ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.OCt.2026, Words: 156) — Conditions allowing for the safe return of opposition leader María Corina Machado to Venezuela is the direct result of the US supported reconciliation talks with the interim government, according to US secretary of state Marco Rubio. ALSO READ: MARÍA […]
María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Oct.2026, Words: 92) — María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela. Her first public appearance was at the Santa Rosa Church in Barquisimeto. This, to give thanks to the Divina Pastora (Divine Shepherdess), El Carabobeño reported on 25 Oct 2026. “I am here […]
Fugro Brasilis reaches Venezuela to advance Deltana platform gas project
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 177) — The scientific vessel M.V. Fugro Brasilis arrived in Venezuela to advance a gas project on the Deltana platform. With the arrival of the vessel in Venezuelan waters, BP Exploration, in partnership with UCC Oil and Gas Holding and XRG, […]
PEMEX reported has started reducing staff amid restructuring
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 430) — State-owned PEMEX has reported begun laying off management-level employees and reducing staffing levels as part of a restructuring that has already reached facilities in Tamaulipas and its headquarters in Mexico City. So far, there is no confirmed figure for […]
IDB approves $200mn guarantee for transmission expansion in Argentina
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 121) — Argentina is moving forward with its electric transmission expansion plan through private financing. This, as the IDB approved a $200mn guarantee to support the AMBA I and Puerto Madryn – Choele Choel – Bahía Blanca projects. Said projects […]
Lula talks about Bolsonaro family and gambling
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 137) — The Brazilian people deserve to know why the Bolsonaro family opened Brazil’s doors to Tigrinho and online gambling, Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced in a post on social media. “While millions of families work hard to pay […]
China’s FM Wang Yi talks about global governance
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 186) — Global governance serves the common interests of all nations, and requires the collective effort of the international community, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi said during the 2026 Global Governance Forum. “China calls on all countries to work together and […]
China’s FM Wang Yi present at the 2026 Global Governance Forum
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 176) — “Momentous transformations not seen in a century are unfolding before our eyes at a faster pace,” China’s foreign minister Wang Yi said during the 2026 Global Governance Forum. This, he said while “unilateralism and bullying resurge and the governance […]
PRESS DIGEST 24Oct2026: Betancourt in Zulia; Derwick deals; Iran-US tensions
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 445) — Company briefs spanning details on IDB, PEMEX, Derwick, Petropar, the World Bank, and VTV, among others. NORTH AMERICA — droughts and floods caused by El Niño can impact the regional economy, so countries are already activating emergency plans […]
China Machinery to activate 600MW unit at Planta Centro next month
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 123) — Venezuela seeks to revive one of its largest power plants with China’s help, amid an energy crisis marked by blackouts and growing social unrest, according to Bloomberg. China Machinery Engineering plans to reactivate a 600-megawatt unit at Planta Centro […]
Venezuela enters less visible phase of post-quake recovery
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 300) — 4 months after the devastating dual earthquakes that shook Venezuela, the situation has entered a less visible phase, marked by the aftermath of the damage to infrastructure and the emotional consequences. Jesús “Txuo” Rodríguez Villarroel, a Jesuit priest and […]
TOFCO, EOG and BP see through loadout of Coconut jacket
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 191) — TOFCO, EOG and BP are boasting successful fabrication and loadout of the Coconut jacket. ALSO READ: BPTT GETS FIRST GAS FROM MENTO OFFSHORE TRINIDAD’S SE COAST, EYES COCONUT The Coconut project, pursued by EOG and BP, will strengthen […]
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 […]
PRESS DIGEST 23Oct2026: CIA in CUB; Laguna Verde; Petroperú-Petroecuador
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 680) — Company briefs spanning details on Petroperú, EP Petroecuador, Mexico’s CFE, the National Survey of Urban Public Security (ENSU) of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Blue Waters, TOFCO, EOG, bp, PEMEX, and the CIA, among others. […]
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 […]
PRESS DIGEST 22Oct2026: protests in FRA; MEX GDP growth; clashes in Ethiopia
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 22.Oct.2026, Words: 505) — Company briefs spanning details on the Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks (AMPIP), Cheniere Energy, Inc., Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC, Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC and QatarEnergy, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN MEXICO — Mexico’s president Claudia […]
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 […]
Current and former PDVSA demand better working conditions
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 160) — Active and retired workers of state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) gathered in Zulia state to demand improved working conditions. They occupied the gates of the Miranda Building, the state-owned company’s headquarters in Maracaibo, and docks on the eastern shore […]
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 […]