PRESS DIGEST 9 JUL 2026: PETROBRAS in Africa; ECU power plant maintenance

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jul.2026, Words: 125) — The following briefs span company details on EP PETROECUADOR, and PETROBRAS, among others.

The briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of these stories and therefore does not vouch for their accuracy. 

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 

ECUADOR

— the national gov’t announced maintenance activities at 4 power plants to guarantee oil industry operation. [EAI]

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AFRICA

— PETROBRAS concluded its acquisition of exploration block in São Tomé and Príncipe. [EAI]

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AFRICA

— PETROBRAS concluded its acquisition of exploration block in São Tomé and Príncipe.

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