MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 15.Oct.2026, Words: 185) — Company briefs spanning details on ECOPETROL, and AXN, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA — ECOPETROL continues advancing its transformation journey with the appointment of its new corporate compliance officer (CCO). [ECOPETROL] NORTH AMERICA — AXN […]
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SIRE to buy GreenAmerica Biofuels from Pilot Travel Centers
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (By SIRE, 12.Oct.2026, Words: 200) — Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC (SIRE), a farmer-owned ethanol producer, announced it has acquired GreenAmerica Biofuels Ord LLC, a subsidiary of Pilot Travel Centers LLC. The transaction closed 9 Oct. 2026. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed and remain […]
PEMEX and a missing 600,000 bbls
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 120) — The final destination of US crude oil exports of nearly 600,000 bbls to Mexico is unclear, according to El Financiero. The US recorded oil exports to Mexico of 597,027 bbls in Jun., valued at $69.67mn. State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) denied […]
Pence lashes out at Trump’s Russian pivot for fuel
WASHINGTON, DC (By Mike Pence via X, 10.Oct.2026, Words: 286) — President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel amidst Putin’s ongoing and brutal attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine makes no sense and is a betrayal of the legacy and leadership of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. While […]
PRESS DIGEST 9Oct2026: April comes twice; oil prices; SOTE ops in ECU
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Oct.2026, Words: 256) — Company briefs spanning details on the Colombian LPG Association (GASNOVA), Transocean Ltd., Equinor, and JP Morgan, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ECUADOR — Ecuador restores operations at SOTE and transport capacity reaches 312,000 b/d. [Editores LatinPetroleum] […]
Johan Sverdrup crude hits record US$24/bbl premium to Brent
LONDON / HOUSTON / SINGAPORE (By WoodMac, 7.Oct.2026, Words: 825) — As Saudi Arabia’s suspension of its East-West pipeline drives medium-sour crude prices above US$140/bbl and European refiners scramble for alternatives, a new Wood Mackenzie analysis finds Johan Sverdrup crude has hit a record US$24/bbl premium to Brent, putting field partners […]
Google and Constellation to bring 890MW of new nuclear capacity to PJM grid
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND / MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA (By Constellation, 6.Oct.2026, Words: 1010) — Google and Constellation Energy announced a long-term strategic clean energy collaboration to bring 890 megawatts (MW) of new, reliable nuclear capacity onto the PJM Interconnection grid to meet growing demand and increase grid reliability. The 20-year power purchase agreement will […]
EVs in the spotlight in the US amid higher petrol prices
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Oct.2026, Words: 90) — Higher petrol prices have once again put electric cars in the spotlight for American buyers. Tesla and Rivian exceeded third quarter 2026 sales expectations, while Hyundai and Ford dealerships began ordering more units, El Financiero reported on […]
Cenovus acquisition of Athabasca deepens large-cap concentration in Canadian oil sands
LONDON / HOUSTON / SINGAPORE (By WoodMac, 5.Oct.2026, Words: 537) — Addressing Cenovus Energy‘s acquisition of Athabasca Oil Corporation for Cdn$5.7bn (~US$4bn), Mark Oberstoetter, head of Americas upstream research for Wood Mackenzie said, “This most recent acquisition marks the latest step in a decade-long consolidation of Canadian oil sands ownership into […]
PRESS DIGEST 2Oct2026: Nucor dividend; Harris County solar panels
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Oct.2026, Words: 215) — Company briefs spanning details on Nucor Corporation and its cash dividend; solar panels in Harris county; among other co. specific details. NORTH AMERICA — Harris County plans to roll out a solar panel program that will help lower […]
Venture Global and ConocoPhillips ink 20-year LNG SPA for 1 MTPA
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Oct.2026, Words: 126) — Venture Global, Inc. and ConocoPhillips announced a new, long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Per the SPA, ConocoPhillips will buy 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Venture Global for 20 years, starting […]
Floating LNG to emerge as primary route to supply diversification
LONDON / HOUSTON / SINGAPORE (By Wood Mackenzie, 30.Sep.2026, Words: 782) —By 2030, roughly half of global LNG production capacity will sit in 2 countries. Under an extended disruption to Gulf LNG supply, Wood Mackenzie estimates global availability could run approximately 70 MMTPA below pre-conflict levels to 2035. 7 floating […]
FACT SHEET: US and Argentina launch Andes-Atlantic corridor
WASHINGTON, DC (By US Department of State, 23.Sep.2026, Words: 909) — On the margins of United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, the US and Argentina launched today the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a joint initiative to strengthen and modernize the infrastructure connecting Argentina’s critical-mineral-rich northwest and Vaca Muerta energy basin to Atlantic ports […]
Power Metallic updates on first assays from summer drill program
TORONTO, CANADA (By Power Metallic, 22.Sep.2026, Words: 285) — Power Metallic Mines Inc. provided the first assays of extensional deep drilling of assay results from its summer 2026 drill program. Prior to the summer drill program drilling concentrated on improving the density of drill intercepts for the recently announced MRE to […]
Shell bags $840mn with divestment of interest in Gulf of America platform
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Sep.2026, Words: 139) — Shell plc subsidiary Shell Offshore Inc. completed the previously announced agreement to sell its 50% non-operated working interest in the Na Kika platform and associated fields in the Gulf of America as well as its 100% owned Coulomb tieback. The transaction […]
Woodway reveals new natgas pipeline for hyperscale data center development
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Woodway Energy Infrastructure, 22.Sep.2026, Words: 118) — Woodway Energy Infrastructure announced execution of definitive agreements to develop, construct, own and operate a 22-mile, 30-inch natural gas pipeline. The pipeline will provide dedicated natural gas transportation capacity to a behind-the-meter power generation project for hyperscale data center development. […]
IMF head Kristalina Georgieva mets with Delcy Rodríguez during UN Assembly
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Sep.2026, Words: 94) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Rodríguez and Georgieva discussed resumption of the talks initiated in […]
Delcy Rodríguez in NYC for 81st UN General Assembly.
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Sep.2026, Words: 116) — Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez arrived in New York to participate in the 81st United Nations General Assembly. “We arrived in New York with the resolve and hope of a people who believe in dialogue and unity among […]
Former Vitol trader sentenced for bribes related to PEMEX and Petroecuador
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 21.Sep.2026, Words: 130) — Javier Aguilar, a Mexican citizen residing in Houston, Texas, and a former oil trader, was sentenced in Brooklyn, New York, to 4 years in prison for bribing officials in Ecuador and Mexico. According to the indictment, Aguilar paid over […]
Sawgrass LNG & Power Enters Aerospace Market with Cape Canaveral Deliveries
MIAMI, FLORIDA (By Sawgrass, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 174) — Sawgrass LNG & Power started supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to an aerospace customer at Cape Canaveral, marking the company’s entry into the aerospace market and further expanding its multi-market customer portfolio. The initial deliveries, completed last month, continue a pattern of expansion […]
After the strikes: what next for Qatar, Iran and the world’s largest gas field?
LONDON / HOUSTON / SINGAPORE (By Wood Mackenzie, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 787) — The 2026 Middle East conflict has struck at the centre of the global gas system. Strikes on Qatar’s North Field and Iran’s South Pars have taken capacity offline across a resource base that holds 25% of the world’s gas […]
TXNM Energy and Blackstone Infrastructure reveal $300mn benefits package for New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (By TXNM, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 100) — TXNM Energy, the parent company of PNM, and Blackstone Infrastructure filed a motion with the NMPRC seeking authorization to file a revised version of their merger application. The motion included a draft of the revised application that would deliver $300mn in customer and […]
Caturus eyes increase Commonwealth LNG capacity to 17.25 MTPA
HOUSTON / BANGKOK (By Caturus, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 517) — Caturus LLC announced a 5 train, 7.75 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) expansion project for its Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, which would nearly double the site’s planned capacity to approximately 17.25 MTPA. The expansion project comes four months […]
Halliburton awarded bundled deepwater well construction and completions contract
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 216) — Halliburton secured a bundled well construction and completions contract from Eni for the Cronos ultra-deepwater development in block 6 of the Cyprus exclusive economic zone. The award strengthens Halliburton’s offshore portfolio in the Eastern Mediterranean and expands the company’s […]
Baker Hughes to provide compression systems to Cloud Connector Pipeline
HOUSTON / LONDON (By Baker Hughes, 13.Sep.2026, Words: 444) — Baker Hughes and Venture Global LNG are expanding their long-standing collaboration to advance critical US gas infrastructure. Reinforcing Baker Hughes’ connected capabilities across the natural gas value chain, the company will provide gas compression systems for the Cloud Connector Pipeline […]
Viridien joins Rice AI Venture Accelerator (RAVA)
PARIS, FRANCE (By Viridien, 9.Sep.2026, Words: ) — Viridien joined the Rice AI Venture Accelerator (RAVA) as its scientific compute anchor partner to help the next generation of AI-powered scientific and industrial technology companies accelerate the journey from breakthrough innovation to commercial deployment. Through this partnership, RAVA early-stage partners will gain […]
Agnico Eagle to divest Delta and Helm Bay projects, investment in Vizsla Copper
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Sep.2026, Words: 394) — Agnico Eagle Mines Limited’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Agnico Eagle (USA) Limited entered into a securities and asset purchase agreement dated 8 Sep. 2026 with Vizsla Copper Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vizsla Copper US Acquisitions LLC, pursuant to which Agnico USA […]
PRESS DIGEST 8Sep2026: Mexico Fund; Sempra rings NYSE opening bell; Orvana Don Mario
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Sep.2026, Words: 325) — The following briefs span company details on Orvana Minerals Corp., Empresa Minera Paitití S.A. (EMIPA), Sempra, Impulsora del Fondo México, S.C., and The Mexico Fund, Inc., among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BOLIVIA — Orvana Minerals Corp. said […]
PRESS DIGEST 4Sep2026: PEMEX inspections in Monterrey
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 226) — The following briefs span company details on PEMEX and Chevron, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN MEXICO — environmental authorities and PEMEX strengthen inspection and monitoring following odor reports in Monterrey. [Editores LatinPetroleum] — Mexico: “a government […]
bp awards Baker Hughes offshore production enhancement contract
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Sep.2026, Words: 156) — Baker Hughes announced a significant award from bp to provide offshore stimulation services across the company’s UK North Sea operations. The award supports both new well development and enhanced recovery from mature fields.
Equinor brings its largest energy storage project online in the US
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 3.Sep.2026, Words: 401) — East Point Energy, a wholly owned Equinor company, has completed construction and started operations at Citrus Flatts, a 100 MW/200 MWh energy storage facility in Harlingen, Texas. With this Equinor has put five battery storage facilities into commercial production in four years. […]
Subsea7 awarded contract offshore US by LLOG Exploration
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Sep.2026, Words: ) — Subsea7 said a sizeable contract, valued being between $50mn-$150mn, was inked with LLOG Exploration Company LLC (a subsidiary of Harbour Energy) for the Who Dat East development in the US Gulf. The project is located in lease MC 509-1, […]
Fact sheet: US announces “historic” oil agreement to secure American energy dominance
WASHINGTON, DC (By The White House, 31.Aug.2026, Words: 864) — In the biggest oil deal in world history, President Donald J. Trump has secured US majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela – vastly expanding our current US territorial proven reserves of roughly […]
Enbridge and KKR form new JV to support investment in Westcoast pipeline in BC
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Aug.2026, Words: 229) — Enbridge Inc. entered into a definitive agreement with KKR to form a new joint venture (JV), subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, led by capital accounts advised by KKR, in collaboration with funds and affiliates managed by […]
Nabors expands geothermal growth platform with $35mn investment in Quaise
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Aug.2026, Words: 204) — Nabors Industries Ltd. announced completion of a $35mn strategic equity investment in Quaise Energy, Inc. The transaction positions Nabors as Quaise’s largest shareholder with a fully diluted ownership of 14%. “The investment deepens the longstanding relationship between Nabors and Quaise, […]
Ovintiv announces inventory additions in the Permian and Montney
DENVER, COLORADO (By Ovintiv, 26.Aug.2026, Words: 267) — Ovintiv Inc. provided an update on its 2026 ground game acquisition program. On a year-to-date basis, the company has entered into over 60 transactions, which will result in the addition of approximately 41,000 net acres of land across its Montney and Permian assets […]
Gridsmart launches pilot battery energy storage system
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Aug.2026, Words: 209) — PSE&G recently launched the GridSmart Battery Program, a pilot program that helps residential electric customers offset the cost of purchasing and installing qualifying home battery energy storage systems. The program provides a $5,000 incentive toward the purchase and installation […]
ONT awarded nearly $4.15mn from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Aug.2026, Words: 135) — Ontario International Airport (ONT) has been awarded nearly $4.15mn from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand its clean-energy infrastructure, the airport’s third – and largest – federal Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) grant in as many years. The […]
US FDI in Mexico reached $16.871bn in the 1H:26, equivalent to 48.2% of total FDI
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Aug.2026, Words: 615) — Mexico’s Ministry of Economy reported that, at the close of the first half 2026 (1H:26), foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $34.968bn, up 2.1% compared to the amount originally published for the 1H:25 of $34.265bn. This constitutes the […]
Agnico announces private placement related to Radisson acquisition
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Aug.2026, Words: 162) — Agnico Eagle Mines Limited entered into a subscription agreement with Radisson Mining Resources Inc., pursuant to which Agnico agreed to acquire, in a non-brokered private placement, 53,420,000 units of Radisson at a price of C$1.07 per unit for […]
PRESS DIGEST 20Aug2026: Continental-Phoenix deal in ARG; Sempra Ecogas deal
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 485) — The following briefs span company details on Mercuria Energy Group held Phoenix Global Resources, Continental Resources, the US Treasury, the Cisneros family, Peruvian Terminals Consortium (TdP), Petro-Perú, the USTR, and Petrodelta, among others as USMCA talks. LATIN […]
Citgo expands Venezuela recovery funding up to $10mn
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Aug.2026, Words: 155) — With the support of Citgo Petroleum Corporation, the Simón Bolívar Foundation awarded an initial $3mn in earthquake recovery funding through 3 projects under its natural disasters relief program to address ongoing needs in Venezuela for emergency medical care, essential […]
Equinor acquires interest in Lackawanna, boosts position in US power market
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 17.Aug.2026, Words: 595) — Equinor agreed to acquire an interest in the Lackawanna Energy Center, a 1,483 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant (CCGT) in Pennsylvania. The transaction represents a step forward in building an integrated power business in selected markets. RELATED: MEXICO SENDS HUMANITARIAN AID TO […]
PRESS DIGEST 17Aug2026: Lula visits PETROBRAS; VEN energy wk; MEX petrol
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores Latin Petroleum, 17.Aug.2026, Words: 625) — The following briefs span company details on Profeco, Bolivia’s National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH), CAF, OAS, PEMEX, Huawei, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, PETROBRAS, and Equinor among others. RELATED: PETROBRAS REPORTS NEW FIND IN ULTRA-DEEP WATERS OFF THE AMAPÁ […]
PM Carney reveals largest clean energy investment in North American history
ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (By Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, 17.Aug.2026, Words: 634) — In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more sustainable country. Canada is starting from a position of strength. […]
Citgo reports 2Q:26 EBITDA of $1.38bn
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Citgo, 13.Aug.2026, Words: 659) — Citgo Petroleum Corporation reported second quarter 2026 financial and operational results. Strong US refined product margins relating to global supply disruptions helped drive second quarter net income of $936mn, EBITDA of $1.38bn and adjusted EBITDA of $1.39bn. “Citgo delivered another quarter of strong operational […]
PRESS DIGEST 11 AUG 2026: Tenaris Vaca Muerta; ARG launches “AMBA I”
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Aug.2026, Words: 625) — The following briefs span company details on Baker Hughes, Kuwait Oil Company, Tecpetrol, Tenaris, Argentina’s Energy Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy, Borr Drilling Limited, Greenland Energy Company, Greenberg Traurig, Greenberg Traurig, 80 Mile plc CITGO Petroleum, and Duke Energy, among […]
Duke Energy prices equity units offering
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Aug.2026, Words: 172) — Duke Energy Corporation priced its public offering of 35 million equity units. RELATED: RÍO NEGRO PROVINCE EYES EXCLUSIVE CORRIDOR FOR SAND TRANSPORT The offering is expected to close on 13 Aug. 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, Duke […]
PowerBank reveals 4 MW solar project in North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Aug.2026, Words: 148) — PowerBank Corporation executed a new lease agreement for a 4 megawatt (MW) ground-mount solar project. The project is known as the ON-765 West Solar project in North Bruce Peninsula, Ontario.
CABC drops new report on economic impacts of US-Canada tariff escalation and USMCA
WASHINGTON, DC (By CABC, 10.Aug.2026, Words: 362) — The Canadian American Business Council (CABC) released its latest economic report, “Economic Impacts of US-Canada Tariff Escalation Under the USMCA,” providing a comprehensive analysis of the bilateral commercial relationship and the likely economic consequences of 3 distinct potential outcomes of USMCA negotiations. As […]