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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Repsol to Invest €105mn in the Puertollano Industrial Complex

(Repsol, 2.Jun.2022) — Repsol will invest 105mn euros in the Puertollano Industrial Complex to build the first plant in the Iberian Peninsula capable of manufacturing ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), a material considered a ‘super polymer’ due to its exceptional properties.  This new plant will be operational by the […]

Siemens Gamesa and Greenalia Push Energy Transition in Spain

(Siemens, 30.May.2022) — Siemens Gamesa and independent power producer Greenalia will install a hat-trick of wind farms in the province of A Coruña, northwest of Spain, for a total capacity of 110MW. The three wind farms will be equipped with 22 SG 5.0-145 turbines, one of the company’s most powerful […]

Orvana’s Revises Guidance Due to Impacts on Orovalle Operation

(Orvana, 10.May.2022) — Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) reports consolidated financial and operational results for the quarter ended 31 March 2022 and announces revised guidance for fiscal year 2022 for the Orovalle operation to take into consideration the impacts caused by COVID-19 related absenteeism, delays in spare parts supply in Europe, the nationwide transportation strike […]

NRGBriefs: The Vennie-Trini Gas Dilemma; TotalEnergies’ 1Q:22 Results

(Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Apr.2022) — Energy briefs including Venezuela’s inability to develop its gas sector presenting a massive opportunity for neighboring Trinidad and Tobago with its already well-established gas economy and massive four-train Atlantic LNG export complex; Paris-based TotalEnergies reporting 1Q:22 financial results; and Spanish oil giant Repsol reporting production […]

Repsol Posts 1Q:22 Net Income of €1.392bn [PDF Downloads]

(Repsol, 28.Apr.2022) — Repsol‘s integrated business model and management in line with its Strategic Plan have allowed it to post a net result of €1.392bn, taking advantage of the improved economic context compared to the first quarter of 2021 that was still influenced by the global pandemic. Other 1Q:22 highlights: Adjusted net income, […]

NRGBriefs: Argentina Inflation Likely to Exceed 6% in March 2022

(Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Apr.2022) — Energy briefs including economists in Argentina expecting inflation in Mar. 2022 to exceed 6%; and Energy Analytics Institute’s short takeaway on US sanctions on the Venezuelan gov’t and PDVSA only worsening living conditions for the majority of Venezuelan citizens. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Argentina […]

NRGBriefs: Mantaro Names New CEO, Petrobras Cash Tender Offers [PDF Download]

(Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Apr.2022) — Energy briefs including Mantaro Precious Metals Corp. (TSXV: MNTR) (OTCQB: MSLVF) (FSE: 9TZ) naming Craig Hairfield to the position of CEO; Argentine agriculture sector worried about a lack of gasoil; Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (PGF), has commenced cash tender offers; the US yet to ease sanctions in […]

Orvana Announces Restart of Production at Orovalle, Spain [PDF Download]

(Orvana Minerals, 4.Apr.2022) — Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) has restarted operations and production at its Orovalle Operation in Spain. The nationwide transport strike that started on 14 March 2022 was suspended on Saturday, 2 April 2022. Supply chains are being progressively reactivated, after three weeks of disruption due to the nationwide strike. The Company […]

Attend the Madrid Energy Conference from 6-8 Apr. 2022

(Global Event Partners, 26.Mar.2022) — The Madrid Energy Conference has become the nexus for Latin American and European energy leaders to discuss energy transition solutions and clean energy advances, as well as how to navigate challenges exacerbated by COVID-19, particularly in terms of finance and fiscal stability in Latin America. Our […]

Orvana Files 2021 Annual Info

(Orvana, 29.Dec.2021) — Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) filed its annual info. For for the year ended 30 September 2021 (the “AIF”) and independent 43-101 report on the Don Mario Tailings Reprocessing Project, Eastern Bolivia. The company also provided a summary of its updated preliminary assessment report for Taguas Project, which will be […]

Orvana Closes €15mn Syndicated Loan in Spain

(Orvana Minerals, 23.Dec.2021) — Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV) closed a €15mn syndicated loan with two Spain-based banks, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries in Spain, Orvana Minerals Iberia S.L.U. and Orovalle Minerals S.L. Orvana will use the proceeds to fund the development of the Taguas Project in Argentina and structural capital expenditures in Spain. “The closing of […]

Platinum Equity To Acquire Urbaser From China Tianying For $4.2bn

(Platinum Equity, 6.Jun.2021) — Platinum Equity entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Urbaser, one of the world’s largest providers of environmental services, from China Tianying Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $4.2bn (€3.5bn). The sale is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2021, subject to […]

Iberdrola Buys First 1,000 Supernova Fast Chargers From Wallbox

(Iberdrola, 2.Jun.2021) — Iberdrola is acquiring the first Supernova fast chargers from the electric vehicle smart charging manufacturer Wallbox, that it will install globally, in the markets in which it operates. This agreement was announced by the Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Wallbox, Enric […]

LatAm Briefs: New Pacific In Bolivia, Orvana’s 2Q:21 Production

(Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Apr.2021) — Energy briefs from the Latin America and Caribbean region including: New Pacific acquiring the Carangas Silver Project, Bolivia and Orvana announcing second quarter production of 14,197 AuEq oz and exploration update. New Pacific Acquires the Carangas Silver Project, Bolivia (New Pacific Metals, 12.Apr.2021) — New […]

Orvana Updates On Judicial Process In Spain

(Orvana Minerals Corp., 3.Mar.2021) — Orvana Minerals Corp. provided an update on its subsidiary’s OroValle Minerals S.L., ongoing judicial process which started in 2015. This Process has been continuously disclosed and updated in the company’s quarterly financial statements since 30 June 2015 The Process relates to selenium discharge levels in […]