The drop in oil demand by refiners at local level and the exports limited to a minimum at global level due to the coronavirus pandemic, pushed storage capacity to the limit in the producing provinces
The British giant said it slumped into a u$s4.4-billion net loss in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic crushed demand for oil. "Our industry has been hit by supply and demand shocks on a scale never seen before," BP's CEO stated
The Council of the European Union has renewed economic sanctions against Russia for a further six months, until 31 July 2026, in response to its war against Ukraine
In its monthly oil market report, the IEA now estimates global supply at 106.2 million barrels per day in 2025, up 3 million bpd from 2024, which is 100,000 bpd less than it forecast in November
BP announced Meg O’Neill as its new chief executive, effective April 1, 2026, following the departure of Murray Auchincloss from the role, with Carol Howle serving as interim chief executive
The decision does not include the potential production increases that eight member countries may agree on, as these nations aim to finish returning to the market the barrels they voluntarily withdrew to support prices
The government said the elimination of export duties aims to preserve activity in mature basins, provide investment certainty, and protect jobs in the sector
According to the company’s 2026–2028 strategic plan, the projected investments aim to increase Vaca Muerta production by 60%, reaching 180,000 boe/d in 2028
The transfer is part of Project Andes, under which YPF seeks to divest mature assets to focus on Vaca Muerta. The areas involved are Los Chorrillos, Lago Fuego, and Tierra del Fuego Fracción A, B, C, D, and E
The company’s CFO, Fernando Melgarejo, attributed the profit to an increase in crude output, which helped offset the decline in international prices
