BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jul.2026, Words: 144) â The Colombian Coal Federation (FenalcarbĂłn) issued a strong denunciation of alleged negligence by the government of president Gustavo Petro, according to El Tiempo. In its denunciation, FenalcarbĂłn expressed rejection of imminent imposition of definitive antidumping duties by the […]
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ECOPETROL Group receives payment for 100% of FEPC A/R balance for the 2Q:25
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jul.2026, Words: 160) â Colombiaâs national government, through Resolution 1492 dated 30 Jun. 2026, issued by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MHCP), recognized and ordered payment to the ECOPETROL Group in an aggregate amount of approximately COP 1tn, corresponding to […]
PRESS DIGEST 30 JUN 2026: ARG oil;Â La Guaira destruction; BOL ports
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jun.2026, Words: 425) â The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), ACNUR, Bolivian Port Services Administration (ASP-B) and NASA, among others. Energy […]
NOVVA Group acquires Colombian solar portfolio from ABO Energy
HONG KONG (By NOVVA, 22.Jun.2026, Words: 260) â NOVVA Group, a global AI-enabling energy infrastructure platform, announced a definitive agreement to acquire a Colombian solar portfolio from German renewables developer ABO Energy, marking a significant milestone in its Latin American expansion. The portfolio comprises 3 advanced-stage solar projects with a combined […]
Denarius Metals upsizes its prepayment agreement with Trafigura
TORONTO, CANADA (BY Denarius Metals, 18.Jun.2026, Words: 540) â Denarius Metals Corp. upsized its prepayment agreement dated 7 Feb. 2025 (the “Facility”) with Trafigura Pte. Ltd. from $9,000,000 to $16,000,000. The additional financing of up to $7,000,000 will be used by the company to fund the current exploration drilling campaign […]
PRESS DIGEST 18 JUN 2026: VEN âRenacer 2026â
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Jun.2026, Words: 224) â The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Trafigura, Denarius Metals, SEMAR, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of these stories […]
S&P affirms ECOPETROL’s global and stand-alone credit ratings
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jun.2026, Words: 234) â S&P Global Ratings affirmed ECOPETROL S.A.‘s global credit rating at BB- with a stable outlook, as well as ECOPETROLâs stand-alone credit profile (SACP) at bb+. With respect to the stand-alone rating, S&P highlighted ECOPETROL’s continued strengthening of its liquidity […]
PRESS DIGEST 16 JUN 2026: Sheinbaum appoints Nafin CEO; PEMEX petrol supply
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By editors and writers with Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum CA, 16.Jun.2026, Words: 375) â 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, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Bancomext, and Nacional Financiera […]
GEB CEO Ortega predicts Colombia to import LNG from Argentina
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Jun.2026, Words: 164) â Gas-short Colombia supposedly has an eye on importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Argentina. RELATED: FID TIMELINES FOR ARGENTINA LNG PROJECTS FROM 2025-2032+
Frontera Energy becomes pure-play infrastructure company
CALGARY, AB (By Frontera, 1.Jun.2026, Words: 312) â Frontera Energy Corporation formally became a fully focused, pure-play energy infrastructure company following the completion of the divestiture of its Colombian exploration and production assets to Parex Resources Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary Parex AcquisitionCo Inc. With the divestiture complete, Frontera is uniquely […]
PRESS DIGEST 1 JUN 2026: Losses in BOL; Frontera-ECOPETROL LNG deal
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jun.2026, Words: 334) â The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Frontera Energy Corporation, ECOPETROL, and the Bolivian Highway Authority (ABC), among others. Energy Analytics Institute […]
Ecopetrol comments on BarragĂĄnâs unpaid leave start date
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.May.2026, Words: ) â The board of directors of state-owned Ecopetrol S.A. authorized postponement of the start date of the unpaid leave granted to the company’s CEO Ricardo Roa BarragĂĄn, which had been disclosed on 6 Apr. 2026. This decision was made […]
PRESS DIGEST 26 MAY 2026: ECOPETROL-Brava deal advances; protests in BOL
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 26.May.2026, Words: 396) â 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, PETROBRAS, PEMEX, Baker Hughes, and Brava Energia, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has […]
Drilling underway at GoldMiningâs Yarumalito project in Antioquia, ColombiaÂ
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.May.2026, Words: 130) â GoldMining Inc.âs fully funded drill program at its 100%-owned Yarumalito gold-copper project in the mid Cauca gold-copper belt of Antioquia, Colombia is underway as the diamond core drill is actively turning on site for an approximate 1,200m systematic […]
ECOPETROL advances in acquisition of equity stake in Brava Energia
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.May.2026, Words: 259) â Ecopetrol Investimentos do Brasil LTDA, the Brazilian subsidiary of state-owned ECOPETROL S.A. launched a voluntary tender offer (TO) on Brazil’s B3 stock exchange at a price of R$23.00 per share to acquire 116,110,717 common shares of Brava […]
PRESS DIGEST 20 MAY 2026: ECOPETROL buys wind cluster; GonzĂĄlez Ortega in MEX
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 20.May.2026, Words: 325) â The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on QatarEnergy, Shell, SENER and ECOPETROL, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all […]
ECOPETROL advances acquisition of the Jemeiwaa Ka’I wind cluster in La Guajira
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By ECOPETROL, 20.May.2026, Words: 285) â ECOPETROL S.A., pursuant to the investment framework agreement entered into with AES Colombia & CIA SCA E.S.P., as disclosed on 14 Apr. 2025, the conditions precedent and legal requirements for the acquisition of a 49% interest in 2 of the 6 projects […]
ProColombia: Colombia’s rise as a global investment destination
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (By ProColombia, 18.May.2026, Words: 425) â During the high-level business event Colombia First, a New Approach to Invest in Latin America, held last week at Rockefeller Center, the country presented an investment environment characterized by lower risk, high profitability, and mechanisms that facilitate decision-making, backed by a […]
La Caisse and Grupo EnergĂa BogotĂĄ to establish Brazil’s 5th largest power transmission platform
MONTRĂAL, CANADA and BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By GEB, 15.May.2026, Words: 325) â Global investment group La Caisse, and Grupo EnergĂa BogotĂĄ (GEB) entered into a final agreement to create a jointly controlled, 50/50 power transmission platform in Brazil, bringing together their respective transmission assets in the country under a single joint venture […]
PRESS DIGEST 15 MAY 2026: MEX eyes PEMEX-PETROBRAS collab; YPF’s $25bn RIGI bet
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 15.May.2026, Words: 215) â The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Caturus LNG, YPF SA, Petroecuador, Frontera Energy Corporation, PETROBRAS, PEMEX, CFE, among others. Energy Analytics […]
Fact sheet: Frontera Puerto Bahia multi-purpose maritime terminal
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.May.2026, Words: 276) â Puerto Bahia is a multiâpurpose maritime terminal located in Cartagena, Colombia. It consists of a hydrocarbons terminal and a general cargo terminal adjacent to the Bocachica access channel in the Cartagena Bay. It is strategically located near the […]
Fronteraâs Gabriel de Alba and Orlando Cabrales comment on 1Q:26 operations
CALGARY, AB (By Frontera, 15.May.2026, Words: 463) â Frontera Energy Corporation recorded 1Q:26 net income from continuing operations of $13.1mn and adjusted EBITDA of $28.5mn. The company also said shareholders approved arrangement with Parex Resources to divest Frontera’s E&P assets for $750mn in enterprise value, resulting in up to a $470mn return […]
Ecopetrol reveals resignation of Juan Gonzalo Castaño Valderrama from BODs
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.May.2026, Words: 111) â Ecopetrol S.A. said Mr. Juan Gonzalo Castaño Valderrama has submitted his resignation as a non-independent member of the board of directors, citing personal and professional reasons. His resignation became effective upon the conclusion of the board of directors […]
PRESS DIGEST 6 MAY 2026: Talos on Zama; ECOPETROLâs mgmt report; ISA exec. suite
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 6.May.2026, Words: 375) â The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Talos Mexico to Zamajal, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Carso, S.A.B. de C.V., Talos Energy, and […]
ECOPETROL’S global credit rating downgraded to Ba2 by Moody’s
xBOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.May.2026, Words: 243) â The credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings downgraded ECOPETROL‘s global credit rating from Ba1 to Ba2 and revised the outlook from stable to negative. However, Moody’s affirmed ECOPETROLâs baseline credit assessment (BCA), or standâalone credit profile, at b1, highlighting […]
Frontera gets final order approving plan of arrangement regarding Parex
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.May.2026, Words: 164) â The Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the previously announced plan of arrangement pursuant to which Parex Resources Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Parex AcquisitionCo Inc., will acquire all of Frontera Energy Corporation‘s Colombian upstream business consisting of […]
Frontera Energy shareholders approve plan to acquire Parex Resources
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Apr.2026, Words: 276) â Frontera Energy Corporation announced shareholders voted to approve its previously announced plan of arrangement pursuant to which Parex Resources Inc. The former, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Parex AcquisitionCo Inc., will acquire all of Frontera’s Colombian upstream business consisting of Frontera’s […]
Delcy: Venezuela-Colombia electrical and gas interconnection advances
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Apr.2026, Words: 211) â Venezuelaâs interim president Delcy RodrĂguez said the electrical interconnection in western Venezuela “is now one step closer,” and a priority for the western part of the country. This, she announced on 24 Apr. 2026 during a meeting […]
Gustavo Petro Urrego meets with Delcy RodrĂguez in Caracas
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Apr.2026, Words: 154) â The agenda focused on peace in Catatumbo and security of their shared border. The official meeting held at Miraflores Palace aimed to deepen regional integration.
Brava Energia receives letter from ECOPETROL regarding share acquisition
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Apr.2026, Words: 85) â Brava Energia received a letter from state-owned ECOPETROL S.A., regarding the acquisition of shares of the company currently held by certain shareholders, subject to the fulfillment of precedent conditions. RELATED: ECOPETROL ENTERS SPA TO ACQUIRE 120 MILLION COMMON […]
PRESS DIGEST 23 APR. 2026: ECOPETROL-Brava deal; Pan Global private placement
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Apr.2026, Words: 221) â 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, Baker Hughes, Alpayana, Pan Global and Brava Energia, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) […]
CNE says US to observe Colombiaâs presidential election for first time
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Apr.2026, Words: 111) â Colombia will hold presidential elections on 31 May 2026, and the US will be an observer, reported the daily newspaper El Universo. Importantly, the US will be an international observer for the first time in Colombia’s presidential elections, […]
Denarius Metals updates on deliveries from Zancudo project in Colombia to Trafigura
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Apr.2026, Words: 649) â 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 […]
Grupo EnergĂa BogotĂĄ said seeking US stock market listing
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Apr.2026, Words: 92) â Grupo EnergĂa BogotĂĄ is said to be considering listing its shares on the US stock market and registering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to El Tiempo. RELATED: PETROBRAS APPROVES NEW INVESTMENTS IN THE SERGIPE […]
Ecopetrol and Petrobras eye SandĂa well for late-2026, project FID by YE:27
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Apr.2026, Words: 262) â Ecopetrolâs acting president Juan Carlos Hurtado announced the Colombian co. is preparing to drill a new well in the Caribbean Sea, together with its Brazilian partner Petrobras. This, by late 2026. This new well, SandĂa, is expected to […]
PRESS DIGEST 12 APR. 2026: Sirius first gas; LatAm attracts investors; $300mn CAF deal
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Apr.2026, Words: 353) â 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, and CAF among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of these […]
Colombia’s Ecopetrol downgraded to ‘BB-‘ from ‘BB’ by S&P Global Ratings; outlook stable
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By S&P Global Ratings, 10.Apr.2026, Words: 882) â On 8 Apr. 2026, S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating on Colombia to ‘BB-‘ from ‘BB’ and long-term local currency sovereign credit rating to BB’ from ‘BB+’ because of continued underperformance in its fiscal consolidation amid […]
Ecopetrol president Roa to take unpaid leave of absence
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 252) â Ecopetrol S.A.âs board of directors approved an unpaid leave of absence requested by the company’s president, Ricardo Roa BarragĂĄn. This unpaid leave of absence was authorized at a meeting held on 6 Apr. 2026, in accordance with Section […]
PRESS DIGEST 3 APR. 2026: Petrobras on Tupi; Parex info. circular; EU on Delcy sanctionsÂ
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2026, Words: 377) â 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 […]
Ecopetrol authorized to carry out a debt management transaction of up to $1.25bn
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 363) â Ecopetrol S.A., as part of its comprehensive debt management strategy, through Resolution No. 0666 dated 1 Apr. 2026, said the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MHCP) authorized execution of a loan of up to $1.25bn. The lenders […]
Ecopetrol and RefinerĂa de Cartagena ink deal for outstanding payment
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ecopetrol, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 308) â Colombiaâs state-owned Ecopetrol S.A. and RefinerĂa de Cartagena S.A.S. executed an agreement with the nation for the outstanding payment of the FEPC corresponding to the first quarter 2025 Ecopetrol announces that: â 1) through Resolutions 00368 and 00369 dated 31 Mar. 2026, the […]
Frontera files and mails information circular related to Parex arrangement plan
CALGARY, AB (By Frontera, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 838) â Frontera Energy Corporation filed its management information circular (the “Arrangement Circular“) in connection with Frontera’s upcoming special meeting (the “Special Meeting“) of the holders (the “Shareholders“) of Frontera’s common shares (the “Shares“) to be held on 30 Apr. 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern […]
Ecopetrol confirms CopoazĂș-1 well discovery offshore Colombia
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 135) â Colombiaâs state-owned Ecopetrol confirmed with its Brazilian counterpart Petrobras the discovery of natural gas at the CopoazĂș-1 well in the Colombian Caribbean. RELATED: PETROBRAS CONFIRMS NEW GAS FIND AT COPOAZU-1 EXPLORATORY WELL OFFSHORE COLOMBIA This project is now […]
Petrobras confirms new gas find at Copoazu-1 exploratory well offshore Colombia
BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 260) â Petrobras announced a new gas discovery in the Copoazu-1 exploratory well, which consolidates Colombiaâs offshore gas province and the potential. It also adds a greater volume of gas to contribute to the regionâs energy security.
Frontera chairman and CEO comment on financial results, Parex
CALGARY, AB (By Frontera, 18.Mar.2026, Word: 550) â Frontera Energy Corporation chairman of the board of directors Gabriel de Alba and Frontera CEO Orlando Cabrales commented on the companyâs efforts in 2025 as well as the Parex deal. “2025 was a year of decisive execution and disciplined capital allocation, as Frontera […]
Fact sheet: Cemex divests varied assets from Colombia to Panama between 2024-2026
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre and Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2026, Words: 467) â Cemex has divested assets in varied countries between 2024 and 2026 to-date spanning Colombia, Panama, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and Guatemala, and to varied companies from Holcim Group to Grupo Estrella among other companies as […]
Venezuela sends initial LPG exports to Colombia
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Mar.2026, Words: 160) â Venezuelaâs interim president Delcy RodrĂguez led a working meeting with delegations from Venezuela and Colombia to address issues of defense, trade, tourism, energy, and oil. During the meeting that took place at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, RodrĂguez announced […]
ANALYSIS: skepticism over Trumpâs summit without 3 essential Latin American voices
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 1,090) â If US president Donald Trumpâs Shield of the Americas Summit was supposed to be about freedom, security, and prosperity for the hemisphere, then Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico and its leaders â Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva, Gustavo Petro, and […]
EAI brief: Cemex to divest Colombian assets in deals worth around $555mn
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 150) â Cemex is divesting certain operations in Colombia through several transactions expected to generate about $555mn in total proceeds. The company said it has agreed to sell a cement plant, a grinding mill, and a portfolio of ready-mix concrete, […]
PRESS DIGEST 12 MAR. 2026: Argentina Week; Colombian-Venezuelan pipeline; IADB fundsÂ
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 300) â The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 12 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 […]