MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 287) — Mexico’s foreign minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez held a working meeting with his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, during his official visit to that Asian country. During the meeting, Velasco reiterated Mexico’s commitment to maintaining a constructive […]
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Fatality reported after fire at Quimitec site in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 5.Sep.2026, Words: 144) — A diesel tank fire on 5 Sep. 2026, at the Quimitec company, located on Tenayuca Street in the Centro Industrial Tlalnepantla neighborhood, took a toll on 4 persons. Reportedly, 1 person died and at least 3 others […]
PRESS DIGEST 4Sep2026: PEMEX inspections in Monterrey
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 226) — The following briefs span company details on PEMEX and Chevron, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN MEXICO — environmental authorities and PEMEX strengthen inspection and monitoring following odor reports in Monterrey. [Editores LatinPetroleum] — Mexico: “a government […]
Mexican oil and gas production, refining processing in the 1H:26
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 330) — Through Jun. 2026, Mexico’s oil production averaged 1.7 million barrels per day (MMb/d), with 94.3% coming from state-owned PEMEX and 5.7% from private companies. In the refining space, the national refining system processed an average of 1 MMb/d of crude […]
Secretary of the Interior delivers 2nd gov’t report to Congress
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores LatinPetroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 98) — On behalf of Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the secretary of the interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, delivered to the Congress of the Union the second report on the state of the Federal Public Administration (APF). Icela delivered the […]
Environmental authorities and PEMEX strengthen inspection following odor reports in Monterrey
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 293) — Federal environmental authorities and the Nuevo León state government, with the participation of state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), agreed to strengthen inspection, monitoring, and evaluation efforts following reports of unusual odors in the Monterrey metropolitan area. The goal […]
PEMEX controls fire at unit no. 1 of the Salina Cruz refinery
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 154) — State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) reported a small fire at 10:30am at the Salina Cruz refinery has been contained and extinguished. PEMEX said operating procedures were immediately implemented, and the refinery’s firefighting personnel extinguished the flame. The incident […]
Mexican economy demonstrates improved performance as 2026 moves on
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 120) — Mexico’s economic activity maintained a positive trajectory during the second quarter 2026 (2Q:26). This, as inflation remained contained and within the Bank of Mexico’s target range. Indicators published by INEGI show a favorable evolution of the Mexican […]
Woodside and PEMEX ink MOU, say Trion now 64% complete
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 141) — Woodside signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state-owned PEMEX to explore potential future opportunities in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. RELATED: WOODSIDE AND PEMEX SIGN MOU TO EXPAND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IN MEXICO The MOU was […]
Woodside and PEMEX ink MOU for expanded partnership
PERTH, AUSTRALIA (By Woodside, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 322) — Woodside Energy signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). The MOU will allow analysis of potential future opportunities for exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It will also facilitate the mutual […]
AMESPAC says PEMEX debt a concern for Mexican companies, IOCs
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 31.Aug.2026, Words: 139) — PEMEX‘ debts to suppliers and contractors are once again putting pressure on the oil services industry. While the state-owned energy giant continues to boast about a reduction in its outstanding obligations, the Mexican Association of Oil Services Companies (AMESPAC) […]
González says Mexico progressing work at Tula and Salina Cruz coking plants
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 28.Aug.2026, Words: 300) — Mexico is making progress on the construction of the coking plants in Tula and Salina Cruz, according to Mexico’s Energy Secretariat (SENER) head Luz Elena González Escobar. Work on the plants, when finalized, will allow Mexico to have more low-sulfur […]
PRESS DIGEST 27Aug2026: US eyes more VEN oil; Laguna Verde; OFAC GLs for VEN
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 27.Aug.2026, Words: 686) — The following briefs span company details on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), GECU Federal Credit Union, Arrive Logistics, Bolivian National Chamber of Exporters, Logistics, and Investment Promotion (CANEB), and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), Distributed Energy Infrastructure […]
PRESS DIGEST 26Aug2026: MEX and Arizona State (ASU); BOL int’l reserves
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 26.Aug.2026, Words: 445) — The following briefs span company details on Provident Industrial, AMETEK, Inc., Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, Arizona State University (ASU), Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc., JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB), and Fitch Ratings, among others. […]
Primero reveals $12mn in seed funding; work with Kimberly-Clark de México
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 25.Aug.2026, Words: 150) — Primero, the AI transformation co. for Latin America’s largest enterprises, announced its public launch to help these organizations modernize their operations with AI and unlock new revenue opportunities. The company is already working with enterprises including Mexico City’s Secretaría […]
PRESS DIGEST 25Aug2026: Luz Elena on Olinia Carga in MEX; US-COL trade deal
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 25.Aug.2026, Words: 225) — The following briefs span company details on US Trade Representative and SENER, among others. RELATED: BLADEX CLOSES $125MN IN SYNDICATE FINANCING FOR SOUTHERN ENERGY S.A. (SESA)
US FDI in Mexico reached $16.871bn in the 1H:26, equivalent to 48.2% of total FDI
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Aug.2026, Words: 615) — Mexico’s Ministry of Economy reported that, at the close of the first half 2026 (1H:26), foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $34.968bn, up 2.1% compared to the amount originally published for the 1H:25 of $34.265bn. This constitutes the […]
Mexico registered record high FDI of $34.968bn in the 1H:26
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Aug.2026, Words: ) — Mexico reported foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows that reached a record $34.968bn in the first half 2026 (1H:26), consolidating a growth trend since 2020 in similar periods. FDI grew by 2.1%, driven by growth in the manufacturing […]
PRESS DIGEST 23Aug2026: CGC and Vaca Muerta; YPFB deal in BOL; Ecogas MEX
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Aug.2026, Words: 325) — The following briefs span company details on Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra, Ecogas México, S. de R.L. de C.V., PDVSA, General de Combustibles (CGC), Corporación América, Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), and Bolivia’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy, among […]
PRESS DIGEST 22Aug2026: COL natgas imports; MEX-CHL talks
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores Latin Petroleum, 22.Aug.2026, Words: 425) — The following briefs span company details on PEMEX, ECOPETROL, Gas Land Inc., and Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA — infrastructure for importing and processing natgas will be located between Buenaventura […]
Mexico looks to demonstrate there is no triangulation of Chinese products
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 21.Aug.2026, Words: 214) — Mexico looks to demonstrate to Washington there is no reshipment of Chinese products to that nation to evade tariffs, as the Donald Trump administration has alleged. This, as Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón, head of the Secretary of Economy, […]
Mexico eyes deals like those obtained by USMCA partners the US and Canada
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 21.Aug.2026, Words: 156) — Mexico is confident it will reach agreements similar to those obtained by the US and Canada. This, according to comments made by Mexico’s secretary of economy Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón during the conference InnovaFest held in Querétaro. There, […]
Canada’s PM Carney speaks with Mexico’s president Sheinbaum about wildfires
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (By The Prime Minister of Canada, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 153) — Today, the prime minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum. He thanked president Sheinbaum for Mexico’s support in combating wildfires in Canada this summer, including through the deployment of more than 400 firefighters and support personnel. […]
Mexico rolls out Olinia Carga in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 202) — Mexico not only has plans for 1 eco-friendly electric vehicle (EV) at a good price but at least 2 others. This, after the Mexican government under president Claudia Sheinbaum presented the Carga and Van models, 2 new […]
PRESS DIGEST 20Aug2026: Continental-Phoenix deal in ARG; Sempra Ecogas deal
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 485) — The following briefs span company details on Mercuria Energy Group held Phoenix Global Resources, Continental Resources, the US Treasury, the Cisneros family, Peruvian Terminals Consortium (TdP), Petro-Perú, the USTR, and Petrodelta, among others as USMCA talks. LATIN […]
Fuel theft in Nuevo León up 51% through Aug. 2026 v through Aug. 2025
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 163) — Although 9 months have yet to have passed, seizures of stolen fuel in Nuevo León have already surpassed, by 51%, those of all of last year. RELATED: PEMEX REPORTS 2Q:26 PRODUCTION OF 2.4 MMBOE/D, LIQUID PRODUCTION OF 1.7 MMB/D
Mexico to hold regular gasoline at MXN 24/liter for another 6 months
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 239) — The government of Mexico and representatives of most of the country’s service stations and gas station brands agreed to renew the national strategy to stabilize the price of regular gasoline at less than MXN 24 Mexican pesos […]
Mexico promotes mini-electromobility in Mexico with Olinia EVs
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre and Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 691) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo led the presentation of Olinia Carga, an electric mini-vehicle capable of transporting goods weighing up to 650kgs with a range of over 120km. With the Olinia 1 passenger vehicle, the […]
Mexico presents Olinia Carga, eyes sales starting by YE:27
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: ) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo presented Olinia Carga, which has capacity to transport 650 kilos of merchandise at over 120 km/h. Olinia Cargo can comfortably transport 2 people and connects to any standard electrical outlet.
Mexico to keep petrol prices below MXN 24/liter for 6 months
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 138) — Mexico will keep regular gasoline and diesel prices stable for another 6 months. This, after the government of Mexico and representatives of most of the country’s service stations agreed to renew the national strategy to stabilize the price […]
Sempra Infrastructures divests Ecogas México in $500mn deal
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 353) — Sempra Infrastructure, an affiliate of San Diego-based Sempra, successfully completed divestment of Ecogas México, S. de R.L. de C.V. The transaction generated approximately $500mn in US dollar-equivalent in proceeds.
Baja California strengthens electrical grid with Wisteria-Herradura transmission line
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Aug.2026, Words: 120) — Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) put into operation the 135km, 230-kilovolt Wisteria-Herradura transmission line, connecting Mexicali and Tecate. The project, comprised of 429 steel structures, is the first of this magnitude built in the region in 33 years.
PEMEX reports fire at Pajaritos storage terminal in Veracruz
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Aug.2026, Words: 157) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) reported a lightning storm caused a fire in the upper valve of the dome of an out-of-service tank at the Pajaritos storage and port services terminal in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz. The incident occurred around 5:50pm on 19 […]
Atera Energy to kick start operations in Mexico with commitment of $500mn
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Aug.2026, Words: 136) — Atera Energy made 2 important announcements regarding Mexico, according to El Financiero. The first is the start of its operations in Mexico.
Mexico shouldn’t be a data center for other places: Sheinbaum
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Aug.2026, Words: 330) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said that while data centers are needed for the development of artificial intelligence, “Mexico’s growth shouldn’t necessarily be based on data centers.” The installation of data centers “isn’t a panacea,” Sheinbaum said on 18 […]
El Niño could intensify drought and water scarcity in Mexico
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Aug.2026, Words: 300) — The accelerated arrival of El Niño could intensify drought and water scarcity in Mexico, jeopardizing the ecological balance, food security, and economy. Specialists warn the North American country must prepare for extreme weather conditions. RELATED: MEXICO SENDS HUMANITARIAN AID […]
Carlos Slim’s Braskem Idesa files for pre-arranged bankruptcy protection
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Aug.2026, Words: 209) — The Mexican company Braskem Idesa, a joint venture between the Brazilian company Braskem and the conglomerate of Mexican magnate Carlos Slim, has filed for pre-arranged bankruptcy protection. This, due to increasing financial pressure and a worsening liquidity crisis plagued […]
PEMEX reports containment of fire in Epazoyucan, Hidalgo
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 16.Aug.2026, Words: 160) — State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) said a fire broke out in Epazoyucan, Hidalgo during the closure of an illegal tap. Specialized PEMEX personnel immediately activated safety protocols and suspended system operations.
PRESS DIGEST 12Aug2026: Doral deal; CB&I LH2 storage; MEX sends aid to COL
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Aug.2026, Words: 595) — The following briefs span company details on the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC), Emera Inc., Bernhard Capital Partners, Revman International, Doral Renewables LLC, Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources Ltd, Lindian Resources Limited, Sonatrach, Saipem, […]
Mexico sends humanitarian aid to Colombia
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Aug.2026, Words: 148) — 19 members of the Army, Air Force and National Guard departed on 2 strategic transport planes of the Mexican Air Force bound for Pereira, Colombia, transporting 854 food supplies (19.5 tons) of humanitarian aid due to the […]
PRESS DIGEST 11 AUG 2026: Tenaris Vaca Muerta; ARG launches “AMBA I”
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Aug.2026, Words: 625) — The following briefs span company details on Baker Hughes, Kuwait Oil Company, Tecpetrol, Tenaris, Argentina’s Energy Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy, Borr Drilling Limited, Greenland Energy Company, Greenberg Traurig, Greenberg Traurig, 80 Mile plc CITGO Petroleum, and Duke Energy, among […]
Borr Drilling says 3rd Mexico rig to commence operations in 3Q:26
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Aug.2026, Words: 166) — Borr Drilling Limited expects a third rig in Mexico to start operations in the early second half 2026 (2H:26). RELATED: CANADIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL (CABC) LAUNCHES NEW ECONOMIC REPORT ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF US-CANADA TARIFF ESCALATION […]
CABC drops new report on economic impacts of US-Canada tariff escalation and USMCA
WASHINGTON, DC (By CABC, 10.Aug.2026, Words: 362) — The Canadian American Business Council (CABC) released its latest economic report, “Economic Impacts of US-Canada Tariff Escalation Under the USMCA,” providing a comprehensive analysis of the bilateral commercial relationship and the likely economic consequences of 3 distinct potential outcomes of USMCA negotiations. As […]
PRESS DIGEST 9 AUG 2026: Chesapeake Capex; US data centers; Flex LNG results; PEMEX fire
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Aug.2026, Words: 225) — The following briefs span company details on PEMEX, Bolivia’s National Chamber of Industries (CNI), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and Flex LNG Ltd, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BOLIVIA — the recent reduction […]
PEMEX says fire in out-of-service storage tank at Sitio Grande under control
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Aug.2026, Words: 178) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) said a fire in a storage tank at the Sitio Grande separation battery, located in the municipality of Juárez, Chiapas, has been brought under control. According to preliminary information, the incident was caused by a lightning […]
Natixis supports Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) in $510mn financing in Mexico
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (By Natixis, 7.Aug.2026, Words: 225) — Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) is supporting Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Funds II (GMF II), as joint bookrunner, joint lead arranger, and green loan coordinator for the $510mn project financing for La Esperanza Solar, a […]
PRESS DIGEST 7 AUG 2026: MEX-PERU diplomatic relations; Excelerate Energy JAM
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Aug.2026, Words: 225) — The following briefs span company details on Kootenay Silver Inc., Excelerate Energy, International Energy Agency (IEA), and Mexico’s Foreign Relations Secretariat, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN JAMAICA
Mexico considers comments of Committee of Scientists and Specialists regarding drilling
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Aug.2026, Words: 300) — Regarding whether to frack or not to frack in Mexico, the government of president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has taken into consideration conclusions from the Committee of Scientists and Specialists. RELATED: MEXICAN COMMITTEE TO STUDY FRACKING IN MEXICO, PRESENT RESULTS […]
Sempra Infrastructure says Ecogas México, S. de R.L. de C.V. deal remains on track
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Aug.2026, Words: 132) — Sempra Infrastrucure said the planned divestment of Ecogas México, S. de R.L. de C.V. continues to advance. This, following the recent approval without condition by Mexico’s antitrust authority. The deal is expected to close in Aug. 2026.
PEMEX allocates $84mn to financial hedging program in 1H:26
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Aug.2026, Words: 163) — State-owned PEMEX reportedly allocated $84mn during the first half 2026 (1H:26) to a financial hedging program. RELATED: WOODSIDE EXECS VISIT DEEPWATER THALASSA DRILLSHIP OFFSHORE MEXICO