MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 6.Oct.2026, Words: 402) — Company briefs spanning details on the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), Google and Constellation, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA — the San Juan River is already carrying 13.48% more water due […]
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World Trade Report 2026 – executive summary
GENEVE, SWITZERLAND (By WTO, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 6200) — Global trade policy and the WTO are experiencing the most serious and sustained disruptions since the multilateral trading system was created 80 years ago. While some of these disruptions reflect long-standing tensions, and some reflect more recent developments related to macroeconomic policies […]
PRESS DIGEST 17Sep2026:Â LatAm political shift left-to-right; Cilia Flores hearing in NYC
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 434) — The following briefs span company details on Nucor Corporation, Steel Dynamics, North Star, Verdera Energy Corp., Flex LNG, World Trade Organization, Bladex, Woodside Energy, PEMEX, and SENER among others. EUROPE — the 2026 World Trade Report examines what […]
Pan Global expands new gold zone at Cármenes project, Spain
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (By Pan Global, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 218) — Pan Global Resources Inc. announced exceptional assay results from drillhole PVD16 at the Providencia target, part of the company’s 100%-owned Cármenes project in northern Spain. These results mark the widest high-grade intercept to date in the ongoing Phase 3 drill campaign. […]
PRESS DIGEST 16Sep2026: Hamm in VEN; ECOPETROL resolutions
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 16.Sep.2026, Words: 566) — The following briefs span company details on Antel, Kootenay Silver Inc., Continental Resources, NOVVA Group, PDVSA, ECOPETROL, Venezuelan-German Institute of Applied Ecological Sciences (IVACEA) and ABO Energy, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA — ECOPETROL reveals […]
PRESS DIGEST 15Sep2026: VEN oil opening is ‘smoke and mirrors;’ YPFB financing margin
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 395) — The following briefs span company details on Electra, Atlas, NOVVA Group, YPFB and Pickering Energy Partners, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BOLIVIA — a decree increases the financing margin for YPFB, so that the state-owned co. […]
TotalEnergies now sole owner of Grandpuits plastics recycling plant in Seine-et-Marne
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 225) — As part of the restructuring of Plastic Energy‘s shareholding, TotalEnergies agreed to acquire from the new shareholder Plastic Energy’s 35% interest in the Grandpuits advanced recycling plant, in which TotalEnergies already held a 65% interest. The plant is now wholly owned by TotalEnergies. […]
Unity delivers custom thru-tubing solution for well isolation project in ItalyÂ
ABERDEEN (By Unity, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 352) — Aberdeen-headquartered well integrity and decommissioning specialist Unity, part of the FrontRow Energy Technology Group, successfully completed a well intervention project in Central Italy for SMAPE, deploying a bespoke thru-tubing solution for a major international oil company to achieve well isolation in a technically challenging well environment. The project was initiated after conventional cement squeeze operations were unable to deliver the required isolation […]
Pan Global says Salamón bids accepted by Directorate General of Energy and Mines
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 238) — Pan Global Resources Inc.’s tender bids for the Salamón gold project, submitted through its 2 subsidiaries in Spain, have been accepted by the regional Directorate General of Energy and Mines, subject to an ongoing appeal. “The company has […]
PRESS DIGEST 7Sep2026: OPEC reaffirms commitment; hyperscale expansion
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 185) — The following briefs span company details on Interoil Exploration and Production ASA, YPF and Chevron, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN VENEZUELA — LatAm politics have been going President Donald Trump’s way. See the election victories of […]
TotalEnergies takes steps towards FID on Papua LNG
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 625) — TotalEnergies announces that Papua LNG has achieved major contractual and commercial milestones, marking decisive steps towards a final investment decision (FID). Thanks to the close cooperation with the authorities of Papua New Guinea and Papua LNG partners, the following key milestones have […]
EXMAR places $150mn 5 year senior unsecured bondsÂ
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 140) — EXMAR NV, via its wholly owned subsidiary EXMAR Netherlands BV, successfully placed $150mn of new senior unsecured bonds. DNB Carnegie, Fearnley Securities, Nordea and Pareto Securities acted as joint bookrunners in the bond issue.
Equinor reports on more gas for 30-year-old Troll A
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 25.Aug.2026, Words: 425) — The Troll A platform in the North Sea is being supplied with additional gas. On 22 Aug. 2026 production started from the Troll Phase 3 stage 2 subsea project. This helps maintain jobs, value creation and high gas deliveries to Europe from Troll A […]
US FDI in Mexico reached $16.871bn in the 1H:26, equivalent to 48.2% of total FDI
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Aug.2026, Words: 615) — Mexico’s Ministry of Economy reported that, at the close of the first half 2026 (1H:26), foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $34.968bn, up 2.1% compared to the amount originally published for the 1H:25 of $34.265bn. This constitutes the […]
Equinor and Uniper ink 15-year gas sales agreement for supplies to Germany
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 24.Aug.2026, Words: 444) — Equinor and the energy company Uniper signed a 15-year agreement for supplies of natural gas to Germany. Under the agreement, Equinor will deliver more than 30 TWh (ca. 2.8 billion cubic metres) of natural gas per year to Uniper. Supplies under the new […]
Equinor, Aker BP and Vår Energi team up for Norway’s next major discoveries
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 24.Aug.2026, Words: 569) — Equinor, Aker BP and VÃ¥r Energi are establishing a strategic exploration collaboration to pursue some of the largest remaining opportunities on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The aim is to increase the chances of major discoveries that can support new standalone field developments […]
FACT SHEET: Neptun deep gas development offshore Romania
MILAN, ITALY (By Saipem, 14.Aug.2026, Words: 200) — Neptun Deep is the largest offshore natural gas project currently under development in the European Union. It represents a strategic infrastructure for the energy security of Romania and Europe, contributing to the development of Black Sea resources and the diversification of energy supply […]
PRESS DIGEST 7 AUG 2026: MEX-PERU diplomatic relations; Excelerate Energy JAM
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Aug.2026, Words: 225) — The following briefs span company details on Kootenay Silver Inc., Excelerate Energy, International Energy Agency (IEA), and Mexico’s Foreign Relations Secretariat, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN JAMAICA
TotalEnergies buys Shell’s renewables business, sells 50% stake in a portfolio to KKR
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 3.Aug.2026, Words: 477) — In line with TotalEnergies Integrated Power strategy in Europe focused on selected deregulated markets, as illustrated by the recent transaction with EPH, and with its business model designed to optimize capital allocation in renewables, TotalEnergies announces the signing of 2 transactions in […]
TotalEnergies appeals judgment in duty of vigilance climate case
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 27.Jul.2026, Words: 273) — Following deliberation by its board of directors, TotalEnergies decided to appeal the judgment rendered on 25 Jun. 2026 by the Paris Judicial Court in the proceedings brought by certain associations under the French duty of vigilance law. First, the company considers, in line […]
VÃ¥r Energi to combine with BlueNord, build largest independent producer in Europe
OSLO, NORWAY (By VÃ¥r Energi, 21.Jul.2026, Words: 1524) — VÃ¥r Energi ASA and BlueNord ASA agreed on a combination of its businesses, making VÃ¥r Energi the largest independent producer of oil and gas in Europe. The transaction adds high-quality and long-life assets on the Danish Continental Shelf (“DCS”) with stable long-term […]
Repsol, Toyota, BMW and Bosch launch pilot of vehicles using 100% renewable gasoline
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2026, Words: 130) — Repsol, together with Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group and Bosch announced launch a pilot in Spain to demonstrate under real-world conditions how existing vehicles can operate exclusively on 100% renewable gasoline. The pilot will provide real-world evidence that renewable […]
Eni and BMW Group ink agreement for Enilive HVO diesel biofuel to power corporate fleets
ROME, ITALY and MUNICH, GERMANY (By Eni, 13.Jul.2026, Words: 673) — Eni and BMW Group announced an agreement to power the BMW vehicles of corporate fleets in Italy with HVOlution (hydrotreated vegetable oil), a diesel biofuel that is produced from 100% renewable feedstocks by Enilive. Enilive is Eni’s company dedicated to […]
Mexico eyes strengthening trade with Europe
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jul.2026, Words: 118) — Mexico took a key step to strengthen its trade with Europe. This, after the European Parliament approved modernization of the Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union (EU), the daily El Financiero reported on 10 Jul. […]
TotalEnergies divests distributed solar generation activities in Europe
PARIS, FRANCE (By TotalEnergies, 9.Jul.2026, Words: 181) — In line with its strategy to refocus its renewable development on large utility-scale solar and wind farms in order to benefit from economies of scale, TotalEnergies announces that it has completed the divestment of all its distributed solar assets (around 170 MW), mainly rooftop […]
Contract awards for 4 development projects on the Norwegian continental shelf
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 7.Jul.2026, Words: 953) — On behalf of partners, Equinor has awarded contracts worth around NOK 6bn for 4 subsea projects. They are part of the first of several planned subsea development waves, in which contracts are being coordinated to increase pace and reduce costs for subsea developments […]
7 OPEC+ countries adjust output, reaffirm commitment to market stability
VIENNA, AUSTRIA (By OPEC, 5.Jul.2026, Words: 268) — The 7 OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in Apr. and Nov. 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on 5 Jul. 2026, to review global market conditions and outlook. In their collective commitment […]
Equinor extends NOK 1.7bn contract with CHC Helikopter Service
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Jul.2026, Words: 272) — Equinor extended its agreement with CHC Helikopter Service for personnel transport and search and rescue services in central Norway until 2030. Equinor has exercised 2 options with CHC. The agreement ensures the continued provision of helicopter capacity that […]
PRESS DIGEST 1 JUL 2026: VEN death toll; ECOPETROL payment
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jul.2026, Words: 411) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on ECOPETROL, Equinor, Stellantis, Keystone Capital Management, L.P., PepsiCo, and Harvest Partners, LP, among others. Energy Analytics Institute […]
Equinor and Transocean ink deal securing rig capacity on Norwegian continental shelf
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jul.2026, Words: 238) — Equinor entered into a letter of intent with Transocean for use of 3 Cat D rigs on the Norwegian continental shelf. The agreement is worth around $1bn and will contribute to reducing well costs, accelerating the delivery of […]
Equinor and Vår Energi swap asset in Troll and Gjøa areas on the NCS
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 30.Jun.2026, Words: 698) — Equinor and VÃ¥r Energi agreed to a swap of assets on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The transaction enables further maturation of the Peon gas discovery towards development and strengthens Equinor’s position in the Troll-Fram area. Under the agreement, Equinor will transfer 32,5% […]
Proposal for environmental impact assessment for Wisting submitted for public consultation
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 25.Jun.2026, Words: 587) — Equinor and its partners submitted for public consultation a proposed programme for the environmental impact assessment of a possible Wisting field development in the Barents Sea. The project is still at an early stage, and further progress will depend on additional improvements […]
Equinor activity creates value, drives jobs creation across Norway
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 23.Jun.2026, Words: 403) — High activity related to Equinor’s operations in Norway contributed NOK 142bn in value creation and 82,000 full-time man-years in Norway in 2025. The ripple effects increased from the previous year, and a high level of activity in operations, exploration and new projects will […]
Viridien and Aker BP to advance OBN seismic and geoscience workflows
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jun.2026, Words: 129) — Viridien and Aker BP entered into a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration across multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic data acquisition, imaging, and technology development. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the discovery and development of additional reserves.
PRESS DIGEST 9 JUN 2026: Another oil spill in MEX; Viridien and Aker BP deal
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jun.2026, Words: 145) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Viridien, Aker BP, and state-owned PEMEX, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of […]
atNorth expands via new mega site in Haugaland, Norway
HAUGALAND, NORWAY (By atNorth, 3.Jun.2026, Words: 174) — atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, has announced its expansion into Norway with the acquisition of land for a mega data center site in Haugaland. This marks a major milestone for the company, establishing its footprint across all […]
PRESS DIGEST 3 JUN 2026: atNorth mega site in Haugaland; esVolta credit facility
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Jun.2026, Words: 425) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Nomura Securities International, Inc., atNorth, and esVolta, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not […]
Mexico confident USTR tariff proposal will be modifiedÂ
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Jun.2026, Words: 299) — On 2 Jun. 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a proposal to impose additional tariffs on several countries as part of its Section 301 investigation into countries importing goods produced with forced labor. The […]
Eni and Seri Industrial ink deal to develop stationary battery supply chain
ROME, SAN POTITO SANNITICO (By Eni, 29.May.2026, words: 467) — Eni Industrial Evolution and FIB (Seri Industrial Group) reached an agreement for the joint development of an integrated industrial supply chain in the lithium iron phosphate battery sector. Following the agreements reached today, in execution of the framework agreement of 16 […]
PRESS DIGEST 28 MAY 2026: IBM’s Project Lightwell; AB Electrolux rights issueÂ
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 28.May.2026, Words: 245) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on IBM, Red Hat, Woodway Energy Infrastructure LLC, and AB Electrolux, among others. Energy Analytics Institute […]
PRESS DIGEST 27 MAY 2026: Slim on PEMEX; Sheinbaum accountability report
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 27.May.2026, Words: 387) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Grupo Carso, PEMEX, Banco Santander, S.A., and Bell Canada, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) […]
Subsea7 awarded $150mn-$300mn contract offshore Norway
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.May.2026, Words: 150) — Subsea7 announced the award of a substantial contract — valued between $150mn and $300mn — by VÃ¥r Energi for the Goliat gas export project, located in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway. Offshore operations are scheduled to take place […]
Equinor and Aker BP to unlock more value on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 21.May.2026, Words: 480) — Equinor and Aker BP agreed on a strategic collaboration aiming to increase future production and value creation across selected parts of their portfolios on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The parties will seek alignment on key areas of joint interest on the NCS, […]
Equinor eyes continued growth after 50 years in northern Norway
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 21.May.2026, Words: 481) — Equinor is marking 50 years of operations in Northern Norway. After five decades of investment and value creation, the company is planning for high activity and growth in the region for many decades to come. The Harstad office was opened in 1976 by […]
Equinor inks 5-year deal with Eneco to supply gas to Germany
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 19.May.2026, Words: 406) — Equinor signed a 5-year agreement with the Dutch energy company Eneco for supplies of natural gas from the Norwegian continental shelf. The gas volumes will be delivered to Eneco’s wholly owned German subsidiary LichtBlick. The agreement runs until the end of 2030 […]
Danaos expects delivery of 3 vessels in 2026, 15 in 2027, 7 in 2028 and 4 in 2029
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.May.2026, Words: 220) — Danaos Corporation, one of the world’s largest independent owners of container vessels, said itscontainership orderbook currently consists of 29 newbuilding containership vessels with an aggregate capacity of 184,550 TEU. Danaos expects delivery of 3 vessels in 2026, 15 […]
Delcy defends Venezuela’s position on the Essequibo territory, says Guyana acting unfairly
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.May.2026, Words: 325) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy RodrÃguez participated in the oral hearing before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, to defend Venezuela’s historical rights over the Essequibo territory. The interim president stated she appeared before the […]
RodrÃguez touches down in the Netherlands, plans to defend Venezuela before the ICJ
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.May.2026, Words: 130) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy RodrÃguez arrived this Sunday in the Netherlands to lead a technical and legal delegation defending Venezuela before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). RodrÃguez’ visit it part of her efforts to defend the validity […]
IAEA helps transport high enriched nuclear fuel from Venezuela to the US
VIENNA, AUSTRIA (By IAEA, 8.May.2026, Words: 585) — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has played a key role in the successful shipment of high enriched uranium (HEU) from Venezuela to the US, in a carefully planned joint mission carried out under tight security as such nuclear material can pose a […]
Equinor says Eirin field in production, more gas to Europe via Gina Krog and Sleipner A platforms
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.May.2026, Words: 512) — Equinor announced the Eirin field has come on stream and is now exporting gas to Europe via the Gina Krog and Sleipner A platforms in the North Sea. The subsea development has been developed in record time. Expected recoverable resources […]