South America

Venezuela's PDVSA controlling fire at Cardon refinery's cracker

Power outages and fires are frequent at PDVSA's deteriorated refineries, which typically work at a fraction of capacity.

ATOME announces FID for $665-MM green hydrogen project in Paraguay

Construction of the plant is expected shortly following FID with full production projected to commence by or before October 2029.

Petrobras selects Honeywell's ethanol-to-jet technology for large-scale SAF plant

Petrobras in talks with Mubadala to buy back Mataripe refinery

Venezuela's refineries down to 31% of crude processing capacity

The South American country has increased oil output and exports since it agreed to a flagship supply pact with the U.S. government in January, but limited power service, outages and need for major repairs and maintenance are creating obstacles to recovering refining operations.

India's Reliance buys Venezuelan oil directly from PDVSA

Since Caracas signed a flagship oil supply deal with Washington after the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro in January, only a small group of companies have been able to buy cargoes directly from PDVSA.

Petrobras delivers LPG sold at steep premiums despite Lula move to annul auction

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras has delivered liquefied petroleum gas auctioned off at high prices, even after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the government would annul it to protect consumers from fuel spikes.

U.S. naphtha exports surge to record high on Japanese, Venezuelan buying

Argentina allows up to 15% ethanol blend into gasoline after oil shock

Gasoline prices in the South American country rose more than 18% in March, according to analyst estimates, driven by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and have climbed more than 60% year‑on‑year.

Evonik expands distribution partnership with IMCD for VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates in the U.S.