MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 980) — Company briefs spanning details on Jinko Holdings Limited, 晶科控股有限公司, Petroperú, EP Petroecuador, Mexico’s CFE, the National Survey of Urban Public Security (ENSU) of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Blue Waters, TOFCO, EOG, bp, PEMEX, and the CIA, among others.
EUROPE
— diversifying magnet rare earth supply chains to meet projected demand outside of China in 2035 would cost about $60bn. But this is modest compared to the potential economic impact of a supply shock, which could reach around $6.5tn/yr. [International Energy Agency]
— “this United Nations Day, we reaffirm the importance of working together to tackle global challenges that no single nation can solve alone. We remain committed to working with the UN towards a more peaceful, just and sustainable world,” the European Commission said in a post on social media. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
CUBA
— to those who seek to create positive change in Cuba – now is the time. The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discrete partnership with the CIA.” [US secretary of state Marco Rubio]
ECUADOR
— the state-owned cos. of Ecuador (EP Petroecuador) and Peru (Petroperú) have resumed commercial operations after 4yrs, strengthening regional energy integration. The transaction opens new possibilities for cooperation in the supply of crude oil and refined products, logistics infrastructure, storage, and maritime transport of hydrocarbons.
MEXICO
— Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo levied 50% tariffs on imports of Chinese cars and other goods amid pressure from Donald Trump. But after an initial dip, the cars are still coming. [Financial Times]
— Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted that people in Mexico feel safer, as the perception of insecurity is at 58.1% —the lowest level recorded since the beginning of this survey 13yrs ago —, which represents a reduction of 1.7 percentage points v Jun. 2016 (59.8%), according to the National Survey of Urban Public Security (ENSU) of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). [Editores LatinPetroleum]
— the Laguna Verde Nuclear Power Plant contributes 1,600 MW of firm energy to the National Electric System. This, w] no direct greenhouse gas emissions during its generation. [CFE]
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
— TOFCO, EOG and BP see through loadout of Coconut jacket. [MEEI]
— Trinidad and Tobago’s PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar ridiculed Blue Waters’ sponsorship of this yr’s Divali Nagar celebrations, accusing the co.’s owners of privately using racial slurs against East Indian people while publicly funding one of the country’s largest Indian cultural and religious celebrations. The PM also claimed that National Council for Indian Culture (NCIC) president Surujdeo Mangaroo had been duped into hosting what she described as a “public relations exercise” to announce the co.’s Diamond sponsorship. [T&T Guardian]
VENEZUELA
— a Guarenas plant aims to manufacture 397,000 cylinders in 1yr: Venezuela has a deficit of 11 million. [Descifrado]
ASIA
— Jinko Holdings Limited, formerly JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., announced its new co. name has taken effect following shareholder approval at its annual general meeting on 21 Oct. 2026. The co,’s American depositary shares (ADSs) will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the new name on 23 Oct., w/ the ticker symbol “JKS” and CUSIP number unchanged. The co. has also adopted “晶科控股有限公司” as its dual foreign name. [Jinko Holdings Limited]
NORTH AMERICA
— “states with commonsense energy policies, like Texas, draw obs and capital, boost wages, and improve lives. That’s the Trump administration’s goal. States rejecting commonsense energy policies, like California, push jobs overseas, weaken businesses and raise energy prices,” US energy secretary Chris Wright said in a post on social media. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
— Cheniere Energy inked long-term SPA to supply QatarEnergy w/ LNG through 2054. [Cheniere]
— Datacor, Inc., a provider of software for engineers, process manufacturers, and chemical distributors, acquired MySep, a developer of simulation software for the design and performance analysis of process separators. The acquisition expands Datacor’s engineering portfolio, which includes CHEMCAD for chemical process design, its flow simulation suite (formerly Applied Flow Technology), and GoldSim for probabilistic risk analysis. [Datacor]
— on 6 Oct. 2026, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued $500mn 4.20% 3.5-year unsecured notes due 15 Apr. 2030 for net proceeds of $498mn, $550mn 4.60% 7yr unsecured notes due 15 Oct. 2033 for net proceeds of $547mn, $300mn 4.90% 10.5yr unsecured notes due 15 Apr. 2037 for net proceeds of $297mn, and $450mn 5.40% 30yr unsecured notes due 15 Oct. 2056 for net proceeds of $443mn. The issued notes pay interest semi-annually and carry a negative pledge. [CPKC]
— Gastech co-chairman Paul Sullivan: Alaska LNG has never been better positioned or more necessary. [Gastech]
— Woodway Energy Infrastructure LLC announced appointment of Russell Shriver as CCO, effective immediately. [Woodway]
— NexPoint launched NexPoint Energy DST, a Delaware statutory trust (DST) offering comprised of oil and natural gas mineral rights across 2 of the most prolific energy-producing regions in North America: the Permian Basin in Texas and the Haynesville Shale in Louisiana. The Offering marks NexPoint’s first energy DST and brings mineral rights, a new sector for the DST product, to the firm’s tax-advantaged investment platform. [NexPoint]
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By freelancers reporting for Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) and its 100% owned Venezuelan affiliate Editores Latin Petroleum CA reporting from Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Caracas, Houston, Monterrey, Mexico City, and Bogota.
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