VANCOUVER, BC (By Luca Mining Corp., 13.Oct.2026, Words: 494) — Luca Mining Corp. reported production results for the 3 months ended 30 Sep. 2026. Campo Morado At Campo Morado, higher grades and improved metallurgical recoveries contributed to increased quarter-over-quarter production and sales of gold, silver and zinc. Higher grades reflected access […]
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Mexico energy
AHMSA and MINOSA rescue requires around $3bn over up to 15 years
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 120) — The rescue of Altos Hornos de México (AHMSA) and its subsidiary Minera del Norte (MINOSA) requires approximately $3bn over a period of up to 15 years. This, according to calculations by Napoleón Gómez Urrutia, leader of the National Union […]
PRESS DIGEST 12Oct2026: JP Morgan on URU; Quimbaya rig in COL; PEMEX refineries
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 311) — Company briefs spanning details on Quimbaya Gold Inc.; JP Morgan; Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC; GreenAmerica Biofuels Ord LLC; PEMEX, and Pilot Travel Centers, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN — JP Morgan valued Uruguay’s country risk […]
PRESS DIGEST 11Oct2026: MEX Simon and post-tropical cyclone Rachel; Machado on Delcy
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 11.Oct.2026, Words: 445) — Company briefs spanning details on Vente Venezuela, the Llanos Human Rights Foundation (Fundehullan), PEMEX, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Cuentas Claras, among others. ALSO READ: MEXICO AMID TRUMP’S PROMISE-THREAT TO BAN ON US DIESEL EXPORTS LATIN AMERICA […]
CFE and PEMEX prepare for arrival of Simon, Luz Elena says
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 251) — Brigades from the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and PEMEX are prepared to attend any eventuality related to the arrival hurricane Simón. This, in coordination with the agencies of the government of Mexico. Simón has intensified to a Category 3 […]
Mexico alerts residents as Simon approaches Pacific coast
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 187) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo informed residents of the states of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit about the suspension of non-essential activities starting at 4:00 PM today, Saturday, due to the passage of Hurricane Simon, a category 4 storm. […]
PRESS DIGEST 8Oct2026: SLB and MEEI talks; COL-VEN gas pipeline
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 353) — Company briefs spanning details on Fedecámaras, OFAC, EXMAR, Nucor Corporation, Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) and SLB, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BOLIVIA — following enactment of Supreme Decree 5716, which […]
Sheinbaum comments on Mexicana, AIFA, Tren Maya and Grupo Mundo Maya
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 219) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted that Mexicana, the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), Tren Maya, and Grupo Mundo Maya are meeting their objectives month after month and are on track with their plans. “The companies are […]
Sheinbaum Luz Elena comment on investments, Guaymas-El Oro gas pipeline
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 7.Oct.2026, Words: 795) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted a historic investment of nearly 1.2 trillion Mexican pesos (MXN) in electricity and gas pipelines during her 6-year presidential term. “It’s a very good team working in the energy sector, under the […]
PRESS DIGEST 7Oct2026: Johan Sverdrup crude hits record $24/bbl premium to Brent
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Oct.2026, Words: 169) — Company briefs spanning details on WoodMac, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN MEXICO — during her daily presser, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted historic investment of nearly 1.2tn Mexican pesos in electricity and gas pipelines during […]
SEMAR deploys military to US-Mexico border
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 7.Oct.2026, Words: 119) — The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) reported deployment of military personnel as part of the “mirror operations” between Mexico and the US to reinforce border and maritime security. On the Mexican side of […]
Mexico and PEMEX and rumors of a Trump ban on US diesel exports
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Oct.2026, Words: 430) — Mexico imports nearly 40% of its diesel consumption from a single market: the US. Although the US is the world’s largest refiner, declining global production and high crude oil prices have driven up diesel prices, the daily El País […]
PRESS DIGEST 1Oct2026: PEMEX oil; Perla field output; Trump on VEN elections
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 1.Oct.2026, Words: 291) — Company briefs spanning details on the Global Environment Facility (GEF), ECOPETROL, PEMEX, Repsol, Glencore, Peabody, Drummond, Venture Global, ConocoPhillips, and Heeney, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA — Ecopetrol Group, in coordination w/ the national gov’t, rec’d […]
PEMEX reports average oil production of 1.336 MMb/d
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 1.Oct.2026, Words: 154) — State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) released its Aug. 2026 operating results 4 days late compared to the date established in its publication schedule, El Financiero reported. Nonetheless, the results reveal low levels in crude oil production and exports. Crude oil […]
PRESS DIGEST 30Sep2026: Shell GOM divestment; Golar LNG in ARG
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 30.Sep.2026, Words: 355) — Company briefs spanning details on Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Wood Mackenzie, PEMEX, Shell, Gloar LNG, and Argentina LNG, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA — 7 floating LNG projects sanctioned since 2023, […]
Mexican petrol prices: 30 Sep. 2026
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 30.Sep.2026, Words: 79) — Average petrol prices across Mexico in Mexican pesos (MXN) for petrol: premium, magna and diesel follow, as listed on PEMEX’ website on 30 Sep. 2026. Premium: MXN $29/liter, Magna: MXN $24/liter, and Diesel: MXN $27/liter. Exchange rate MXN to […]
Venezuela looks to incorporate 1,300 MW by YE:26
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 29.Sep.2026, Words: 178) — Venezuela’s national government announced the incorporation of 1,300 megawatts (MW) to the National Electric System (SEN) by year-end 2026. This, as part of a plan to recover generation capacity and meet the increase in electricity demand registered in recent […]
Jaguar receives approval of EIA for La Rosada project in Chubut
TORONTO, CANADA (By Jaguar Uranium, 29.Sep.2026, Words: 221) — Jaguar Uranium Corp. received approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the “La Rosada” prospect area from the Ministry of Environment of the Province of Chubut. This critical permit covers the La Rosada prospect, a key component of the company’s […]
Mexico wins international arbitration case before ICSID related to Doups Holdings
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores LatinPetroleum, 29.Sep.2026, Words: 377) — Mexico’s Ministry of Economy successfully represented the Mexican state in the international arbitration initiated by Doups Holdings LLC, a company that in 2022 began this international dispute against the country seeking to claim more than MXN$600mn under NAFTA […]
PRESS DIGEST 29Sep2026: Betancourt in VEN; MEX petrol prices; Bill Gates on AI
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 29.Sep.2026, Words: 225) — Company briefs spanning details on PEMEX, ICSID, MicroSoft, and Venezuela’s Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), among others. RELATED: AVERAGE PETROL PRICES IN MEXICO FOR 30 SEP. 2026 LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN MEXICO — Mexico won an int’l […]
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 […]
At least 6 bidders interested in AHMSA
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 29.Sep.2026, Words: 184) — The future of Altos Hornos de México (AHMSA) is up for auction. The hearing for the sale of AHMSA and its subsidiary Minera del Norte began on 25 Sep. 2026, at the Federal Judiciary, with 6 interested bidders, El […]
Mexico reports rise in economically active population in Aug. 2026 v Aug. 2025
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 28.Sep.2026, Words: 82) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said the economically active population totaled 62.6 million people in Aug. 2026, which represents 1.3 million more people than in Aug. 2025, according to the National Survey of Occupation and Employment (ENOE) […]
ASEA updates on Amigo LNG
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Sep.2026, Words: 548) — Mexico’s National Agency for Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection of the Hydrocarbons Sector (ASEA) reports the environmental impact authorization for the Amigo LNG liquefaction and storage terminal project in Guaymas, Sonora, was issued on 13 Apr. 2026, […]
Scientists speak out against LNG in the Gulf of California
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Sep.2026, Words: ) — Over 100 Mexican and international scientists have spoken out against the production and transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Gulf of California. This, they argue, owing to its industrialization which poses a “direct, existential, and […]
Amigo LNG faces delays again in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Sep.2026, Words: 154) — For the second time this year, Amigo LNG, a project that envisions the installation of infrastructure to liquefy natural gas and export it from Guaymas to Asian markets, has been halted. This is despite a promise from […]
Kootenay says 60,000m Columba project program advances in Chihuahua, Mexico
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 22.Sep.2026, Words: 136) — Kootenay Silver Inc. reported assay results from expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein at its Columba high-grade silver project in Chihuahua, Mexico. The results include high-grade silver intercepts within broader mineralized zones and additional intersections in the nearby B2, […]
Mexico seizes 59 million liters of stolen fuel in Guanajuato
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Sep.2026, Words: 75) — Mexico seized around 59 million liters of allegedly illicit fuel. The fuel was reportedly being stored by Gas Natural del Noroeste and in an area that was only permitted to store 100 million liters, La Jornada reported […]
Mexico registers 1.4% GDP growth in 2Q:26, Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 21.Sep.2026, Words: 266) — Mexico registered 1.4% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter 2026, positioning itself as the second most economically dynamic country among the G20 economies. This, according to the quarterly report published by the Organisation […]
PRESS DIGEST 21Sep2026: El Niño; ESENTIA Guadalajara-Manzanillo pipeline
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 21.Sep.2026, Words: 575) — Company briefs spanning details on GeoPark, Venoil Energía, ESENTIA, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Vitol, PETROECUADOR, PEMEX, and Argus among others. NORTH AMERICA — the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has broken a 60yr record for the latest start […]
Former Vitol trader sentenced for bribes related to PEMEX and Petroecuador
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 21.Sep.2026, Words: 130) — Javier Aguilar, a Mexican citizen residing in Houston, Texas, and a former oil trader, was sentenced in Brooklyn, New York, to 4 years in prison for bribing officials in Ecuador and Mexico. According to the indictment, Aguilar paid over […]
Mexico’s CFE readies for arrival of Hurricane Polo
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 21.Sep.2026, Words: 91) — Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) stated it is fully prepared to address any power outages resulting from Hurricane Polo. To this end, it has deployed 1,320 electricians, 331 cranes, 445 light vehicles, a communications vehicle, 82 emergency generators, 68 […]
ESENTIA to acquire Guadalajara-Manzanillo natgas pipeline system
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By ESENTIA, 21.Sep.2026, Words: 664) — ESENTIA Energy Development, S.A.B. de C.V. entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests of Energía Occidente de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. (EOM) for a gross purchase price of $400mn. EOM owns and operates the approximately 313-km […]
PRESS DIGEST 19Sep2026: TotalEnergies deal in VEN; ‘huachicol’ in Guanajuato, MEX; Delcy to NYC
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 19.Sep.2026, Words: 225) — Company briefs spanning details on PETROBRAS, PDVSA and TotalEnergies among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BRAZIL — PETROBRAS announced approval to join new economic subsidy program. [PETROBRAS] — PETROBRAS received a new installment under the gasoline economic […]
USMCA possibility advances: president Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Sep.2026, Words: 189) — The possibility of an agreement between Mexico and the government of Donald Trump is progressing, according to Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. This, following a telephone call on 16 Sep. 2026 with her US counterpart. “We are […]
Luca to acquire El Barqueño from Agnico Eagle
VANCOUVER, BC (By Luca Mining, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 161) — Luca Mining Corp. entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement dated 17 Sep. 2026 with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, an arm’s length party to Luca, to acquire 100% of the El Barqueño property. The El Barqueño property covers over 32,000 hectares, is accessible by […]
Woodside: small steps in a positive direction in Mexico
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 16.Sep.2026, Words: 363) — The month of Sep. 2026 marked an important milestone for Woodside Energy in Mexico amid the first visit of Liz Westcott to the country as CEO. During her trip to Mexico, Woodside and state-owned PEMEX signed a non-binding […]
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 […]
PEMEX progresses repairs to the Ek-Balam field offshore pipeline
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 13.Sep.2026, Words: 274) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) continues with work on the Ek-Balam field offshore pipeline, which has been depressurized, isolated at both ends, with no flow or leakage of crude oil since the morning of 10 Sep. 2026. Specialized underwater […]
PEMEX downplays oil spill reaching Campeche coast
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 12.Sep.2026, Words: 172) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) downplayed the arrival of hydrocarbons to the Campeche coast. This, after a spill at the state-owned company’s facilities located 46 nautical miles off the coast of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, La Jornada reported on 12 Sep. 2026. […]
PEMEX spill near Ciudad del Carmen
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Sep.2026, Words: 76) — An oil spill at PEMEX facilities north of Ciudad del Carmen mobilized authorities with 4 vessels, 2 aircraft, and 255 naval personnel to contain and monitor the slick in the Gulf of Mexico, El Financiero reported on […]
Bladex completes debt issuance in Mexican capital markets
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 300) — Bladex, Inc. announced the successful placement of long-term Mexican notes (Cebures) in Mexico’s public debt market, for a total amount of MXN 5bn. The transaction attracted orders totaling MXN 7.779bn, representing 1.56x the amount issued and enabling the bank to […]
Kapital announces $125mn in new financing
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 111) — Kapital announced $125mn in new financing from Tru Arrow Partners and Fasanara Capital. Cervin Ventures, Niya Partners and Overlook Capital also participating. Proceeds from the deal will be destined to deepen Kapital’s investment in its proprietary AI platform and data […]
Mexico violated int’l law in its treatment of Vulcan
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA (By Vulcan, 9.Sep.2026, Words: 388) — Today, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Tribunal published its decision confirming that the Government of Mexico violated international law through its arbitrary and unfair treatment of Vulcan Materials Company and its investments in Quintana Roo. The decision directly […]
Saavi Energía closes merger transaction with Grupo México, S.A.B de C.V.
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Sep.2026, Words: 161) — Saavi Energía S.à r.l. successfully closed the previously announced transaction with Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V. The transaction combines Saavi Energía’s facilities with Grupo México’s power generation assets, creating a diversified energy platform comprising 10 strategically located power plants across […]
Mexico-China talk bilateral ties, common challenges
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 […]
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 […]