HOUSTON, TEXAS (Philipp Markopulos, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2025) — Crowley and Naturgy entered into a multi-year agreement that provides for the regular delivery of US […]
Category: Latin America and the Caribbean
Ecuador’s Energy and Mines Minister Manzano Visits SOTE Where Landslide Occurred
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2025) — Ecuador’s minister of Energy and Mines and president of the National COE InĂ©s Manzano, together […]
Petrobras Finds Hydrocarbons at Santos Basin Pre-salt Exploration Well 4-BRSA-1395-SPS
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2025) — Petrobras identified the presence of hydrocarbons in the 4-BRSA-1395-SPS exploratory well in the Aram block, […]
ExxonMobil submits application to EPA for Longtail project offshore Guyana
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Philipp Markopulos, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2025) — ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) submitted an application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental authorization […]
Biography: Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Stuart Young
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2025) — Stuart Richard Young was a practicing attorney before being elected as a member of Parliament for […]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum continues to seek dialogue with her US counterpart Trump
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Mar.2025, Words: 495) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said she will do what suits Mexico and […]
EP PetroEcuador reports SOTE breakage, says oil exports ongoing
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Mar.2025) — Ecuador’s EP PetroEcuador said a contingency plan has been activated at km 431 of the Trans-Ecuadorian […]
LatAmNRG heard CERAWeek: YPF, Sempra in Mexico, Citgo, and ExxonMobil in Guyana
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Mar.2025) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 14 […]
Ecopetrol announces start of market maker program on Colombia stock exchange
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Mar.2025) — Ecopetrol S.A. completed the necessary procedures for the implementation of the Market Maker program for […]
CERAWeek: Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill reaffirms company’s commitment to Mexico, Trion project
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Philipp Markopulos, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2025, Words: 246) — Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill reaffirmed her company’s strong commitment to development of […]
New Wave Offshore Energy to Conduct MWS for ExxonMobil’s Whiptail Project Offshore Guyana
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2025) — New Wave Offshore Energy has been selected to conduct the Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) for […]
Petrobras Announces Update to Shareholder Remuneration Related to 3Q:24
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2025) — Rio de Janiero-based Petrobras will pay on 20 Mar. 2025 the second installment of shareholder remuneration […]
CERAWeek: Aleph’s Daniel Dreizzen on Argentina’s Draw, Vaca Muerta and Argentina LNG
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2025) — Aleph Energy managing director Daniel Dreizzen sat down with Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) for a […]
Frontera and CGX notified their Corentyne block agreement and license are ‘at an end’
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2025, Words: 248) —  The government of Guyana announced it is of the view that the Petroleum […]
FACT SHEET: Argentina LNG export capacity envisioned at 26-30 MTPA
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2025) — Argentina, home to the prolific Vaca Muerta shale play, is looking to tap into that […]
Aris Mining Targets Annual Production of 500,000 Oz of Gold in Colombia
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2025) — Aris Mining Corporation, which operates 2 underground gold mines in Colombia: the Segovia operations and […]
CERAWeek: economic growth in Mexico triggered by gas availability, Sempra’s Ortiz says
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2025, Words: 905) — Economic growth in certain regions of Mexico, especially where natural gas pipelines run, […]
Petrobras Paid Over R$1.1bn in Gov. Take in Past 5 Years [PDF Download]
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2025) — In the past 5 years, Petrobras said it has paid over R$1.1tn in taxes and […]
CERAWeek Day 3 NRGBriefs from Baker Hughes and Excelerate to JERA, Iberdrola and Sempra
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute EAI, 12.Mar.2025, Words: 2,200) — Energy briefs and highlights from Day 3 of CERAWeek by S&P Global […]
Liza Unity FPSO World’s First to Receive ABS SUSTAIN-2 Notation
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Lukas von Koch, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2025) — The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)-classed Liza Unity floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit […]
Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro says oil production rxceeds 1 MMb/d, to continue growing
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2025, Words: 251) — Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro said average Venezuelan oil production exceeded 1 million barrels […]
CERAWeek: Argentina to Export 1 MMb/d by 2030, Daniel González Says
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2025) — Argentina could be exporting 1 million barrels per day (MMb/d) in 5 years, Argentina’s Minister […]
CERAWeek: Petrobras eyes subsea-to-shore for gas offshore Colombia, Sylvia Anjos says
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2025, Words: 480) — Petrobras plans to commercialize its natural gas discoveries offshore Colombia using subsea-to-shore installations, […]
CERAWeek Day 2 NRGBriefs from Harbour and Petrobras to Woodside to PMI Internacional
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2025) — Energy briefs and highlights from Day 2 of CERAWeek by S&P Global 2025 in Houston, Texas […]
Iberdrola Mexico and Bayer commission a photovoltaic self-consumption system
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2025, Words: 153) — Iberdrola Mexico commissioned a Smart Solar photovoltaic self-consumption system installed for Bayer at its […]
Argentina’s fracking boom in Vaca Muerta: record-breaking activity continues
RIO NEGRO, ARGENTINA (Camilo Ciruzzi, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2025) — The American shale revolution, this time in Argentina, is picking up and kicking into high […]
CERAWeek: New Report Finds Urgent Need to Expand Energy Supply
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2025) — According to a report released by S&P Global Commodity Insights, electricity demand in the US is […]
Rystad forecasts 300,000 b/d drop in Venezuelan oil production with Chevron exit
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2025, Words: 218) — The 27 Feb. 2025 decision by the US to end Chevron Corporation‘s […]
Petrobras and Ecopetrol encounter good productivity at DST offshore Colombia
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2025) — Rio de Janeiro-based Petrobras said the Drill Stem Test (DST) in the Sirius-2 well, located […]
CERAWeek: Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) Launches Battery Recollection Initiative in Mexico
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Mar.2025) — Energy Analytics Institute (EAI), covering the Latin America and Caribbean energy space now for almost a […]
COMMENTARY: Argentina sets course to become a key hydrocarbon exporter
RIO NEGRO, ARGENTINA (Camilo Ciruzzi, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Mar.2025) — Argentina’s energy sector is poised to become a major driver of economic growth in the […]
Petrobras to Pay $283mn to EIG Energy to Settle Sete Brasil Lawsuit
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2025) — Petrobras‘ Board of Directors approved the settlement agreement to resolve the lawsuit with EIG Energy Fund […]
LatAmNRG Heard: US pressures IOCs in Venezuela, Ebrard’s FDI expectations
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2025, Words: 435) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week […]
Sempra’s Tania Ortiz confirms ongoing investments of $3.55bn in Baja California, Mexico
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2025, Words: 361) — Sempra Infrastructure president Tania Ortiz Mena confirmed ongoing investments in Mexico of […]
ENARGAS Says Operations at Cerri Plant in BahĂa Blanca Halted
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2025) — Argentina’s National Gas Regulatory Entity (ENARGAS) said that due to extreme weather conditions in BahĂa […]
Petrobras Ends Process to Divest of Assets in Petrobras Colombia Combustibles (PECOCO)
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2025) — The executive board Rio de Janeiro-based Petrobras approved the termination of the divestment project related […]
Argentina’s YPF at a glance: Vaca Muerta anchors record production and exports in 2024
RIO NEGRO, ARGENTINA (Camilo Ciruzzi, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2025) — In 2024, Argentina’s state-owned oil and gas company YPF strengthened its leadership in the Vaca Muerta […]
Trump-Sheinbaum Call Positive for Mexico, Sheinbaum Says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said her country was treated with great respect during her call […]
Citgo reports total 4Q:24 throughput of 887,000 b/d at its 3 refineries
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025, Words: 639) — Houston-based Citgo Petroleum Corporation — which owns and operates 3 large-scale, highly complex […]
Guyana turns to ICJ in Essequibo region dispute with Venezuela
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025) — Guyana has requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) indicate provisional measures in the case […]
G Mining Starts Early Construction Works in Guyana at Oko West Gold Project
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025) — G Mining Ventures Corp. commenced site preparation activities at its Oko West gold project in Guyana, […]
COMMENTARY: GeoPark Expands Footprint in Vaca Muerta with Key Acquisition
RIO NEGRO, ARGENTINA (Camilo Ciruzzi, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025) — GeoPark Limited made a strategic move into Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play, reinforcing its commitment to […]
Touchstone’s YE:24 1P reserves fall 14% compared to YE:23 [PDF download]
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025) — Touchstone Exploration Inc. said its gross 1P reserves reached 29,070 thousand barrels of oil equivalent […]
Saguaro Energia LNG undergoes control changes but FID remains elusive [PDF download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025, Words: 605) — Mexico Pacific Limited LLC (MXP) is again in the news but again under […]
Brava Energia BODs ponders divestment of assets in Bahia state
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025) — Brava Energia‘s Board of Directors has defined the scope of the possible divestment of the […]
WoodMac Donates Solar Power System to Puerto Rican Domestic Violence Shelter
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (Wood Mackenzie, 6.Mar.2025) — To honor the upcoming International Women’s Day, Wood Mackenzie, in partnership with Let’s Share the Sun and other third parties, […]
COMMENTARY: Time for the US, OPEC, Europe China, Asia and Russia to Negotiate
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Carlos A. Rossi, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — A crucial point behind Europe’s motivation to support Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenski is simply to not […]
Aris Mining Updates on Colombian Ministry Resolution in the Santurbán Region
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — The Colombian Ministry of Environment completed the public consultation process initiated in Nov. 2024 in […]
Ecopetrol Appoints Robledo as New BOD after Palma Resignation
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — Ecopetrol S.A. announced the resignation of Dr. Edwin Palma Egea, which was submitted today to the […]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Popularity May Insulate her from Tariff Devastation
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Reuters, 5.Mar.2025) — President Donald Trump’s across-the-board tariffs on goods from Mexico have not only left President Claudia Sheinbaum politically unscathed from […]