Energy & Oil

Saturday, October 24th 2009 - 05:54 UTC
Petrobras sells 4 billion US dollars in 2020 and 2040 bonds

Brazilian oil giant Petrobras on Friday launched 2.5 billion US dollars of 2020 bonds and 1.5 billion USD of 2040 bonds, in what might be the largest ever sale of corporate debt by a Brazilian company.
Friday, October 23rd 2009 - 08:38 UTC
Uruguay: risk contract with US company to explore for natural gas onshore

Uruguay signed on Friday the first risk contract for the exploration of hydrocarbons in the north of the country, the first ever of its kind. US company Schuepbach Energy from Dallas will be looking for possible traces of natural gas in lutite sedimentary rocks during a two year period in an area of 10.000 square kilometres.
Friday, October 23rd 2009 - 08:27 UTC
Offshore oil exploration in Uruguay to begin next January

Brazil's government managed oil and gas corporation Petrobras and Repsol-YPF have been awarded a contract to explore for natural gas and oil off Uruguay's coast announced the country’s oil firm Ancap.
Thursday, October 22nd 2009 - 00:54 UTC
Desire has raised sufficient funds to ensure Falklands’ oil drilling campaign

Desire Petroleum, the oil and gas exploration company focused on the North Basin of the Falkland Islands announced Wednesday it has conditionally placed 60 million new ordinary shares of 1p each at an issue price of 70p per share, thereby raising £42 million (68 million US dollars) before expenses.
Tuesday, October 20th 2009 - 11:51 UTC
New 2009 high for oil while US dollar keeps sliding

The price of oil has reached a new high for 2009, continuing its recent rise on the back of the weak US dollar and strong US company results. US crude settled up $1.08 at $79.61 in New York trading.
Tuesday, October 20th 2009 - 07:51 UTC
Petrobras in new oil and gas output record prepares to drill sub-salt deposits

Brazil's government managed oil and gas company Petrobras said on Monday domestic oil output increased 1.2% in September, compared with August, to a record high as it completed platform maintenance and boosted output at some wells. The new record is 2 million bpd from 1.98 million bpd in August.
Monday, October 19th 2009 - 12:46 UTC
Chile opens Wind Park to supply 57.000 homes

Chilean president Michelle Bachelet inaugurated last week the country's largest wind park. The Monte Redondo project demanded a 100 million US dollars investment and will have a production of 38 megawatts, which will power 57 thousand homes.
Thursday, October 15th 2009 - 12:13 UTC
India and Argentina sign nuclear cooperation and trade agreements

India and Argentina signed a civil nuclear pact and nine other agreements to help boost bilateral trade and investment. Argentine President, Ms Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, on a state visit to India, signed the agreements after extensive discussions with Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh.
Wednesday, October 14th 2009 - 09:39 UTC
OPEC optimistic about global recovery anticipates stronger demand for oil

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has predicted for next year an increase in global demand for oil driven by a global economic recovery. The 12-nation cartel said in its latest monthly report that 2010 world demand for crude would be 84.93 million barrels per day for an increase of 0.83%.
Friday, October 9th 2009 - 05:20 UTC
Rockhopper confirms drilling of two wells in Falklands’ waters

Rockhopper Exploration oil and gas company which operates in the North Falkland Basin confirmed this week it was considering various options, including a share sale, to fund drilling activities scheduled to begin this coming austral summer in the South Atlantic