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FACTBOX: Top Candidates in Venezuela’s Opposition Primary

(Reuters, 19.Oct.2023) — Voters in Venezuela will on Sunday choose a unity candidate from among 10 hopefuls to represent the country’s opposition in 2024 presidential elections, when President Nicolas Maduro is expected to seek re-election. The primary is the first held by Venezuela’s opposition in over a decade. Favorite Maria Corina Machado is […]

Biden Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil, Republicans Howl

(Politico, 18.Oct.2023) — The Biden administration said Wednesday it will ease sanctions against companies that trade in oil produced in Venezuelan or invest in the South American country’s oil industry in response to its new agreement to allow free elections next year. The move reverses years of U.S. policy aimed […]

Venezuela’s Oil Sanctions Relief May Lift Profits, No Fast Output Rebound

(Reuters, 18.Oct.2023) — A broad easing of U.S. oil sanctions on Venezuela will not quickly expand its output but could boost profits by returning some foreign companies to its oilfields and providing its crude to a wider set of cash-paying customers, experts said. The South American OPEC producer received broad waivers from […]

Lithium South Expands Production Goals with Updated PEA

(Lithium South, 18.Oct.2023) — Lithium South Development Corporation (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ) is pleased to announce that it has selected Knight Piésold Consulting (KP) and JDS Energy & Mining (JDS) to prepare an updated National Instrument 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) on its flagship Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project […]

FAQ: Suspension of Certain US Sanctions on Venezuela [PDF Downloads]

(US Department of State, 18.Oct.2023) — On October 18, 2023, the United States welcomed the announcement of a political agreement between representatives of Maduro and the Unitary Platform, as part of the longstanding policy to support the peaceful restoration of democracy, competitive elections, and respect for the rights and freedoms […]

Venezuela to Divert Barrels from China if US Continues Easing Sanctions

(Reuters, 18.Oct.2023) — Exemptions to sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports that the U.S. is mulling should not result in a large crude production surge in the OPEC country, instead taking barrels away from its current main destination China, experts said. The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden plans to provide some […]

Senior Administration Officials on Venezuela

(US Department of State, 18.Oct.2023) — Senior US Departement of States administration officials held a teleconference to discuss political advancements in Venezuela. MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone, and thank you so much for joining us this evening for this background call on Venezuela. This evening’s call is on background and attributable […]

Venezuelan Oil Output Could Jolt if Reported Sanctions Deal Transpires: Rystad

(Rystad, 17.Oct.2023) — A reported deal between the US and Venezuela to ease sanctions on the South American country’s oil industry could pave the way for a medium-term increase in production of 200,000 barrels per day (bpd). The deal, reported by US media on Monday, would see the US ease […]

Tecpetrol on Alpha Lithium Tender

(Tecpetrol, 17.Oct.2023) — Tecpetrol Investments S.L. issued a reminder to shareholders of Alpha Lithium Corporation (NEO: ALLI) (OTC: APHLF) (German WKN: A3CUW1) to tender their shares in advance of the Offer deadline of 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on 20 October 2023. Shareholders using a broker may have an earlier cut-off time and are urged […]

Energy Chamber Welcomes Progress on Dragon Field Development

(The Energy Chamber, 17.Oct.2023) — The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago warmly welcomes the announcement from the Trinidad & Tobago Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, The Honourable Stuart Young, of the further progress with the development of Dragon field and the granting of an amended license from the […]

US State Department: Joint Statement on Venezuela Negotiations

(US Department of State, 17.Oct.2023) — The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, […]

US Grants License Amendment to Trinidad for Joint Natgas Project with Venezuela

(Reuters, 17.Oct.2023) — The United States has granted an amendment requested by the government of Trinidad and Tobago to a license allowing the joint development of an offshore gas project with Venezuela, the Caribbean country’s Energy Minister Stuart Young said on Tuesday. The amendment would allow payments to Venezuela for any gas supplied […]

T&T Can Pay Cash for Dragon Field Gas

(Trinidad Express, 17.Oct.2023) — Trinidad and Tobago can now make cash payments to Venezuela for the natural gas extracted from the Dragon field, Energy Minister Stuart Young has announced. He also disclosed that the United States government has approved an amendment to the licence granted in January for the joint […]

Trinidad on Amendment to OFAC License [Video]

(TT MEEI, 17.Oct.2023) — The Honourable Stuart R. Young, MP, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister announced that The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury, issued an amendment to the license granted to the […]

Petrobras Breaks Monthly, Quarterly Production Records

(Petrobras, 16.Oct.2023) — Petrobras broke its quarterly record for operated oil and gas production in the third quarter of this year, with 3.98 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe), 7.8% above the second quarter. It also achieved a monthly record for operated production in September, with a volume of 4.1 […]

Venezuelans Return to Negotiations

(US Treasury, 16.Oct.2023) — The United States welcomes the announcement by Nicolas Maduro representatives and the Unitary Platform to resume Venezuelan-led negotiations in Barbados. Along with likeminded partners and other friends of Venezuela, the United States will continue its efforts to unite the international community in support of the Venezuelan-led […]

Venezuela, Opposition Will Restart Talks, US Could Ease Sanctions

(Reuters, 16.Oct.2023) — Venezuela’s government and the country’s opposition will return to political negotiations, the two sides said on Monday, while sources said the United States has reached a preliminary deal to ease sanctions if President Nicolas Maduro follows through on a commitments related to a 2024 election. Maduro’s representatives […]

Oil Dips Below $90 a Barrel as US Agrees Venezuela Deal

(Reuters, 16.Oct.2023) — Oil futures fell on Monday on reports that the U.S. had agreed a deal to ease sanctions on Venezuela, while investors continued to mull the potential impact of the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict on oil prices. Brent futures were down $1.08, or 1.19%, at $89.81 a barrel at […]

US to Ease Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil for Freer Presidential Election

(The Washington Post, 16.Oct.2023) — The Biden administration and the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have agreed to a deal in which the U.S. would ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry and the authoritarian state would allow a competitive, internationally monitored presidential election next year, according to two people […]

Ecopetrol Names Rivera VP of Science, Technology, and Innovation

(Ecopetrol, 14.Oct.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that the Board of Directors, during its meeting held on 13 October 2023, appointed Luis Felipe Rivera as the Vice President of Science, Technology, and Innovation, effective from 23 October 2023. Dr. Rivera holds a degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Industrial de Santander, a specialization […]

NGC and Methanex Ink Gas Supply Deal

(NGC, 13.Oct.2023) — The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) and Methanex Trinidad Limited signed a new Gas Sales Contract (GSC) for the supply of gas to the Titan methanol plant on the Point Lisas Industrial Estate (PLIE). The agreement with Methanex – the world’s largest producer […]

Petrobras Informs About 3Q:23 Results

(Petrobras, 13.Oct.2023) — Petrobras will release its 3Q23 Production and Sales Report on 26 October 2023, and its 3Q23 Financial Performance Report on 9 November 2023, both after the markets close. On 10 November 2023, a webcast will be held to present the company’s results for the third quarter of […]

H2 Bolivia S.A. Advancing Renewable Project

(H2 Bolivia, 11.Oct.2023) — H2 Bolivia S.A. is advancing in the design of it’s project along with Urbas Grupo Financiero SA-Urbas Energy, a spanish company with vast experience in the region and with whom it is intended to have the engineering of the project in the near term. This milestone, together […]

Ecopetrol Presents Reports on Climate Change Management [PDF Downloads]

(Ecopetrol, 10.Oct.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) reports that it has published its third TCFD report as of December 31, 2022, which highlights progress in strengthening climate-related risk and opportunity management processes through discussions on Governance, Strategy, Risks and Metrics and Targets. The disclosure of this third report is in line […]

Petrobras Achieves High Level of Utilization of its Refineries

(Petrobras, 10.Oct.2023) — Petrobras informs that in September its refining units reached 97% utilization for the second consecutive month. As a result, the Total Utilization Factor (FUT) of the refineries in 3Q23 reached 95.8%, the best result since 2014. The largest refinery in the country, the Paulínia Refinery (Replan), broke […]

Brazil’s Petrobras on CARF Judgment

(Petrobras, 6.Oct.2023) — Petrobras informs that in a session held yesterday, the First Panel of the Superior Chamber of Tax Appeals (CSRF), a body of the Administrative Board of Tax Appeals (CARF), rejected the appeal filed by the company and decided that IRPJ and CSLL taxes are due on the […]

APA Reveals 3Q:23 Guidance, Schedules Results Conference Call

(APA, 5.Oct.2023) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) provided supplemental information regarding certain third-quarter 2023 financial and operational results. This information is intended only to provide additional information regarding current estimates management believes will affect results for the third-quarter 2023. It is provided to assist investors, analysts, and others in formulating […]

SKF Inaugurates Factory in Monterrey, Mexico

(SKF, 4.Oct.2023) — SKF inaugurated its new facility in Monterrey, Mexico, a greenfield factory investment totaling SEK 700mn. This will support SKF’s strategic development in the Americas and meet customer needs as focus on electrification increases. The investments are also an important step in SKF’s ongoing Automotive portfolio re-positioning towards the electric […]

NGC, PLNL Ink New Gas Sales Deal

(NGC, 4.Oct.2023) — The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) and Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited (PLNL) have successfully concluded negotiations for the execution of a Gas Sales Contract (GSC) to govern the sale of natural gas to PLNL and represents a critical step forward for both companies […]

Ecopetrol Appoints Senior Management, Legal Representation

(Ecopetrol, 2.Oct.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL, NYSE: EC) informs that the Board of Directors, in its meeting on 29 September 2023, made the following appointments: Germán González Reyes as Vice President of Corporate Affairs and General Secretary, effective immediately. He has been in charge of this vice presidency since 5 July 2023. He […]

Parex Comments on Production Strategy [PDF Download]

(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Sep.2023) — Parex Resources said in late Sep. 2023 that its production strategy and approach were focused on three key things. First, minimizing decline rates and maximizing net present value; Second, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and leveraging horizontal drilling, waterflood injection and gas reinjection; and Third, unlocking […]

EAI’s NRGBriefs: Sep. 2023

(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Sep.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Sep. 2023 including Petrobras saying that in regards the process of divestment of the LUBNOR refinery that it continues to strictly comply w/ the purchase and sale agreement; SilverCrest Metals Inc. filing an […]

Petrobras and Vale Ink Deal to Develop Low-Carbon Solutions

(Petrobras, 28.Sep.2023) — Petrobras signed a memorandum of understanding with Vale for the development of low-carbon solutions, taking advantage of the technical expertise and synergies of the two companies. The partnership will last for two years and will assess joint decarbonization opportunities, including the development of sustainable fuel initiatives – […]

Exxon, Hess Exit Kaieteur Offshore Oil Exploration Block in Guyana

(Reuters, 28.Sep.2023) — U.S. oil producers Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and Hess Corp (HES.N) have withdrawn from exploring the Kaieteur block in Guyana’s deepwaters, Exxon said on Thursday, after disappointing exploration results. The exit comes as the producers focus on their larger and highly productive Stabroek block, where more than 11 billion barrels of oil […]

Tania Ortiz Mena Appointed President of Sempra Infrastructure

(Sempra, 27.Sep.2023) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that Tania Ortiz Mena has been appointed president of Sempra Infrastructure. In this role, Ortiz Mena will lead the company’s three business lines – clean power, energy networks, and LNG and net-zero solutions. Ortiz Mena most recently served as group president of clean power and energy networks […]

Talos Energy Completes Mexico Transaction with Grupo Carso

(Talos, 27.Sep.2023) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) and its Mexican subsidiary Talos Mexico announced the closing of the sale of a 49.9% interest in Talos Mexico to Zamajal, S. A. de C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo Carso, a company controlled by the family of the Mexican billionaire Carlos […]

Vista Investor Day 2023 Presentation [PDF Download]

(Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Sep.2023) — Vista Energy provided an update on its assets in Argentina and Mexico during its 26 Sep. 2023 investor day. ____________________ By Aaron Simonsky. © Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.

Chevron Readies New Oil Drilling Push in Venezuela to Boost Output

(Reuters, 25.Sep.2023) — Chevron Corp (CVX.N) plans to add 65,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Venezuelan oil output by the end of 2024 through its first major drilling campaign in the nation since Washington allowed it to restore production clipped by U.S. sanctions, three people familiar with the matter said. The effort […]

Mexico’s First LNG Plant to Receive Final Piece in Days

(Reuters, 22.Sep.2023) — The last major piece of infrastructure needed to start production at Mexico’s first floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant is set to depart from a Texas shipyard next week, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a notice to shippers. LNG developer New Fortress Energy (NFE.O) is planning to begin […]

Tecpetrol Reveals Best and Final Offer Price

(Tecpetrol, 22.Sep.2023) — Tecpetrol Investments S.L., a member of the Techint Group, announced has increased its all-cash offer (the “Offer“) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Alpha Lithium Corporation (“Alpha” or the “Company“) to C$1.48 per share and has reduced the two-thirds minimum tender condition of the […]

Orex Announces Share Consolidation

(Orex Minerals, 22.Sep.2023) — Orex Minerals Inc. (TSXV: REX) (OTCQB: ORMNF) announced that, effective 27 September 2023, the company will consolidate its issued and outstanding common shares at a ratio of ten (10) pre-consolidation shares to one (1) post-consolidation share. The reasons for the consolidation are to increase the company’s flexibility and […]

Energy Chamber Welcomes Deal to Work on Dragon Field

(Energy Chamber, 21.Sep.2023) — The Energy Chamber is extremely pleased to hear the news that Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela have signed an agreement to work on the Dragon field in Venezuelan waters. The Energy Chamber congratulates the Government of Trinidad & Tobago for delivering this agreement, and in particular […]

Petrobras on Declaration of Commerciality in Campos Basin Pre-salt

(Petrobras, 21.Sep.2023) — Petrobras, as a partner in the BM-C-33 consortium, informs that the operator Equinor Energy do Brasil Ltda submitted to the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), on 20 September 2023, the declarations of commerciality of the oil accumulations located in the BM-C-33 Concession area. […]

Trinidad and Venezuela Ink Gas-Related Deal

(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Sep.2023) — The governments of Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela signed a deal related to energy and bilateral trade. “As good neighbors and brothers, we have taken a gigantic step! With the signing of the agreement to work the Dragon field in Venezuelan waters that will lead […]

Maduro Says Venezuela, Trinidad Sign Deal to Share Gas Profits

(Bloomberg, 20.Sep.2023) — President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago have signed a profit-sharing agreement to export gas from the PDVSA-owned Dragon offshore project. The project, which was halted in 2020 due to US sanctions, entails using a field in Venezuelan waters to produce natural gas, which would […]

Petrobras on Payment of Remuneration to Shareholders

(Petrobras, 20.Sep.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the Material Fact of 11 May 2023, informs that it will pay today the second installment of the remuneration to shareholders for the first quarter of 2023. The gross amount to be distributed today is R$0.946789 per common and preferred share in the […]

Sungrow Inks 60MW/132MWh Energy Storage Contract in Chile

(Sungrow, 19.Sep.2023) — Sungrow, the global inverter and energy storage system supplier, signed a contract with the Investment Fund WEG-4 to supply 60MW/132MWh of its liquid cooled energy storage system (ESS) solution, the PowerTitan to Chile. This project, located within the 72.8MW Maria Elena Solar Park in Antofagasta, Chile, will enhance the […]

Silver Valley Metals Provides Corporate Update

(Silver Valley Metals, 18.Sep.2023) — Silver Valley Metals Corp. (TSXV: SILV) (OTCQB: SVMFF), a brownfield exploration company with two potential high impact projects that comprise silver-zinc-lead located in north Idaho, USA and lithium – potassium (sulphate of potash) located in Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi, Mexico respectively, is pleased to provide a corporate update for both of its […]

Venezuela: On the Exercise of Hydrocarbon Extraction Activities

(Contributor, Adaelizabeth Omaira Guerrero Rodríguez, 18.Sep.2023) — The hydrocarbons industry constitutes the main resource of Venezuela, therefore, the study of this area should be the main interest of Venezuelans, in order to be able to make the most accurate decisions on the appropriate legal regime for its exploitation. State control […]

Petrobras Clarifies News on Braskem

(Petrobras, 18.Sep.2023) — Petrobras, regarding the pieces of news published in the media, reaffirms that it is carrying out due diligence on Braskem, for the possible exercise of tag along or preemptive rights, in the event of the sale of the shares held by Novonor S.A. in the company, in […]