Brazil Offshore Bids: Brazil’s regulator ANP will auction a big package of offshore exploration acreage in two permanent-offer rounds, including deepwater and pre-salt blocks in Campos, Santos, Ceará and Espírito Santo, with sessions set for Oct. 7 in Rio. Venezuela Gas Push: Baker Hughes signed agreements to support Venezuela’s natural gas infrastructure, aiming to boost production and power generation in the near term and LNG exports later. Colombia LNG Scrutiny: Ecopetrol asked Colombia’s Fiscalía to investigate how it awarded the Regasificadora del Pacífico LNG import contract, citing possible irregularities around influence peddling, conflicts of interest and delays. Alaska LNG Cost Debate: A Reuters-linked report says Alaska LNG is far pricier than other U.S. LNG projects, with critics warning political involvement could raise long-term risk. Venezuela “Blood Gold” Blocked: A report says U.S.-linked Venezuelan gold sits unprocessed because refiners won’t certify it under human-rights sourcing rules. Energy Security & Heat: UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned extreme heat is making pregnancy and childbirth more dangerous, especially for vulnerable communities. LNG Supply Shift: Oman replaced the U.S. as India’s top LNG supplier in September, while Qatar’s share fell sharply amid disruption.