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) […]
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PRESS DIGEST 27 APR. 2026: Brava-PETROBRAS deal; VEN-BAR eye key logistics export hub
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Apr.2026, Words: 299) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Brava Energia, and PETROBRAS, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of […]
Denarius Metals updates on deliveries from Zancudo project in Colombia to Trafigura
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Apr.2026, Words: 649) — Canadian junior company Denarius Metals Corp. detailed production results achieved in the first quarter 2026 (1Q:26) during the early production phase at its Zancudo project in Colombia. Denarius delivered a total of 2,337 tonnes mined at its Zancudo […]
Sheinbaum visits Barcelona, steadfast against military intervention in Cuba
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
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 Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), Sinohydro Corporation, Celec EP, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) […]
PRESS DIGEST 3 APR. 2026: Petrobras on Tupi; Parex info. circular; EU on Delcy sanctions
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 […]
OPINION: Rafael Ramirez comments Venezuela’s hydrocarbon law, pending fall in royalty income
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 […]
Pan Global updates on 6 drillholes at La Romana in Iberian Pyrite belt in southern Spain
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Dec.2025, Words: 203) — Pan Global Resources Inc. announce positive results for 6 step-out drillholes at the La Romana target, in the company’s 100%-owned Escacena project in the Iberian Pyrite belt, southern Spain. These drillholes targeted extensions of the mineralization for inclusion in a […]
Pan Global defines new high-priority VSM target Escacena South in southern Spain
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 […]
Cox buys Iberdrola Mexico for $4.2bn, sets Mexico investment target at $10.7bn for 2025-2030
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jul.2025, Words: 477) — Cox Energy, involved globally in water and energy management, announced the acquisition of Iberdrola Mexico for $4.2bn. The agreed purchase price implies a 6.5x multiple over the estimated 2025 EBITDA, according to Cox.
Spain’s Iberdrola to divest businesses in Sheinbaum’s Mexico for $4.2bn
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jul.2025, Words: 275) — Iberdrola announced the sale of businesses in Mexico for $4.2bn (approximately €3.7bn). The transaction is subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, according to Iberdrola.
EAI brief: Iberdrola agrees to sell Mexican businesses for $4.2bn
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jul.2025, Words: 371) — The transaction responds to expected investment of €55bn in its transmission and distribution grid subsidiaries, primarily in the US and the UK, Iberdola announcded on 31 Jul. 2025 in an official statement. RELATED: “LatAmNRG matters” podcast: Iberdrola, […]
Iberdrola successfully completes capital increase of €5bn, oversubscribed by 3.8x
BILBAO, SPAIN (By Iberdrola, 23.Jul.2025, Words: 369) — Iberdrola successfully closed the accelerated capital increase of €5bn, aimed at financing the investment plan in electricity grids in the United States and the United Kingdom. The transaction was oversubscribed by 3.8 times, demonstrating the strong market support for the company’s strategy. The capital […]
Plenitude starts construction of new 200 MW solar park in Spain, Andalusia
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Jul.2025, Words: 440) — Plenitude continues to expand its renewables business in Spain with start of the construction of Entrenúcleos, a new 200 MW photovoltaic project located in the municipalities of Dos Hermanas and Coria del Río, in the province of Seville […]
JinkoSolar and ib vogt to deliver modules for Spain’s 513 MWp Segovia solar cluster
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jun.2025, Words: 217) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. successfully delivered its high-efficiency Tiger Neo modules to support the construction of Spain’s newly inaugurated Segovia solar cluster. Developed by ib vogt, the large-scale project spans 666 hectares in the Castile and León region and comprises 4 utility-scale solar parks, one […]
Equinor says Johan Castberg producing at full capacity of 220,000 b/d
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jun.2025, Words: 404) — Only 3 months after coming on stream Johan Castberg is producing at peak capacity of 220,000 barrels per day (b/d) of oil. This increases energy deliveries from the Barents Sea by 150%, according to Equinor. Partners in Johan Castberg […]
Orvana Minerals updates on strategic assets in Argentina, Bolivia and Spain
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.May.2025, Words: 438) — Orvana Minerals Corp. — a multi-mine gold-copper-silver company — provided updates on its assets Latin America and Europe and in particular its Taguas property located in Argentina, the Don Mario gold-silver property in Bolivia, and the producing El Valle and […]
Uncertainties surround Repsol’s Cardón IV and Petroquiriquire projects in Venezuela
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2025) — Spain’s Repsol, which has also reportedly been notified by Washington that it must wind down its operations in Venezuela by 27 May 2025, is now pondering ways to keep operating in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) member […]
Plenitude Starts Construction of a New 90MW Solar Plant in Fortuna in Spain’s Muria Region
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Mar.2025) — Plenitude started the construction of a new 90 MW solar plant in the municipality of Fortuna, in the region of Murcia, in Spain. The new plant will be developed over an area of around 120 hectares and will be connected to […]
Pan Global Eyes Testing 5 New Targets at Escacena in Southern Spain
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ian Silverman, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Pan Global Resources Inc. said that at the high-priority Bravo target at it 100%-owned copper, tin, gold, silver Escacena project in southern Spain that the planned induced polarization (IP) survey has been completed following several weather interruptions. The IP survey results […]
Repsol Selects IBS Software for Logistics Operations
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Feb.2025) — Spain’s Repsol selected IBS Software to transform its primary logistics operations across multiple locations. The partnership will see Repsol adopt IBS Software’s iLogistics Control Tower solution streamlining logistics and providing an end-to-end view of the supply chain to enhance decision-making […]
Mexican developers eye Coatzacoalcos II small-scale LNG in Veracruz
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2025, Words: 1,580) — Two Mexican companies — Casarve Servicios, S.R.L. and Comercializadora Aqualita, S.A. — have an eye on developing a small-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Veracruz, Mexico. The project, the Coatzacoalcos II LNG Terminal, aims to achieve a […]
Energize Partners with X-ELIO to Advance Climate Goals
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2025) — X-ELIO signed a multi-buyer Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with an Energize program cohort that enables 4 companies to purchase 245 GWh of renewable energy annually for the next 10 years. Companies involved in the agreement include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Haleon, Gilead Sciences and […]
Orvana’s Don Mario project in Bolivia eyes commercial production by early-2026
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Jan.2025, Words: 261) — Orvana Minerals Corp. provided a progress update for construction and financing activities at Don Mario (Bolivia) and reported production and exploration updates for the first-quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q1 FY2025) ending 31 Dec. 2024 from Orovalle (Spain). “We […]
Pan Global Reports on Advances at Escacena and Cármenes Projects in Spain
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jan.2025) — Pan Global Resources Inc. provided a summary of major milestones during the 2024 exploration programs at the company’s 100%-owned Escacena and Cármenes copper-tin-gold projects in Spain. Achievement highlights in 2024 reported 9 Jan. 2025 by Pan Global in an official statement include the […]
Plenitude Starts Construction of New 220MW Solar Plant in Villarino de los Aires in Spain
(Eni, 17.Oct.2024) — Plenitude has started the construction works in Villarino de los Aires (Salamanca, Spain) of a solar plant, with a future installed capacity of 220 MW, that will be among the largest in Castilla y León. The cornerstone laying ceremony held today was attended by representatives of the […]
Masdar to Buy Saeta from Brookfield for $1.4bn
(Masdar, 24.Sep.2024) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, announced the proposed acquisition of Saeta Yield from Brookfield Renewable, together with its institutional partners (Brookfield), for an implied enterprise value of c. US$1.4bn (€1.2bn). Closing of the transaction is subject to customary approvals and is expected […]
Repsol Reveals New Share Buyback, Updates on Venezuela
(Repsol, 26.Jul.2024) — Repsol posted net income of €1.626bn in the first half of 2024, up 14.5%, a period marked by the presentation and implementation of the 2024-2027 Strategic Update, which prioritizes shareholder remuneration and continuing financial strength, and consolidates the company’s multi-energy commitment. Repsol announced today a new share buyback and […]
Pan Global Accelerates Copper Project in Southern Spain
(Pan Global, 23.May.2024) — Pan Global Resources Inc. (TSXV: PGZ) (OTCQX: PGZFF) (FRA: 2EU) announced the addition of a second drill rig at the Escacena Project to augment the planned 2024 drilling program at the company’s 100%-owned Escacena Project in the Iberian Pyrite Belt, southern Spain. “Building on the base of positive drill results […]
Petrobras Ranking by Poder 360
(Energy Analytics Institute, 18.May.2024) — In 2023, Petrobras was the 4th most profitable oil company. Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Aramco remains the leader, on its own, according to Poder 360. Petrobras ranked above other oil majors, including some with higher revenues. This is the case of the British BP, the Norwegian […]
Repsol Posts 1Q:24 Net Income of €969mn
(Repsol, 25.Apr.2024) — Repsol reported operating cash flow during the first quarter of 2024 was €1,362mn, €465mn lower than in the same period of 2023. Excluding working capital, Operating Cash Flow during the quarter more than covered organic investments, dividends, treasury shares and interests. Group’s net debt at the end […]
Deals Show Enduring Appeal of US Gas
(Rystad Energy, 19.Apr.2024) — European companies have been cautiously adding to their upstream positions. More deals could follow. Ed Crooks examines the forces shaping the energy industry globally The great investor Warren Buffett says one of his rules is “never bet against America”. There are many who share that view, […]
Repsol Completes Construction of Frye Solar, its Largest Solar Plant in the US
(Repsol, 11.Apr.2024) — Repsol completed construction of its Frye Solar project, its largest photovoltaic plant to date, with a total installed capacity of 637 MW and 570 MW currently in operation. Located in the United States, the Frye Solar project was built near the city of Kress, Swisher County, Texas. […]
Repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz comments on Venezuela situation, Cardon IV production
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Feb.2024) — Repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz commented on the Spanish company’s operations in Venezuela under Washington’s most recent OFAC license. “We are putting the same metrics we had in November before the license approved by the American administration at the end of the […]
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Repsol Reveals Strategic 2024-2027 Update [PDF Downloads]
(Repsol, 22.Feb.2024) — “Over the next four years we will stay the course on the strategy we presented in our previous plan to address the energy transition and we will focus on all the types of energy that meet our customer’s needs. We are convinced that this approach, in which […]
Emeren Group Buys 86 MWp Solar Portfolio in Spain
(Emeren Group, 28.Dec.2023) — Emeren Group Ltd (NYSE: SOL), a global solar project developer, owner, and operator, today announced the successful purchase of an 86 MWp utility-scale solar project portfolio in Spain from Negratin Global Services, an industrial and service group that operates in energy, industry and installations within the renewable energy space. […]
Iberostar Unveils Circular Economy Roadmap
(Iberostar, 13.Dec.2023) — Iberostar Group, involved in responsible tourism, unveils its new roadmap showcasing its commitment to circular economy principles at the 28th edition of the United Nations Conference (COP28) in Dubai, at the UNWTO event: Tourism United for Climate Action – Delivering on the Commitments of the Glasgow Declaration. New roadmap outlines Iberostar’s strategic progress in […]
Orvana Achieves FY:2023 Guidance
(Orvana, 16.Oct.2023) — Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) reports fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 (“Q4 FY2023”) production and exploration results from Spain and announces the registration of its subsidiary, Empresa Minera Paitití, S.A. (EMIPA), as a Bond Issuer in the Bolivian stock market. Highlights Q4 FY2023 production of 15,567 gold equivalent ounces […]
Westport Collaborates with Partners on Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Truck in Spain
(Westport Fuel Systems, 10.Oct.2023) — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (TSX: WPRT) (Nasdaq: WPRT), a supplier of advanced alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, today announced the successful completion of a heavy transport demonstration with its H2 HPDI™ fuel system equipped prototype truck hauling a refrigerated trailer in Madrid, Spain. The […]
Repsol Starts Producing Renewable Hydrogen at Petronor
(Repsol, 9.Oct.2023) — Repsol has begun producing renewable hydrogen at its Petronor industrial center (Biscay, Spain). The 2.5 MW electrolyzer can generate 350 tons per year of renewable hydrogen for industrial use, mainly in the refinery, as a raw material for manufacturing products with a lower carbon footprint. Highlights: Repsol […]
TotalEnergies and European Energy to Partner on Renewable Projects
(TotalEnergies, 20.Sep.2023) — TotalEnergies and European Energy have agreed to jointly develop, build and operate in a 65/35 joint-venture at least 4 GW of onshore renewable projects in multiple geographies. The partnership aims to leverage both parties’ strengths: TotalEnergies brings its strong experience in the construction and operation of large-scale […]
Repsol Enters US Onshore Wind Market with Acquisition of ConnectGen
(Repsol, 7.Sep.2023) — Repsol has taken a significant step to accelerate its multi-energy transformation to net zero emissions by 2050. The Spanish company signed today an agreement to acquire US renewable development company ConnectGen for $768mn (c.€715mn) from Quantum Capital Group’s global renewable energy development platform, 547 Energy. Highlights: Repsol […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Jul. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jul.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during July 2023 including Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) concluding a sale process and executed a definitive agreement to sell its 50% non-controlling limited partner interest in Cove Point LNG, LP, to Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Vista […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: May 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.May.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during May 2023 including Venezuela planning to issue a license next month to Eni SpA and Repsol SA to export natural gas, Petrobras receiving an arbitration award that fully rejected the claims made by […]
TotalEnergies Obtains Favorable EIA for 3 GW of Solar Projects
(TotalEnergies, 22.May.2023) — TotalEnergies has obtained from the Spanish authorities (Ministry of Energy Transition and Autonomous Communities) a favorable Environmental Impact Assessment for an estimated 3 GW of installed capacity. Large-scale solar projects throughout the country This favorable result relates to the 48 power plants that TotalEnergies will develop in […]
How the Russia-Ukraine War is Changing Energy Markets
(WoodMac, 23.Feb.2023) — Ukraine’s battle is existential. The country has suffered a year of lost lives, its people forced to live each day in perpetual fear and witness the destruction of homes, communities and infrastructure. Millions have fled the country. Russia’s war has had a huge impact outside Ukraine, too, […]
Repsol Reports Net Income of €4.3bn in 2022 [PDF Downloads]
(Repsol, 16.Feb.2023) — Repsol obtained a net income of €4.251bn in 2022, a year marked by uncertainty, volatility, and complex market dynamics due to the invasion of Ukraine. In 2022, Repsol invested €4.182bn to advance its transformation, 40% more than the previous year, mainly in the Iberian Peninsula and the […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Jan. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during January 2023 including Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Keith Rowley said during the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference (TTEC) in Port of Spain that “in this uncertain global environment, energy is […]
Dozens of LNG-laden Ships Queue off Europe’s Coasts Unable to Unload
(Reuters, 17.Oct.2022) — Dozens of ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) circling off the coasts of Spain unable to secure slots to unload have prompted grid operators for the country to warn they may have to suspend loading to deal with this “exceptional situation”. Europe is facing an energy supply […]
PDVSA Pauses Oil-for-debt Shipments to Europe, Wants Product Swaps
(Reuters, 12.Aug.2022) — Venezuela has suspended new crude shipments to Europe under an oil-for-debt deal and has asked Italy’s Eni and Spain’s Repsol to provide it with fuel in exchange for future cargoes, three people familiar with the matter said. Venezuela’s oil company PDVSA no longer is interested in the oil-for-debt […]