(VinFast, 4.Nov.2024) — VinFast and the Durango Drivers’ Union in Mexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the green transition of public transport, including the potential purchase of 3,000 VF 5 electric cars and 300 electric buses by Durango Driver’s Union for operation in Mexico. This strategic partnership underscores […]
Category: Latin America and the Caribbean
Touchstone Initiates Output at Cascadura C Well Pad in Trinidad
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Nov.2024) — Touchstone Exploration Inc. initiated production at the Cascadura C well pad onshore Trinidad and Tobago. Touchstone has safely commissioned the flowline connecting our Cascadura C surface location to the Cascadura natural gas processing plant, which ties in our Cascadura-2ST1 and Cascadura-3ST1 wells, Touchstone announced 4 […]
Guyana and Suriname Could Provide 12 mmtpa of LNG in the 2030s
(Wood Mackenzie, 4.Nov.2024) — Several gas developments are underway in Guyana and Suriname that could offer new competitive LNG supply sources early next decade, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. According to Wood Mackenzie’s report “Can Guyana and Suriname LNG compete against new global supply?”, Guyana and Suriname […]
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“LatAmNRG matters” podcast: George Baker on Mexico LNG last mile issues [audio]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Nov.2024, Words: 282) — Baker & Associates head George Baker, who published Mexico Energy Intelligence, spoke with Pietro D. Pitts—for his Podcast “LatAmNRG Matters”—about Mexico, PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex), the ComisiĂłn Federal de Electricidad (CFE), the “Zama Drama,” Carlos Slim, and AndrĂ©s Manuel […]
Duke Energy Responds to Carolinas Resource DecisionÂ
(Duke Energy, 2.Nov.2024) — Duke Energy issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s order by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) on its Carolinas Resource Plan. Background On 17 Aug. 2023, Duke Energy filed its proposed Carolinas Resource Plan with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC), two days after […]
LatAm NRG matters: highlights, heard from Pampa Energia to Ecopetrol and Petrobras
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Nov.2024, Words: 489) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 1 Nov. 2024. —Argentina: Citigroup downgraded Pampa Energia to neutral from buy, adjusted its price target to $75/shr v $58/shr; Citigroup also upgraded YPF to buy […]
Chevron Eyes More Non-core Asset Divestments, Wirth Says
(Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Nov.2024) — California-based Chevron Corporation plans to continue to divest non-core assets as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization efforts. This, as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) completed its review of Chevron’s merger with New York City-based Hess Corporation, and as the company recently announced several other […]
ExxonMobil Reports 3Q:24 Earnings of $8.6bn (PDF Downloads)
(ExxonMobil, 1.Nov.2024) — Exxon Mobil Corporation announced third-quarter 2024 earnings of $8.6bn, or $1.92 per share assuming dilution. Cash flow from operating activities was $17.6bn and free cash flow was $11.3bn. Capital and exploration expenditures were $7.2bn in the third quarter, bringing year-to-date 2024 expenditures to $20bn, in line with […]
Petrobras Responds to Rumors about Dividends, Strategic Plan
(Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Nov.2024) — Rio de Janeiro-based Petrobras, responding to news published in the Brazilian media about the payment of extraordinary dividends and about its Strategic Plan, said the news wrongly attributed to Petrobras’ Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer, Fernando Melgarejo, are not true. “There has been no […]
Chevron Reports 3Q:24 Details, Updates on Hess Merger (PDF Downloads)
(Chevron, 1.Nov.2024) — Chevron Corporation reported earnings of $4.5bn ($2.48 per share – diluted) for third quarter 2024, compared with $6.5bn ($3.48 per share – diluted) in third quarter 2023. Foreign currency effects decreased earnings by $44mn. Adjusted earnings of $4.5bn ($2.51 per share – diluted) in third quarter 2024 […]
Ecopetrol and Petrobras to continue exploration offshore Colombia
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Oct.2024, Words: 219) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol S.A. said the Santa Marta Tribunal issued a favorable decision regarding an appeal against the claim (acciĂłn de tutela) filed by the Indigenous Council of Taganga. This new ruling allows Ecopetrol and its Brazilian counterpart […]
TotalEnergies CEO to Argentina’s Javier Milei: “We Want Our Money Back”
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Oct.2024) — TotalEnergies chairman and CEO Patrick PouyannĂ© told analysts during the company’s third-quarter 2024 (3Q:24) webcast that the French company wants its money in Argentina. “Argentina is a specific country where you cannot repatriate dividends freely. So as long as it remains the same, […]
TotalEnergies Reports 3Q:24 Results, Output of 2.41 MMboe/d (PDF Downloads)
(TotalEnergies, 31.Oct.2024) — TotalEnergies SE reported its third quarter 2024 (3Q:24) results, including upstream production of 2.41 MMboe/d. Production benefited from the ramp up of Mero 2 in Brazil that partially offset production losses at Ichtys LNG and in Libya. ____________________
Petrobras 3Q:24 Hydrocarbon Production in Two Charts
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Oct.2024) — Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras reported total hydrocarbon production of 2,689 Mboe/d in the third quarter 2024 (3Q:24), down 0.8% sequentially compared to the 2Q:24 and down 7.9% compared the 3Q:23. RELATED STORY: Petrobras Reports 3Q:24 Output of 2.7 MMboe/d (PDF Download) Importantly, Petrobras was forced to […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs Oct. 2024: GranMorgu, Uchuva gas potential offshore Colombia
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Oct.2024) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Oct. 2024 including TotalEnergies and APA Corp. announcing a $10.5bn FID for the GranMorgu development on Block 58; Mexico Pacific and its $15bn FID for the first phase of Saguaro EnergĂa […]
Mark the Date: 3rd Caracas Gas Forum 2024 Set for 7 Nov.
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Oct.2024) — Participate in the third edition of the Caracas Gas Forum 2024, which will focus on promoting decarbonization and security of regional supply. ____________________ By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute. More online at www.Energy-Analytics-Institute.org NOTE: Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) is an official media partner for the […]
Exxon to Sell its Vaca Muerta Assets to Pluspetrol
(Reuters, 30.Oct.2024) — U.S. energy giant Exxon Mobil agreed on the terms and conditions to sell its oil and gas assets in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation to Pluspetrol, a source at Exxon Mobil said on Wednesday. Exxon will sell five blocks in Argentina’s western Neuquen province, home to Vaca Muerta, […]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum looks to reduce costs at state-owned energy giant Pemex
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Oct.2024) — Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said the main plan for state-owned Pemex was to make the company more efficient internally. Sheinbaum told the media that Pemex had three subsidiaries and 40 affiliates, which made it complex to administer the company.
Mero 3 FPSO Starts Production in Libra Pre-salt Offshore Brazil
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Oct.2024) — Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras announced that on 30 Oct. 2024 the Marechal Duque de Caxias platform ship (Mero 3) has started producing oil and gas in the Mero field located in the Libra Block in the Santos Basin’s pre-salt layer. Nero 3 can produce up to […]
Hess says net production in Guyana in 3Q:24 rose 57% year-over-year
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Oct.2024) — New York City-based Hess Corporation said its net production in the prolific Stabroek block offshore Guyana was 170,000 b/d in the third-quarter 2024 (3Q:24), up 57% year-over-year (YOY) compared to 108,000 b/d in the 3Q:23. Higher production in the 3Q:24 […]
Petrobras Updates on Collective Action Judgement in the Netherlands
(Petrobras, 30.Oct.2024) — Petrobras, further to the Announcements to the Market of 29 Jan. 2020, 27 May 2021 and 26 Jul. 2023, hereby informs that the District Court of Rotterdam today handed down a favorable judgment on its main arguments in the collective action filed by the Stichting Petrobras Compensation […]
Hess Reports Higher 3Q:24 Adj. Net Income, Higher Bakken Output (PDF Download)
(Hess, 30.Oct.2024) — Hess Corporation reported net income of $498mn, or $1.62 per share, in the third quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $504mn, or $1.64 per share, in the third quarter of 2023. On an adjusted basis, the corporation reported net income of $660mn, or $2.14 per […]
Pemex Reveals 3Q:24 Results, 1.8 MMb/d Output Goal (PDF Downloads)
(Pemex, 29.Oct.2024) — During the third-quarter 2024 (3Q:24) PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (Pemex) maintained its commitment to provide timely support for operations, employing resources responsibly and efficiently. The Exploration and Production strategy prioritized activities in shallow waters and onshore areas, primarily focusing on promoting the accelerated development of new fields and reducing […]
Tecpetrol and Pampa EnergĂa Move Forward with Plans for BahĂa Blanca
(Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Oct.2024) — Vaca Muerta shale formation producers Tecpetrol and Pampa EnergĂa are reportedly moving forward with plans to utilize the BahĂa Blanca port area recently abandoned by state-owned YPF SA and its Malaysian counterpart Petronas in favor of another port at RĂo Negro. Tecpetrol, Argentina’s main shale […]
Pemex’ 3Q:24 production averaged 1.76 MMb/d, while debt falls to $97.3bn
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Oct.2024) — Mexico’s state-owned Pemex reported average liquids and condensate production of 1,764 Mb/d in the third-quarter 2024, of which 549 Mb/d or 31% reportedly came from new developments. In an official statement related by Pemex on 29 Oct. 2024, the […]
Ecopetrol Announces Full Redemption of its Notes due 2026
(Ecopetrol, 29.Oct.2024) — Ecopetrol S.A. will redeem the outstanding balance of its 5.375% notes maturing in Jun. 2026 (CUSIP: 279158 AL3 / ISIN: US279158AL39) (the “2026 Notes”), which were issued in 2015. The outstanding balance of the 2026 Notes is $447,168,000. The expected redemption date of the 2026 Notes is […]
Constitutional reform to strengthen Pemex and CFE, Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Oct.2024, Words: 185) — Mexico’s constitution reform is very important as it represents returning Pemex and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) to the Mexican people, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told the media in Mexico City. To a certain point the […]
Petrobras Reports 3Q:24 Output of 2.7 MMboe/d (PDF Download)
(Petrobras, 28.Oct.2024) — In 3Q:24, Petrobras‘ total production of oil, NGL and natural gas reached 2,689 Mboed, in line with 2QĂ‘24. The highlights were the production peak of FPSO Sepetiba, in the Mero field, with the start-up of 3 new producing wells, and the start-up of new wells in BĂşzios […]
Oil Cargo from Mexico en Route to Cuba Amid Power Crisis, Data Shows
(Reuters, 28.Oct.2024) — A tanker carrying about 400,000 barrels of oil departed from Mexico’s Pajaritos port and was on Monday en route to Cuba, where an acute energy crisis has left the island struggling to keep the lights on, shipping data showed. Cuba kept schools closed and non-essential workers home […]
Lower 48 LNG Exports to Reach 25.7 Bcf/d by Jan. 2030
(Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Oct.2024) — Assuming all the LNG export projects located in the Lower 48 that have taken a final investment decision (FID) and others expected to take FID go forward, the Lower 48 (including Mexican projects that utilize U.S. piped-gas) will have 28.5 Bcf/d of export capacity and […]
Baker Hughes to Supply Petrobras with Flexible Pipe Systems
(Baker Hughes, 28.Oct.2024) — Baker Hughes announced significant contracts with Petrobras to provide 77 km of flexible pipe systems to be deployed in Brazil’s pre-salt fields. The agreement was signed 15 Oct. 2024, following an open tender. The multi-year project includes risers and flowlines for hydrocarbon production and associated gas […]
CNOOC Reports Record High Net Production and Net Profit in 3Q:24
(CNOOC Limited, 28.Oct.2024) — CNOOC Limited and 80883 announces its operating results for the third quarter of 2024. In the first three quarters of 2024, CNOOC Limited continued to increase its reserves and production, while effectively controlling costs and enhancing efficiency. Net production and net profit rose remarkably year over […]
Baker Hughes to Supply Petrobras with Flexible Pipe Systems
(Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Oct.2024) — Baker Hughes signed significant contracts with Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras to provide 77 km of flexible pipe systems to be deployed in Brazil’s pre-salt fields. The companies inked the agreements on 15 Oct. 2024, following an open tender. The multi-year project includes risers and flowlines for […]
New Fortress Completes 3rd Loading Offshore Altamira
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Oct.2024) — New Fortress Energy Inc.’s (NFE) initial Fast LNG unit completed its third cargo loading on 25 Oct. 2024. The cargo has been loaded onto the BW Pavilion and is setting sail for NFE’s operation in Puerto Rico, NFE said 25 Oct. in an official statement. […]
LatAm NRG Matters: Highlights, Heard for the Week Ended 25 Oct. 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Oct.2024) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 25 Oct. 2024. —Argentina: Oil production reached 740.8 Mb/d in Sep. 2024, up 14.7% y-o-y, while gas production reached 147.1 MMcm/d, up 2.9% y-o-y, the Secretariat of Energy said. —Argentina: Argentine gas […]
Argentina Oil & Gas Patagonia: 25 Oct. Photo Journal
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Oct.2024) — Argentina Oil & Gas Patagonia 2024, under the organization of IAPG, took place from 23-25 Oct. 2024. What follows are photo-journalistic excerpts from the event. All photos are courtesy of IAPG. ____________________ By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute. © Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights […]
ONEOK awaiting Saguaro LNG 1 FID to proceed with pipeline project
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Oct.2024, Words: 146) — ONEOK Inc., which is looking to construct the Saguaro Connector Pipeline in Texas, said a final investment decision (FDI) is necessary to proceed with the potential pipeline project. “Mexico Pacific is currently working to complete project financing for its […]
Borr Drilling Announces Certain Preliminary 3Q:24 Results, Mexican Impacts
(Borr Drilling, 25.Oct.2024) — Borr Drilling Limited announced certain preliminary unaudited results for the quarter ended 30 Sep. 2024. For the three months ended 30 Sep. 2024, the company expects: (i) total operating revenues of approximately $242mn, (ii) operating income of approximately $84mn, and (iii) Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $116mn. […]
NASA Welcomes Chile as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
(NASA, 25.Oct.2024) — Chile signed the Artemis Accords during a ceremony hosted by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, becoming the 47th nation and the seventh South American country to commit to the responsible exploration of space for all humanity. “Today we welcome Chile’s signing of […]
Venezuela’s energy minister Delcy RodrĂguez talks energy during stop in New Delhi
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Oct.2024) — Venezuela’s Executive Vice President Delcy RodrĂguez held a meeting with her Indian counterpart Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi, India to evaluate the participation of the giant Asian country in the development and establishment of new joint projects in Venezuela. During her visit, […]
Petrobras Updates on Nitrogen Fertilizer Project
(Petrobras, 25.Oct.2024) — Petrobras‘ Board of Directors decided to continue implementing the Nitrogen Fertilizer Unit (UFN-III), located in TrĂŞs Lagoas (MS). The decision is based on a careful re-evaluation of the project which, considering the premises of the Strategic Plan 2024-2028 (SP 2024-2028), had its economic attractiveness confirmed for this […]
CAF and O.N.E. Amazon to Promote Amazon Conservation
(O.N.E. Amazon, 25.Oct.2024) — In the context of COP16 in Cali, CAF and O.N.E. Amazon have joined forces to protect and conserve the Amazon rainforest, one of the most crucial and biodiverse natural ecosystems on the planet. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on an instrument that transforms the […]
Golden Minerals Inks Binding Deal to Divest Yoquivo Gold-Silver Project
(Golden Minerals, 25.Oct.2024) — Golden Minerals Company signed a binding agreement to sell its Yoquivo gold-silver project (located in Chihuahua State, Mexico) to Advance Metals Limited (AVM), an ASX-listed entity focused on the acquisition, discovery, and advancement of high-quality metals projects. Under the terms of the agreement, AVM shall purchase […]
Argentina Oil & Gas Patagonia: 24 Oct. Photo Journal
(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2024) — Argentina Oil & Gas Patagonia 2024, under the organization of IAPG, took place from 23-25 Oct. 2024. What follows are photo-journalistic excerpts from the event. All photos are courtesy of IAPG. ____________________ By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute. © Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights […]
MidOcean Completes Purchase of 15% Interest in Peru LNG from Hunt Oil
(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2024) — MidOcean Energy, formed and managed by EIG, announced the completion of its previously announced agreement to acquire an additional 15% interest in Peru LNG (PLNG) from Hunt Oil Company. MidOcean’s interest in PLNG now stands at 35%, while Hunt will remain the operator of PLNG, […]
Aris Mining Prices $450mn Senior Notes Offering
(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2024) — Aris Mining Corporation priced its offering of 8.000% Senior Notes due 2029. The offering, which was for $450mn, is expected to close on or about 31 Oct. 2024, said Aris, a gold miner in the Americas, in an official statement posted on its website on […]
Guyana’s President Ali Discusses National Healthcare Vision in Panel Session
(Hess Corp., 24.Oct.2024) — Guyana’s progress in building a model national healthcare system was the focus of a recent panel discussion at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. The panel featured Guyana’s President, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali, who was joined by Hess Corporation CEO John Hess and […]
Clariant Recognized by Petrobras with Suppliers Award for Health and Wellness
(Clariant, 24.Oct.2024) — Clariant Oil Services, a producer and supplier of specialty oilfield production chemicals and services to the oil and gas industry, was honored with the Petrobras Best Suppliers Award in the Health category for its VIVAZ Program. This wellness initiative fosters positive habits and holistic well-being for employees […]
Mexico Pacific working with financial advisors for financing for Saguaro LNG, executive says
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Fidencio Casillas and Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2024) — Mexico Pacific, which is developing the 30 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Saguaro EnergĂa LNG Facility on Mexico’s Pacific Coast and and the associated Sierra Madre Pipeline, continues with work related to a final investment decision (FID) […]
Petrobras to Invest BRL60mn in BRAVO Buoy’s Phase Two
(Petrobras, 24.Oct.2024) — Petrobras will invest BRL 60mn in a new sea wind testing and measuring phase by releasing new BRAVO buoy units to collect, monitor, and assess offshore wind resources. The technology, designed in an unprecedented way for the Brazilian sea, is the outcome of a successful R&D I […]