Latin-America Updates
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Sintana Energy (OTCQX:SEUSF)/b) reports Latin-American exploration updates. In Uruguay, ANCAP has approved a 1-year suspension of the initial exploration subperiod for , requested by operator Chevron Mexico Finance LLC, so the first subperiod now expires on 23 August 2027.
Environmental authorization for the 3D seismic campaign was obtained in early 2026; one seismic acquisition season was completed by end-April 2026 and a second is scheduled for Q4 2026, with full 3D data acquisition, processing and interpretation described as essential for an optimal drilling decision. In Argentina, Decree 590/2026 instructs the National Secretariat of Energy to call an international public tender for offshore block CAN-200, following a February 2025 expression of interest by Challenger Energy Group, a Sintana group company.
Positive
- AREA OFF-1 exploration subperiod extended to August 2027, giving more time for full 3D seismic work before drilling decisions.
- Q4 2026 second 3D seismic season scheduled offshore Uruguay, supporting better subsurface understanding.
- Decree 590/2026 launches CAN-200 tender based on Challenger’s expression of interest, enabling Sintana’s group company to formally compete for an offshore Argentine permit.
Negative
- Environmental authorization delays for AREA OFF-1 3D seismic required a one-year suspension of the initial exploration subperiod.
- CAN-200 offshore Argentina remains subject to an international public tender, with no exploration permit yet awarded and competitive bidding expected.
News Explained
Uruguay’s initial exploration period now runs to August 23, 2027, while Argentina remains at the tender stage rather than a permit award.
In Uruguay, ANCAP agreed to suspend the initial exploration subperiod of AREA OFF-1 for one year, moving its stated expiry to
In Argentina, the CAN-200 opportunity is at the tender stage: Decree 590/2026 directs an international public tender based on Challenger Energy’s expression of interest, and the release states that this is a necessary precursor to a potential permit award rather than an award itself.
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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V:SEI)(AIM:SEI)(OTCQX:SEUSF) ("Sintana" or the "Company"), an international upstream oil and gas exploration company, provides the following updates in relation to activities in Latin-America.
AREA OFF-1, offshore Uruguay: ANCAP, the Uruguayan state-owned energy company and regulator, has agreed to a suspension of the initial exploration subperiod of the AREA OFF-1 block, offshore Uruguay, for 1 year, such that the first exploration subperiod will now expire on 23 August 2027. The suspension was requested by Chevron Mexico Finance LLC, Sucursal Uruguay, operator of the block, in accordance with the provisions of the licence contract for AREA OFF-1, given the length of time taken for environmental authorisation of the AREA OFF-1 3D seismic acquisition campaign. As previously advised, following environmental authorisation being obtained in early 2026 an initial season of seismic acquisition was completed prior to the end of April 2026, with a second season scheduled to commence in Q4 2026. Acquisition, processing and interpretation of all of the planned 3D seismic data over the block is considered essential data necessary to making an optimal exploration well drilling decision.
Offshore Argentina: On 14 February 2025, Challenger Energy Group plc, a member of the Sintana group of companies, submitted an expression of interest for the award of an offshore hydrocarbon exploration permit under national jurisdiction in the North Argentine Basin (CAN - 200), in accordance with the provisions of Article 46 of Law No. 17,319 of the Argentine Republic. On 15 July 2026, Decree 590/2026 was published in the Official Gazette of the Argentine Republic, which instructs the National Secretariat of Energy to call for an International Public Tender based on Challenger Energy's expression of interest, as a necessary precursor to the potential award of a permit. Challenger will proceed to participate in this process, in compliance with the provisions and timelines established by the Argentine law and authorities, and further updates will be provided as appropriate.
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About Sintana Energy
Sintana Energy is an Atlantic Margin-focused oil and gas company, holding interests in a diverse portfolio of high-impact assets that spans the Southern Atlantic conjugate margin. The Company's current portfolio is strategically positioned in the emerging frontier geographies of Namibia, Uruguay and Angola, with additional legacy assets in Colombia and The Bahamas. Led by an experienced team, Sintana Energy is partnered with major industry players, and benefits from significant carry support, on key licenses across multiple jurisdictions. Sintana Energy is listed on the TSX-V in Canada under the symbol "SEI", in the United Kingdom on the LSE-AIM under the symbol "SEI" and in the U.S. on the OTCQX under the symbol "SEUSF".
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