Brazil M&A | Consolidation race in Brazil – independent E&Ps pursue mergers
Consolidation among Brazil’s independents looks set to kick off, with 3R Petroleum the “target”. Maha Energy made the first move, proposing a merger of 3R’s…
Read MoreBrazil M&A | Westlawn Americas Offshore continues its rapid growth with US$301.7 million Brazil upstream acquisition
On 21 March 2024, Westlawn Americas Offshore (WAO) announced the acquisition of a non-operating 20% interest in the BS-4 concession from Enauta for US$301.7 million.…
Read MoreVaca Muerta wins markets in the region: Bolivia already imports oil from Neuquén
Andrés Armijos, head of LATAM at the Houston-based consulting firm Welligence Energy Analytics, confirmed that Bolivia has not been successful in its exploratory plans to…
Read MoreCan Petrobras walk the line between the state and the pre-salt?
Welligence Energy Analytics vice president Andre Fagundes noted that most of the spending was going to projects already in progress, in particular the deployment of…
Read MoreAmericas Q4 2023 M&A Quarterly | Deal-making is back on the table
Q4 2023 saw a slight uptick in deal flow anchored by a flurry of transactions in the US Gulf of Mexico and Brazil. We also…
Read MoreBrazil Licensing | Latest bid round triggers rush for Pelotas Basin acreage
The ANP held its latest bid rounds on 13th December 2023, the 4th Concession Permanent Offer and the 2nd Production Sharing Contract (PSC) Permanent Offer.…
Read MoreWelligence Energy Transition | The Petrobras Paradox: Can output be increased while pursuing decarbonization goals?
Petrobras has made ambitious and comprehensive energy transition targets. It aims to maintain an upstream emissions intensity of 15 kgCO2e/boe between 2025 and 2030 and…
Read MoreAmericas Q3 2023 M&A Quarterly | Deal flow remains sluggish, but opportunity pipeline is strong
The Americas saw continued slow deal flow, with six transactions primarily driven by asset acquisitions in US GoM. There was just one transaction in Latin…
Read MoreBrazilian upstream enjoys bumper year
“Despite the stringent environmental process, which has led several companies to abandon exploration plans in [the Foz do Amazonas Basin], we believe a glimmmer of…
Read MoreBrazil Rumblings on the Ground | Navigating new horizons: Lula, Petrobras, and the strategy for an emerging gas market
Welligence recently visited Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to meet with key stakeholders in the O&G sector to gauge the overall upstream climate and…
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