MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 245) — Company briefs spanning details on the Chamber of Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons in Neuquén, NG Energy and ECOPETROL, Chevron, and CNPC, among others.
UK
— as int’l conflicts diminish hopes for supply relief, Brent crude reached that level for the first time since May, driven by tensions in the Middle East and attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine. Crude oil is projected to rise more than 70% by 2026, while doubts grow about an agreement to release Russian diesel to the global mkt. [Bloomberglinea]
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
ARGENTINA
— a historic group in Mendoza’s gastronomy seeks its place in copper. The fourth generation of the Barbera family, icons of Mendoza’s gastronomy, joined the new mining district in the northern part of the province, w/ the project closest to the Socialist Party. [Mineria y Desarrollo]
— the oil industry trains 120 university students and offers a lesson for the mining sector. The experience, driven by the Chamber of Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons in Neuquén, shows how to bring universities and companies closer together. [Mineria y Desarrollo]
— Vaca Muerta makes inroads in Asia and prepares for a historic leap in its exports. [Clarin]
CHILE
— 4 workers died in just 3 days in Chilean mining, which has accumulated 13 fatalities during 2026. The gov’t convened an extraordinary safety meeting to address issues. [Mineria y Desarrollo]
COLOMBIA
— NG Energy announced Aruchara-6 well results at Maria Conchita and spudding of the Encantado-1x well at Sinú-9. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
— the Aruchara-6 well has been successfully drilled to a total depth of 9,352ft, hitting the H1 target as designed and passing through the H2, H3, H4, H5 and H6 zones, w/ all zones showing positive results of gas at surface and through wireline logs. [NG Energy]
PERU
— w/ oil production continuing to decline, Chevron reconsidering its offshore participation, and CNPC preparing to bring a new gas development online after more than a decade in the country, president Keiko Fujimori’s administration is betting on a restructuring of the energy sector. The question is whether these reforms can turn opportunities into production. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
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