Category: Companies

BP suspends share buybacks to strengthen balance sheet

The British giant posted a $3.4 billion loss in the fourth quarter, compared with a $1.2 billion profit in the previous quarter. The loss included $4.3 billion in adjustments, mainly related to impairments in its gas and low-carbon energy businesses

Shell increases annual profit by 11%

The company reported that its pre-tax income in 2025 decreased by 0.5% to $29.756 billion, while revenue from the sale of property and equipment totaled $1.148 billion, representing a 29.1% year-over-year decline

Trump encourages U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump is promising incentives and compensation to oil companies that invest in Venezuela, but the industry remains hesitant due to a “lack of clarity” around support, political uncertainty, and the deterioration of Venezuela’s infrastructure

Continental partners with PAE in Vaca Muerta

U.S. oil producer Continental Resources has signed an agreement with Pan American Energy (PAE) to develop four areas in the Vaca Muerta region jointly

BP appoints Meg O’Neill as chief executive

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

YPF reaches “milestone” in shale oil production

YPF announced that it has reached a production milestone of 200,000 barrels per day of oil in Vaca Muerta. This shale oil production level represents 82% growth in just over two years

Pluspetrol agrees to transfer Vaca Muerta block to Continental Resources

The Argentine oil company stated that its subsidiary Pluspetrol Cuenca Neuquina signed an agreement with Continental Resources to transfer its 90% stake in the Los Toldos II Oeste block

Vista Energy to invest USD 4.5 billion in Argentina between 2026–2028

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

YPF transfers seven areas in Tierra del Fuego to Terra Ignis

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

Petrobras to complete drilling of well off the Amazon in five months

“This is the fifth-deepest well Petrobras has ever drilled, and it is a pioneer well in an unexplored area. That requires great care,” said Sylvia Anjos, Petrobras’ Exploration and Production director, at a press conference