MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 220) — Company briefs spanning details on Petrojam, PDVSA, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Teikoku Databank, among others as well as comments from Canada’s PM Mark Carney. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA — Argentina lost 32,300 businesses and […]
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Mexico to continue sending humanitarian aid to Cuba
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Sep.2026, Words: 158) — Mexico will continue to send humanitarian aid to Cuba. This, according to Mexico’s foreign minister Roberto Velasco. Velasco, speaking on 29 Sep. 2026 at the UN meeting in New York City, said Mexico will maintain its support to address […]
Company that sends oil to Cuba changes name again
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 14.Sep.2026, Words: 138) — The Mexican company used by Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) to send crude oil to Cuba has changed its name for the second time in less than 6 months. And, this time the company also modified its export strategy to […]
US eyes Cuban oil sector privatization, certain control over Cuba’s oil sector
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 157) — The US government proposed an energy agreement to Cuba to supply oil and investments in exchange for the departure of Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel and the privatization of the state-owned Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet), the Miami Herald revealed on 11 […]
US sanctions Cuban regime actors accused of corrupt economic dealings
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 148) — The Cuban regime has spent decades using front groups to infiltrate, corrupt, and radicalize Americans, according to US secretary of state Marco Rubio. RELATED: VENEZUELA’S OIL PRODUCTION REACHES 1,233,000 B/D, ACCORDING TO PDVSA PRESIDENT OBREGÓN “Today, I’m […]
China donates 5,000 photovoltaic systems to Cuba amid energy crisis
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Aug.2026, Words: 154) — Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel thanked the Chinese government for the donation of 5,000 photovoltaic systems, intended to contribute to the island’s energy transition amid the crisis the country is facing. RELATED: CHEVRON CORPORATION EYES EXIT FROM PERU
Colombia to close 14 embassies, including ones in Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2026, Words: 160) — Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, announced he will close at least 14 embassies, including those in Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua, as part of a restructuring of the foreign service. Except with Cuba and Nicaragua, the measure does […]
PRESS DIGEST 6 JUL 2026: CUBA’s grid collapses; PEMEX-PETROBRAS collab
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jul.2026, Words: 278) — 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, EnergyX, bp, Equinor, and Eni, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all […]
Cuba faces severe water crisis amid a lack of foreign fuel supplies
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.May.2026, Words: 156) — A severe water crisis in Cuba is impacting approximately 2.7 million people who are suffering daily shortages as the island-nation’s water system is operating with only 37% of the necessary fuel. This, amidst the worst energy crisis the […]
PRESS DIGEST 23 APR. 2026: USA-CUB meetings; Delcy on VEN assets
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Apr.2026, Words: 254) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region in particular and beyond in general . Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of these stories and therefore does not […]
US-Cuba representatives hold talks in Havana
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Apr.2026, Words: 117) — The Cuban government confirmed a meeting between representatives of Washington and Havana recently took place on the island amid bilateral tensions, the official newspaper Granma reported. “It is a sensitive matter that, as we have said, [but] we […]
CUPET and Chinese authorities visit Cuba’s northern oil belt
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Apr.2026, Words: 75) — Specialists from CUPET and the Chinese Geological Survey toured Cuba’s northern oil belt, visiting the Fraile field and the Varadero 1015 well. RELATED: DELCY RODRÍGUEZ’ VISITS GRENADA TO TALK BILATERAL TRADE, MARITIME TRANSPORT AND ENERGY The trip […]
PRESS DIGEST 19 MAR. 2026: Mexican oil exports; Russian oil tanker to Cuba; Mexican bank loans
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 281) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 19 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 […]
Mexico to continue to support the people of Cuba, Sheinbaum says from Nayarit
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Mar.2026, Words: 216) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reiterated that Mexico will continue to support the people of Cuba. This, she said since “humanism is the essence of Mexicans,” and in support of the position taken yesterday on social media […]
PRESS DIGEST 13 MAR. 2026: Venezuela deals with Repsol; Venture Global FID, Veracruz oil spill
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 434) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 13 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 […]
Cuban border troops foil armed infiltration in Villa Clara province, Interior Ministry says
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2026, Words: 350) — Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior provided details regarding interception of a speedboat, registered in Florida (US) under number FL7726SH, which was carrying 10 armed individuals. As part of the ongoing investigation into the armed attack against a patrol […]
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Sheinbaum’s humanitarian aid arrives in Cuba from Mexico [photo journal]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 344) — Humanitarian aid sent by the Mexican government through the Mexican Navy arrived in Cuba aboard the Logistics Support Ships Papaloapan and Isla Holbox. These ships departed from the port of Veracruz carrying over 814 tons of food supplies […]
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Sheinbaum’s Mexico sends humanitarian aid to Cuba [photo journal]
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO and HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Fidencio Casillas with assistance from Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Feb.2026, Words: 407) — Mexico is sending humanitarian aid to the people of Cuba via 2 Mexican Navy ships. This, after US president Donald Trump announced his government would impose tariffs on […]
US government warns citizens of energy, security issues amid anti-US rhetoric in Cuba
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2026, Words: 195) — Cuba’s national electrical grid is increasingly unstable and prolonged scheduled and unscheduled power outages are a daily occurrence across the country to include Havana. This, according to the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba. Said outages affect water […]
Mexico to send humanitarian aid to Cuba, Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Feb.2026, Words: 319) — In Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said her country would send Cuba a humanitarian aid shipment this week. This ,amid pressures from US president Donald Trump and threats to impose tariffs on countries that send […]
Fact sheet: Trump inks executive order to impose tariffs on countries that provide oil to Cuba
WASHINGTON, DC (By The White House, 29.Jan.2026, Words: 502) — Today, US president Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency and establishing a process to impose tariffs on goods from countries that sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba, protecting US national security and foreign policy from […]
Mexico’s Pemex reportedly cancels oil shipment to Cuba
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Jan.2026, Words: 191) — Mexico City-based Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) canceled a shipment of crude oil to Cuba that was scheduled for mid-Jan.2026. This, as the company removed the shipment from its schedule without offering an official explanation. Neither Pemex nor the […]
EAI brief: Mexico surpasses Venezuela to become Cuba’s largest oil supplier
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jan.2026, Words: 148) — Mexico surpassed Venezuela in 2025 to become the largest supplier of crude oil to island nation Cuba. RELATED: TRUMP SAYS VENEZUELA TO TURN OVER 30-50 MMBBLS TO THE US
EAI brief: international energy mission approved to reiterate support of the “Cuban people”
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Dec.2025, Words: 140) — During the 25th ALBA-TCP Virtual Summit, held on 14 Dec. 2025, Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro Moros said authorities from numerous Caribbean countries approved the international energy and electricity mission in support of the Cuban people. RELATED: MADURO URGES […]
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EAI NRG Dashboard 2 Nov. 2025 [free pdf download]
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 […]
Mexico sends $3bn+ in subsidized fuel to Cuba through Gasolinas Bienestar: El Financiero
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Oct.2025, Words: 221) — Between May-Aug. 2025, Mexico sent more than $3bn in subsidized fuel to Cuba through Gasolinas Bienestar, a subsidiary of state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), thus, tripling the amounts of the previous administration, according to Mexicans Against Corruption and […]
EAI brief: Cuba’s Camilo Cienfuegos refinery undergoes technical maintenance
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2025, Words: 120) — Personnel with Cuba’s state-run oil monopoly Cubapetroleo (Cupet) conducted specialized technical maintenance at the Camilo Cienfuegos refinery. Cuba, which in past years relied on oil and refined product imports from idealogical ally Venezuela, has turned to Mexico […]
EAI brief: Venezuelan officers receive military training in Russia and Cuba
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jul.2025, Words: 185) — Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro Moros praised the training of 19 Venezuelan officers in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Cuba. This, during a joint graduation ceremony for military academies. “We need to manage and maintain the […]
EAI brief: Mexico continued to send oil, gasoline and refined products to Cuba during 1Q:25
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jul.2025, Words: 150) — Mexico’s state-owned company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) continued to send crude oil, gasoline and other refined products to Cuba during the first-quarter 2025 (1Q:25), according to media reports in Mexico. The transactions have generated substantial peso income for […]
China leans in hard to assist Cuba from drilling wells to installing photovoltaic parks
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.May.2025, Words: 218) — Chinese companies and technicians have become a mainstay in Cuba and the island’s struggling energy sector amid issues of recent impacting Venezuela, its long-term ally, and the OPEC country’s ability to remain a reliable supplier of crude oil, […]
Cuba spuds Santa Cruz 505 well, according to Ministry of Energy and Mines head O Levy
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.May.2025, Words: 127) — Cuba recently spud the Santa Cruz 505 well as part of efforts to stop declining crude oil production and boost its energy security, which has been lacking amid a lack of fuels and power outages. Drilling of the […]
LatAmNRG heard: China-Russia-Venezuela, Rubio on Cuba, Mexico Pacific new CEO
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 16.May.2025, Words: 651) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 16 May 2025 including coverage on Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela as well as updates on YPFB, […]
LatAm NRG matters: highlights, heard from Pampa Energia to Ecopetrol and Petrobras
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Nov.2024, Words: 489) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 1 Nov. 2024. —Argentina: Citigroup downgraded Pampa Energia to neutral from buy, adjusted its price target to $75/shr v $58/shr; Citigroup also upgraded YPF to buy […]
Oil Cargo from Mexico en Route to Cuba Amid Power Crisis, Data Shows
(Reuters, 28.Oct.2024) — A tanker carrying about 400,000 barrels of oil departed from Mexico’s Pajaritos port and was on Monday en route to Cuba, where an acute energy crisis has left the island struggling to keep the lights on, shipping data showed. Cuba kept schools closed and non-essential workers home […]
With Sweeping Blackouts in Cuba Why Has the Island’s Solar Buildout Been so Slow?
(AP, 23.Oct.2024) — Cuba’s large-scale blackouts that left 10 million people without power this month may not have happened if the government had built out more solar power to boost its failing electric grid as promised, some experts say. In a nation with plentiful sunshine, Cuban officials have long had […]
Mexico to offer monetary assistance to Cuba amid blackouts impacting the island
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Oct.2024, Words: 111) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum said her government would offer Cuba, which is suffering from widespread blackouts, monetary assistance as well as assistance through the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE by its Spanish acronym). Sheinbaum, speaking on 23 Oct. 2024 […]
LatAm NRG matters: highlights, heard from Brazil and Cuba to Mexico and Venezuela
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Oct.2024, Words: 494) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 18 Oct. 2024. —Brazil: TotalEnergies will divest its fuel distribution activities in Brazil to the Brazilian co. SIM Distribuidora, the French co. said.
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Nov. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Nov.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during November 2023 including PDVSA and the French co. Maurel & Prom inking a first framework agreement; Venezuela to hold referendum related to the Essequibo disputed region between Venezuela and Guyana; Colombia’s National Hydrocarbon […]
Cuban Oil Tankers Becoming Regular Visitors to Mexican Ports
(Reuters, 10.Aug.2023) — Cuba has begun using its own tankers to ramp up crude imports from Mexico, which in the second quarter surpassed Russia as a key oil provider to the fuel-thirsty island, according to vessel monitoring data. Following days-long lines to fill drivers’ tanks and power blackouts, the communist-run nation saddled […]
Cuban Officials Return from Russia with Promises of Oil
(Reuters, 20.Jun.2023) — A delegation of high-level Cuban officials wrapped up an extended visit to Russia, according to state-run media reports on Tuesday, following up on the nearly 30 trade agreements signed between the allies in Havana in May. Longtime political allies Cuba and Russia – both subject to U.S. […]
Argentina to Send Humanitarian Aid to Cuba after Oil Fire
(Xinhua, 14.Aug.2022) — The Argentinean Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that three batches of humanitarian aid will be sent to Cuba to alleviate the severe consequences of an oil fire in the Cuban city of Matanzas. The ministry said in a statement that on Monday, the first load of aid, […]
NRGBriefs: Caribbean Monthly Economic Report June 2022
(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including economic details not limited to inflation reaching 11.2% y/y in 1Q:22 in the Cayman Islands, Hurricane Agatha causing severe flooding in Cuba in June 2022; Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund hitting $643.98mn in May 2022; Suriname’s real GDP growth is expected to reach […]
Venezuela’s Oil Exports Drop 8% in April amid Quality-linked Delays
(Reuters, 6.May.2022) — Venezuela’s oil exports fell 8% in April from the previous month amid continued delays linked to poor-quality crude grades and insufficient oil upgrading capacity available, according to documents and vessel monitoring data on Thursday. U.S.-sanctioned Venezuela recovered a portion of lost production last year, but crude shipments have been […]
NRGBriefs: Exxon exits Sakhalin-1; LyondellBasell on seasonal demand
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Apr.2022, Words: 451) — Energy briefs including Exxon discontinuing operations at the Sakhalin-1 venture; and LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) expecting typical improvements in summer seasonal demand will extend market strength for its products. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Guyana
Cuba Exceeds Fuel Import Budget: April 2022 Caribbean Monthly Economic Report
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Apr.2022) — Cuba exceeded its fuel import budget in the first quarter due to higher fuel prices while Trinidad & Tobago is expected to experience a “balance of payments crisis this year “absent significant reforms and economic recovery,” Caribbean Region Economist Marla Dukharan wrote 25 April 2022 […]
Cuba Struggles to Buy Fuel as Imports from Venezuela Dwindle -Data
(Reuters, 5.Apr.2022) — Cuba is struggling to cover a fuel deficit as imports from Venezuela and other countries remain below historical levels and global prices boosted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine make purchases almost unaffordable, according to analysts and data. The Caribbean country, which is dependent on fuel imports mostly […]
Melbana Provides Positive Update from Alameda-1 Well Onshore Cuba
(Melbana Energy, 7.Feb.2022) — Melbana Energy Limited (ASX: MAY) (Melbana) provided this update on its drilling operations at its Alameda-1 exploration well in its Block 9 contract area onshore Cuba. Overnight drilling reached a depth of approximately 3,590mMD (3420mTVD), at which point a lithology change was detected, potentially signifying the […]
Uncertainties In Venezuela Around Arrival Of More Iranian Gasoline
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Jun.2021) — Venezuelan economist José Toro Hardy said it was unclear when additional Iranian tankers carrying gasoline would reach the South American country’s coasts. Venezuela could encounter another diesel shortage in coming months; hence, reason Hardy said it was urgent to try to prepare for the shortage […]
Cuban Tanker En Route To Venezuela Reports Missing Sailor At Sea
(Reuters, 12.May.2021) — A crew member aboard a Cuba-flagged oil tanker on its way from a Mexican shipyard to Venezuela was reported missing this week, according to a shipping report seen by Reuters, marking the second incident aboard the same vessel in about a year. Sailor Rafael Desiderio Martinez Alonso […]
Entities Look To Press Biden On Venezuela Fuel Swaps
(Reuters, 18.Jan.2021) — Representatives of fuel suppliers to Venezuela, importers of Venezuelan oil and advocacy groups said this month they plan to press the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to reverse a ban on crude-for-diesel swaps. The Trump administration since the last quarter of 2020 has barred companies […]