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Sheinbaum visits Barcelona, steadfast against military intervention in Cuba

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MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Apr.2026, Words: 518) — During the IV Summit in Defense of Democracy, held in Barcelona, ​​Spain, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo proposed 2 actions in favor of peace: allocating 10% of global arms spending to a global program to reforest millions of hectares […]

PRESS DIGEST 17 APR. 2026: Refidomsa growth; Coca Codo Sinclair in ECU; Machado in Madrid

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MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Apr.2026, Words: 552) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Yacimientos PetrolĂ­feros Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), Sinohydro Corporation, Celec EP, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) […]

PRESS DIGEST 6 APR. 2026: Seadrill’s West Polaris; Cheniere exec. suite; OPEC JMMC

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MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Apr.2026, Words: 280) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on PEMEX, PETROBRAS, Cheniere Energy and SeaDrill, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified […]

PRESS DIGEST 3 APR. 2026: Petrobras on Tupi; Parex info. circular; EU on Delcy sanctions 

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MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2026, Words: 377) — 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, Parex and Frontera Energy, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all […]

PRESS DIGEST 2 APR. 2026: Ran for ENI in MEX; Trafigura and Vitol in BOL; Braskem BRA

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MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 419) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on YPFB, PETROBRAS, Transocean, ENI Mexico, Civitas Resources, and Braskem, among others. RELATED: ECOPETROL AUTHORIZED TO […]

Transocean reports contracts from Norway to Brazil with VĂ„r Energi and Petrobras totaling $1bn

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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 278) — Transocean Ltd. announced awards of a contract for a harsh environment semisubmersible in Norway and contract extensions for 2 ultra-deepwater drillships in Brazil.  RELATED: TRANSOCEAN TO RETIRE SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2028 (TITAN NOTES) In aggregate, the fixtures represent approximately $1bn in incremental firm […]

Transocean to retire senior secured notes due 2028 (Titan notes)

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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026) — Transocean Ltd. retired the 8.375% senior secured notes due 2028 (Titan notes) in full on 20 Mar. 2026.  The outstanding principal amount of $358mn, plus a call premium and accrued but unpaid interest, was settled using cash on hand and funds from the associated […]

Reju inks €135mn in Dutch NIKI funding for regeneration hub at Chemelot Industrial Park

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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 375) — Textile-to-textile regeneration company Rejuℱ has been awarded €135mn in funding under the Netherlands’ Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie (NIKI) program.  The funding will support Reju’s planned industrial-scale regeneration hub at Chemelot industrial park in Sittard-Geleen, covering both the investment […]

Equinor: stronger market orientation to capture more value

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OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 423) — Energy markets have evolved over the last years, with demand for broader and more integrated energy solutions. Equinor is establishing 2 new business areas to position the company for safe, efficient operations and increased value creation. The two new business areas, which […]

Equinor eyes 50% emissions reduction by 2030

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 141) — Norway’s Equinor reduced operated scope 1 and 2 emissions by 34% from 2015 to 2025, down to 10.1 million tonnes CO₂e. Equinor’s efforts to reduce emissions continue towards the ambition of a 50% reduction by 2030.  The average upstream […]

Equinor reports new oil find that strengthens Johan Castberg development

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 272) — Equinor reported an oil discovery that will be tied into the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea, 220km northwest of Hammerfest. The discovery was made in the “Polynya TubĂ„en” prospect (7220/7-5). And, the well was drilled by the […]

PRESS DIGEST 9 MAR. 2026: Sargeant eyes Venezuela exports; Mexico to revive fracking

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MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Mar.2026, Words: 1200) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 9 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). RELATED: PEMEX COLLABORATION WITH […]

Viridien introduces new Geolucent scanning system

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PARIS, FRANCE (By Viridien, 2.Mar.2026, Words: 185) — Viridien has launched Geolucent – an innovative geoscience-driven machine vision system that provides a breakthrough approach to production rock-face characterization, transforming operational decision-making in mining environments. Geolucent combines quantitative hyperspectral rock composition mapping, overlain on an accurate LIDAR-derived structural representation, to deliver consistent, […]

OPINION: Rafael Ramirez comments Venezuela’s hydrocarbon law, pending fall in royalty income 

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EUROPE (By Rafael Ramirez, former Venezuelan oil minister and former PDVSA president, 2.Mar.2026, Words: 1,400) — The reform by Venezuela’s National Assembly “violates [Venezuela’s] sovereignty and contravenes Articles 12, 302, 303, and 151 of the still-current Constitution,” writes former energy minister Rafael Ramirez. RELATED: VENEZUELA AND 3 PILLARS TO ENERGY […]

Equinor reports oil find in Snorre area, eyes rapid development

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OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 2.Mar.2026, Words: 533) — Equinor and its partners have made a commercial oil discovery in the Snorre area in the North Sea. The partnership has already planned for a rapid and cost‑effective development. The well, drilled by the Deepsea Atlantic rig, has confirmed hydrocarbons. Preliminary volume estimate […]

Chevron awarded 4 exploration block leases offshore Greece 

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Chevron, 16.Feb.2026, Words: 360) — Chevron Corporation, via its four Dutch subsidiaries, together with HELLENiQ ENERGY has signed Lease Agreements with the Hellenic Republic which will enable exploration of four blocks offshore Greece. The blocks are located south of Crete (South Crete 1, South Crete 2) and within […]

Corruption perceptions index 2025: Venezuela (10), Mexico (27), Uruguay (73)

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BERLIN, GERMANY (By Transparency International, 10.Feb.2026, Words: 1,102) — Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership, according to Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published today. This annual index shows that the number of countries scoring above 80 has shrunk […]

Baker Hughes and Hydrostor ink collaboration for reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems

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FLORENCE, ITALY and DENVER, COLORADO (By Baker Hughes, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 234) — Baker Hughes announced a strategic technology solutions and equity agreement. Baker Hughes will deepen its relationship with Hydrostor, integrating Baker Hughes’ technology capabilities as part of Hydrostor’s core design offering for its advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) solution. This includes up […]

Equinor reveals its 2025 safety results

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OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 492) — The accident at Equinor’s refinery at Mongstad in Sep., where a colleague lost his life during a lifting operation, has had a major impact on the company. “This was a tragic accident which has greatly affected us. Everyone who works for Equinor […]

Noble reveals awards totaling $1.3bn, updates on Guyana, Trinidad and Suriname operations

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO and HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Jan.2026, Words: 610) — Noble Corporation plc announced new contract awards for 9 rigs comprising approximately $1.3bn of backlog, including a 3-year contract for the harsh environment semisubmersible Noble GreatWhite, which will expand the company’s existing Norway presence into […]

ECB and other international banks express support of Jerome Powell

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jan.2026, Words: 177) — The European Central Bank (ECB) and other European and international central banks stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its chair Jerome H. Powell. “The independence of central banks is in the interest of the […]

Viridien launches integrated multi-client data project offshore Malta

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jan.2026, Words: 213) — Viridien signed an agreement with the government of Malta to invest in an integrated multi-client dataset for the country’s offshore area.  By revitalizing existing seismic and well data, this project will advance the understanding and promotion of Malta’s offshore […]

EAI brief: Equinor tax contributions for 2024

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Dec.2025, Words: 193) — Equinor’s tax contribution to society amounted to $25.8bn for 2024, including employment taxes. In a year characterized by a gradual normalization of energy markets, Equinor continues to deliver strong tax contributions. Equinor delivered solid financial results for 2024, on […]

Investing in the next phase at Johan Castberg

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OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 11.Dec.2025, Words: 630) — Equinor, VĂ„r Energi and Petoro will invest just over NOK 4bn in the first discovery tied back to the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. The decision was made eight months after Johan Castberg came on stream. Recoverable oil in the new […]

Democracies must fight for freedom, Nobel laureate Machado says

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OSLO, NORWAY (By Reuters, 10.Dec.2025, Words: 827) — Democracies must be prepared to fight for freedom in order to survive, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Wednesday, in a speech delivered by her daughter during a ceremony the Venezuelan opposition leader could not attend. The 58-year-old engineer had […]

Equinor announces 2 new North Sea discoveries

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OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 5.Dec.2025, Words: 495) — Equinor has made 2 new discoveries of gas and condensate in the Sleipner area of the North Sea. These are Equinor’s largest discoveries so far this year and can be developed for the European market through existing infrastructure. The wells, Lofn and Langemann […]

Miros and Marine Technologies ink MOU to advance next-generation marine sensing

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ASKER, NORWAY (By Miros, 4.Dec.2025, Words: 265) — Miros AS, involved in real-time ocean insights for environmental monitoring and offshore operations, and Marine Technologies LLC (MT), a manufacturer of vessel control systems and smart ship solutions have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU). An important step on the road to forming […]

Equinor and Shell complete deal to form North Sea producer Adura

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OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 1.Dec.2025, Words: 484) — Equinor and Shell completed a deal to combine their UK offshore oil and gas operations to form a new company. Adura, which launched today, will be the UK North Sea’s largest independent producer. Adura CEO Neil McCulloch, who brings more than 30 years’ […]

Viridien BODs splits functions of chair and CEO

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ESSONNE, FRANCE (By Viridien, 19.Nov.2025, Words: 226) — In line with the board of director’s earlier commitment to limit the combination of the chair and chief executive officer (CEO) functions at Viridien to a temporary period, Sophie Zurquiyah will remain chair of the board and step down from her executive […]

Equinor says investigation of exposure incidents at Hammerfest LNG completed

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OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 18,.Nov.2025, Words: 748) — Equinor’s investigation identifies venting from the MEG tanks as the main source causing the exposure incidents and that several factors have occurred simultaneously for the events to happen. Wind conditions caused the gas to descend to ground level, where personnel were working. […]

OPEC urges accurate coverage of its reports

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VIENNA, AUSTRIA (By OPEC, 17.Nov.2025, Words: 261) — With reference to the Reuters article, dated 13 Nov. 2025, titled ‘Oil extends losses on US inventory build, OPEC forecast shift’, the OPEC Secretariat feels it is important to clarify an inaccurate statement in the story related to the Nov. OPEC Monthly […]

Pan Global defines new high-priority VSM target Escacena South in southern Spain

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (By Pan Global, 6.Nov.2025, Words: 720) — Pan Global Resources Inc. announced identification of a new high-priority volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) target in the recently awarded Escacena South area, southern Spain.  The new target is supported by historical exploration data and preliminary field inspection of the former Trinidad […]

EAI NRG Dashboard 2 Nov. 2025 [free pdf download]

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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 […]

Equinor awarded new helicopter contracts from Bergen

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OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 24.Oct.2025, Words: 479) — Equinor has awarded new contracts for crew transportation services from Bergen to CHC Helikopter Service AS and Lufttransport RW AS. The 2 companies will operate a total of 5 helicopters serving installations such as Troll, Gullfaks, Oseberg, Martin Linge, Statfjord, KvitebjĂžrn, and […]