HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores LatinPetroleum, 14.Sep.2026, Words: 386) — 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) — Petróleos 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) — Baker Hughes and Venture Global LNG are expanding their long-standing collaboration to advance critical US gas infrastructure. Reinforcing Baker Hughes’ 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) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) downplayed the arrival of hydrocarbons to the Campeche coast. This, after a spill at the state-owned company’s 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
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 110) — PETROBRAS received 2 installments under the economic subvention program for diesel oil commercialization. They include: — R$ 643.8mn, corresponding to diesel sales from 1-15 Jun. 2026(provisional measure no. 1,358); — 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) — 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) — 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 Espírito Santo, Brazil. This milestone marks a key step in the industrial deployment of the subsea thermal insulation […]
TotalEnergies reports new find in Angola’s block 17
LUANDA, ANGOLA (By TotalEnergies, 10.Sep.2026, Words: 466) — On the occasion of the Angola Oil & Gas Conference, Patrick Pouyanné, 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) — 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) — 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 Kapital’s investment in its proprietary AI platform and data […]
JinkoSolar to change name to Jinko Holdings Limited
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 130) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.’s board of directors approved a proposal to change the company’s English name to “Jinko Holdings Limited” and adopt “晶科控股有限公司” 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) — 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 Energía closes merger transaction with Grupo México, S.A.B de C.V.
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Sep.2026, Words: 161) — Saavi Energía S.à r.l. successfully closed the previously announced transaction with Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V. The transaction combines Saavi Energía’s facilities with Grupo México’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) — Agnico Eagle Mines Limited’s 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) — The following briefs span company details on YPF and Chevron, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN VENEZUELA — LatAm politics have been going President Donald Trump’s way. See the election victories of Javier Milei in Argentina, José […]
Mexico-China talk bilateral ties, common challenges
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 287) — Mexico’s foreign minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez 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
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 117) — Argentina continues to attract productive investments. This, after Pampa Energía announced an investment project for the construction, operation, and management of a granulated urea plant. The plant is a strategic input for Argentina’s agricultural sector, Argentina’s Energy Secretariat said on […]
TotalEnergies takes steps towards FID on Papua LNG
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 625) — 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 […]
Venezuela’s oil output at 1.236 MMb/d: Henao says
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Sep.2026, Words: 150) — Venezuela is producing 1,236,000 barrels per day (b/d), according to Venezuela’s minister of hydrocarbons Paula Henao. “The 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) — 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) — 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) — The following briefs span company details on PEMEX and Chevron, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN MEXICO — environmental authorities and PEMEX strengthen inspection and monitoring following odor reports in Monterrey. [Editores LatinPetroleum] — Mexico: “a government […]
Mexican oil and gas production, refining processing in the 1H:26
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 330) — Through Jun. 2026, Mexico’s 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) — On behalf of Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the secretary of the interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, 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) — Federal environmental authorities and the Nuevo León state government, with the participation of state-owned Petróleos 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) — State-owned Petróleos 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) — Mexico’s 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 […]
bp awards Baker Hughes offshore production enhancement contract
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 156) — Baker Hughes announced a significant award from bp to provide offshore stimulation services across the company’s UK North Sea operations. The award supports both new well development and enhanced recovery from mature fields.
Chevron: a turning point for energy in Venezuela
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Chevron, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 553) — Government representatives and business leaders gathered in Caracas as Chevron and its partners finalized agreements that support future energy development in Venezuela. Among them was Mike Wirth, Chevron’s chairman and CEO, who joined the event as the company looks to build on […]
Brava Energia reports Aug. 2026 output lower than Jul. 2026
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 135) — Brava Energia reported production in Aug. 2026 that was lower than Jul. 2026. RELATED: Mexican economy demonstrates improved performance as 2026 moves on Some specifics: — Potiguar: the production ramp-up continues to advance, supported by progressively higher steam […]
EXMAR places $150mn 5 year senior unsecured bonds
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 140) — EXMAR NV, via its wholly owned subsidiary EXMAR Netherlands BV, successfully placed $150mn of new senior unsecured bonds. DNB Carnegie, Fearnley Securities, Nordea and Pareto Securities acted as joint bookrunners in the bond issue.
TotalEnergies enters PEL83 license as operator
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 425) — TotalEnergies announces the completion of the transaction concluded with Galp in December 2025, by which: Further to the completion of this transaction, TotalEnergies holds a 40% operated interest in the PEL83 license alongside Galp (40%), Namcor (10%) and Custos (10%), a 35.25% […]
Woodside and PEMEX ink MOU, say Trion now 64% complete
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 141) — Woodside signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state-owned PEMEX to explore potential future opportunities in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. RELATED: WOODSIDE AND PEMEX SIGN MOU TO EXPAND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IN MEXICO The MOU was […]
Woodside and PEMEX ink MOU for expanded partnership
PERTH, AUSTRALIA (By Woodside, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 322) — Woodside Energy signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). The MOU will allow analysis of potential future opportunities for exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It will also facilitate the mutual […]
Equinor brings its largest energy storage project online in the US
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 401) — East Point Energy, a wholly owned Equinor company, has completed construction and started operations at Citrus Flatts, a 100 MW/200 MWh energy storage facility in Harlingen, Texas. With this Equinor has put five battery storage facilities into commercial production in four years. […]
GeoPark reveals major strategic entry into Venezuela
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By GeoPark, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 1400) — GeoPark Limited announces its strategic entry into Venezuela through the Bare Block, a large-scale producing heavy oil asset located in the Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, one of the world’s largest hydrocarbon accumulations. Bare represents a large-scale brownfield redevelopment opportunity with a long […]
Venezuela hosts IOCs, Chris Wright in Caracas to discuss energy sector
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 256) — Venezuela’s government hosted international oil companies (IOCs) and US energy secretary Chris Wright amid talks to ink deals aimed at boosting crude oil and natural gas production, among other initiatives. Various meetings took place within the framework of the “historic” […]
Chevron’s Wirth and Neff in Venezuela to talk oil and gas
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 188) — Representatives from Chevron Corporation including chairman and CEO Michael K. Wirth, and Chevron Upstream president Clay Neff and the company’s representatives in the country met with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez to discuss new investment opportunities in the Venezuelan energy […]
PRESS DIGEST 2Sep2026: Chris Wright, Mike Wirth, Claudio Descalzi in CCS
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 454) — The following briefs span company details on GeoPark Limited, PETROBRAS, Sempra, ENI, Chevron Corporation, Aspect Energy, Corpoelec, PDVSA, Harvard‘s Kennedy School, and General Electric, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BRAZIL — PETROBRAS redeems 5.999% global notes […]
ENI CEO Descalzi talks energy with Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 300) — Representatives from ENI met with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez to review the Italian company’s work agenda related to reactivation of certain activities in the OPEC country. For his part, ENI CEO Claudio Descalzi attended the meeting, which focused on […]
Rodríguez welcomes Gilinski Group head Jaime Gilinski Baca
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 145) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez presided over a signing ceremony of the Hydrocarbon Productive Participation Contract (CPP) for primary activities in the Baré Block. The deal was signed between Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and Geopark, Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign […]
Rodríguez hosts IOCs and US officials in Miraflores
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 610) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced the signing of agreements that will allow for a significant increase in crude oil production, which will translate into well-being for the Venezuelan people. “This translates into more jobs, higher wages, education, food […]
Trump: Venezuela not yet ready for new elections
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 140) — US president Donald Trump said Venezuela is not yet ready to set a definitive date for new elections. RELATED: WRIGHT SAYS VENEZUELA’S ENERGY SECTOR PROGRESSING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Venezuela inks deals with IOCs, Chevron eyes $7bn+ investment
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 267) — Venezuela began signing new energy agreements with international oil companies (IOCs) during a visit from US energy secretary Chris Wright. The negotiations include companies such as Chevron, ENI, GeoPark, GE Vernova, Aspect, KEO Capital, and Primavera, and aim to […]
KEO Capital announces $350mn loan for project with PDVSA
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 94) — KEO Capital announced a $350mn loan for a project in partnership with state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). RELATED: VENEZUELA HOSTS IOCS, US ENERGY SECRETARY IN CARACAS TO DISCUSS ENERGY SECTOR
Eni inks strategic contract in Venezuela, to operate Junín-5 oil field
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Eni, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 566) — In the presence of the acting president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, during the visit to Venezuela by US secretary of energy Chris Wright, and in the presence of the Venezuelan minister of hydrocarbons, Paula Henao, the CEO of the […]
Subsea7 awarded contract offshore US by LLOG Exploration
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Sep.2026, Words: ) — Subsea7 said a sizeable contract, valued being between $50mn-$150mn, was inked with LLOG Exploration Company LLC (a subsidiary of Harbour Energy) for the Who Dat East development in the US Gulf. The project is located in lease MC 509-1, […]
Italy’s Eni assumes exclusive operator-ship of Junín 5 in Venezuela
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 130) — A new agreement between Eni and state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) grants the Italian company the role of exclusive operator of the Junín 5 area. As a result, Eni will have full responsibility for the technical, financial and commercial […]
Wright says Venezuela’s energy sector progressing ahead of schedule
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 96) — US energy secretary Chris Wright said Venezuela’s energy sector is progressing ahead of schedule. This, he said, was evident in the growth in crude oil production and oil exports reported since early-2026.
Chevron, ENI and GE ink positive “win-win” deals in Venezuela, Chris Wright says
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 142) — Chevron, ENI and General Electric inked deals in Venezuela that will have a positive spillover effect on Venezuela’s energy sector and economy as a whole, US energy secretary Chris Wright said from Caracas. RELATED: PDVSA SAYS PRODUCTION FROM 17 STRATEGIC […]