GENEVE, SWITZERLAND (By WTO, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 6200) â Global trade policy and the WTO are experiencing the most serious and sustained disruptions since the multilateral trading system was created 80 years ago. While some of these disruptions reflect long-standing tensions, and some reflect more recent developments related to macroeconomic policies […]
Brava terminates deal to divest Rio Grande do Norte concessions
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores LatinPetroleum, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 190) â Brava Energia terminated a transaction related to divestment of 11 onshore oil and gas concessions located in the Potiguar Basin, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The deal was with the consortium formed by Azevedo e Travassos […]
Petrobras inks 8 PSCs for blocks offshore CĂ´te dâIvoire
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 135) â PETROBRASâ wholly-owned subsidiary Petrobras Netherlands B.V. (PNBV) signed production sharing contracts (PSCs) for 8 offshore exploration blocks located in the Republic of CĂ´te dâIvoire. The contracts secure Petrobrasâ participation in high-potential exploration areas along the African equatorial margin. […]
MEEI engages bpTT and NGC on Manakin/Cocuina cross-border gas project
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 342) â Trinidad and Tobagoâs Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) convened discussions with representatives of bp Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) and the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) regarding development of the Manakin/Cocuina cross-border natural gas […]
PRESS DIGEST 17Sep2026:Â LatAm political shift left-to-right
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 234) â The following briefs span company details on World Trade Organization, Bladex, Woodside Energy, PEMEX, and SENER among others. EUROPE â the 2026 World Trade Report examines what global trade rules have delivered in the past, where is it […]
After the strikes: what next for Qatar, Iran and the world’s largest gas field?
LONDON / HOUSTON / SINGAPORE (By Wood Mackenzie, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 787) â The 2026 Middle East conflict has struck at the centre of the global gas system. Strikes on Qatar’s North Field and Iran’s South Pars have taken capacity offline across a resource base that holds 25% of the world’s gas […]
ExxonMobil ponders Venezuelan reentry
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 16.Sep.2026, Words: 172) â US-based ExxonMobil Corporation is reportedly advancing talks with Venezuelan authorities to evaluate its return to the OPEC country, nearly 2 decades after abandoning operations following the nationalization of its assets. Executives from the Spring, Texas-based oil company traveled to […]
Trinidadâs PM Persad-Bissessar looks to meet with Delcy RodrĂguez in NYC
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores LatinPetroleum, 16.Sep.2026) â Trinidad and Tobago prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar confirmed she will hold a bilateral meeting with Venezuelaâs interim president Delcy RodrĂguez. Said meeting is expected to take place at the end of next week in New York, and on the sidelines of […]
Woodside: small steps in a positive direction in Mexico
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 16.Sep.2026, Words: 363) â The month of Sep. 2026 marked an important milestone for Woodside Energy in Mexico amid the first visit of Liz Westcott to the country as CEO. During her trip to Mexico, Woodside and state-owned PEMEX signed a non-binding […]
PDVSA and Continental Resources ink MOU related to Ayacucho 2 block in Venezuela’s Faja
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA (By Continental Resources, 16.Sep.2026, Words: 363) â Continental Resources, Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state-owned PetrĂłleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) to operate and develop the Ayacucho 2 block in Venezuela’s Orinoco heavy oil belt, one of the world’s most prolific oil-producing regions. The parties intend […]
PRESS DIGEST 16Sep2026: Hamm in VEN; ECOPETROL resolutions
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 16.Sep.2026, Words: 306) â The following briefs span company details on Continental Resources, NOVVA Group, PDVSA, ECOPETROL, Venezuelan-German Institute of Applied Ecological Sciences (IVACEA) and ABO Energy, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA â ECOPETROL reveals resolutions adopted by the […]
PRESS DIGEST 15Sep2026: VEN oil opening is âsmoke and mirrors;â YPFB financing margin
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 315) â The following briefs span company details on NOVVA Group, YPFB and Pickering Energy Partners, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BOLIVIA â a decree increases the financing margin for YPFB, so that the state-owned co. has sufficient […]
YPFB to have more financing to guarantee fuel supply, GĂĄlvez says
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 314) â The Bolivian government will expand financial resources for Yacimientos PetrolĂferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) to guarantee the purchase and supply of fuel in the domestic market, reported El Diario, citing presidential spokesperson JosĂŠ Luis GĂĄlvez. The measure is part […]
Paz seeks approval for $1.9bn IMF loan, 90-day extension of the state of emergency
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 218) â Boliviaâs president Rodrigo Paz asked the Legislative Assembly to approve this week a $1.9bn loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The agreement with the IMF is already in the hands of the legislature for analysis, La RazĂłn […]
Bladex structures $1bn loan for the Republic of PanamaÂ
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 192) â Bladex structured a senior loan for up to $1bn for the Republic of Panama. This transaction provides Panama with timely access to funding under competitive terms, while diversifying its sources of financing. The loan was through the Ministry of […]
ECOPETROL BODs names Camil as interim CEO
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 150) â ECOPETROLâs board of directors (BODs) appointed Alfonso Camilo Barco MuĂąoz as acting CEO, effective 15 Sep. 2026. The decision was announced at a ECOPETROL meeting held on 14 Sep. 2026. RELATED: VĂŠlez Galeano resigns from ECOPETROLâs BODs Barco […]
ECOPETROL says Hurtado to remain with company until 15 Sep.Â
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: ) â ECOPETROL said Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra will remain with the state-owned company through 15 Sep. 2026, the date on which the retirement plan granted and approved in Jul. 2026, by mutual agreement, becomes effective. Parra most recently served […]
VĂŠlez Galeano resigns from ECOPETROLâs BODs
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 101) â Hildebrando VĂŠlez Galeano resigned his position as a member of the ECOPETROL board of directors, effective 15 Sep. 2026. VĂŠlez Galeanoâs decision was announced on 14 Sep. through a special communication with the state-owned company, ECOPETROL said on […]
Company that sends oil to Cuba changes name again
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 14.Sep.2026, Words: 138) â The Mexican company used by PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) to send crude oil to Cuba has changed its name for the second time in less than 6 months. And, this time the company also modified its export strategy to […]
World Bank approves $300mn for Uruguay to improve competitiveness
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 14.Sep.2026, Words: 95) â The World Bank‘s executive board approved a $300mn loan for Uruguay. The loan will destined to finance reforms in the Southern Cone country focused on competitiveness, private investment, and employment, LaRed21 reported on 14 Sep. 2026. The loan […]
Touchstone says gas sales directed to Atlantic LNG T2/T3 during T4 downtime
CALGARY, ALBERTA (By Touchstone, 14.Sep.2026, Words: 804) â Touchstone Exploration Inc. provided an update on its recent operational activities in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Operational activities during Aug. and early Sep. 2026 have focused on advancing the company’s development, workover and production optimization programs across the WD- 4, Ortoire […]
PETROBRAS inks 20-year SPA with Sempra Infrastructure for 0.8 MTPA from PALNG Phase 2
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores LatinPetroleum, 14.Sep.2026, Words: 386) â Sempra subsidiary Sempra Infrastructure announced a 20-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with state-owned PETROBRAS, under which Sempra Infrastructure will supply approximately 0.8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG will be sourced from Sempra […]
PEMEX progresses repairs to the Ek-Balam field offshore pipeline
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 13.Sep.2026, Words: 274) â PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) continues with work on the Ek-Balam field offshore pipeline, which has been depressurized, isolated at both ends, with no flow or leakage of crude oil since the morning of 10 Sep. 2026. Specialized underwater […]
Baker Hughes to provide compression systems to Cloud Connector Pipeline
HOUSTON / LONDON (By Baker Hughes, 13.Sep.2026, Words: 444) â Baker Hughes and Venture Global LNG are expanding their long-standing collaboration to advance critical US gas infrastructure. Reinforcing Baker Hughesâ connected capabilities across the natural gas value chain, the company will provide gas compression systems for the Cloud Connector Pipeline […]
PEMEX downplays oil spill reaching Campeche coast
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 12.Sep.2026, Words: 172) â PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) downplayed the arrival of hydrocarbons to the Campeche coast. This, after a spill at the state-owned companyâs facilities located 46 nautical miles off the coast of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, La Jornada reported on 12 Sep. 2026. […]
PETROBRAS receives new installment payments under diesel subvention program
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 110) â PETROBRAS received 2 installments under the economic subvention program for diesel oil commercialization. They include: â R$ 643.8mn, corresponding to diesel sales from 1-15 Jun. 2026(provisional measure no. 1,358); â R$ 1,923.7mn, corresponding to diesel sales from 16-30 […]
TotalEnergies now sole owner of Grandpuits plastics recycling plant in Seine-et-Marne
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 225) â As part of the restructuring of Plastic Energy‘s shareholding, TotalEnergies agreed to acquire from the new shareholder Plastic Energy’s 35% interest in the Grandpuits advanced recycling plant, in which TotalEnergies already held a 65% interest. The plant is now wholly owned by TotalEnergies. […]
Vallourec breaks ground on a production line in Brazil
MEUDON (By Vallourec, 10.Sep.2026, Words: 370) â Vallourec broke ground on a new production line dedicated to ProxximaTM resin systems with Goldilocks subsea insulation technology (GDLXTM) technology at its Serra facility in EspĂrito Santo, Brazil. This milestone marks a key step in the industrial deployment of the subsea thermal insulation […]
TotalEnergies reports new find in Angolaâs block 17
LUANDA, ANGOLA (By TotalEnergies, 10.Sep.2026, Words: 466) â On the occasion of the Angola Oil & Gas Conference, Patrick PouyannĂŠ, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, announced several exploration successes. Acacia-5: from discovery to production in 3 months TotalEnergies (38%, operator) has announced the Acacia-5 near-by discovery on block 17. First oil […]
Bladex completes debt issuance in Mexican capital markets
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 300) â Bladex, Inc. announced the successful placement of long-term Mexican notes (Cebures) in Mexico’s public debt market, for a total amount of MXN 5bn. The transaction attracted orders totaling MXN 7.779bn, representing 1.56x the amount issued and enabling the bank to […]
Kapital announces $125mn in new financing
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 111) â Kapital announced $125mn in new financing from Tru Arrow Partners and Fasanara Capital. Cervin Ventures, Niya Partners and Overlook Capital also participating. Proceeds from the deal will be destined to deepen Kapitalâs investment in its proprietary AI platform and data […]
Unity delivers custom thru-tubing solution for well isolation project in ItalyÂ
ABERDEEN (By Unity, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 352) â Aberdeen-headquartered well integrity and decommissioning specialist Unity, part of the FrontRow Energy Technology Group, successfully completed a well intervention project in Central Italy for SMAPE, deploying a bespoke thru-tubing solution for a major international oil company to achieve well isolation in a technically challenging well environment. The project was initiated after conventional cement squeeze operations were unable to deliver the required isolation […]
Pan Global says SalamĂłn bids accepted by Directorate General of Energy and Mines
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 238) â Pan Global Resources Inc.âs tender bids for the SalamĂłn gold project, submitted through its 2 subsidiaries in Spain, have been accepted by the regional Directorate General of Energy and Mines, subject to an ongoing appeal. “The company has […]
JinkoSolar to change name to Jinko Holdings Limited
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 130) â JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.âs board of directors approved a proposal to change the company’s English name to “Jinko Holdings Limited” and adopt “ćśç§ć§čĄćéĺ Źĺ¸” as its dual foreign name. The proposed name change is subject to the approval of the company’s […]
Mexico violated int’l law in its treatment of Vulcan
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA (By Vulcan, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 388) â Today, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Tribunal published its decision confirming that the Government of Mexico violated international law through its arbitrary and unfair treatment of Vulcan Materials Company and its investments in Quintana Roo. The decision directly […]
Saavi EnergĂa closes merger transaction with Grupo MĂŠxico, S.A.B de C.V.
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Sep.2026, Words: 161) â Saavi EnergĂa S.Ă r.l. successfully closed the previously announced transaction with Grupo MĂŠxico, S.A.B. de C.V. The transaction combines Saavi EnergĂa’s facilities with Grupo MĂŠxico’s power generation assets, creating a diversified energy platform comprising 10 strategically located power plants across […]
Agnico Eagle to divest Delta and Helm Bay projects, investment in Vizsla Copper
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Sep.2026, Words: 394) â Agnico Eagle Mines Limitedâs wholly-owned subsidiary, Agnico Eagle (USA) Limited entered into a securities and asset purchase agreement dated 8 Sep. 2026 with Vizsla Copper Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vizsla Copper US Acquisitions LLC, pursuant to which Agnico USA […]
PRESS DIGEST 7Sep2026: OPEC reaffirms commitment
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 185) â The following briefs span company details on YPF and Chevron, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN VENEZUELA â LatAm politics have been going President Donald Trumpâs way. See the election victories of Javier Milei in Argentina, JosĂŠ […]
Mexico-China talk bilateral ties, common challenges
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 287) â Mexicoâs foreign minister Roberto Velasco Ălvarez held a working meeting with his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, during his official visit to that Asian country. During the meeting, Velasco reiterated Mexico’s commitment to maintaining a constructive […]
New RIGI approved for construction of fertilizer plant
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 117) â Argentina continues to attract productive investments. This, after Pampa EnergĂa announced an investment project for the construction, operation, and management of a granulated urea plant. The plant is a strategic input for Argentinaâs agricultural sector, Argentinaâs Energy Secretariat said on […]
TotalEnergies takes steps towards FID on Papua LNG
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 625) â TotalEnergies announces that Papua LNG has achieved major contractual and commercial milestones, marking decisive steps towards a final investment decision (FID). Thanks to the close cooperation with the authorities of Papua New Guinea and Papua LNG partners, the following key milestones have […]
Venezuelaâs oil output at 1.236 MMb/d: Henao says
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Sep.2026, Words: 150) â Venezuela is producing 1,236,000 barrels per day (b/d), according to Venezuelaâs minister of hydrocarbons Paula Henao. âThe efforts of the oil workforce, combined with investment policies and legal certainty, consolidated the sustained growth of crude oil extraction in the […]
EP Petroecuador continues with efforts to improve diesel quality
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Sep.2026, Words: 120) â EP Petroecuador continues with efforts to strengthen its processes to improve quality standards in premium diesel production. This, through a comprehensive plan that includes the acquisition of a new catalyst, scheduled maintenance, and complementary actions at the Esmeraldas refinery. […]
Fatality reported after fire at Quimitec site in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 5.Sep.2026, Words: 144) â A diesel tank fire on 5 Sep. 2026, at the Quimitec company, located on Tenayuca Street in the Centro Industrial Tlalnepantla neighborhood, took a toll on 4 persons. Reportedly, 1 person died and at least 3 others […]
PRESS DIGEST 4Sep2026: PEMEX inspections in Monterrey
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 226) â The following briefs span company details on PEMEX and Chevron, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN MEXICO â environmental authorities and PEMEX strengthen inspection and monitoring following odor reports in Monterrey. [Editores LatinPetroleum] â Mexico: âa government […]
Mexican oil and gas production, refining processing in the 1H:26
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 330) â Through Jun. 2026, Mexicoâs oil production averaged 1.7 million barrels per day (MMb/d), with 94.3% coming from state-owned PEMEX and 5.7% from private companies. In the refining space, the national refining system processed an average of 1 MMb/d of crude […]
Secretary of the Interior delivers 2nd gov’t report to Congress
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores LatinPetroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 98) â On behalf of Mexicoâs president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the secretary of the interior, Rosa Icela RodrĂguez, delivered to the Congress of the Union the second report on the state of the Federal Public Administration (APF). Icela delivered the […]
Environmental authorities and PEMEX strengthen inspection following odor reports in Monterrey
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 293) â Federal environmental authorities and the Nuevo LeĂłn state government, with the participation of state-owned PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), agreed to strengthen inspection, monitoring, and evaluation efforts following reports of unusual odors in the Monterrey metropolitan area. The goal […]
PEMEX controls fire at unit no. 1 of the Salina Cruz refinery
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 154) â State-owned PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) reported a small fire at 10:30am at the Salina Cruz refinery has been contained and extinguished. PEMEX said operating procedures were immediately implemented, and the refinery’s firefighting personnel extinguished the flame. The incident […]
Mexican economy demonstrates improved performance as 2026 moves on
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 120) â Mexicoâs economic activity maintained a positive trajectory during the second quarter 2026 (2Q:26). This, as inflation remained contained and within the Bank of Mexico’s target range. Indicators published by INEGI show a favorable evolution of the Mexican […]