MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 325) â Company briefs spanning details on JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., TotalEnergies, Eni, Repsol, and ECOPETROL among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA â NeuquĂ©n negotiates a $150mn infrastructure bond w/ TotalEnergies to advance the exploitation of a strategic […]
PRESS DIGEST 18Oct2026: Tecpetrol Toldos Il Este; Solaria in URU
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 225) â Company briefs spanning details on Solaria, Equinor, Tecpetrol, the World Bank, and IDB among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA â Toldos Il Este, the Tecpetrol development that foresees 380 wells and $6.4bn, includes a treatment plant […]
Venezuela advances fiscal and debt transparency, EcoanalĂtica says
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 168) â Venezuela is moving toward transparency in its fiscal and debt figures after years of opacity, according to EcoanalĂtica. This, with estimates placing total liabilities at $238bn, a significant portion of which corresponds to internal debt between public entities, the […]
Peru has oil underground, getting it out is another story
LIMA, PERĂ (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, contributor Frank Oscanoa Curillo, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 1094) â Peru has oil, natural gas, prospective exploration basins, and international companies with experience developing its resources. It also has something that seems to have become a permanent feature of its energy industry: investment announcements […]
PRESS DIGEST 16Oct2026: oil production in PER; Encantado-1x in COL
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 245) â Company briefs spanning details on the Chamber of Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons in NeuquĂ©n, NG Energy and ECOPETROL, Chevron, and CNPC, among others. UK â as intâl conflicts diminish hopes for supply relief, Brent crude reached that […]
NG Energy announces Aruchara-6 results at Maria Conchita, spuds Encantado-1x well at SinĂș-9
CALGARY, ALBERTA (By NG Energy, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 1105) â NG Energy International Corp. announced initial results from the Aruchara-6 well at the company’s Maria Conchita Block in Colombia, and to provide an operational update on the SinĂș-9 Block. The company’s contractual interest in both the Maria Conchita Block and the SinĂș-9 […]
PRESS DIGEST 15Oct2026: ECOPETROL names new COOÂ
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 15.Oct.2026, Words: 185) â Company briefs spanning details on ECOPETROL, and AXN, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA â ECOPETROL continues advancing its transformation journey with the appointment of its new corporate compliance officer (CCO). [ECOPETROL] NORTH AMERICA â AXN […]
ECOPETROL advances its transformation journey with appointment of new CCO
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By ECOPETROL, 15.Oct.2026, Words: 405) â ECOPETROLâs Board of Directors has appointed JosĂ© Eduardo Barreneche Ăvila as the company’s Corporate Compliance Officer, effective no later than 20 Oct. 2026. This appointment forms part of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its senior management structure. JosĂ© Eduardo Barreneche is an […]
PRESS DIGEST 14Oct2026: Maurel & Prom Colombiaâs Encantado-1X well
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 14.Oct.2026, Words: 325) â Company briefs spanning details on Agricultura Nacional, S.A. de C.V. (Dragon), Maurel & Prom Colombia Sociedad Limitada, SinĂș-9 Consortium, SIMFLO, EcoPhage, Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. and ECOPETROL among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA â at the SinĂș-9 […]
SIMFLO announces award of infrastructure project in El Salvador
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Oct.2026, Words: 203) â SIMFLO announced award of a major municipal project in Central America to supply water infrastructure to multiple cities. The project involves supplying high-efficiency vertical turbine pump bowl assemblies to support well construction and scheduled municipal water system maintenance […]
PRESS DIGEST 13Oct2026: Jaguar Uraniumâs Laguna Salada; TRF Casa de Bolsa
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 13.Oct.2026, Words: 364) â Company briefs spanning details on Western Star Resources Inc., AT&T, Trafalgar SFP, S.A. de C.V., S.F.P., Jaguar Uranium, Grupo Trafalgar, Rice University and Moody’s Local MX S.A. de C.V., among others. NORTH AMERICA â Rice University researchers are […]
Jaguar Uranium announces maiden MRE at Laguna Salada in Argentina
TORONTO, CANADA (By Jaguar Uranium, 13.Oct. 2026, Words: 534) â Jaguar Uranium Corp. announced an independent mineral resource estimate (“MRE” or âmineral resource estimate”) for its 100%-owned flagship Laguna Salada uranium-vanadium project, located in Chubut Province, Argentina. The MRE was prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements of Subpart 1300 of […]
Luca Mining encouraged by progress at Campo Morado
VANCOUVER, BC (By Luca Mining Corp., 13.Oct.2026, Words: 494) â Luca Mining Corp. reported production results for the 3 months ended 30 Sep. 2026. Campo Morado At Campo Morado, higher grades and improved metallurgical recoveries contributed to increased quarter-over-quarter production and sales of gold, silver and zinc. Higher grades reflected access […]
AHMSA and MINOSA rescue requires around $3bn over up to 15 years
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 120) â The rescue of Altos Hornos de MĂ©xico (AHMSA) and its subsidiary Minera del Norte (MINOSA) requires approximately $3bn over a period of up to 15 years. This, according to calculations by NapoleĂłn GĂłmez Urrutia, leader of the National Union […]
Ecuador rolls out new energy demand management scheme
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 196) â A new energy demand management scheme in Ecuador went into effect today 12 Oct. 2026, El Universe reported. Scheduled power outages for high-voltage industrial segments (with demand) and medium-voltage industrial segments will now take place 3 days a week, […]
The reform of Venezuelaâs Organic Hydrocarbons Law
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 121) â The reform of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law in Feb. 2026 was a positive step forward for the Venezuelan energy sector. ALSO READ: VENEZUELA APPROVES PARTIAL REFORM OF THE ORGANIC HYDROCARBONS LAW [PHOTO JOURNAL] Said reform made it possible […]
PDVSA eyes 2026 exit rate production of 1.3 MMb/d, 1.5 MMb/d by YE:27
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 108) â Venezuelaâs state-owned PetrĂłleos de Venezuela, S. A. (PDVSA) expects its year-end 2026 exit production (at 31 Dec. 2026) to reach 1.3 million barrels per day (MMb/d). Current production remains stable at around 1.24 MMb/d, PDVSA president HĂ©ctor ObregĂłn […]
Venezuelan refineries producing 350,000+ b/d for domestic supplyÂ
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 103) â Venezuelaâs refining capacity exceeds 350,000 barrels per day (b/d). This ensures the supply of fuel for the productive sector, PetrĂłleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) president HĂ©ctor ObregĂłn said on 12 Oct. 2026 during a PDVSA broadcast on national television. […]
PDVSA eyes being a key LPG supplier to the Caribbean and US by 2027
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 151) â PetrĂłleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) plans to establish itself as a secure supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 2027. Exports will be destined for the Caribbean, the US, Europe and India, foreseeing the start of exploitation operations in […]
ObregĂłn boasts formalization of 61 definitive alliances
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 158) â PetrĂłleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) president HĂ©ctor ObregĂłn said recently announced strategic advances related to the Venezuelan energy sector aimed at consolidating a sustainable energy model. ObregĂłn again boasted formalization of 61 definitive alliances, and 44 active negotiations estimated […]
PRESS DIGEST 12Oct2026: JP Morgan on URU; Quimbaya rig in COL; PEMEX refineries
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 311) â Company briefs spanning details on Quimbaya Gold Inc.; JP Morgan; Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC; GreenAmerica Biofuels Ord LLC; PEMEX, and Pilot Travel Centers, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN â JP Morgan valued Uruguayâs country risk […]
SIRE to buy GreenAmerica Biofuels from Pilot Travel Centers
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (By SIRE, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 200) â Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC (SIRE), a farmer-owned ethanol producer, announced it has acquired GreenAmerica Biofuels Ord LLC, a subsidiary of Pilot Travel Centers LLC. The transaction closed 9 Oct. 2026. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed and remain […]
Uruguay tops LatAm ranking regarding personal net worth
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Oct.2026, Words: 139) â The wealthiest 1% in Uruguay hold 40.5% of personal net worth, according to a comparison published by Latinometrics using estimates from the World Inequality Database (WID) for 2024. This percentage is the highest among the Latin American countries […]
PRESS DIGEST 11Oct2026: MEX Simon and post-tropical cyclone Rachel; Machado on Delcy
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 11.Oct.2026, Words: 445) â Company briefs spanning details on Vente Venezuela, the Llanos Human Rights Foundation (Fundehullan), PEMEX, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Cuentas Claras, among others. ALSO READ: MEXICO AMID TRUMPâS PROMISE-THREAT TO BAN ON US DIESEL EXPORTS LATIN AMERICA […]
Argentina: 12 consecutive wheels of deterioration
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Oct.2026, Words: 273) â The trajectory of Argentine country risk in recent weeks has been clear. On 25 Sep. 2026, the indicator closed at 609 basis points. On 28 Sep. it rose 32 more units, to 641 points, and during the round […]
SOUTHCOM mobilizes military support after PanamaÂ
WASHINGTON, DC (By SOUTHCOM, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 103) â US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is mobilizing military forces to support Department of State-led US government relief operations in Panama following the Oct. 9 earthquake. SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan has directed immediate support to help the people of Panama, including on-the-ground […]
Milei’s economic bloodbath: 32,290 businesses have closed down in ArgentinaÂ
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: ) â A total of 32,290 businesses have closed their doors in Argentina since the ultraliberal Javier Milei assumed the presidency in late 2013, with policies that have negatively impacted the retail sector and various industrial branches, reported El Economista. […]
Panama declares state of emergency after powerful quake
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Xinhua, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 223) â Panama declared a state of emergency on Saturday to coordinate relief efforts and assist communities affected by a powerful earthquake that struck the country Friday. Presidency Minister Juan Carlos Orillac told a press conference at the presidential palace that the declaration […]
CFE and PEMEX prepare for arrival of Simon, Luz Elena says
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 251) â Brigades from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and PEMEX are prepared to attend any eventuality related to the arrival hurricane SimĂłn. This, in coordination with the agencies of the government of Mexico. SimĂłn has intensified to a Category 3 […]
Norway’s growing $2tn oil empire and Venezuela’s lost opportunity
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Sep.2026, Words: 130) â Impressive total market value (2024) of 19.7T NOK in Norway. This, according to the Norge Bank Investment Management‘s market value growth since inception âThis image of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund fills me with deep envy and sadness,â Summa […]
PRESS DIGEST 10Oct2026: Mileiâs economic bloodbath; CUB oil debt
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 220) â Company briefs spanning details on Petrojam, PDVSA, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Teikoku Databank, among others as well as comments from Canada’s PM Mark Carney. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA â Argentina lost 32,300 businesses and […]
Pence lashes out at Trumpâs Russian pivot for fuel
WASHINGTON, DC (By Mike Pence via X, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 286) â President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel amidst Putin’s ongoing and brutal attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine makes no sense and is a betrayal of the legacy and leadership of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. While […]
Mexico alerts residents as Simon approaches Pacific coast
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 187) â Mexicoâs president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo informed residents of the states of Jalisco, Colima, MichoacĂĄn, and Nayarit about the suspension of non-essential activities starting at 4:00 PM today, Saturday, due to the passage of Hurricane Simon, a category 4 storm. […]
Venezuela eyes raising $12bn in financing over next 2 years
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Oct.2026, Words: 103) â Venezuela could raise an estimated $12bn in financing over the next 2 years with its return to the multilateral financial system. These would include resuming relations with institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World […]
Transocean reveals contract backlog of $1.1bn, including fully approved Equinor deal
STEINHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND [By Transocean, 9.Oct.2026, Words: 125) â Transocean Ltd. announced a new contract award representing approximately $62mn in firm contract backlog and the formal approval of the previously announced Equinor agreement resulting in conversion of the $1bn contract value to firm backlog. The Transocean Norge was awarded a two-well contract […]
PRESS DIGEST 9Oct2026:Â April comes twice; oil prices; SOTE ops in ECU
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Oct.2026, Words: 256) â Company briefs spanning details on the Colombian LPG Association (GASNOVA), Transocean Ltd., Equinor, and JP Morgan, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ECUADOR â Ecuador restores operations at SOTE and transport capacity reaches 312,000 b/d. [Editores LatinPetroleum] […]
SOTE operations restored, capacity reaches 312 Mb/d
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Oct.2026, Words: 213) â EP Petroecuador lifted the force majeure declaration implemented earlier in the week to address the fire at Baeza station No. 4 of the Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE). Operational conditions were restored and the pipeline’s crude oil transport capacity […]
Venezuela boasts 105 strategic agreements with PDVSA in 2026
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 111) â Venezuela boasts negotiations on 105 strategic agreements associated with state-owned PetrĂłleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) in less than a year. Of these agreements, 61 have already been signed while the remaining 44 are under negotiation, Venezuelaâs interim president Delcy RodrĂguez announced […]
RodrĂguez prioritizes monetary sovereignty and exchange stability
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 190) â During the installation of the 82nd annual assembly of FedecĂĄmaras, Venezuelaâs interim president Delcy RodrĂguez announced efforts to prioritize monetary sovereignty and exchange stability to boost the economy. During her discource on 8 Oct. 2026, RodrĂguez reported the growth […]
RodrĂguez addresses 82nd FedecĂĄmaras annual assembly, talks around reforms
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 260) â Venezuelaâs interim president Delcy RodrĂguez reported on the progress of judicial reforms, parliamentary dialogue, and a legislative package aimed at democratic coexistence and streamlining the state, during her address at the 82nd annual assembly of FedecĂĄmaras. During her discourse on […]
PRESS DIGEST 8Oct2026: SLB and MEEI talks; COL-VEN gas pipeline
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 353) â Company briefs spanning details on FedecĂĄmaras, OFAC, EXMAR, Nucor Corporation, Trinidad and Tobagoâs Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) and SLB, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BOLIVIA â following enactment of Supreme Decree 5716, which […]
Sheinbaum comments on Mexicana, AIFA, Tren Maya and Grupo Mundo Maya
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 219) â Mexicoâs president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted that Mexicana, the Felipe Ăngeles International Airport (AIFA), Tren Maya, and Grupo Mundo Maya are meeting their objectives month after month and are on track with their plans. âThe companies are […]
Johan Sverdrup crude hits record US$24/bbl premium to Brent
LONDON / HOUSTON / SINGAPORE (By WoodMac, 7.Oct.2026, Words: 825) â As Saudi Arabiaâs suspension of its East-West pipeline drives medium-sour crude prices above US$140/bbl and European refiners scramble for alternatives, a new Wood Mackenzie analysis finds Johan Sverdrup crude has hit a record US$24/bbl premium to Brent, putting field partners […]
Sheinbaum Luz Elena comment on investments, Guaymas-El Oro gas pipeline
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 7.Oct.2026, Words: 795) â Mexicoâs president Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted a historic investment of nearly 1.2 trillion Mexican pesos (MXN) in electricity and gas pipelines during her 6-year presidential term. âItâs a very good team working in the energy sector, under the […]
PRESS DIGEST 7Oct2026: Johan Sverdrup crude hits record $24/bbl premium to BrentÂ
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Oct.2026, Words: 169) â Company briefs spanning details on WoodMac, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN MEXICO â during her daily presser, Mexicoâs president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted historic investment of nearly 1.2tn Mexican pesos in electricity and gas pipelines during […]
SEMAR deploys military to US-Mexico border
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 7.Oct.2026, Words: 119) â The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) reported deployment of military personnel as part of the “mirror operations” between Mexico and the US to reinforce border and maritime security. On the Mexican side of […]
PDVSA reports, controls fire at CardĂłn refinery
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Oct.2026, Words: 190) â PetrĂłleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) said a natural gas pipeline supplying the boilers at the CardĂłn refinery, part of the ParaguanĂĄ Refining Center (CRP by its Spanish acronym) in FalcĂłn State, ruptured and caused a fire. The incident happened […]
Boliviaâs PGE highlights 7 irregularities in contraction related to Bolivian Lithium DepositsÂ
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Oct.2026, Words: 188) â Boliviaâs Attorney General’s Office (PGE) identified 7 irregularities in the contracting process for the waterproofing of industrial pools belonging to Bolivian Lithium Deposits (YLB). The contract was awarded in 2016 to Gerimex SRL for over Bs 24mn, reported […]
Bolivia fuel supplies less than normal
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Oct.2026, Words: 142) â Fuel supplies in Bolivia have yet to return to normal, and queues at gas stations persist. This, despite efforts by Boliviaâs state-owned oil company YPFB to boost controls such as blocking license plates used for repeated fuel purchases, […]
Bolivia eyes $214mn in initial IMF distributionÂ
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Oct.2026, Words: 147) â Bolivia eyes receipt of its first disbursement of $214mn related to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan by 7 Oct. 2026. The funds will be transferred to the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB), economy minister Christian Morales told […]