MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 6.Oct.2026, Words: 402) — Company briefs spanning details on the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), Google and Constellation, among others.
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
ARGENTINA
— the San Juan River is already carrying 13.48% more water due to snowmelt, requiring increased prevention measures. The river’s higher flow is highlighting the need for prevention measures in the face of snowmelt and in vulnerable areas of Calingasta. [Mineria y Desarrollo]
— Vaca Muerta breaks production records mth after mth; fracking activity continues unabated, resulting in a developing industry. [Vacamuerta]
BRAZIL
— on 7 Oct. 2026, the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) will hold a new round of the permanent concession offer, with 313 blocks distributed across 9 basins. [Shale24]
NORTH AMERICA
— Google and Constellation announced a landmark agreement to bring 890 MW of new nuclear capacity to pjm grid as part of long-term power deal. The agreement adds new baseload supply to the PJM grid equivalent to a new nuclear reactor. [Constellation]
EUROPE
— the president of the gov’t of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, announced dissolution of the Cortes and the bringing fwd of the general elections to Sunday, 29 Nov. 2026. [El Diario]
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