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Trinidad’s PM Persad-Bissessar looks to meet with Delcy Rodríguez in NYC

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores LatinPetroleum, 16.Sep.2026) — Trinidad and Tobago prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar confirmed she will hold a bilateral meeting with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez. Said […]

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 […]

PDVSA and Continental Resources ink MOU related to Ayacucho 2 block in Venezuela’s Faja

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA (By Continental Resources, 16.Sep.2026, Words: 363) — Continental Resources, Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) to operate and develop the […]

PRESS DIGEST 16Sep2026: Hamm in VEN; ECOPETROL resolutions

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 16.Sep.2026, Words: 566) — The following briefs span company details on Antel, Kootenay Silver Inc., Continental Resources, NOVVA Group, PDVSA, ECOPETROL, Venezuelan-German […]

Heeney Capital acquires 30-year rights to Chocó Gold Mine in El Callao

HOUSTON, TEXAS (BY Ofelia Paredes, Editores LatinPetroleum, 16.Sep.2026, Words: 124) — US-based Heeney Capital obtained the rights to operate and export gold for 30 years from the Chocó mine in Venezuela. […]

PRESS DIGEST 15Sep2026: VEN oil opening is ‘smoke and mirrors;’ YPFB financing margin

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 395) — The following briefs span company details on Electra, Atlas, NOVVA Group, YPFB and Pickering Energy Partners, among others. […]

YPFB to have more financing to guarantee fuel supply, Gálvez says

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 314) — The Bolivian government will expand financial resources for Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) to guarantee the purchase and […]

Paz seeks approval for $1.9bn IMF loan, 90-day extension of the state of emergency

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 218) — Bolivia’s president Rodrigo Paz asked the Legislative Assembly to approve this week a $1.9bn loan from the International […]

Bladex structures $1bn loan for the Republic of Panama

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 192) — Bladex structured a senior loan for up to $1bn for the Republic of Panama. This transaction provides Panama with […]

ECOPETROL BODs names Camil as interim CEO

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 150) — ECOPETROL’s board of directors (BODs) appointed Alfonso Camilo Barco Muñoz as acting CEO, effective 15 Sep. 2026. The […]

ECOPETROL says Hurtado to remain with company until 15 Sep.

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: ) — ECOPETROL said Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra will remain with the state-owned company through 15 Sep. 2026, the date […]

Vélez Galeano resigns from ECOPETROL’s BODs

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 101) — Hildebrando Vélez Galeano resigned his position as a member of the ECOPETROL board of directors, effective 15 Sep. […]

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 […]

World Bank approves $300mn for Uruguay to improve competitiveness

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 14.Sep.2026, Words: 95) — The World Bank‘s executive board approved a $300mn loan for Uruguay. The loan will destined to finance reforms […]

Touchstone says gas sales directed to Atlantic LNG T2/T3 during T4 downtime

CALGARY, ALBERTA (By Touchstone, 14.Sep.2026, Words: 804) — Touchstone Exploration Inc. provided an update on its recent operational activities in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Operational activities during Aug. and […]

PETROBRAS inks 20-year SPA with Sempra Infrastructure for 0.8 MTPA from PALNG Phase 2

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores LatinPetroleum, 14.Sep.2026, Words: 386) — Sempra subsidiary Sempra Infrastructure announced a 20-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with state-owned PETROBRAS, under which Sempra Infrastructure […]

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 […]

PRESS DIGEST 13Sep2026: IMF deal in BOL; blockages in BOL

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 13.Sep.2026, Words: 245) — The following briefs span company details on the Atlas, IMF, and the Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade (IBCE), […]

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 […]

PETROBRAS receives new installment payments under diesel subvention program

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 110) — PETROBRAS received 2 installments under the economic subvention program for diesel oil commercialization. They include: — R$ 643.8mn, […]

Venezuela and Suriname ink energy deals

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 149) — In a significant step toward regional collaboration, Venezuela and Suriname signed an energy agreement that promises to transform […]

Venezuelan Petroleum Chamber backs recent binational agreements

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 238) — The Venezuelan Petroleum Chamber said it supports recent binational agreements aimed at reactivating the hydrocarbon industry on “a […]

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 […]

Colombia importing 61% of LPG it consumes: Gasnova

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Sep.2026, Words: 105) — Colombia imports 61% of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) it consumes, according to Gasnova. As such, the importance of […]

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 […]

Vallourec breaks ground on a production line in Brazil

MEUDON (By Vallourec, 10.Sep.2026, Words: 370) — Vallourec broke ground on a new production line dedicated to ProxximaTM resin systems with Goldilocks subsea insulation technology (GDLXTM) technology at its Serra […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

PRESS DIGEST 8Sep2026: Mexico Fund; Sempra rings NYSE opening bell; Orvana Don Mario

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Sep.2026, Words: 325) — The following briefs span company details on Orvana Minerals Corp., Empresa Minera Paitití S.A. (EMIPA), Sempra, Impulsora del […]

PRESS DIGEST 7Sep2026: OPEC reaffirms commitment; hyperscale expansion

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 185) — The following briefs span company details on Interoil Exploration and Production ASA, YPF and Chevron, among others. LATIN […]

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 […]

New RIGI approved for construction of fertilizer plant

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores LatinPetroleum, 7.Sep.2026, Words: 117) — Argentina continues to attract productive investments. This, after Pampa Energía announced an investment project for the construction, operation, and management […]

Venezuela’s oil output at 1.236 MMb/d: Henao says

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Sep.2026, Words: 150) — Venezuela is producing 1,236,000 barrels per day (b/d), according to Venezuela’s minister of hydrocarbons Paula Henao. “The efforts of […]

EP Petroecuador continues with efforts to improve diesel quality

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Sep.2026, Words: 120) — EP Petroecuador continues with efforts to strengthen its processes to improve quality standards in premium diesel production. This, through […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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), […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chevron: a turning point for energy in Venezuela

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Chevron, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 553) — Government representatives and business leaders gathered in Caracas as Chevron and its partners finalized agreements that support future energy development in Venezuela. […]

Brava Energia reports Aug. 2026 output lower than Jul. 2026

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 135) — Brava Energia reported production in Aug. 2026 that was lower than Jul. 2026. RELATED: Mexican economy demonstrates improved […]

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 […]

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 […]

GeoPark reveals major strategic entry into Venezuela

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By GeoPark, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 1400) — GeoPark Limited announces its strategic entry into Venezuela through the Bare Block, a large-scale producing heavy oil asset located in the Orinoco […]

Venezuela hosts IOCs, Chris Wright in Caracas to discuss energy sector

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 256) — Venezuela’s government hosted international oil companies (IOCs) and US energy secretary Chris Wright amid talks to ink deals aimed at […]

Chevron’s Wirth and Neff in Venezuela to talk oil and gas

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Sep.2026, Words: 188) — Representatives from Chevron Corporation including chairman and CEO Michael K. Wirth, and Chevron Upstream president Clay Neff and the company’s […]