CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Aug.2026, Words: 325) — The following briefs span company details on Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra, Ecogas México, S. de R.L. de C.V., PDVSA, General de Combustibles (CGC), Corporación América, Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), and Bolivia’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy, among others.
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LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
ARGENTINA
— General de Combustibles (CGC), part of the Corporación América group, is making progress in Vaca Muerta and Palermo Aike and analyzing new export routes. [Editores Latin Petroleum]
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BOLIVIA
— water supply is at risk in the cities of La Paz and El Alto, according to water resources consultant José María Herbas Postigo, who stated the current situation demands greater foresight because demand has increased and vulnerabilities in the infrastructure persist. He questioned expansion of EPSAS’ coverage into neighboring municipalities w/o a sustainable balance between supply and demand. [El Diario]
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— The Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy, Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), and representatives of the liquid fuel transportation sector reached an agreement that led to the suspension of the national tanker truck strike announced for 24 Aug. 2026. The parties will establish working groups in order to make decisions on the outstanding issues. [El Diario]
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PERU
— the US gov’t and the Peruvian private sector have established a strategic alliance to address the climate crisis the country is facing due to El Niño. This collaborative effort aims to provide assistance to those affected. Under the direction of US ambassador Bernie Navarro, a coordinated action plan has been established to maximize the efficiency and speed of humanitarian aid. [El Comercio]
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VENEZUELA
— deterioration of PDVSA’s maritime terminals is limiting Venezuela’s oil exports, forcing ships to wait up to 30 days to load due to infrastructure failures, power outages, and crude oil quality problems. [Reuters]
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