LNG by the end of the month for its first Fast LNG unit located offshore Altamira, Mexico.
BP, Shell and EOG Resources companies bid for the Modified UC Block, which is near to the Teak, Sammaan and Poui producing fields.
The project is the latest in a series of developments to convert U.S. gas into LNG and export it from Mexico's Atlantic and Pacific coasts to meet global demand.
3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás SA and Enauta Participações SA will combine into a new entity with production that exceeds 100,000 boe/d and compete head-to-head with Brazilian producer Prio, according to Wood Mackenzie.
A recent find offshore Suriname in Block 52 by Petronas and Exxon Mobil could support a 100,000 bbl/d FPSO development, according to Wood Mackenzie.