(By Francisco Dallmeier and Cristina V. Burelli, 22.Feb.2021) — The political and economic ruin of Venezuela, once one of Latin America’s wealthiest countries, is by now a well-known story. Far...
(Argus, 22.Feb.2021) — The share price of Brazil's Petrobras nosedived today after President Jair Bolsonaro moved to overhaul the state-controlled company's management, heralding a return to state intervention and threatening...
(Reuters, 22.Feb.2021) — Brazil’s oil sector regulator ANP does not see President Jair Bolsonaro’s appointment of a new Petrobras CEO altering the country’s policy of opening up the domestic refinery...
(JinkoSolar, 19.Feb.2021) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. intends to sign a "strategic cooperation agreement" with Tongwei Co., Ltd. – to jointly invest in a high-purity crystalline silicon project with annual...
(Blooomberg, 19.Feb.2021) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said that more changes are underway after naming a former general to replace the University of Chicago-educated economist running state-controlled Petroleo Brasileiro SA....
(Ecopetrol, 19.Feb.2021) — Ecopetrol S.A.’s consolidated crude oil, condensates and natural gas proven reserves (1P reserves, according to the standard international denomination) as of 31 December 2020. Reserves were estimated...
(YPF, 19.Feb.2021) — In accordance with the requirements of the Argentine Securities Commission (CNV) Rules YPF informs that Fitch Ratings decided to raise the long-term issuer default rating of the...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Feb.2021) — A shake up at Petrobras will see CEO Roberto Castello Branco being replaced by Joaquim Silva e Luna, according to Brazil’s mining and energy ministry....
(Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2021) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is a nonprofit organization that ensures reliable electric service for 90 percent of the state of Texas. The...
(Council on Foreign Relations, Elliott Abrams, 18.Feb.2021) — As part of the broad economic sanctions against the Maduro regime in Venezuela and especially the petroleum sector, the Trump administration barred...
(JinkoSolar, 18.Feb.2021) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries have signed a solar glass procurement contract with Flat Glass Group Co. Ltd., securing approximately 338 million square meters of...
(Orvana Minerals, 18.Feb.2021) — Orvana Minerals Corp. announced that, at its annual shareholders' meeting held on 18 February 2021, the individuals noted below were elected as directors of the company....
(Ecopetrol, 18.Feb.2021) — Ecopetrol S.A. announces that on 23 February 2021 after market close, it will release its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020,...
(Fitch Ratings, 18.Feb.2021) — Fitch Ratings has downgraded YPF S.A.‘s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to ‘RD’ from ‘C’, due to the conclusion of its announced...
(The Ad Hoc Group of Argentina Exchange Bondholders, 17.Feb.2021) — The Ad Hoc Group of Argentina Exchange Bondholders today released the below statement containing its views on the current economic...
(Dominion Energy, 17.Feb.2021) — Dominion Energy Virginia crews are preparing for a second round of ice and freezing rain as they wrap up restoration efforts following last weekend's destructive ice...
(Frontera, 16.Feb.2021) — Frontera Energy Corporation and CGX Energy Inc., joint venture partners, announced completion of an independent Prospective Resource study and report in respect of the Corentyne North Area,...
(Solaris Resources, 16.Feb.2021) — Solaris Resources Inc. announced a significant new discovery in maiden drilling at Warintza West and the first detailed geophysical survey covering its Warintza Project have revealed...
(Petrobras, 16.Feb.2021) — Petrobras announces rating agency Fitch affirmed the ”BB-“ issuer default ratings for Petrobras, with a negative outlook, reflecting the agency’s opinion on the sovereign’s ratings. Petrobras stand-alone...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Feb.2021) — China and Russia continue to push around their might in Venezuela. Thomas O’Donnell with the Hertie School of Governance & Freie Universität-Berlin weighs in briefly...
(Citgo, 12.Feb.2021) — The Citgo Petroleum Corporation Board of Directors announced today that Jose R. Pocaterra has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Pocaterra brings more than...
(OHCHR, 12.Feb.2021) — The UN Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures and human rights, Alena Douhan, today urged the United States, European Union and other States to drop unilateral sanctions...
(OHCHR, 12.Feb.2021) — The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, Ms. Alena Douhan, visited the Bolivarian Republic of...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2021) — The US, despite recent presidential elections and a drastic change of leadership from the top down, continues in pursuit of “free and fair” elections in...
(Sempra, 11.Feb.2021) — Sempra Energy's Mexican subsidiary, Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova), plans to release its year-end and fourth-quarter 2020 earnings by 6 p.m. ET, 18 February 2021,...
(Sempra, 11.Feb.2021) — Sempra Energy plans to release its fourth-quarter and year-end 2020 earnings by 7 a.m. ET, Thursday, 25 February 2021. Sempra Energy executives will conduct a conference call...
(Petrobras, 11.Feb.2021) — Petrobras, regarding a piece of news published on the media about the sale of the refineries, clarifies that the dates for the signing of the purchase and...
(Guyana Times, 11.Feb.2021) — Guyana has re-engaged the Indian Government through The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to provide technological support in several sectors that will drive its achievement of...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Feb.2021) — Venezuelan briefs related to the departure of oil tankers Era and Explorer from PDVSA's Amuay refinery in Punto Fijo and Venezuela’s participation in recent OPEC+...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2021) — Argentina’s oil and gas giant YPF plans to announce results of operations for the fourth quarter 2020 and full year 2020 on 5 March 2021....
(Petrobras, 10.Feb.2021) — Petrobras informs that on 25 February 2021 two webcasts will be held, the first in Portuguese and the second in English, to present the company's results for...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Feb.2021) — Ecuador’s state oil company EP PetroEcuador announced details of its Energy Efficiency Program, which uses associated gas for electricity generation to optimize resources and minimize...
(SeaOne Holdings, 10.Feb.2021) — SeaOne Holdings, LLC, which is developing various projects for the delivery of US produced natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) to the Caribbean, Central and...
(IOA, 10.Feb.2021) — China is broadening its presence in Latin America's energy and strategic minerals sectors, posing challenges to the regional countries themselves as well as to the United States,...
(Reuters, 9.Feb.2021) — National oil companies (NOCs) risk squandering $400 billion on expensive oil and gas projects over the next decade that may only break even if the world fails...
(Golden Arrow Resources Corp., 9.Feb.2021) — The New Year is underway, as President, CEO and Chairman of Golden Arrow Resources Corporation, I [Joseph Grosso] would like to share some comments...
(Talos, 9.Feb.2021) — Talos Energy Inc. intends to release fourth quarter and full year 2020 results for the period ended 31 December 2020 on Wednesday, 10 March 2021 after the...
(Platts, 9.Feb.2021) — Emboldened by the change in US presidency, Iran is pushing more oil onto the market, even as sanctions remain in place, as it looks ahead to a...
(Tullow, 9.Feb.2021) — Tullow Oil plc signed two separate sale and purchase agreements with Panoro Energy ASA (Panoro) for all of Tullow’s assets in Equatorial Guinea (the EG Transaction) and...
(Petrobras, 9.Feb.2021) — Petrobras following up on the release disclosed on 23 December 2020, informs that its wholly-owned subsidiary Petrobras Biocombustível S.A. (PBio) completed today the sale of all its...
(FMC, 9.Feb.2021) — FMC Corporation reported fourth quarter 2020 results that were in-line with the company's updated outlook from 19 January 2021. Fourth quarter revenue was approximately $1.15bn, a decrease...
(Ecopetrol, 9.Feb.2021) — Ecopetrol S.A. has been notified of the decision issued by Colombia's National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA), as per Resolution 290 of 9 February 2021, whereby a fine...
(Motley Fool, 9.Feb.2021) — Executives with France’s Total participated in the company’s fourth quarter 2020 earnings call on 9 February 2021. What follows is the transcript of the call. Contents:...
(Reuters, 9.Feb.2021) — U.S. oil producer Hess Corp has been selected to market two Guyana crude oil shipments as the emerging oil power seeks a permanent partner to handle its...
(CGX, 8.Feb.2021) — CGX Energy Inc. has appointed Professor Mark D. Zoback to the Board of Directors of the Company and Ms. Jennifer Budlong as its Exploration Manager. The company's...
(Maersk, 8.Feb.2021) — Maersk Drilling has secured a contract from Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) for the drillship Maersk Viking to drill one exploration well in Block 6-1 offshore the...
(Ecopetrol, 8.Feb.2021) — Ecopetrol S.A,, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Article 5.2.4.1.6 - Decree 2555/2010, does hereby confirm the information published in several media outlets that last 5...
(People’s World, 8.Feb.2021) — Tensions are rising between neighboring Guyana and Venezuela over a piece of land that has been disputed since at least 1835. Both Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali and Venezuela’s...
(Petrobras, 8.Feb.2021) — Petrobras concluded the final round of the binding phase of the sale process of the Landulpho Alves Refinery (RLAM) and its associated logistics assets, in Bahia, in...
(Reuters, 8.Feb.2021) — Argentine state energy giant YPF made a last-ditch improvement to its $6.2 billion debt restructuring offer to creditors late on Sunday and extended the deadline after the...
(New York Times, 7.Feb.2021) — Ecuadoreans are headed for a runoff presidential election following a vote Sunday in which a leftist economist drew the most votes, but not enough to...
(Petrobras, 7.Feb.2021) — Petrobras is clarifying a piece of news published on Friday afternoon, 5 February 2021, based on distorted statements released by the press. The maintenance of the periodicity...
(Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., 7.Feb.2021) — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and its global brand, Circle K, make it official: "Yes, Will Ferrell - Circle K loves Norway and we're ready!" By being...
(YPF, 7.Feb.2021) — YPF Sociedad Anónima announced its decision to amend the terms and conditions of its amended and restated Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Memorandum dated 25 January 2021,...
(Petrobras, 5.Feb.2021) — Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 28 November 2019, informs that it has concluded today the sale of its 30% participation in the Frade field,...
(Petrobras, 5.Feb.2021) — Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 23 December 2020, informs the beginning of the non-binding phase regarding the sale of its 51% stake in Transportadora...
(Petrobras, 5.Feb.2021) — Petrobras, regarding the news published in the media about fuel prices, clarifies that it practices prices aligned to the import parity. In the first half of 2020,...
(Petrobras, 5.Feb.2021) — Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 2 October 2020, informs that its indirect subsidiary Petrobras Uruguay Sociedad Anónima de Inversión (PUSAI), concluded today the sale...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Feb.2021) — EP PetroEcuador has commenced preventive work to protect the integrity of the Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE) with construction of two additional variants to the four...
(Solaris Resources, 5.Feb.2021) — Solaris Resources Inc. announced its common shares have been approved for listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and will commence trading on the TSX at...
(Bloomberg Philanthropies, 5.Feb.2021) — Today, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Michael R. Bloomberg as his Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions. The COP26 High Level...
(Reuters, 4.Feb.2021) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said he will meet on Friday with his Cabinet and the head of state-run oil company Petrobras to discuss diesel prices, a move...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2021) — Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels or ANP notified BR Distribuidora on 3 February 2021 and Petrobras on 4 February of an...
(CNOOC, 4.Feb.2021) — CNOOC Limited announced its business strategy and development plan for the year 2021. In the extremely challenging year of 2020, under the leadership of the Board of...
(Reuters, 3.Feb.2021) — A federal court in Abuja has signed off on a warrant to arrest the head of oil major ExxonMobil in Nigeria to compel him to appear before...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2021) — Lightsource bp continues to advance two solar farm projects, collectively known as Project Lara, in Trinidad and Tobago and with a combined 112 MWac. The...
(Citgo, 3.Feb.2021) — Citgo Petroleum Corporation has commenced a private offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, $650mn aggregate principal amount of senior...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2021) — The Energy Efficiency and Renewables Conference 2021 hosted by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago was broadcast virtually from 1-3 February 2021 from Trinidad....
(Fitch, 3.Feb.2021) — Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BB'/'RR1' to CITGO Petroleum Corporation's (Opco) $650mn senior secured 2026 notes. Proceeds from the notes, along with cash on hand, will be...
(Albemarle Corp., 3.Feb.2021) — Albemarle Corporation, a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, today announced the pricing of a previously announced underwritten public offering of 8,496,733 shares of its...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2021) — Taiwan announced plans to establish an office in emerging petro-state Guyana, according to details revealed by the US Embassy in Guyana. “Deepening ties between Guyana...
(Braskem 3.Feb.2021) — Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announced the first international shipment of polypropylene from the Company's...
(Rystad, 3.Feb.2021) — The oil production decline that the Covid-19 pandemic brought to Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation now seems like a distant memory. The reserve’s oil output has not only...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2021) — Houston-based refiner Citgo Petroleum's going-concern value is approximately $5.78 billion, according to a recent analysis by Fitch Ratings. The value is based on estimated EBITDA...
(Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Feb.2021) — The Energy Efficiency and Renewables Conference 2021 hosted by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago was broadcast virtually from 1-3 February 2021 from Trinidad....
