MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Apr.2026, Words: 380) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Nuvei, Bladex, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of these stories […]
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Middle East disruption could cut global oil demand 20% and gas 10% by 2050: Wood Mackenzie
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (By Wood Mackenzie, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 660) — Prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies could accelerate a structural shift in global energy systems, halving oil and gas import dependence by 2050 and reducing oil demand by 20% and gas demand by 10% relative to the base case. As countries […]
Borr Drilling reveals new commitments for jack-up rigs across Mexico, Vietnam, and Gabon
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 203) — Borr Drilling Limited announced new contract commitments for 4 of its premium jack-up rigs. AFRICA
PRESS DIGEST 31 MAR. 2026: Excelerate Acadia; Moretti departure; Brava invitation; MEX petrol
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2026, Words: 257) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on PETROBRAS, Excelerate Energy, HD Hyundai, Brava Energia and PEMEX, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) […]
Excelerate names newest FSRU Excelerate Acadia during event in South Korea
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2026, Words: 189) — Excelerate Energy, Inc. announced the official naming of its newest floating storage and regasification unit, Excelerate Acadia, during a naming ceremony at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The ceremony highlights Excelerate’s long‑standing engagement with […]
PRESS DIGEST 30 MAR. 2026: YPF upgrade; VEN economy; Paratus notification; Veracruz oil spill
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Mar.2026, Words: 343) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on YPF SA, PEMEX and Paratus Energy, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified […]
CNOOC hits new records of reserves and production in 2025, profit resilience continues
HONG KONG, (By CNOOC, 26.Mar.2026, Words: 975) — CNOOC Limited and 80883 announced its 2025 annual results for the year ended 31 Dec. 2025. — net production was approximately 2.13 million BOE per day — net profit attributable to equity shareholders reached RMB122.1bn — dividend payout ratio at 45%, and the […]
The Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Northeast Asia demand, pressures LNG spot prices
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (By WoodMac, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 767) — Northeast Asia’s LNG market faces a major supply shock following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with regional demand expected to fall by 4-5 million tonnes through Q3 2026 if supply disruptions last for two months, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. RELATED: DAVID […]
PRESS DIGEST 10 MAR. 2026: Frontera to accept Parex offer; Viridien offshore India
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2026, Words: 820) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 10 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not verified […]
Viridien to commence Phase 1 Mahanadi basin reimaging campaign offshore India
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2026, Words: 240) — Viridien revealed a new regional multi-client data initiative for the offshore basins of India, designed to deliver enhanced, data-driven exploration capabilities to industry operators. The initiative will commence with Phase 1 Mahanadi Basin reimaging and merging of approximately […]
Cheniere and CPC inks long-term LNG SPA with CPC Corporation, Taiwan
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2026, Words: 183) — Cheniere Energy, Inc., through its subsidiary, Cheniere Marketing International LLP, entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with CPC Corporation, Taiwan. Per the SPA, CPC will purchase up to 1.2 million tonnes […]
China Yuchai president Ming comments on deliveries in Mexico
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Feb.2026, Words: 302) — China Yuchai International Limited, one of the largest powertrain solution manufacturers through its main operating subsidiary in China, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited, eyes new partnerships with additional global industrial leaders will further strengthen market access in the future. RELATED: […]
Zeeco expands international footprint through purchase of Japan-based Applicot Corporation
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Feb.2026, Words: 275) — Zeeco, involved globally in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, announced the acquisition of Applicot Corporation, a leading Japanese combustion company. This strategic move strengthens Zeeco’s footprint in the Japanese domestic market and enhances local support for engineering, procurement, […]
Mexican undersecretaries conclude working visit to China to deepen bilateral dialogue
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 224) —Mexico’s undersecretary of Foreign Affairs María Teresa Mercado Pérez and the undersecretary of Industry and commerce of the Ministry of Economy Vidal Llerenas Morales conducted a working visit to Beijing, China, from 8-10 Feb. 2026, with the objective […]
EAI brief: China-Venezuela bilateral ties, $10bn in Chinese loans still outstanding
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jan.2026, Words: 315) — China and Venezuela have developed a deep bilateral trade relationship, which florist during the years of the presidency of late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez Frías from 1999-2013. This Chinese-Venezuelan relationship continued under Nicolàs Maduro Moros — who took […]
A short primer on the relationship between China-Venezuela
WASHINGTON, DC (By The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, 13.Jan.2026, Words: 3,259) — A short primer on the relationship between Asia’s China and South America’s Venezuela. Political Evolution — from the late 1950s to the late 1990s, Venezuela was regarded as one of Latin America’s more stable democracies.[1] After […]
EAI brief: China supports Iranian push to maintain stability, Lin Jian says
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jan.2026, Words: 143) — China said it hopes Iran will maintain stability and said it supports the Middle Eastern country in doing so. “We always oppose interference in other countries’ internal affairs and the use or threat of force in international relations,” […]
Venezuela producing 900,000 b/d, Chevron contributing 200,000 b/d: Guerra says
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jan.2026, Words: 190) — Venezuela, home to the world’s largest oil reserves, is producing around 900,000 barrels per day (b/d). This production is off peak levels of around 3.2-3.3 million barrels per day (MMb/d) in the 2000s.
China says “no country should act as the world’s police or judge,” referring to the US
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jan.2026, Words: 504) — China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning spoke to reporters regarding Venezuela during her regular daily press conference in which she addressed, among other topics, measures China would consider to prevent the US from acting as the “world’s sheriff”? […]
OFAC reveals Chinese company additions to SDN list, Venezuelan vessel designations
WASHINGTON, DC (By OFAC, 31.Dec.2025, Words: 342) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) revealed recent actions updates for the US Department of the Treasury. The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List: ARIES GLOBAL INVESTMENT LTD (a.k.a. ARIES GLOBAL INVESTMENT LIMITED), Room 2611, 26th Floor, Southeast […]
Jeonbuk researcher proposes 2-stage decision-making framework of LatAm lithium governance
JEONBUK-DO, SOUTH KOREA (By Jeonbuk National University, 12.Dec.2025, Words: 560) — Lithium is a strategically very important mineral in the present decade. Latin American countries, with their abundant resources, have taken divergent paths in terms of governance strategies. In a recent study, a researcher from Jeonbuk National University has proposed […]
Venezuela forced to double discount on oil to Asia due to flood of sanctioned crude
HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (By Reuters, Marianna Parraga and Chen Aizhu, 10.Dec.2025, Words: 726) — Oil buyers in Asia are demanding deep discounts on Venezuelan crude due to a flood of sanctioned oil from Russia and Iran on offer and to heightened risk of loading in the South American country as the U.S. boosts its […]
McDermott inks EPCIC contract for natural gas development offshore Brunei
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By McDermott, 9.Dec.2025, Words: 252) — McDermott secured a subsea contract from PETRONAS Carigali Brunei Ltd. for engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of a natural gas development project offshore Brunei Darussalam. This development represents one of the country’s most significant conventional gas projects. The award follows McDermott’s […]
Yantai updates on development pathways for global bay areas amid low-carbon transformation
YANTAI, CHINA (By Yantai, 8.Dec.2025, Words: 485) — On 4 Dec. 2025, the 2025 Shandong Green Low-carbon High-quality Development Conference was held in Yantai, Shandong province. Against the backdrop of the fifth anniversary of China’s ‘dual carbon’ goals, Yantai’s achievements—as one of the country’s first pilot cities for carbon peaking and for […]
Chinese, Russian FMs call for safeguarding outcomes of WWII victory
MOSCOW, RUSSIA (By Xinhua, 3.Dec.2025, Words: 392) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting here on Tuesday, calling for safeguarding the outcomes of World War II (WWII) victory. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central […]
Aslan inks HOA with Karimun Regency to develop “MU CITY” next-gen ecosystem
KARIMUN, RIAU ISLANDS, INDONESIA (By Aslan, 24.Nov.2025, Words: 584) — Singapore headquartered Aslan Energy Capital announced the signing of a heads of agreement with the government of Karimun Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia — strategically located at the crossroads of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. This landmark agreement marks a pivotal step in […]
HD Hyundai wins $1.46bn order for 8 ultra-large container ships
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (By HD Hyundai, 23.Nov.2025, Words: 321) — HD Hyundai secured an order for ultra-large container ships worth around $1.46bn, recording the largest container ship order volume in 18 years since the shipbuilding supercycle in 2007. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), the intermediate holding company for […]
HD Hyundai: first shipbuilder worldwide to deliver 5,000 ships
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (By Hyundai, 20.Nov.2025, Words: 391) — HD Hyundai has become the world’s first shipbuilder to build and deliver 5,000 ships, marking half a century since its first vessel delivery in 1974. HD Hyundai announced that it held a ceremony on 19 Nov. 2025, at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries […]
JinkoSolar reports second and third quarter financial results for 2025
SHANGRAO, CHINA (By JinkoSolar, 17.Nov.2025, Words: 1,200) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended 30 Jun. 2025 and third quarter ended 30 Sep. 2025. Third quarter 2025 business highlights — total module shipments for the third quarter were approximately 20GW, with over 65% […]
EAI brief: PETRONAS names Dato’ Seri TPr (Dr.) Maimunah Mohd Sharif as property advisor
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Nov.2025, Words: 151) — PETRONAS announced appointment of Dato’ Seri TPr (Dr.) Maimunah Mohd Sharif as its property advisor taking effect from 17 Nov. 2025. Maimunah will guide in shaping the next phase of growth in its property portfolio, primarily with regards […]
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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Nov.2025, Words: 2,000) — The Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) NRG Dashboard — a must read for investors, students, academics and energy executives among others interested or already following the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region energy sector in particular and the global energy […]
CNOOC reports steady project progress in 3Q:25, output growth
HONG KONG (By CNOOC, 30.Oct.2025, Words: 392) — CNOOC Limited announced its operating results for the third quarter of 2025. In the first 3 quarters of 2025, CNOOC Limited continued to increase its reserves and production, achieving steady production growth from both domestic and overseas oilfields. The company remained cost […]
LG Energy reveals 3Q:25 financial details
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (By LG Energy, 29.Oct.2025, Words: 776) — LG Energy Solution announced its third-quarter earnings for 2025, posting a significant improvement in operating profit. The company posted consolidated revenue of KRW 5.7tn, a 2.4% increase quarter-on-quarter. The operating profit reached KRW 601.3bn, marking a 22.2% increase quarter-on-quarter, with an […]
Viridien announces new geologic study to evaluate Langasuka basin offshore Malaysia
PARIS, FRANCE (By Viridien, 21.Oct.2025, Words: 165) — Viridien, in collaboration with Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), PETRONAS, is completing an integrated geological study designed to provide new prospectivity insights into the underexplored Langkasuka Basin, located within the Malacca Strait offshore area to the west of Peninsula Malaysia. The insights generated will […]
EAI brief: IMF reveals new GDP estimates for 2025 and 2026
WASHINGTON, DC (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Oct.2025, Words: 74) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revealed world economic outlook growth projections for 2025 and 2026 for emerging markets and developing economies. India’s economy or gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 6.6% in 2025 and 6.2% in […]
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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Oct.2025, Words: 2,000) — The Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) NRG Dashboard — a most read for investors, students, academics and energy executives among others interested or already following the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region energy sector in particular and the global energy […]
China says US actions harm its interest, not afraid of trade war with Trump’s US
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Oct.2025, Words: 327) — China firmly rejects the recent US restrictions and sanctions on China, and will do what is necessary to protect its legitimate rights and interests. “Threatening high tariffs is not the right way to deal with China. The […]
US Treasury takes actions targeting key elements of Iran’s energy export machine
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Oct.2025, Words: 306) — The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced actions that intensify its efforts against Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical exports by sanctioning more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels that facilitate Iranian oil and […]
EAI brief: shares of BYD slide amid exit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway stake
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Sep.2025, Words: 125) — The shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Build Your Dream, also known as BYD, fell on news Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Warren Buffett, fully exited its stake in the Chinese company. Berkshire had been divesting its stake […]
China’s president Xi Jinping speaks with Donald J. Trump about China-US relations, TikTok
BEIJING, CHINA (By Ministry of Foreign Affairs People’s Republic of China, 19.Sep.2025, Words: 430) — On the evening of 19 Sep. 2025, president Xi Jinping spoke with US president Donald J. Trump on the phone. The 2 presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the current state of China-US […]
China says US moves off Venezuela threaten regional peace, violate international laws
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Sep.2025, Words: 295) — The Chinese government urged the US to back down from efforts that it says undermine Venezuela’s safety under the excuse that it is combating drug trafficking. The comments come after Venezuela denounced an illegal and hostile assault on […]
Hanwha gets AiP from ABS for 174K LNG carrier ammonia fuel gas turbine retrofit
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (By Hanwha, 12.Sep.2025, Words: 409) — Hanwha Power Systems received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the ammonia fuel gas turbine conversion design aimed at 174K LNG carriers at GASTECH 2025. This achievement is the result of a joint development project between Hanwha and […]
TotalEnergies to supply 1 MTPA of LNG to South Korea’s KOGAS for 10 years
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 9.Sep.2025, Words: 240) — TotalEnergies and KOGAS, South Korea’s national natural gas company, announce the signing of a heads of agreement (HoA) for the annual delivery in South Korea of 1 million tons (Mt) of LNG per year over a 10-year period starting from the end […]
Subsea7 awarded cable installation contract in Taiwan
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Sep.2025, Words: 137) — Subsea7 announced that Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, was awarded a substantial contract — valued between $150mn and $300mn — by Synera Renewable Energy (SRE), for the transport and installation of inter-array cables for the Formosa 4 […]
China’s Xi Jinping proposes Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at Shanghai meeting
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Sep.2025, Words: 225) — China’s president Xi Jinping chaired the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” meeting and delivered a statement regarding the proposed Global Governance Initiative (GGI). The details regarding his proposal include: — “We should adhere to sovereign equality,” — “We should […]
JinkoSolar announces 1H:25 business highlights
SHANGRAO, CHINA (By JinkoSolar, 27.Aug.2025, Words: 315) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. announced its business highlights for the first half of 2025. Key business highlights in the first half of 2025: Business outlook highlights The company’s business outlook is based on management’s current views and estimates with respect to market conditions, […]
CNOOC reports oil and gas output reaches new record, updates on Guyana
HONG KONG (By CNOOC, 27.Aug.2025, Words: 872) — CNOOC Limited announced its 2025 interim results. In the first half of 2025, with the concerted efforts of all employees, CNOOC Limited contained the impact of oil price volatility by sticking to its strategy of reserves and production growth while strictly controlling costs. […]
Baker Hughes inks 90-month service agreement for bp’s Tangguh LNG plant in Indonesia
HOUSTON, TEXAS and LONDON, ENGLAND (By Baker Hughes, 26. Aug.2025, Words: 280) — This comprehensive 90-month agreement covers spare parts, repair services, and field service engineering support for critical turbomachinery at the facility including heavy-duty gas turbines, steam turbines, and compressors for 3 LNG trains, helping to ensure its continued reliable […]
AMIGO LNG inks 20-year LNG SPA with GUNVOR to source Mexican LNG
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Aug.2025, Words: 328) — AMIGO LNG S.A. de C.V., the Mexican joint venture of Texas-based Epcilon LNG LLC and Singapore-based LNG Alliance, signed a definitive long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd. Per the agreement, Gunvor will acquire 0.85 million […]
Jinping says countries should unite “opposing unilateralism and protectionism”
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Aug.2025, Words: 370) — China’s president Xi Jinping conducted a telephone call with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the latter’s request. China remains ready to work with Brazil to seize opportunities, strengthen coordination, and deliver more mutually beneficial cooperation outcomes, while setting […]