MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 225) — Company briefs spanning details on Solaria, Equinor, Tecpetrol, the World Bank, and IDB among others.
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
ARGENTINA
— Toldos Il Este, the Tecpetrol development that foresees 380 wells and $6.4bn, includes a treatment plant w/ capacity to process 70,000 b/d of crude oil. The first stage will extend until Feb. 2027. [Mase Imneuquen]
— the private sector arm of the IDB increased its syndicated loan to $1.8bn, w/ $300mn from its own balance sheet. The IFC, of the World Bank, would contribute another $300mn of its own funds. [Shale24.com]
BRAZIL
— a gas pipeline between Vaca Muerta and Brazil has entered the agenda of the runoff election between Lula and Bolsonaro. Eduardo Bolsonaro, brother and key figure in shaping foreign relations of the Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, announced that he will promote the initiative. [Econojournal]
URUGUAY
— Solaria will invest an estimated $5.7bn in a 500 MW data center park. This, after president Yamandú Orsi announced the signing of the agreement w/ the Spanish co. Solaria, which will operate in a free trade zone w/ facilities in Canelones, San José, and Florida. [shale24.com]
EUROPE
— Equinor’s offshore strategy aims to add reserves and extend production. The Norwegian co. is promoting new developments and expanding exploration in its country to extend the useful life of its main fields. [Mase Imneuquen]
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