PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Jul.2025, Words: 722) — Chevron Corporation has finally completed its acquisition of Hess Corporation following the […]
Category: Latin America and the Caribbean
EAI brief: Japan Credit Rating (JCR) reaffirms rating on Mexico’s foreign currency
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Jul.2025, Words: 127) — Japan Credit Rating (JCR) agency reaffirmed the rating of Mexico’s long-term sovereign […]
Trinidad and Tobago PM on state of emergency, safety issues [statement]
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Jul.2025, Words: 178) — The prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago — a significant exporter of […]
SLB reports 2Q:25 results, LatAm revenue of $1.49bn [pdf downloads]
PARIS, FRANCE (SLB, 18.Jul.2025, Words: 1,004) — “SLB reported solid second-quarter results, leveraging our diversified portfolio and broad market exposure to deliver steady revenue and […]
Mexico eyes 10 new electric generation plants between 2025-2027, Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jul.2025, Words: 521) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo revealed there will be 10 new generating […]
MEEI ministers respond to reports of a ‘sick out action’ at Teak, Saman and Poui fields
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jul.2025, Words: 269) — Ministers at Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) […]
LAC region electricity generation reached 165 TWh in Mar. 2025: OLADE
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jul.2025, Words: 188) — Electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) reached 165 TWh in Mar. […]
EAI brief: Officials with SENER and CFE update on plans to strengthen electric grid
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jul.2025, Words: 368) — The head of Mexico’s Ministry of Energy (SENER) Luz Elena González Escobar […]
EAI brief: Trinidad updates on climate change and environmental initiatives
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jul.2025, Words: 264) — Trinidad and Tobago’s cabinet approved and authorized several initiatives related to the […]
EAI brief: Claudia Sheinbaum highlights relationship between Mexico and Canada
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Jul.2025, Words: 116) — Through social media, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted the relationship between […]
Aris Mining inks MOU with Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy [pdf download]
VANCOUVER, BC (By Aris Mining, 16.Jul.2025, Words: 485) — Aris Mining Corporation announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) led by Colombia’s Ministry of Mines […]
Event: Argentina Hydrocarbon Congress and Exhibition [brochure]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute with Vostock, 16.Jul.2025, Words: 191) — The Congress and Exhibition “Argentina Hydrocarbons” is the only international professional […]
Seatrium to propel offshore innovation with first turnkey FPSO delivery to Petrobras
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE (By Seatrium, 16.Jul.2025, Words: 500) — Seatrium Limited announced the impending delivery of the PETROBRAS 78 (P-78) – the first of a series […]
EAI brief: Moody’s says rising extraction costs squeeze Argentine producers [pdf download]
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Jul.2025, Words: 366) — The increase in lifting costs recorded in 2024 in Argentina reduces the profitability margins […]
Venezuelan oil production holding steady above the new 900,000 b/d floor [tables]
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2025, Words: 193) — Venezuela’s crude oil production is holding steady just above what is seemingly […]
EAI brief: Canada’s Mark Carney speaks with Sheinbaum about boosting economic ties
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2025, Words: 195) — Canada’s prime minister (PM) Mark Carney spoke with Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo […]
EAI brief: Brazil’s economic momentum remains robust, while US tariff uncertainties linger
SALVADOR, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2025, Words: 426) — The Brazilian economy entered 2025 with strong momentum. And, while some deceleration in […]
Suriname inaugurates first female president Jennifer Geerlings-Simons
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2025, Words: 180) — Venezuela’s executive vice president Delcy Rodríguez participated in the 15 Jul. 2025 […]
Frontera updates on completion of substantial issuer bid
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2025, Words: 291) — Frontera Energy Corporation has taken up and paid for 7,583,333 of its […]
EP Petroecuador advances plans to extinguish gas flaring points across its operations
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2025, Words: 366) — EP Petroecuador continues to advance with plans to progressively extinguish gas flaring points, […]
Venezuela and China consolidate alliance to develop “Global South AI”
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2025, Words: 287) — Venezuela consolidated an alliance with the People’s Republic of China to develop […]
Venezuela’s Rodríguez highlights the importance of energy trilemma at OPEC seminar
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2025, Words: 144) — Venezuela’s executive vice president and head of the Ministry of Hydrocarbons Delcy […]
EAI brief: Argentina’s inflation in Jun. 2025 reached 1.6% [tables]
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2025, Words: 136) — Javier Milei, in his first year as president of Argentina, has reeled […]
Touchstone reports on Central Block and 11 LNG liftings in Trinidad and Tobago
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2025, Words: 522) — As previously announced, on 16 May 2025, Touchstone Exploration Inc., through its […]
EAI brief: Cuba’s Camilo Cienfuegos refinery undergoes technical maintenance
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2025, Words: 120) — Personnel with Cuba’s state-run oil monopoly Cubapetroleo (Cupet) conducted specialized technical maintenance […]
Vizsla Silver closes over-allotment option for proceeds for Panuco project in Sinaloa, Mexico
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2025, Words: 388) — Vancouver, BC-headquartered Vizsla Silver Corp., further to its successfully completed bought deal public […]
EAI brief: Guyana’s nomination day 14 Jul. 2025, and general elections 1 Sep. 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jul.2025, Words: 428) — On 1 Sep. 2025, Guyana, whose economy has been undergoing unprecedented changes ever since […]
Colombia’s ex-energy minister Vélez celebrates geothermal project announcement
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Jun.2025, Words: 197) — Today, Colombia is celebrating announcement of the strategic project to explore the […]
Sheinbaum confident Mexico can reach an agreement with Washington
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Jul.2025, Words: 325) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo expressed confidence her country could reach an […]
Mexico already in negotiations with the US to protect businesses and jobs [documents]
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Jul.2025, Words: 550) — The Mexican Secretariats of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Public Security, and Energy […]
Sheinbaum warns services providers to avoid payment collection “coyotes”
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 158) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaking about state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) — […]
Pemex conducts emergency drills for chemical emergencies [photo journal]
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 152) — Staff from various Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) facilities and locations participated in drills […]
Brava Energia updates on Goldman Sachs change in equity interest
SALVADOR, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 119) — Brava Energia SA, in compliance with provisions of CVM Resolution No. 44, received […]
MEEI says Perenco’s acquisition of Woodside’s assets reflects “strong investor confidence”
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 320) — The Trinidad and Tobago government welcomed completion of Perenco‘s acquisition of the […]
Donald Trump’s tariff threat to Brazil is a gift to Lula
BRASILIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Rossi, Al Jazeera, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 710) — In a provocative move that fuses foreign policy with ideological allegiance, United States President […]
Jorge Rodríguez: Venezuelan campaigns towards 27J should focus on “helping people”
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 208) — The head of the Ven 25+ Campaign Command Jorge Rodríguez applauded the […]
EAI brief: MEEI delegation visit Trinidad and Tobago’s first utility scale solar plant
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 347) — A delegation from Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries […]
Ecopetrol starts geothermal exploration project in Nariño, a strategic source of energy
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 379) — Ecopetrol announced the start of a strategic geothermal exploration project in Azufral, […]
Harbour Energy eyes optimum Zama development concept in 2025
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 323) — Harbour Energy, through the Wintershall Dea transaction, expanded its asset base in […]
Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxes: AP
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By Mauricio Savarese and Josh Boak, AP, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 1,120) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he […]
Harbour updates on CMA-1 production, Southern Energy in Argentina
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 455) — Harbour Energy’s production in Argentina is concentrated in 2 areas: the prolific […]
EAI brief: 3 projects approved for $9,575mn under Argentina’s RIGI framework
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 185) — Argentina’s Energy Secretariat revealed 3 energy projects were approved for $9,575mn within […]
PDVSA oil sales abroad hit $17.5bn in 2024 as exports jump
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Reuters, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 84) — Venezuelan state-run PDVSA‘s oil sales abroad in 2024 stood at $17.52 billion, according to a results document […]
Arctech Brazil obtains FINAME certification, boosting its LatAm expansion
SALVADOR, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2025, Words: 290) — Arctech, which provides solar tracker and smart structure solutions, said its Brazilian subsidiary has […]
Sheinbaum says investigation underway regarding “huachicol,” falsification of permits
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jul.2025, Words: 201) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum said work was being done by her government […]
EAI brief: Mexican piped-gas imports from the US reach 6.6 Bcf/d, flat week-over-week [table]
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jul.2025, Words: 79) — Mexican piped-gas imports from the US averaged 6.6 billion cubic feet per […]
EAI short take-away: Argentina infrastructure investment show investors faith in Milei and RIGI
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jul.2025, Words: 368) — Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) views as positive the recent announcement of a […]
Dominican province Pedernales connected to national grid or SENI
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jul.2025, Words: 232) — The province of Pedernales has been connected to the National Interconnected Electric System […]
EAI short take-away: Trinidad not seen courting US for procurement of Venezuelan gas
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jul.2025, Words: 270) — Trinidad and Tobago continues to face challenges to secure natural gas supply […]
EAI brief: Venezuelan officers receive military training in Russia and Cuba
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jul.2025, Words: 185) — Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro Moros praised the training of 19 Venezuelan officers […]