CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 434) — The following briefs span company details on Nucor Corporation, Steel Dynamics, North Star, Verdera Energy Corp., Flex LNG, World Trade Organization, Bladex, Woodside Energy, PEMEX, and SENER among others.
EUROPE
— the 2026 World Trade Report examines what global trade rules have delivered in the past, where is it presently under strain, and what is at stake for the future. [World Trade Organization]
— elevated natgas prices could unlock attractive arbitrage. [Flex LNG]
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LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
URUGUAY
— Montevideo has identified 320 hectares of flood-prone areas around its main waterways. The figure itself isn’t new, but its mgmt is. Following a survey using LiDAR technology conducted between Oct.-Nov. 2024, the city gov’t now has a 3D scan of the territory w/ a level of detail that, according to authorities, is unprecedented in the region. [LaRed21]
VENEZUELA
— the new LatAm right is seeking to consolidate its power in the face of waning left-wing hegemony. Political analysts are exploring whether this phenomenon reflects a genuine doctrinal shift or simply a pragmatic citizenry impatient for results in the economy and security. [El Nacional]
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— federal judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, of the Southern District Court of New York, set the hearing related to the bail application filed by Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro, for 8 Oct. 2026. [El Nacional]
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NORTH AMERICA
— Verdera Energy Corp. engaged North Star Investor Relations Inc. to provide investor relations consulting services pursuant to a consulting agreement effective 15 Sep.26. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
— 3Q:26 profitability from Steel Dynamics’ steel operations is expected to be significantly higher than sequential 2Q:26 results, driven by metal margin expansion across the platform and record shipments. The co. expects avg. realized steel selling values to increase in combination w/ lower scrap costs. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
— Nucor Corporation announced guidance for its 3Q:26 ending 3 Oct. 2026. Nucor expects 3Q:26 earnings to be in the range of $5.55-$5.65 per diluted share. Nucor reported 2Q:26 net earnings of $5.04 and adjusted net earnings of $4.84, both per diluted share. Nucor reported $2.63 per diluted share in the 3Q:25. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
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