(Sempra, 3.Feb.2023) — Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 earnings by 7 a.m. ET, Tuesday, 28 February 2023. Sempra executives will conduct a conference call at 12 p.m. ET, Tuesday, 28 Feb. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call by […]
Category: Latin America and the Caribbean
Petrobras on Nominations for the Executive Board
(Petrobras, 2.Feb.2023) — Petrobras informs that its CEO Jean Paul Terra Prates has indicated five new members for the composition of the Executive Board: — Trading and Logistics Executive Board, Mr. Claudio Schlosser; — Production Development Executive Board, Mr. Carlos Travassos; — Exploration and Production Executive Board, Mr. Joelson FalcĂŁo; […]
Guyana: FPSO Prosperity Naming Ceremony
(Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Feb.2023) — SBM Offshore held a naming ceremony for the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit Prosperity. “SBM Offshore is extremely honored to continue our part in the shared journey of the nation of Guyana alongside our client ExxonMobil Guyana. Now christened under the care of the First Lady […]
Petrobras on CARF Judgment
(Petrobras, 1.Feb.2023) — Petrobras informs that, in a session held today, the First Panel of the Superior Chamber of Tax Appeals (CSRF), a body of the Administrative Board of Tax Appeals (CARF), rejected the appeals filed by the company and decided that IRPJ and CSLL taxes are due on the […]
Frontera Announces 2023 Capital And Production Guidance
(Frontera, 1.Feb.2023) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) announces its full year 2023 capital and production guidance and provides an update on its normal course issuer bid (“NCIB“), its 2023 hedging program and its estimated fourth quarter and 2022 full year average daily production. All values in this news release […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Jan. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during January 2023 including Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Keith Rowley said during the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference (TTEC) in Port of Spain that “in this uncertain global environment, energy is […]
Frontera Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index GEI
(Frontera, 31.Jan.2023) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) announces that it joins 483 other companies as a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (“GEI”), a modified market capitalization-weighted index developed to gauge the performance of public companies dedicated to reporting gender-related data. This reference index measures gender equality across […]
Petrobras on Rating Confirmation by Fitch
(Petrobras, 31.Jan.2023) — Petrobras informs that the rating agency Fitch reaffirmed its rating at “BB-“, with stable outlook, following Brazil’s rating. The stand-alone rating was also reaffirmed at “bbb”, four notches above the country. The agency considers Petrobras’ ratings to be linked to those of the sovereign given the company’s […]
Petrobras on Receiving R$430mn Earnout from BaĂşna
(Petrobras, 30.Jan.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 24 July 2020, 28 July 2020 and 9 November 2020, informs that it received today from Karoon PetrĂłleo & Gás Ltda, a subsidiary of Karoon Energy Ltd, the amount of R$430mn, equivalent to the contingent payment of the oil […]
Enphase Energy Expands Solar Deployments in Brazil
(Enphase Energy, 30.Jan.2023) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced that installers of Enphase® products in Brazil have seen a significant increase in deployments of residential solar energy systems powered by IQ7+™ and IQ7AM™ Microinverters. According […]
Venezuela Tightens Oil Prepayment Rules, Documents Show
(Reuters, 30.Jan.2023) — Venezuela’s state oil firm PDVSA is toughening terms for buyers after a month-long halt to most exports of crude and fuel, demanding prepayment ahead of loadings in either cash, goods or services, company documents showed. PDVSA’s new Chief Executive Pedro Tellechea put the move in place this […]
New Global Finds Drive Exploration to Value Creation
(WoodMac, 30.Jan.2023) — The global oil and gas exploration sector had its strongest year in 2022 in more than a decade. In its work to improve portfolios by adding lower-carbon, lower-cost advantaged hydrocarbons, the sector created at least $US33bn of value and achieved full-cycle returns of 22%, at $US60/barrel Brent […]
Petrobras on Indication of Members of Executive Board
(Petrobras, 27.Jan.2023) — Petrobras, regarding the pieces of news in the media, clarifies that it has not yet been formally communicated about the indication of the members of the Executive Board of the company. Following the usual procedures for nominating company managers, the nominee’s name must go through Petrobras’ internal […]
Petrobras Receiving R$1.3bn Earnout from SĂ©pia
(Petrobras, 27.Jan.2023) — Petrobras received today, up front, the amount of R$1.3bn, regarding the complement of the firm compensation (earnout) for fiscal year 2022, related to the SĂ©pia block. The amount already includes the amount of the gross-up of taxes related to TotalEnergies‘ 28%, Petronas’ 21% and QP Brasil Ltda’s […]
Felipe BayĂłn to head Ecopetrol until 31 Mar. 2023
(Ecopetrol, 27.Jan.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. informs that Felipe BayĂłn Pardo will lead the company as CEO until 31 Mar. 2023. The Board of Directors recognized Felipe BayĂłn Pardo’s achievements during his leadership as CEO of Ecopetrol since Sep. 2017. Under his tenure, the company achieved excellent operating and financial results […]
Chevron 4Q:22 Earnings Call Transcript, Buybacks and Rising Venezuela Production
(Motley Fool Transcribing, 27.Jan.2023) — Chevron Corporation’s earnings call for the period ending 31 December 2022 with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth and his comments on topics ranging from share buybacks to production increases in Venezuela. Contents: –Prepared Remarks –Questions and Answers –Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good […]
Petrobras Approves Election of Jean Paul Terra Prates as CEO
(Petrobras, 26.Jan.2023) — Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held today, unanimously, appointed Mr. Jean Paul Terra Prates as Petrobras’ Director, until the next General Shareholders’ Meeting and elected him as the company’s CEO, the latter with a mandate until 13 April 2023, the same term […]
Petrobras Collects $1.6bn With Conclusion of Albacora Leste Field Divestment
(Petrobras, 26.Jan.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 26 January 2023 and 27 April 2022, has finalized today, after the fulfillment of all the preceding conditions, the sale of its total interest in the Albacora Leste production field, located in the Campos Basin, to the company Petro […]
Petrobras Approves the Company’s Tax Policy
(Petrobras, 26.Jan.2023) — Petrobras, informs that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held today, in line with the continuous improvement of its governance, approved a Tax Policy applicable to the company and its equity holdings. “The Policy reiterates Petrobras’ commitment to ensure that tax management, which covers taxes and […]
Petrobras on Proved Reserves in 2022
(Petrobras, 26.Jan.2023) — Petrobras discloses its proved reserves of oil, condensate and natural gas, according to US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) regulation, estimated at 10.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), as of 31 December 2022. Oil and condensate, and natural gas correspond to 85% and 15% of this […]
Paul Questions Dragon’s Gas Revenues for T&T
(Trinidad Express, 25.Jan.2023) — Energy expert Anthony Paul is not convinced that T&T has its ducks lined up to deliver the various sub-projects required to bring that gas to shore in T&T. Paul was responding to questions from the Express following Tuesday’s announcement that the US government had carved out […]
Trinidad/Venezuela Dragon Gas Development Update
(Welligence Energy Analytics, 25.Jan.2023) — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has granted a license to the government of T&T to receive gas from the multi-Tcf offshore Dragon gas field in Venezuela. This decision comes just two months after Chevron received the green light to resume operations in Venezuela and leaves the possibility of […]
Rowley Says OFAC Approves Trinidad’s Development of the Dragon Field
(Office of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, 24.Jan.2023) — As you all are aware, the United States is our major trading partner and approximately 200,000 of our citizens live in the USA. Against this solid background of friendship and cooperation the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has constantly […]
Petrobras on Divestment of UFN-III
(Petrobras, 24.Jan.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 29 August 2022, informs that, observing the applicable internal governance, the closing of the competitive process, which was in the binding phase, for the integral sale of the Unidade de Fertilizantes Nitrogenados III (UFN-III) was approved. Petrobras will evaluate […]
US Grants License to Trinidad to Develop Dragon Gas Field
(Reuters, 24.Jan.2023) — The U.S. Treasury Department has granted a license to Trinidad and Tobago to develop a major gas field located in Venezuelan territorial waters, a senior Biden administration official said on Tuesday, marking a further easing of some sanctions on Venezuela. RELATED STORY: PDVSA Initiates Production At Dragon […]
Hess’ 2023 Capex Budget Favors Bakken and Stabroek
(Hess Corporation, 24.Jan.2023) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced a 2023 Exploration & Production capital and exploratory budget of $3.7bn, of which more than 80% will be allocated to Guyana and the Bakken. Net production is forecast to average between 355,000 and 365,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023. Bakken net production […]
Keith Rowley’s Keynote Address at TTEC 2023
(The Office of the PM of Trinidad and Tobago, 23.Jan.2023) — Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Dr. Hon. Keith Rowley gave a keynote address at the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2023 under the theme of “Navigating a Complex Energy Future”. What follows is his address. […]
Petrobras on Receiving Earnout from Atapu
(Petrobras, 23.Jan.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the Material Facts disclosed on 9 April 2021, 13 April and 27 April 2022, informs that it received today, up front, from TotalEnergies EP Brasil Ltda, the amount of R$313mn, regarding the complement of the firm compensation (earnout) for fiscal year 2022, related […]
CGX and Frontera Spud Wei-1 Offshore Guyana
(CGX Energy, 23.Jan.2023) — CGX Energy Inc. (TSXV: OYL) operator and joint venture partner with Frontera Energy Corporation in the Petroleum Prospecting License for the Corentyne block offshore Guyana, announced the spud of the Wei-1 well, on the Corentyne block, approximately 200 kilometres offshore from Georgetown, Guyana. The Joint Venture […]
T&T Energy Chamber Chair Dookie Gives Opening Address at TTEC
(Energy Chamber, 23.Jan.2023) — Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago Chair Jerome Dookie gives his opening speech at the Trinidad & Tobago Energy Conference 2023 in Port of Spain. Good morning everyone! It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Energy Conference and to deliver my first public […]
Peru’s Deadly Protests
(The New York Times, 22.Jan.2023) — President Pedro Castillo borrowed from history when he attempted a coup in Peru. Thirty years ago, another president asserted authoritarian control. But this time, there was a critical difference: As president, Castillo had no support for his coup. The military and the judiciary quickly rejected his […]
Argentina’s Revival Will Move Global Energy Markets
(LatAm Investor, 20.Jan.2023) — Most international investors keep clear of Argentina. It has an unenviable record of default and expropriations while successive governments seem unable to manage the country’s incredible natural wealth. The return of the controversial Cristina Kirchner – who was Argentina’s first lady then president from 2003 to […]
Petrobras to Pay 2nd Remuneration Installment to Shareholders
(Petrobras, 19.Jan.2023) — Petrobras, following up on the Material Fact disclosed on 3 November 2022 and Notice to the Market of 18 November 2022 and 13 January 2023, informs that today it will pay the 2 nd installment of the remuneration to shareholders approved by its Board of Directors in […]
APA Corp. Provides 4Q:22 Supplemental Info., Schedules Conf. Call
(APA Corporation, 18.Jan.2023) — APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) provided supplemental information regarding certain fourth-quarter 2022 financial and operational results. This information is intended only to provide additional information regarding current estimates management believes will affect results for the fourth-quarter 2022. It is provided to assist investors, analysts and others in […]
Ecopetrol Launches Tender Offer for its 5.875% Notes Due 2023
(Ecopetrol, 17.Jan.2023) — Ecopetrol S.A. commenced a tender offer for cash (the “Offer“) to purchase up to U.S.$1,000,000,000 in aggregate principal amount (the “Maximum Tender Amount“) of its outstanding 5.875% Senior Notes due 2023 (CUSIP: 279158 AC3 / ISIN: US279158AC30 (the “Notes“). The Offer is being made pursuant to Ecopetrol’s Offer […]
Eviation Announces Order From Aerus For 30 Alice All-Electric Commuter Aircraft
(Eviation, 17.Jan.2023) — Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, announced that Aerus, an emerging regional airline in Mexico, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 30 commuter Alice aircraft. Aerus intends to utilize Alice for middle-mile travel across regions including Nuevo LeĂłn, Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Veracruz, providing historically underserved communities in northern areas of […]
Pan American Silver Reveals Prelim 2022 Production Results
(Pan American, 17.Jan.2023) — Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) announced its preliminary production results for the fourth quarter (“Q4 2022“) and full year 2022 (“FY 2022“), with FY 2022 results in line with annual guidance. Consolidated silver production in 2022 of 18.5 million ounces was within the revised guidance […]
Petrobras Achieves 2022 Annual Production Target
(Petrobras, 17.Jan.2023) — Petrobras informs that, in 2022, it exceeded the oil and natural gas production target, disclosed to the market in a material fact on 24 November 2021 and revised on 14 January 2022, within the considered margin of 4% for more or for less. Total oil and gas […]
Bolivian Gas Production to Decline Faster than Expected
(WoodMac, 17.Jan.2023) — Bolivian gas production will decline more rapidly than expected, falling from 1,400 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) in 2022 to as low as 400 mmcfd by 2030, according to a report from Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business. “Production in Bolivia has been in a steady decline […]
TotalEneriges Approves FID for Lapa South-West Project
(TotalEnergies, 16.Jan.2023) — TotalEnergies approved the final investment decision of the Lapa South-West oil development located in the Santos Basin, 300 km off the coast of Brazil. This development represents an investment of approximately $1bn. TotalEnergies operates the project with a 45% interest, in partnership with Shell (30%) and Repsol […]
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Guyana Budget 2023 [PDF Download]
(Guyana Ministry of Finance, 16.Jan.2023) — The Budget 2023 is the fourth budget of this People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government formed in August 2020. ____________________
Petrobras on Letter Confirming Jean Paul Terra Prates as CEO
(Petrobras, 13.Jan.2023) — Petrobras, in addition to the material fact of 3 January 2023, informs that it received a letter from the Ministry of Mines and Energy on yesterday’s date, confirming the nomination of Mr. Jean Paul Terra Prates as CEO of Petrobras and a member of the Board of […]
Petrobras on Payment of Compensation to Shareholders
(Petrobras, 13.Jan.2023) — Petrobras informs that will pay on 19 January 2023, the second installment of the remuneration to shareholders, approved by the Board of Directors, in connection to the Material Fact released on 3 November 2022 and Notice to the Market of 18 November 2022, based on the shareholding […]
Silver Viper Presents Positive G&G Survey Results at La Virginia
(Silver Viper, 12.Jan.2023) —Silver Viper Minerals Corp. (TSXV: VIPR) (OTC: VIPRF) provided an update on exploration activities within the La Virginia Silver-Gold Project, located in Sonora, Mexico. Exploration activities continued throughout 2022 at the northern portion of the La Virginia Project, principally along the south and south-east extensions of the El Rubi […]
CGG Commences Foz do Amazonas 3D Seismic Reimaging Project
(CGG, 9.Jan.2023) — CGG announced the start of a new Foz do Amazonas 3D seismic reimaging project, aimed at supporting Brazil’s Permanent Offer initiative in the Equatorial Margin. The project, supported by industry funding, is expected to complete by the end of 2023, with fast-track products available by June. The […]
Peru Anti-government Protesters Clash with Police in Puno
(Al Jazeera, 7.Jan.2023) — Dozens of anti-government protesters have clashed with police in southern Peru amid renewed unrest in the wake of the removal and detention of former President Pedro Castillo. The protesters attempted to take over the airport and police used tear gas to disperse them, the Reuters news agency reported. […]
Lula Team Wants to Halt Petrobras Sale of Nat Gas Assets
(Bloomberg, 6.Jan.2023) — Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant Petrobras should abandon planned divestments in refining and natural gas and expand in those areas instead, according to a detailed report from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s transition team. The document, drafted in late 2022 by a group of energy experts aligned […]
Petrobras Supports UN Initiative Focused on Reducing Methane Emissions
(Petrobras, 6.Jan.2023) — Petrobras has taken another important step towards a low carbon future: it has signed an agreement with the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP), a global initiative coordinated by the UN dedicated to the quantification and management of methane emissions, focusing on climate change mitigation. Recognized […]
GoldHaven Signs LOI for Proposed POA in Chile
(GoldHaven, 5.Jan.2023) — GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: GHVNF) (FSE: 4QS) entered into a Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) dated December 21, 2022, to assess a Plan of Arrangement (the “POA”) with Oro Atacama SpA, a private Chilean mining group with three properties (India Coya, Los Sapos, Pepita) – two of which are […]
Exiled Venezuela Lawmakers Chosen to Lead Anti-Maduro Fight
(AP, 5.Jan.2023) — Venezuela’s opposition has selected an all-female team of mostly unknown exiled former lawmakers to replace the beleaguered Juan GuaidĂł as the face of its faltering efforts to remove socialist President Nicolas Maduro. Last week, politicians who were elected to the National Assembly in 2015 voted to oust GuaidĂł […]