AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVenezuela–U.S. Oil Flows: Venezuela says it is shipping nearly half its oil output to the United States, with 1.25 million barrels per day going to Gulf Coast refineries—another sign of the post-Maduro energy reset. Venezuela Upstream Push: Texas-based SLB and Hunt Oil signed PDVSA contracts in Houston, while SLB moves to reactivate 15 idle rigs, aiming to lift drilling activity as U.S. majors expand deals. Venezuela Power Supply: Venezuela reactivated the Tocoma hydroelectric plant to add 160 MW to the grid within 90 days with U.S. support, as the country works to stabilize electricity ahead of December. Brazil Offshore Watch: Petrobras detected signs of oil off the Amazon coast, adding to the region’s growing exploration momentum. Argentina Investment Debate: A critical report on Argentina’s RIGI regime says capital is concentrated in mining and oil/gas, with limited impact on renewables and other stated goals. Regional Context: A separate piece argues the AMOC may be more volatile than thought, with potential knock-on effects for climate and energy risk across the Atlantic.
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