Policy Failure Is Dragging Ecuador’s Oil Sector Lower | OilPrice.com Premium Content By Nelson Baldeon – Apr 13, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT Ecuador’s oil production is declining sharply due to policy failures, underinvestment, and operational disruptions—not a lack of resources. Aging infrastructure, pipeline outages, and environmental risks are repeatedly disrupting output, exposing the fragility of...Continue Reading

Kyrgyzstan is hoping to preside over the launch of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Development Bank during its 2026 chairmanship of the group, according to local news reports that cite the Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy.  Working out details connected with the SCO bank’s launch was the focus of recent discussions between top Economy Ministry officials...Continue Reading

Why Europe’s Best Energy Startups Are Leaving | OilPrice.com Leon Stille Leon Stille has a background in energy sciences (MSc and BSc) and is pursuing a PhD in energy policy. He currently runs his own company,… More Info Premium Content By Leon Stille – Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT Europe is losing energy transition...Continue Reading

Petrobras Strikes New Offshore Hydrocarbon Discovery In Brazil | OilPrice.com Alex Kimani Alex Kimani is a veteran finance writer, investor, engineer and researcher for Safehaven.com.  More Info Related News By Alex Kimani – Apr 13, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) has made yet another deepwater hydrocarbon discovery in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil, marking...Continue Reading

TotalEnergies has confirmed a hydrocarbon discovery at the Moho license offshore Congo, with estimated resources of around 100 MMbbl and plans for a tie-back to existing production infrastructure. SourceContinue Reading

Rachel Reeves’ flagship wealth fund has announced a fresh heap of financing for Rolls-Royce SMR following its tie-up with Ed Miliband’s state-owned energy company. The National Wealth Fund has revealed a £599m financing package for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in a bid to kick start delivery on its project with Great British Energy. The...Continue Reading

Petrobras has confirmed a hydrocarbon discovery in a pre-salt exploration well in Brazil’s Campos basin, with further analysis underway to evaluate reservoir and fluid characteristics. SourceContinue Reading

Halliburton has secured a multibillion-dollar contract from YPF to provide unconventional completions and electric fracturing services in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play. SourceContinue Reading

BP Joins Shell and TotalEnergies in Namibia’s Offshore Rush | OilPrice.com Charles Kennedy Charles is a writer for Oilprice.com More Info Related News By Charles Kennedy – Apr 13, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT UK-based supermajor BP has agreed to buy 60% in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia as part of its ongoing strategy to...Continue Reading

Inside the Fragile U.S.–Iran Ceasefire: How Close Is a Real Deal? | OilPrice.com Simon Watkins Simon Watkins is a former senior FX trader and salesman, financial journalist, and best-selling author. He was Head of Forex Institutional Sales and Trading for… More Info Premium Content By Simon Watkins – Apr 13, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT The...Continue Reading