PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Apr.2025, Words: 267) — Venezuela’s executive vice president and hydrocarbon minister Delcy Rodríguez strongly denounced what she […]
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LatAmNRG heard: Argentine exports, Mexico avoiding US tariffs
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Apr.2025) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 4 […]
EAI’s 1Q:25 “NRG Prospector” full version [183-pg emag download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2025, Words: 20,000) — Download Energy Analytics Institute‘s 183-page full version of the 1Q:25 NRG Prospector, which is […]
Uncertainties surround Repsol’s Cardón IV and Petroquiriquire projects in Venezuela
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2025) — Spain’s Repsol, which has also reportedly been notified by Washington that it must wind down […]
Venezuela’s energy minister Rodríguez says production normal
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2025) — Venezuela’s crude oil production was normal at the end of Mar. 2025 and in accordance […]
OFAC revokes M&P’s Venezuela license, grants wind-down until 27 May 2025
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2025) — Paris-based Établissements Maurel & Prom received a notification from the US Department of the Treasury‘s […]
Trump Revokes Permits to US, Foreign Oil Firms in Venezuela
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Bloomberg, 29.Mar.2025) — The Trump administration revoked permits and waivers allowing Western energy firms to operate in Venezuela, three people familiar with the […]
Explainer: New Creditors’ Battle Emerges in Citgo Auction Reboot
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Reuters, 27.Mar.2025) — A U.S. federal judge trying to move ahead with an auction of shares in the parent of Venezuela-owned U.S. refiner […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets with High-level Caribbean Officials in Jamaica
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2025) — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with numerous Caribbean officials in Kingston, Jamaica as […]
Venezuela at risk to lose 400,000 b/d and $9.4bn in revenues: Barclays
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2025, Words: 650) — Secondary tariffs of 25% announced by US president Donald Trump on countries […]
OFAC releases GL41B, extends Chevron’s wind down in Venezuela until 27 May 2025
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2025, Words: 281) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License No. 41B […]
Trump to impose 25% tariff on countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2025) — US president Donald Trump announced secondary tariffs to be imposed on Venezuela. Trump said on […]
LatAmNRG heard: service costs in Argentina, Trump eyes Citgo protection, Rubio to Jamaica
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Mar.2025, Words: 372) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the […]
LatAmNRG heard CERAWeek: YPF, Sempra in Mexico, Citgo, and ExxonMobil in Guyana
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Mar.2025) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 14 […]
Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro says oil production rxceeds 1 MMb/d, to continue growing
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2025, Words: 251) — Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro said average Venezuelan oil production exceeded 1 million barrels […]
Rystad forecasts 300,000 b/d drop in Venezuelan oil production with Chevron exit
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2025, Words: 218) — The 27 Feb. 2025 decision by the US to end Chevron Corporation‘s […]
LatAmNRG Heard: US pressures IOCs in Venezuela, Ebrard’s FDI expectations
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2025, Words: 435) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week […]
Citgo reports total 4Q:24 throughput of 887,000 b/d at its 3 refineries
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025, Words: 639) — Houston-based Citgo Petroleum Corporation — which owns and operates 3 large-scale, highly complex […]
Guyana turns to ICJ in Essequibo region dispute with Venezuela
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2025) — Guyana has requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) indicate provisional measures in the case […]
COMMENTARY: Time for the US, OPEC, Europe China, Asia and Russia to Negotiate
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Carlos A. Rossi, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — A crucial point behind Europe’s motivation to support Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenski is simply to not […]
Venezuela activates independence plan after sanctions against Chevron
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025, Words: 246) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro ordered activation of the “absolute productive independence plan” aimed […]
OFAC Releases GL41A Stipulating Chevron Wind Down in Venezuela [PDF Download]
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025) — The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License No. 41A on 4 Mar. […]
Chevron JVs producing around 242,000 b/d or 27% of Venezuela’s production
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Mar.2025, Words: 666) — 4 Venezuelan joint ventures (JVs) of US-based Chevron Corporation were producing an average […]
US Treasury prepares action regarding Chevron Venezuela General License 41
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Mar.2025, Words: 164) — The US Treasury Department is preparing to take action to wind-down General License 41 […]
Guyana denounces Venezuelan incursion in offshore field operated by ExxonMobil
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (AP, 1.Mar.2025, Words: 164) — Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali on Saturday denounced an incursion by an armed Venezuelan naval vessel in disputed waters […]
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez comments on US sanctions on Chevron Venezuela
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Feb.2025) — Venezuela’s Executive Vice President and Energy Minister Delcy Rodríguez said the idea of renewed sanctions […]
LatAmNRG Heard: Halliburton Argentina firings, Equinor’ Vaca Muerta assets
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Feb.2025) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 21 […]
Venezuela flared 46% of its 3,895 MMcf/d of natural gas production in 2024
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Feb.2025, Words: 1,030) — Oil producing Venezuela, a founding member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting […]
PDVSA Returns to Buying Light Oil: Reuters Says
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Feb.2025) — Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) has reportedly resumed its purchases of light crude oil abroad, […]
Amos Global Inks SPA to Buy Sinopec’s Gulf of Paria (PetroParia) Interest in Venezuela
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Feb.2025) — Houston-based Amos Global Energy Management LLC (AGE) entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) […]
NRGBriefs Jan. 2025: Golden Pass LNG, Chevron CEO on Argentina growth
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2025) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance, economics, politics, and projects during Jan. 2025 […]
Chevron Starts Several Projects in the Gulf of America [PDF Download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2025) — Chevron Corporation reported earnings of $3.2bn in the fourth-quarter 2024 (4Q:24) compared with $2.3bn in the […]
LatAm NRG Heard: Mexico 2nd Energy Sector Laws, Drill Baby Drill’s Return
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jan.2025) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 17 […]
Chevron Filed Taxes in Venezuela Despite Sanctions, Documents Show
(BLOOMBERG, 16.Jan.2025) — Chevron Corp. filed tax returns worth about $300 million with the Venezuelan government last year, raising questions about how much President Nicolás […]
Venezuela’s Maduro Says Oil Sector of OPEC Country Grew 14% in 2024
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jan.2025) — Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro Moros said his country’s petroleum sector grew 14% in 2024 amid […]
Ecoanalítica Says Venezuela’s Inflation Stood at 61.5% at YE:24
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jan.2025) — Venezuela’s accumulated inflation at the end of 2024 stood at 61.5%, which represented a slowdown compared […]
LatAm NRG Heard: US Sanctions PDVSA Head, Milei’s Popularity, BP Shuts Azerbaijan Platform
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jan.2025) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 10 Jan. 2025. […]
Official Statement: Condemning Nicolás Maduro’s Illegitimate Attempt to Seize Power in Venezuela
(US Department of State, 10.Jan.2025) — US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a statement regarding the situation in Venezuela, including new actions against […]
Official Statement: Multilateral Action Maintains Pressure on Maduro and his Representatives
(US Department of Treasury, 10.Jan.2025) — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning eight Venezuelan officials who lead […]
Venezuelan Armed Forces to treat plane carrying Edmundo as “a foreign force”: Rodríguez says
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jan.2025, Words: 347) — Venezuelan soldiers have an order to treat the aircraft that aims to reach […]
LatAm NRG Heard: Keith Rowley Exit, Venture Global IPO
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Jan.2025) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 3 Jan. 2025. —Argentina: Gov’t […]
EAI’s 4Q:24 NRG Prospector condensed version [emagazine download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jan.2025) — Download the 4Q:24 NRG Prospector eMagazine with updates, analysis, features, briefs and “heard on the street” […]
Citgo Bidding Opened to Others to Try to Top Elliott Firm
(Jef Feeley, Nicolle Yapur and Andreina Itriago Acosta, Bloomberg, 31.Dec.2024) — A US judge reset the bidding process for the parent company of Citgo Petroleum […]
PDVSA ad Hoc administrative board reaffirms commitment to safeguard Citgo
(Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Dec.2024, Words: 514) — The Ad Hoc Administrative Board of PDVSA reiterated its commitment to the defense of Venezuela’s assets […]
EAI Andean NRG dashboard 4Q:24 [pdf download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Dec.2024, Words: 60) — Energy Analytics Institute‘s Andean NRG Dashboard 4Q:24 with upstream, downstream, midstream, LNG, renewable, […]
LatAm NRG heard: Energía Argentina and Transener, Tula and Salina Cruz refineries
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Dec.2024, Words: 250) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 27 […]
Venezuela’s Maduro says investment of up to $52bn procured from BRICS, others
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Dec.2024) — Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro assured that his Caribbean country has procured investments of up to $52bn […]
LatAm NRG Heard: Argentina’s GDP, Chevron Venezuela, Plan Mexico
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Dec.2024) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 20 Dec. 2024. […]
LatAm NRG Heard: Milei’s Popularity, ECA’s early-2026 Start-up, Saguaro Energía
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Dec.2024) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 13 Dec. 2024. —Argentina: Argentina’s […]
LatAm NRG matters: USMCA review slated for 2026, Mexico US piped-gas imports
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Dec.2024, Words: 652) — LatAm NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 6 […]