LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (WoodMac, 5.Mar.2025) — Wood Mackenzie‘s latest report on the South American solar PV market reveals that the region will add 160 GWdc of solar […]
Category: Latin America and the Caribbean
US Allies and Foes Braced for More Uncertainty Under Trump 2.0
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — US tariffs and sanctions have come to the forefront of oil markets and the global […]
Desalination LatAm Recognition Ceremony 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — The Desalination Latam Recognition Ceremony 2025 will celebrate the most outstanding contributions in desalination, sustainability, and […]
FET Supplies ROV for US River Bed and Offshore Wind Surveys
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — Forum Energy Technologies’ (FET) Subsea Product Line signed a contract for the sale of an electric […]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Set to Respond to Donald Trump’s Plan to Impose 25% Tariffs
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo plans to announce tariff and non-tariff actions Mexico will carry out […]
Ecopetrol Reports Production of 746,000 boe/d in 2024
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol reported average crude oil and natural gas production of 746,000 barrels of […]
Ecopetrol’s 2024 Earnings Distribution Proposal
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025) — Ecopetrol announced its proposal for the distribution of 2024 earnings, which has been approved by its […]
Venezuela activates independence plan after sanctions against Chevron
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025, Words: 246) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro ordered activation of the “absolute productive independence plan” aimed […]
OFAC Releases GL41A Stipulating Chevron Wind Down in Venezuela [PDF Download]
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025) — The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License No. 41A on 4 Mar. […]
Reset Energy Awarded 250 MMscf/d Nitrogen Rejection Unit for Permian Basin
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025) — Reset Energy has been awarded the design and fabrication of a 250 million standard cubic feet […]
Statement by USCM on negative impacts of impending US tariffs on Canada and Mexico
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2025, Words: 579) — The executive committee of the US Conference of Mayors’ (USCM), a nonpartisan organization of […]
EnerMech inks pre-commissioning deal for ONE GUYANA FPSO by SBM Offshore
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2025) — EnerMech, which specializes in integrated solutions for complex projects around the world, has been selected […]
Chevron JVs producing around 242,000 b/d or 27% of Venezuela’s production
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Mar.2025, Words: 666) — 4 Venezuelan joint ventures (JVs) of US-based Chevron Corporation were producing an average […]
US Treasury prepares action regarding Chevron Venezuela General License 41
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Mar.2025, Words: 164) — The US Treasury Department is preparing to take action to wind-down General License 41 […]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Inaugurates Salamanca Combined Cycle Central in Guanajuato
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Mar.2025) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo inaugurated the Salamanca Combined Cycle Central of the Federal Electricity […]
Ecuador inks 2 tenders to export 4,680,000 bbls in Mar. 2025
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Mar.2025) — EP PetroEcuador expects to export 4,680,000 barrels of crude oil in Mar. 2025, which will […]
Guyana denounces Venezuelan incursion in offshore field operated by ExxonMobil
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (AP, 1.Mar.2025, Words: 164) — Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali on Saturday denounced an incursion by an armed Venezuelan naval vessel in disputed waters […]
NRGBriefs Feb. 2025: Pemex Deer Park, Oxy on CrownRock, Sunoco on Mexican drug cartels
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Feb.2025) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Feb. 2025 including Petrobras on record […]
Paratus Energy Services eyes launch of offer to buy back own shares
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Feb.2025, Words: 258) — Paratus Energy Services Ltd. launched an offer to buy back its own shares for […]
ASEA says 5 judicial actions ongoing against Saguaro EnergĂa LNG project
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Feb.2025, Words: 215) — Mexico’s Security, Energy and Environment Agency (ASEA by its Spanish acronym) reports that the […]
Moody’s Maintains Ecopetrol’s Global Credit Rating at Ba1 with a Stable Outlook
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Feb.2025) — Moody’s reported the results of its periodic review of Ecopetrol S.A. on 24 Feb. 2025 […]
Ecuador Advances electrical infrastructure Projects in El Pangui
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Feb.2025) — Ecuador’s national government is backing several projects to improve electrical infrastructure in the province of […]
Eco Atlantic prepares for Guyana well, other work in Namibia and South Africa
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Feb.2025, Words: 290) — Eco Atlantic is preparing to drill an exploration well offshore Guyana in the Orinduik […]
Petrobras Informs About Shareholder Remuneration
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — The Board of Directors of Petrobras authorized the submission to the Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled […]
Bristow highlights headwinds amid opportunities in Nigeria, Brazil and Suriname
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025, Words: 393) — Bristow Group Inc., a global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, […]
SLB Opens New Office in Paramaribo, Expands Presence in Suriname
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — SLB opened its new office in Paramaribo, Suriname. Operating for over 60 years in Suriname, […]
Venezuela’s Delcy RodrĂguez comments on US sanctions on Chevron Venezuela
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — Venezuela’s Executive Vice President and Energy Minister Delcy RodrĂguez said the idea of renewed sanctions […]
Petrobras Eyes 2.5 MMb/d Production Milestone by 2027, CEO Chambriard Says
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — Petrobras looks to boosts its oil production by 100,000 barrels per day (b/d) as it […]
Sempra eyes start-up at ECA LNG Phase 1 in Mexico in spring 2026, Vista still in development
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2025, Words: 392) — Located in Baja California, EnergĂa Costa Azul (ECA) LNG Phase 1 continues […]
Panama Chamber of Commerce Readies for 5 Events, Including the Int’l Electric Expo
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2025) — The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) expects to receive 15,000+ visitors […]
Bladex and BTG Pactual Lead New Credit Facility for GeoPark Colombia SAS
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2025) — Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) and Banco BTG Pactual S.A. – Cayman Branch […]
Woodside’s record 530,000 boe/d output in 2024 aided by Sangomar
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2025) — Australia’s Woodside Energy reported record production of 193.9 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe), or 530 […]
Quantum Capital’s 30 MTPA Mexico Pacific project falls apart as originally envisioned
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Feb.2025, Words: 1,533) — Quantum Capital Group‘s short-lived love affair with Mexico, or more specifically Mexico […]
Treasury’s Bessent makes introductory call with Argentine finance minister Luis Caputo
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Feb.2025) — US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent conducted an introductory phone call with Argentine finance minister […]
LatAmNRG Heard: Halliburton Argentina firings, Equinor’ Vaca Muerta assets
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Feb.2025) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 21 […]
Ecopetrol to Guarantee Adequate Representation at 28 Mar. 2025 Shareholder Meeting
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Feb.2025) — The Board of Directors of Ecopetrol SA approved implementation of measures aimed at guaranteeing the […]
Goldman Sachs Notifies Brava Energia of Change in Equity Interest
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Feb.2025) — Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC notified Brava Energy SA about a change in its position denominated […]
Ecopetrol Reports 104% Reserves Replacement in 2024, Average Reserve Life of 7.6 Years
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Bogotá-based Ecopetrol SA boosted its net proven crude oil, natural gas and condensates reserves (1P […]
Venezuela flared 46% of its 3,895 MMcf/d of natural gas production in 2024
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Feb.2025, Words: 1,030) — Oil producing Venezuela, a founding member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting […]
PDVSA Returns to Buying Light Oil: Reuters Says
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — PetrĂłleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) has reportedly resumed its purchases of light crude oil abroad, […]
Sheinbaum Comments on Mexico’s Just Energy Plan for Durango
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Under Plan Mexico, president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said her government was pursuing a fair energy […]
Equinor engages Bank of America to divest Vaca Muerta participation
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Equinor has reportedly engaged Bank of America to assist the Nordic company with the divestment […]
Petrobras Inks Deals with Banco do Brasil Including R$6.5bn Export Credit Notes
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Petrobras signed 3 agreements with Banco do Brasil including export notes, a revolving credit facility […]
Petrobras Announces Resignation of Marcelo Gasparino da Silva from BODs
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Petrobras received the resignation letter of Marcelo Gasparino da Silva who announced his intention to […]
Petrobras Inks LNG PSA with UK-based Centrica for 0.8 MTPA Starting in 2027
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Petrobras signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchase and sale agreement (PSA) with the […]
Petrobras to Make First Installment Remuneration to Shareholders
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Rio de Janeiro-based Petrobras will make payment of the first installment of shareholder remuneration relating to […]
Repsol Selects IBS Software for Logistics Operations
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Feb.2025) — Spain’s Repsol selected IBS Software to transform its primary logistics operations across multiple locations. The […]
Ecopetrol to Host 4Q:24 Webcast on 5 Mar. 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2025) — Ecopetrol S.A. plans to release its financial and operating results for the fourth-quarter 2024 and full […]
Suriname overview: energy future looks bright
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Feb.2025, Words: 1,500) — Suriname is located on the northern coast of South America, bordered by the […]
Vista Reports 18% Rise in Reserves, 323% Reserves Replacement Ratio [PDF Download]
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2025) — Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V.‘s estimated and certified proved (P1) oil and gas reserves reached […]