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April 16, 2026
Petrobras shareholders vote on a new board this week as surging oil prices intensify pressure on Brazil’s fuel pricing policy. The outcome could shape how the state-controlled company balances political priorities with market realities.
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April 14, 2026
Transocean has secured a $445 million contract extension with Petrobras for the Deepwater Corcovado drillship, extending operations offshore Brazil through 2030.
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April 14, 2026
Petrobras has approved FID for its SEAP I project offshore Brazil, advancing a major FPSO-led development that could unlock over 1 billion boe and expand gas supply from a new frontier basin.
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April 13, 2026
Chevron has expanded its heavy oil position in Venezuela through an asset swap with PDVSA, increasing its stake in Petroindependencia and advancing development in the Orinoco Belt.
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April 13, 2026
Petrobras has confirmed a hydrocarbon discovery in a pre-salt exploration well in Brazil’s Campos basin, with further analysis underway to evaluate reservoir and fluid characteristics.
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April 13, 2026
Halliburton has secured a multibillion-dollar contract from YPF to provide unconventional completions and electric fracturing services in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play.
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April 13, 2026
CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract to install soft-yoke mooring systems and perform hook-up of FLNG vessels offshore Argentina, supporting the country’s growing gas export infrastructure.
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April 09, 2026
Subsea7 has secured a SURF contract worth at least $1.25 billion for Petrobras' Sépia 2 pre-salt development in Brazil’s Santos basin, covering engineering, procurement, installation and pre-commissioning for 17 wells.
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April 09, 2026
ConocoPhillips has sent a team to Venezuela to evaluate potential oil and gas opportunities, signaling renewed interest in the country’s vast reserves as U.S. companies assess a possible return after years of asset seizures.
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April 07, 2026
SLB OneSubsea and Subsea7 have signed a collaboration agreement with PETRONAS Suriname to accelerate offshore subsea developments, enabling early engagement and integrated EPCIC delivery across multiple projects.
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December 15, 2025
TGP Brazil is marking 20 years of delivering project logistics services across South America, supporting oil and gas, mining and infrastructure developments.
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April 07, 2026
Colombia’s Ecopetrol has avoided potential operational disruption after its main oil workers union dropped a strike threat following the CEO’s departure, easing near-term risks to production.
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April 07, 2026
Hunting has secured $63.5 million in subsea orders for a Guyana offshore development, supplying titanium stress joints for FPSO applications as activity continues to ramp up in one of the world’s fastest-growing deepwater regions.
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April 06, 2026
Halliburton partners with PETRONAS and Valaris to support offshore development in Suriname, aligning drilling and subsurface planning early in the project lifecycle.
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April 06, 2026
Valaris extends its DS-4 drillship contract with Petrobras offshore Brazil, adding $447 million in backlog and securing deepwater work into 2030.
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April 03, 2026
A Brazil-based deepwater driller sees rising investment in Latin American offshore projects as geopolitical risks in the Middle East shift focus toward more stable regions.
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April 02, 2026
Transocean adds $1 billion in backlog through Brazil deepwater drillship extensions and a Norway semisubmersible contract, while accelerating debt reduction.
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April 02, 2026
Constellation extends key offshore drilling contracts with Petrobras, adding $1.1 billion in backlog and securing long-term utilization for deepwater rigs in Brazil.
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April 01, 2026
New Fortress Energy signs a long-term lease for its TGS LNG import terminal in Brazil, positioning the asset for steady cash flow and future gas-to-power growth.
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March 30, 2026
Mercuria-backed Phoenix Global Resources is preparing a $6 billion expansion in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale, as President Javier Milei’s RIGI incentives boost investor confidence and accelerate drilling activity, positioning the basin as a growing contributor to global oil supply.
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March 30, 2026
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas has appointed Keith Hill as non-executive chairman following its annual general meeting, as the company advances its offshore exploration strategy across the Atlantic Margins and strengthens its leadership team during a period of portfolio development.
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