CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 300) — The use of generators has become a common alternative for keeping homes, businesses, and other establishments operational during power outages. However, their operation can also pose risks to those who operate them and people who live or work near […]
CEPAL updates economic growth estimates for LAC region
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 171) — CEPAL updated its economic growth estimates for all of the countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region. ALSO READ: RISING MARITIME RATES IMPACTING VENEZUELAN OIL EXPORTS Important highlights follow: — geopolitical tensions, disruptions to logistics routes, and […]
Rising maritime rates impacts Venezuelan heavy oil marketing, exports
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 130) — The increase in maritime transport rates is complicating the marketing and export of Venezuelan heavy crude oil to international markets. According to reports from trade operators gathered by Reuters, freight rates for transporting raw materials from the American coast […]
Venezuela natural gas key to optimizing SEN functionality
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 109) — Consolidation of natural gas production is fundamental to ensuring the optimal functioning of the National Electric System (SEN) and Venezuelan industry. This, according to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, speaking on 23 Oct. 2026 in a broadcast on Venezuelan […]
Sheinbaum applauds 3.7% annual economic growth reported in Sep. 2026
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 22.Oct.2026, Words: 201) — Mexico’s economy grew an estimated 3.7% in Sep. 2026 compared to Sep. 2025. ALSO READ: SHEINBAUM TEMPORARILY ELIMINATES 10% IMPORT TARIFF ON AUTO PARTS Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said the Timely Indicator of Economic Activity (IOAE) estimated annual […]
Cheniere inks long-term SPA to supply QatarEnergy with LNG through 2054
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Cheniere, 22.Oct.2026, Words: 398) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. announced its subsidiaries, Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC (SPL) and Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (CCL), have each entered into long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreements (SPA) with QatarEnergy to supply a total of 4 million tonnes per […]
PRESS DIGEST 20Oct2026: oilfield jobs in VEN; PEMEX fire; ARG energy trade
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 20.Oct.2026, Words: 395) — Company briefs spanning details on Argentina’s Energy Secretariat, Weatherford, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, PEMEX, SLB and PDVSA among others. ALSO READ: FIRE REPORTED AT PEMEX’ ABKATÚN-H PLATFORM OFFSHORE CAMPECHE LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA — in Sep. 2026, […]
Pluspetrol’s Bajo del Choique-La Invernada project approved for RIGI
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 127) — The Bajo del Choique-La Invernada project, owned by Pluspetrol, has been approved for inclusion in the country’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments, also known as RIGI. The project anticipates a total investment of $12.24bn for the unconventional development […]
PRESS DIGEST 19Oct2026: Eni/Repsol VEN; TotalEnergies Vaca Muerta
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 325) — Company briefs spanning updates on PEMEX, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., TotalEnergies, Eni, Repsol, and ECOPETROL among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA — Neuquén negotiates a $150mn infrastructure bond w/ TotalEnergies to advance the exploitation of a […]
Trump pressures Mexico to buy more US natgas, on access to PEMEX
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 157) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo acknowledged that during calls with her US counterpart Donald Trump that he has pressured Mexico to buy more US natural gas. Sheinbaum said Trump also requested access to state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), El Financiero […]
Fire reported at PEMEX’ Abkatún-H platform in Campeche
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 122) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) activated safety protocols to control a fire that broke out at 11:15 a.m. at the Abkatún-H platform. The unmanned satellite platform is located 73km from Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, the Mexico City-based company reported […]
Venezuela eyes infrastructure recovery, higher oil production
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 218) — The Venezuelan energy sector has an eye on improved operational capabilities amid actions to recover infrastructure, equipment, and spare parts. This, as part of moves to guarantee operational reliability across all processes in the upstream, downstream and midstream energy […]
Machado excluded from talks in Caracas between Chavistas and opposition
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 138) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told The New York Times she was excluded by the US administration from the negotiations taking place in Caracas between the Chavista regime and some opposition representatives. During the interview published by the […]
Refining oil a costly venture for PEMEX
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 182) — Refining crude oil has proven costly for state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). ALSO READ: PEMEX debt higher than Mexican authorities what you to believe This, as the Mexico City-based company may have missed out on approximately around 781bn Mexican pesos […]
PRESS DIGEST 18Oct2026: Tecpetrol Toldos Il Este; Solaria in URU
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 225) — Company briefs spanning details on Solaria, Equinor, Tecpetrol, the World Bank, and IDB among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA — Toldos Il Este, the Tecpetrol development that foresees 380 wells and $6.4bn, includes a treatment plant […]
Venezuela advances fiscal and debt transparency, Ecoanalítica says
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 168) — Venezuela is moving toward transparency in its fiscal and debt figures after years of opacity, according to Ecoanalítica. This, with estimates placing total liabilities at $238bn, a significant portion of which corresponds to internal debt between public entities, the […]
Sheinbaum temporarily eliminates 10% import tariff on auto parts
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 185) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo temporarily eliminated the 10% tariff on the import of auto parts and components intended for automobile assembly. This, as part of a measure that will be in effect for 5 years and […]
Protesters march in Mexico City to denounce PEMEX’ environmental record
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 17.Oct.2026, Words: 173) — Activists convened by more than 25 environmental organizations protested to denounce PEMEX’ environmental damage, reject studies on gas extraction through hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” and question the government’s financial support for the state-owned oil company. “We want […]
Peru has oil underground, getting it out is another story
LIMA, PERÚ (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, contributor Frank Oscanoa Curillo, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 1094) — 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) — Company briefs spanning details on the Chamber of Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons in Neuquén, NG Energy and ECOPETROL, Chevron, and CNPC, among others. UK — as int’l conflicts diminish hopes for supply relief, Brent crude reached that […]
Carabobo College of Engineers calls for rally over power outages
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 154) — The Carabobo College of Engineers has called for a rally this Friday at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Corpoelec building on Cedeño Avenue in Valencia to demand action regarding the blackouts that have prolonged power outages in the […]
NG Energy announces Aruchara-6 results at Maria Conchita, spuds Encantado-1x well at Sinú-9
CALGARY, ALBERTA (By NG Energy, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 1105) — 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 Sinú-9 Block. The company’s contractual interest in both the Maria Conchita Block and the Sinú-9 […]
PRESS DIGEST 15Oct2026: ECOPETROL names new COO
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 15.Oct.2026, Words: 185) — Company briefs spanning details on ECOPETROL, and AXN, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA — ECOPETROL continues advancing its transformation journey with the appointment of its new corporate compliance officer (CCO). [ECOPETROL] NORTH AMERICA — AXN […]
ECOPETROL advances its transformation journey with appointment of new CCO
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By ECOPETROL, 15.Oct.2026, Words: 405) — ECOPETROL’s Board of Directors has appointed José Eduardo Barreneche Ávila 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. José Eduardo Barreneche is an […]
PRESS DIGEST 14Oct2026: Maurel & Prom Colombia’s Encantado-1X well
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 14.Oct.2026, Words: 325) — Company briefs spanning details on Agricultura Nacional, S.A. de C.V. (Dragon), Maurel & Prom Colombia Sociedad Limitada, Sinú-9 Consortium, SIMFLO, EcoPhage, Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. and ECOPETROL among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA — at the Sinú-9 […]
SIMFLO announces award of infrastructure project in El Salvador
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Oct.2026, Words: 203) — 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 Uranium’s Laguna Salada; TRF Casa de Bolsa
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 13.Oct.2026, Words: 364) — 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 — Rice University researchers are […]
Jaguar Uranium announces maiden MRE at Laguna Salada in Argentina
TORONTO, CANADA (By Jaguar Uranium, 13.Oct. 2026, Words: 534) — Jaguar Uranium Corp. announced an independent mineral resource estimate (“MRE” or “mineral 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) — 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) — The rescue of Altos Hornos de México (AHMSA) and its subsidiary Minera del Norte (MINOSA) requires approximately $3bn over a period of up to 15 years. This, according to calculations by Napoleón Gómez 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) — 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 Venezuela’s Organic Hydrocarbons Law
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 121) — 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) — Venezuela’s state-owned Petróleos 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 Héctor Obregón said […]
Venezuelan refineries producing 350,000+ b/d for domestic supply
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 103) — Venezuela’s refining capacity exceeds 350,000 barrels per day (b/d). This ensures the supply of fuel for the productive sector, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) president Héctor Obregón 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) — Petróleos 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 […]
Obregón boasts formalization of 61 definitive alliances
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 158) — Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) president Héctor Obregón said recently announced strategic advances related to the Venezuelan energy sector aimed at consolidating a sustainable energy model. Obregón 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) — 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 — JP Morgan valued Uruguay’s country risk […]
SIRE to buy GreenAmerica Biofuels from Pilot Travel Centers
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (By SIRE, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 200) — 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
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Oct.2026, Words: 139) — 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) — 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 TRUMP’S PROMISE-THREAT TO BAN ON US DIESEL EXPORTS LATIN AMERICA […]
Argentina: 12 consecutive wheels of deterioration
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Oct.2026, Words: 273) — 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 Panama
WASHINGTON, DC (By SOUTHCOM, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 103) — 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 Argentina
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: ) — 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) — 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) — Brigades from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and PEMEX are prepared to attend any eventuality related to the arrival hurricane Simón. This, in coordination with the agencies of the government of Mexico. Simón has intensified to a Category 3 […]
PEMEX and a missing 600,000 bbls
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 120) — The final destination of US crude oil exports of nearly 600,000 bbls to Mexico is unclear, according to El Financiero. The US recorded oil exports to Mexico of 597,027 bbls in Jun., valued at $69.67mn. State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) denied […]
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) — 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 “This image of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund fills me with deep envy and sadness,” Summa […]
PRESS DIGEST 10Oct2026: Milei’s economic bloodbath; CUB oil debt
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 220) — 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 — Argentina lost 32,300 businesses and […]
Pence lashes out at Trump’s Russian pivot for fuel
WASHINGTON, DC (By Mike Pence via X, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 286) — 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) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo informed residents of the states of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, 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. […]