(Bloomberg, 17.Sep.2023) — Brazil is calling on wealthy nations to pay for the world’s transition to sustainable energy as these countries need bolder commitments to make up for their reliance on polluting power sources. Developing countries “cannot finance an energy transition in the mold of Europe and the US,” and […]
Category: Latin America and the Caribbean
Aramco Enters South American Retail Market with Esmax Acquisition
(Aramco, 15.Sep.2023) — Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has agreed to purchase a 100% equity stake in Esmax DistribusciĂłn SpA from Southern Cross Group, a Latin America-focused private equity company. The transaction is subject to certain customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. Esmax is a leading […]
Hess Announces Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer, Now On Sale
(Hess, 15.Sep.2023) — Hess Corporation announced that the special limited Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer toy, commemorating Hess Corporation’s 90th anniversary, is now on sale exclusively at HessToyTruck.com for $59.99 with free standard shipping and Energizer® batteries included. This highly limited edition is the third in the Collector’s Series and salutes Hess’ proud history — from the […]
Petrobras Updates on Offshore Wind Protocol at IBAMA
(Petrobras, 15.Sep.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed to the market on 13 September 2023, informs that the request to start the environmental licensing process for ten areas in the Brazilian sea for the development of offshore wind energy projects aims to assess the technical-economic and environmental viability […]
Bladex Acts as Joint Arranger for Ecopetrol $1bn Term Loan FacilityÂ
(Ecopetrol, 14.Sep.2023) — Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) announced the successful closing of a $1bn Term Loan Facility for Ecopetrol S.A. Bladex acted as Joint Lead Arranger and three additional financial institutions joined the facility including Deutsche Bank AG as Global Coordinator and Joint Lead arranger. The funds from the Facility will be […]
Petrobras Comments on RNEST
(Petrobras, 14.Sep.2023) — Petrobras, regarding the pieces of news published in the media, informs that, as disclosed to the market on 29 June 2023, the co. decided to continue with the implementation of Train 2 of the Abreu e Lima Refinery – RNEST, after a decision based on a careful […]
Petrobras Inks Deal to Evaluate Renewable Energy Opportunities
(Petrobras, 14.Sep.2023) — Petrobras informs that on 14 September 2023 it signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with TotalEnergies and Casa dos Ventos to evaluate renewable energy projects in Brazil. The aim is to develop joint studies to study business opportunities in onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and low-carbon hydrogen […]
Citgo Petroleum Prices $1.10bn Senior Secured Notes
(Citgo, 14.Sep.2023) — Citgo Petroleum Corporation has priced $1.10bn aggregate principal amount of 8.375% senior secured notes due 2029 in a private offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on 20 September 2023, subject to customary […]
Petrobras Inks Partnership with WEG for Onshore Wind
(Petrobras, 13.Sep.2023) — Petrobras has signed a strategic partnership with WEG, a global Brazilian electronics equipment company, for the joint development of a 7 megawatt (MW) onshore wind turbine, the first of this size to be manufactured in Brazil. This project represents an important milestone for Petrobras, as it will […]
APA Corporation and TotalEnergies Launch Block 58 Development Studies
(APA Corporation, 13.Sep.2023) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) and TotalEnergies have announced the launching of development studies for a large oil project in Block 58, offshore Suriname. TotalEnergies is the operator of Block 58, with a 50% interest, alongside APA (50%). Successful appraisal of the two main oil discoveries, with […]
Ecopetrol Updates on RefinerĂa de Cartagena and Arbitration Proceeding
(Ecopetrol, 11.Sep.2023) — Ecopetrol issues the following response in relation to the statement on 8 September 2023 by McDermott International regarding its intention to start financial restructuring proceedings for its CB&I subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, in the aftermath of the arbitral award issued by the International Arbitration Tribunal of the International […]
TotalEnergies Eyes Studies for 200,000 b/d Project in Suriname’s Block 58
(TotalEnergies, 13.Sep.2023) — On the occasion of the meeting held in Paramaribo between Patrick PouyannĂ©, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname, and Annand Jagesar, CEO of Staatsolie, TotalEnergies has announced the launching of the development studies for a large oil project […]
Guyana Receives Bids for Eight Blocks, Including from Exxon, Total
(Reuters, 13.Sep.2023) — Guyana has received offers for eight of 14 offshore oil and gas blocks in a bidding round, including from consortiums of oil majors like Exxon Mobil, Hess Corp and TotalEnergies, the government and documents seen by Reuters showed on Wednesday. The Ministry of Natural Resources confirmed that […]
Citgo Valued at $32bn-$40bn Ahead of Auction of Shares
(Reuters, 12.Sep.2023) — Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum has been valued by its parent company at between $32 billion and $40 billion, according to a court official during a hearing in Delaware on Tuesday. The value of the Houston-based refiner was disclosed during the hearing to update a U.S. judge […]
Which Creditors Will Have Priority for Citgo Share Auction?
(Reuters, 12.Sep.2023) — A U.S. judge in Delaware on Tuesday will set the procedure for an upcoming auction of shares in a parent of Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum to satisfy more than $20 billion in claims by creditors. Dozens of companies and bondholders have flocked to U.S. courts to […]
Aris Mining Reports Record Segovia Gold Production
(Aris Mining, 11.Sep.2023) — Aris Mining Corporation (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: TPRFF) announces record gold production of 19,406 ounces at its Segovia Operations in Colombia during August 2023, the highest monthly production since the expansion of the Maria Dama processing plant in 2022. This is a result of our efforts in optimization and improvement and represents […]
Ecopetrol Adjusts its 2040 Strategy, Called “Energy that Transforms”
(Ecopetrol, 11.Sep.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that as part of the Investor Day celebration at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), on 11 September 2023, it will present adjustments to its 2040 Strategy, in accordance with the approval of such adjustments by the Board of Directors pertaining the following […]
Colombia Mulls Making Ecopetrol Mandatory Partner in Offshore Wind Farms
(Reuters, 11.Sep.2023) — Colombia’s government is considering revising rules to make majority state-run energy company Ecopetrol an obligatory partner in every offshore wind project, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Ministry of Mines and Energy will consult businesses interested in taking part in Colombia’s first-ever offshore wind […]
McDermott to Position Company for Long-term Success
(McDermott, 8.Sep.2023) — McDermott International, Ltd has entered into a transaction support agreement with more than 75%, in aggregate, of its secured letter of credit (“LC”) providers, funded debt creditors and equity holders to initiate a financial restructuring process to strengthen its capital structure, enhance its liquidity position, and further […]
CarbonClear Buys Carbon Credits from iluméxico
(CarbonClear, 8.Sep.2023) — CarbonClear, a data-driven carbon credit standard, facilitated Uber Mexico‘s purchase of carbon credits from ilumĂ©xico through Apala Group. This landmark transaction signifies a significant step forward in corporate sustainability efforts and the fight against climate change. ilumĂ©xico, a leader in providing sustainable energy solutions across Mexico, has been […]
Arena Energy and White Fleet Drilling Christen Refurbished Jack-Up Drilling Rig
(Arena Energy, 7.Sep.2023) — Arena Energy, LLC, an independent oil and gas exploration company focused on the Gulf of Mexico Shelf, and White Fleet Drilling, LLC, Arena’s strategic partner created in 2017 as a jack-up rig services provider and Arena’s preferred drilling contractor, announced the christening and mobilization of a refurbished […]
Touchstone Commences Cascadura Production
(Touchstone, 7.Sep.2023) — Touchstone Exploration Inc (TSX, LSE: TXP) announces that the Cascadura natural gas and liquids facility has safely delivered first production. Touchstone has an 80% operating working interest in the Cascadura field, which is located on the Ortoire block onshore in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Heritage […]
Ecopetrol to Host Investor Day on Strategy 2040
(Ecopetrol, 6.Sep.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that next Monday, 11 September 2023, it will hold an Investor Day to commemorate the company’s 15th anniversary of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). We invite you to be part of this important event for the future of the company […]
Shell, Trinidad Weigh Venezuela’s Natural Gas Investment Plans
(Reuters, 5.Sep.2023) — Shell (SHEL.L) and Trinidad and Tobago’s National Gas Company (NGC) are close to agreeing to credit Venezuela’s state-run oil firm for its $1 billion investment in a gas field the three want to jointly develop, four people close to the discussions said. If agreed, the move could help speed […]
Petrobras Executes First Purchase of Carbon Credits
(Petrobras, 5.Sep.2023) — Petrobras has acquired 175,000 carbon credits, marking its entry into the voluntary carbon credit market. Each credit represents 1 ton of CO2 equivalent avoided, totaling 175,000 tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) not emitted. These credits correspond to the preservation of an area of 570 hectares of the Amazon […]
Petrobras Updates on Asset Divestments
(Petrobras, 4.Sep.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 03/01/2023, 03/17/2023, 03/29/2023 and 04/03/2023, informs that its Executive Board, based on the new strategic elements approved by the Board of Directors, has adopted the following decisions regarding the respective divestment processes that had not yet reached the stage […]
Petrobras Inks Biofuels Agreement
(Petrobras, 4.Sep.2023) — Petrobras has signed a memorandum of understanding with MIC Capital Partners (Brazil Strategic Opportunities), a multi-strategy equity investment fund of the Mubadala Capital Group, to develop studies covering future business in the downstream segment, with emphasis on evaluating Petrobras’ participation in a biorefining project. The Mubadala Capital […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Aug. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Aug.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during August 2023 including Petrobras commenting on divestment process related to the LUBNOR refinery; Petrobras commenting on Sete Brasil; FMC Corporation on revenues in Latin America in the second quarter 2023; Sempra appointing Richard Mark to […]
Petrobras Inks Deals with Chinese Banks
(Petrobras, 28.Aug.2023) — Petrobras has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the China Development Bank (CDB) and the Bank of China, aimed at (i) evaluating investment opportunities and cooperation in low carbon and green finance initiatives, (ii) financing Petrobras’ supply chain, and (iii) increasing and facilitating commercial and financial exchanges […]
Petrobras Inks Closing of Golfinho and Camarupim Clusters
(Petrobras, 28.Aug.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 23/06/2022 and 24/06/2022, informs that, after fulfilling the precedent conditions set out in the binding contracts signed on 24/06/2022, it has concluded the transfer of its entire stake in the sets of maritime concessions called Golfinho Cluster and Camarupim […]
Petrobras Inks Deal with CDB and Bank of China
(Petrobras, 28.Aug.2023) — Petrobras has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the China Development Bank (CDB) and the Bank of China, aimed at (i) evaluating investment opportunities and cooperation in low carbon and green finance initiatives, (ii) financing Petrobras’ supply chain, and (iii) increasing and facilitating commercial and financial exchanges […]
Petrobras Inks Closing of Golfinho and Camarupim Clusters
(Petrobras, 28.Aug.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 23/06/2022 and 24/06/2022, informs that, after fulfilling the precedent conditions set out in the binding contracts signed on 24/06/2022, it has today concluded the transfer of its entire stake in the sets of maritime concessions called Golfinho Cluster and […]
Touchstone Updates on Ortoire Operations
(Touchstone, 24.Aug.2023) — Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TSX, LSE: TXP) provides an update on Royston-1X well production testing, commissioning of the Cascadura natural gas and liquids facility, and operations at Coho. Touchstone has an 80 percent operating working interest in the Royston-1X sidetrack well and the Cascadura and Coho fields, all […]
Ecopetrol May Restart Exploration on Eight Suspended Contracts
(Reuters, 23.Aug.2023) – Colombia’s majority state-owned oil company Ecopetrol is looking at the possibility of restarting exploration at eight suspended oil and gas contracts, chief executive Ricardo Roa said on Wednesday. The government of leftist President Gustavo Petro has prioritized weaning Colombia off of its dependence on oil and coal, […]
Guyana’s Oil Boom Grabs Bigger Share of European Market
(Reuters, 23.Aug.2023) — Guyana has gained a larger share of Europe’s oil market this year, vessel monitoring data showed, driven by rising output by a consortium led by Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and strong demand for light sweet crude grades amid a reshuffling of global oil flows. Western sanctions on Russian oil due to […]
Petrobras Gets Help From Brazil’s Attorney General to Explore the Amazon
(Bloomberg, 23.Aug.2023) — Brazil’s government may have lifted one of the key hurdles for Petrobras to drill at a promising offshore oil region, a move that could escalate a standoff between the oil company and environmental authorities. A major impact study that the Ibama environmental agency is demanding isn’t necessary […]
Zelandez Launches New Specialized Lithium Brine Recycling Service
(Zelandez, 23.Aug.2023) — Zelandez, a provider of services to the lithium brine industry, today announced the availability of its new specialized lithium brine reinjection service. The innovative new service, believed to be an industry first, combines hydrochemistry with traditional reinjection techniques used extensively in the oil and gas market and […]
Petrobras on Braskem Due Diligence Process
(Petrobras, 22.Aug.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 […]
Exxon Proposes Sixth Oil Project in Guyana for $12.9 Billion
(Reuters, 21.Aug.2023) — Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) and partners plan to spend $12.93 billion to develop their sixth offshore oil project in Guyana, according to a filing published on Monday by the South American country. The floating production platform for the so-called Whiptail project would start operations in 2027 and bring the […]
Petrobras on Remuneration Payment to Shareholders
(Petrobras, 18.Aug.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the Material Fact of 11 May 2023, informs that it will pay today the first installment of the remuneration to shareholders for the first quarter of 2023. The gross amount to be distributed today is R$ 0.946788 per common and preferred share, of […]
Exxon Mobil Wants its Piece of Citgo
(USA Today, 17.Aug.2023) — The transnational Exxon Mobil, along with 19 other creditors, registered their claims against Venezuela before a court in the United States, as part of the actions to strip the country of its main asset abroad. The US oil company takes advantage of the actions promoted by […]
CNOOC: Net Production Hit Record High
(CNOOC, 17.Aug.2023) — CNOOC Limited announces its 2023 interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2023. In the first half of the year, the company continued to pursue high-quality development, increasing efforts in oil and gas exploration and development, and improving quality and efficiency of the operations. The company […]
Tucano Gold Enters Definitive Agreement to Buy Mina Tucano Ltda.
(Tucano Gold, 17.Aug.2023) — Tucano Gold Inc entered into a Definitive Agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Mina Tucano Ltda and 100% of the shares of Tucano Resources Mineração Ltda, each for a consideration of BRL1.00, along with the submission of a proposed payment plan to Mina Tucano’s creditors […]
Ecopetrol Reveals Senior Management Changes
(Ecopetrol, 17.Aug.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that, to strengthen the team facing the new challenges of the company, in its board of directors meeting held on 16 August 2023, the following changes were made to the senior management of the company: 1. MarĂa Juliana Albán Durán, Corporate Vice President […]
Petrobras on New IR Executive Manager
(Petrobras, 17.Aug.2023) — Petrobras‘ Executive Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Eduardo De Nardi Ros to the position of Investor Relations Executive Manager, effective today. Eduardo De Nardi holds a degree in Economics from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), with a master’s degree in Economics […]
AES Argentina on Extension of Expiration Date of Exchange Offer
(AES Argentina, 17.Aug.2023) — On 13 July 2023, AES Argentina GeneraciĂłn S.A. announced the commencement of its offer to exchange any and all of its outstanding 7.750% Senior Notes due 2024 for newly issued 9.50% Notes due 2027 and cash consideration, as applicable, each upon the terms and subject to the conditions […]
Aris Mining Announces High Grade Drilling Results
(Aris Mining, 16.Aug.2023) — Aris Mining Corporation (TSX: ARIS) (OTCQX: TPRFF) announces the results received to date from its ongoing 2023 exploration program at its Segovia Operations in Colombia. The 84,500 metre (m) exploration drilling program is now 58% complete. Neil Woodyer, CEO of Aris Mining, commented “Our program encompasses the exciting […]
SQM Reports Earnings for Six Months Ended 30 June 2023
(SQM, 16.Aug.2023) — Sociedad QuĂmica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A) reported earnings for the six months ended 30 June 2023 of $1,330.1mn ($4.66 per ADR), a decrease of approximately 20% from $1,655.4mn ($5.80 per ADR) for the six months ended 30 June 2022. Gross profit reached $1,920.7mn (44.5% of […]
Petrobras on FPSO Anita Garibaldi
(Petrobras, 16.Aug.2023) — Petrobras informs that it put into production, this Wednesday, 16 August 2023, the Anita Garibaldi platform ship in the Campos Basin. Of the FPSO type (floating system that produces, stores and transfers oil), the unit will operate simultaneously in the post-salt and pre-salt of the Marlim and […]
Venezuela Rejects Auction That Could Lead to Citgo Breakup
(Reuters, 15.Aug.2023) — Negotiators and officials representing Venezuela are opposing a court-ordered auction of shares in a parent of oil refiner Citgo Petroleum to pay creditors claiming more than $10 billion from expropriations and debt defaults. Some 20 creditors with arbitration awards or lawsuits against Venezuela and its state oil […]