HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2026, Words: 2675) — For investors looking at upstream exposure in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) […]
CNOOC hits new records of reserves and production in 2025, profit resilience continues
HONG KONG, (By CNOOC, 26.Mar.2026, Words: 975) — CNOOC Limited and 80883 announced its 2025 annual results for the year ended 31 Dec. 2025. — net […]
US forces commence clearance of mines in Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Apr.2026, Words: 180) — Forces with US Central Command (CENTCOM) began setting conditions to clear mines in the […]
Essence of Plan B has been approved; privileges are over, Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Apr.2026, Words: 221) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo celebrated approval of the essence of Plan […]
Delcy Rodríguez’ visits Grenada to talk bilateral trade, maritime transport and energy
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Apr.2026, Words: 726) — During her visit to Grenada, Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez met with the […]
Dos Bocas fire under investigation, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Apr.2026, Words: 130) — A fire reported at the Dos Bocas refinery, owned and operated by […]
PRESS DIGEST 10 APR. 2026: Delcy visits Grenada; Sheinbaum to Barcelona; Plan B
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Apr.2026, Words: 380) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and […]
Generación Mediterránea and Central Térmica Roca to exchange 9.625% senior notes due 2027
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (By GEMSA, 10.Apr.2026, Words: 619) — Generación Mediterránea S.A. (GEMSA) and Central Térmica Roca S.A. (CTR) announced commencement of an offer to holders […]
S&P affirms Ecopetrol’s SACP, revises global credit rating
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Apr.2026, Words: 146) — S&P Global Ratings, in its report dated 8 Apr. 2026, revised Ecopetrol‘s global […]
PRESS DIGEST 9 APR. 2026: Petrobras deal with Petronas; OXY Bandit find; Dos Bocas fire
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Apr.2026, Words: 190) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and […]
Petrobras inks $450mn in contracts to restore 100% interest in 2 Campos basin fields
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Apr.2026, Words: 259) — Petrobras signed contracts with Petronas Petróleo Brasil Ltda. for the acquisition of 50% interests […]
OXY reports oil find in the Gulf of America (formerly GOM) at Bandit
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Apr.2026, Word: 184) — Occidental (OXY) announced an oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in the Gulf […]
Venezuela to use recovered funds to guarantee well-being of citizens, Delcy says
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 200) — Venezuelan financial resources recovered following the international unfreezing process will be immediately allocated […]
Delcy eyes recovery of assets, resources frozen abroad, downplays PDVSA privatization
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Apr.2026, Words: 182) — Venezuela will create a commission, including representatives from the state and private sector, […]
Venezuela set to increase worker salary, effective 1 May 2026, Delcy says
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 128) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez presented an assessment of the country’s economy and […]
PRESS DIGEST 8 APR. 2026: MEX ponders shale, wind, solar; Trion with PEMEX-Woodside
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 351) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and […]
PEMEX eyes base natgas production of 4 Bcf/d by 2030, CEO Padilla says
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 185) — Mexico’s state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) looks to boost its based natural gas production […]
Mexico relied on piped-gas imports to cover 75% of gas demand in 2025, SENER’s Luz Elena says
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 338) — Mexico’s natural gas imports represented 75% of the country’s total demand in 2025, […]
Sheinbaum says Mexico eyes shale gas, renewables to strengthen energy sovereignty
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 620) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo participated in a presentation around her country’s strategy […]
Colombia’s Ecopetrol downgraded to ‘BB-‘ from ‘BB’ by S&P Global Ratings; outlook stable
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By S&P Global Ratings, 10.Apr.2026, Words: 882) — On 8 Apr. 2026, S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating on […]
Middle East disruption could cut global oil demand 20% and gas 10% by 2050: Wood Mackenzie
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (By Wood Mackenzie, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 660) — Prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies could accelerate a structural shift in global energy systems, halving […]
Brava Energy reveals Mar. 2026 production data
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Julian Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 145) — Brava Energia revealed production data for Mar. 2026, as follows. Atlanta – production was […]
Baker Hughes inks strategic gas technology order to support Argentina’s gas infrastructure
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: ) — Baker Hughes secured a strategic order from San Matias Pipeline S.A. to supply […]
Ecopetrol president Roa to take unpaid leave of absence
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 252) — Ecopetrol S.A.’s board of directors approved an unpaid leave of absence requested by […]
Subsea7 and SLB OneSubsea ink strategic collab with PETRONAS Suriname
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 267) — Subsea7 signed a strategic collaboration agreement between PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V., a subsidiary […]
PRESS DIGEST 7 APR. 2026: PEMEX GOM waste collection; Dos Bocas steam; Iranian power plants
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 425) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and […]
Blue Sky Uranium commences diamond drilling at Ivana east target in Rio Negro, Argentina
VANCOUVER, BC (By Blue Sky, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 711) — Blue Sky Uranium Corp. and its joint-venture operating company, Ivana Minerales S.A. (IMSA), announced commencement of a […]
PRESS DIGEST 6 APR. 2026: Seadrill’s West Polaris; Cheniere exec. suite; OPEC JMMC
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Apr.2026, Words: 280) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and […]
Cheniere Energy announces retirement of Andrea Botta, changes to BODs
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Apr.2026, Words: 109) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. announced the retirement of Mr. G. Andrea Botta as chairman […]
Seadrill reveals West Polaris contract extension with Petrobras in the Santos Basin
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Apr.2026, Words: 143) —The ultra-deepwater drillship, West Polaris, was awarded a 1,095-day contract extension with PETROBRAS […]
Brava Energia downplays negotiations with Colombia’s Ecopetrol
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Apr.2026, Words: 78) — Brava Energia S.A. said it is not currently engaged in negotiations with Colombia’s […]
Petrobras BODs approves early termination of logistics exec. Claudio Romeo Schlosser
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Apr.2026, Words: 121) — Petrobras’ board of directors approved the early termination of the term of the […]
PRESS DIGEST 3 APR. 2026: Petrobras on Tupi; Parex info. circular; EU on Delcy sanctions
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2026, Words: 377) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and […]
Petrobras reaches financial settlement with Shell and Petrogal related to Tupi shared reservoir
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By Petrobras, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 268) — PETROBRAS following up on the announcement of 1 Dec. 2025, informs that the financial settlements related […]
US removes Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez from OFAC list
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 192) — The US removed Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez from the list of those […]
PRESS DIGEST 2 APR. 2026: Ran for ENI in MEX; Trafigura and Vitol in BOL; Braskem BRA
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 419) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and […]
Transocean reports contracts from Norway to Brazil with Vår Energi and Petrobras totaling $1bn
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 278) — Transocean Ltd. announced awards of a contract for a harsh environment semisubmersible in Norway and contract […]
Transocean to retire senior secured notes due 2028 (Titan notes)
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026) — Transocean Ltd. retired the 8.375% senior secured notes due 2028 (Titan notes) in full on 20 Mar. 2026. […]
Ecopetrol authorized to carry out a debt management transaction of up to $1.25bn
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 363) — Ecopetrol S.A., as part of its comprehensive debt management strategy, through Resolution No. […]
Ecopetrol and Refinería de Cartagena ink deal for outstanding payment
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ecopetrol, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 308) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol S.A. and Refinería de Cartagena S.A.S. executed an agreement with the nation for the outstanding […]
Frontera files and mails information circular related to Parex arrangement plan
CALGARY, AB (By Frontera, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 838) — Frontera Energy Corporation filed its management information circular (the “Arrangement Circular“) in connection with Frontera’s upcoming special meeting […]
AMIGO LNG inks 20-year LNG supply deal with 2PointZero’s IRH
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 386) — Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and […]
Reju inks €135mn in Dutch NIKI funding for regeneration hub at Chemelot Industrial Park
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 375) — Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju™ has been awarded €135mn in funding under the Netherlands’ […]
Sheinbaum upbeat on AIFA and Mexicana de Aviación results
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 248) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted positive results related to the Felipe […]
Exclusive: Venezuela’s Rodriguez readies Citgo board takeover, sources say
HOUSTON/CARACAS (By Reuters, By Marianna Parraga and Deisy Buitrago, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 755) — Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s administration is getting ready to take over the […]
Subsea7 awarded $150mn-$300mn contract offshore Equatorial Guinea by Noble Energy
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 150) — Subsea7 was awarded a substantial contract, valued between $150mn-$300mn, by Noble Energy EG […]
Borr Drilling reveals new commitments for jack-up rigs across Mexico, Vietnam, and Gabon
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 203) — Borr Drilling Limited announced new contract commitments for 4 of its premium jack-up rigs. […]
SP Energy starts 5 year £12bn electricity grid rewiring program in Scotland
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 440) — ScottishPower’s transmission business, SP Energy Networks, officially kick-started its 5 year £12bn rewiring program […]
PRESS DIGEST 1 APR. 2026: Deer Park stoppage; MEX natgas sovereignty; AMIGO LNG 20-yr SPA
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 424) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and […]
Brazil posts record employment data
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2026, Words: 196) — Brazilian ministers Costa Rui dos Santos (chief of staff) and Dario Carnevalli Durigan […]
Petrol station owners and Mexican government reaffirm agreements to stabilize prices
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2026, Words: 208) — The strategy to stabilize the price of regular gasoline in Mexico involves the voluntary […]