PRESS DIGEST 8Oct2026: SLB and MEEI talks; COL-VEN gas pipeline

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 253) — Company briefs spanning details on Fedecámaras, OFAC, Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) and SLB, among others.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 

COLOMBIA

— an estimated $66mn investment and OFAC approval are needed to reactivate the gas pipeline between Venezuela and Colombia. [Descifrado]

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

— Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) head Roodal Moonilal exchanged greetings w/ SLB managing director for Trinidad, Guyana and the Caribbean Paul Hosein following discussions on opportunities for continued collaboration and innovation in the regional energy sector. [Editores LatinPetroleum]

VENEZUELA

— Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez argues justice system reforms and parliamentary dialogue are advancing amid legal modifications that seek to respond to demands for peace and reconciliation. [Editores LatinPetroleum]

— during the installation of the 82nd annual assembly of Fedecámaras, Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez mentioned progress in reducing the exchange gap. [Editores LatinPetroleum]

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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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