MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 795) — Company briefs spanning details on XNRGY Climate Systems, Royal Bank of Canada, Orvana Minerals Corp., Tango Energy, IMF, Vulcan Metals Corporation, and CITI among others.





LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
— growth in LAC region remains resilient, projected at 2.3% in 2026, 2.5% in 2027, and 2.9% in 2028, according to IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
ARGENTINA
— Tango Energy has begun drilling its first 2 wells in Vaca Muerta, Río Negro. The co. seeks to validate the geological model of the blk near Catriel. If the pilot project is successful, development could expand to 66 more wells. [Imneuquen]
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— Chile proposes exporting Argentine minerals via the Pacific. The Chilean business community has already submitted its proposal. [Imneuquen]
BOLIVIA
— Orvana Minerals Corp. will participation in the 2026 Precious Metals Summit Zurich, 9-11 Nov. 2026. [Editores LatinPetroleum]
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COLOMBIA
— ECOPETROL will release its financial and operating results for the 3Q:26 on 12 Nov. 2026, after mkt close. On 13 Nov. the co.’s mgmt team will host a virtual earnings conf. call, / simultaneous webcast transmission in both Spanish and English, at the following times:
| Conference |
| 10:00 a.m. Colombia Time |
| 10:00 a.m. New York Time |
MEXICO
— a recent Citi Survey raised Mexico’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.4% to 1.8% and projects 1.9% growth in 2027. Additionally, the survey projects at Mexican peso will reach $18.50 at YE:26 while inflation will reach 3.90%. The survey also anticipates Banxico will maintain its current rate. [El Financiero]
PERU
— The Republic of Peru announced commencement of offers to exchange certain of Peru’s outstanding US dollar-denominated bonds, as set forth in the table below (the “eligible bonds”) for a new series of US dollar-denominated global bonds due 2038 (the “new bonds”) (collectively, the “offers” and each, an “offer”). The offers are being conducted upon terms and subject to certain conditions set forth in the prospectus supplement dated 9 Nov. 2026. [Gov’t of Peru]
| Series of Eligible Bonds | Outstanding Principal Amount | CUSIP | ISIN | Exchange Consideration(1) | ||||
| 4.125% due 2027 | $449,023,000 | 715638 BU5 | US715638BU55 | To be announced | ||||
| 2.844% due 2030 | $465,675,000 | 715638 DA7 | US715638DA73 | To be announced | ||||
| 2.783% due 2031 | $2,799,396,000 | 715638 DF6 | US715638DF60 | To be announced |
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| (1) | per US $1,000 principal amount of eligible bonds validly tendered and accepted for exchange. Holders whose eligible bonds are validly tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the offers will also receive accrued interest on their eligible bonds, which will be paid in US dollars. |
NORTH AMERICA
— XNRGY Climate Systems announced a record-breaking production milestone achieved during Oct. Across its manufacturing network, XNRGY completed and shipped nearly 115 XNChillers along with 500 airside units, delivering over 350 MW of total cooling capacity — representing nearly 100,000 tons of refrigeration and 70,000,000+ cubic feet per minute (CFM) of air-handling capacity to customers across North America. [XNRGY]
— Royal Bank of Canada entered into an agreement to acquire Yarra Capital Management Limited, an active asset manager that specializes in Australian fixed income, Australian equities and alternative investment solutions. Yarra, founded in 2017, w/ offices in Melbourne and Sydney, has approximately A$18bn in assets under mgmt as at 30 Sep. 2026, and approximately 75 employees. [Royal Bank of Canada]
— Vulcan Metals Corp. announced appointment of Daniel Pullin as executive chairman, effective immediately. Pullin will provide leadership at the board level and take over responsibility of the company’s day-to-day operations, working closely w/ Vulcan’s mgmt team. [Vulcan]
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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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