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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MPLX LP prices $2.25bn senior notes offering
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Aug.2026, Words: 222) — MPLX LP priced $2.25bn in aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes in an underwritten public offering. RELATED: VENEZUELAN AND US DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND STATE OFFICIALS MEET IN CARACAS The offering consisted of $1.25bn aggregate principal amount […]
Sempra Infrastructure says 45% equity divestment to KKR on track to close in 3Q:26
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Aug.2026, Words: 151) — The transaction to sell a 45% equity interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to affiliates of KKR remains on track and is expected to close in the third quarter 2026 (3Q:26). The transaction proceeds of $10bn implies an equity value of $22.2bn and an […]
RWE U.S. Offshore reaches settlement agreement for offshore wind leases
AUSTIN, TEXAS / ESSEN, GERMANY (By RWE U.S. Offshore, 6.Aug.2026, Words: 410) — RWE U.S. Offshore reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of the Interior to resolve claims against the US government and relinquish its offshore wind leases off the coasts of New York, California, and Louisiana. The settlement enables RWE […]
ExxonMobil 2Q:26 key takeaways; Guyana production capacity to rise in 4Q:26
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jul.2026, Words: 202) — ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation reported second quarter 2026 (2Q:26) earnings of $14.5bn and adjusted earnings of $14.7bn. Cash flow from operating activities was $23.6bn and free cash flow (FCF) was $17.2bn. Other highlights from the 2Q:26 follow: — […]
PSIC closes $135m project financing to Convertus for flagship biofuel facility in York Region
LONDON, ON (By Power Sustainable Infrastructure, 31.Jul.2026, Words: 360) — Convertus Group announced successful financial close of $135mn in project financing for its flagship biofuel facility located in York Region, Ontario. The project financing was provided by Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit (PSIC), with Selkirk Advisory Group serving as financial advisor to […]
US’ prelim determinations on Mexican and Canadian trailers provide important relief
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jul.2026, Words: 205) — The American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition (ATMC), a coalition of leading US trailer producers Great Dane LLC, Stoughton Trailers LLC, and Wabash Corporation, welcomed the US Department of Commerce preliminary antidumping (AD) decisions related to imported trailers from Canada and […]
Hyroad Energy deploys hydrogen refueling station, enabling fuel access for California trucking fleets
AUSTIN, TEXAS (By Hyroad Energy, 29.Jul.2026, Words: 247) — Hyroad Energy announced a hydrogen refueling station is officially open in Santa Fe Springs, California, enabling fuel access for hydrogen trucking fleets across the region. Hyroad has deployed a liquid hydrogen mobile refueling station from Taylor-Wharton, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air […]
PRESS DIGEST 28 JUL 2026: Cheniere dividend; Nabor’s 2Q:26 revenues
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jul.2026, Words: 595) — The following briefs span company details on Razor Labs, Nabors Industries Ltd., Jaguar Uranium Corp., Cheniere Energy and Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P., among others. RELATED: TALOS INKS STRATEGIC OFFSHORE MEXICO DEVELOPMENT FARM-IN WITH REPSOL
Baker Hughes inks LNG technology order for Venture Global’s CP2 LNG expansion
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2026, Words: 157) — Baker Hughes announced a major order, booked in the second quarter, from Venture Global LNG to provide a comprehensive liquefaction solution for its CP2 LNG expansion project in Louisiana. The award builds on the companies’ established master equipment supply […]
Expand Energy to buy Twin Eagle from Five Point Infrastructure in $1.5bn deal
SPRING, TEXAS / HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Expand Energy, 27.Jul.2026, Words: 829) — Expand Energy Corporation, the largest natural gas producer in North America, entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Twin Eagle Holdings, N.A., LLC, a leading private asset-backed natural gas marketing and optimization business, for $1.25bn from Five […]
Sempra says Port Arthur LNG Phases 1 and 2 “on time and on budget”
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2026, Words: 158) — Sempra subsidiary Sempra Infrastructure continues to advance construction on Port Arthur LNG Phases 1 and 2, a world-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Port Arthur, Texas. Construction at both facilities continues to remain on time and on […]
PRESS DIGEST 26 JUL 2026: Baker Hughes cash dividend
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Jul.2026, Words: 165) — The following briefs span company details on Baker Hughes, among others. The briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of these stories and […]
US continues to unleash LNG exports: Department of Energy (DOE)
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.May.2026, Words: 96) — Exports of US produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) are on track to double by 2031, according to the US Department of Energy. And, US natural gas prices are among the lowest in the world, the agency said on […]
US tariffs on Mexico to impact trade with Michigan, Texas and New Mexico
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.May.2026, Words: 148) — Michigan relies on Mexico for 42.4% of its total trade; Texas and New Mexico, for 35.1%; and Arizona, for 28%, according the Center for Public Policy Research (IMCO). These are states with significant electoral weight and influential blocs […]
US to impose 12.5% tariff on Uruguayan imports
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jul.2026, Words: 169) — On 24 Jul. 2026, a new 12.5% tariff imposed by the US on Uruguayan imports went into effect as part of a trade investigation into forced labor. The measure, announced by the Office of the United States Trade […]
Ovintiv comments on Permian and Montney net wells, CAPEX and production
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jul.2026, Words: 194) — Ovintiv Inc. turned on 38 net wells in the Permian and 40 net wells in the Montney during the second quarter 2026 (2Q:26). Permian Permian production averaged 231 Mboe/d (78% liquids) in the 2Q:26 with 38 net wells […]
USTR takes action in forced labor section 301 investigations
WASHINGTON, DC (By United States Trade Representative, 23.Jul.2026, Words: 814) — Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer is taking final action, at President Trump’s direction, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by imposing tariffs on 60 economies for their failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation […]
Chevron shuts production ahead of Tropical Storm Bertha
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jul.2026, Words: 145) — In preparation for Tropical Storm Bertha, Chevron announced it has shut-in production at its Petronius facility, and all associated personnel have been moved onshore. Production from other Chevron-operated Gulf of America assets remains at normal levels, according to […]
Chris Wright downplays AI’s impact on energy prices in New York
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jul.2026, Words: 124) — Many claim rising energy prices are a direct result of artificial intelligence (A), but this narrative simply doesn’t hold water, according to US energy secretary Chris Wright. “The real factor behind New York’s expensive energy lies in the […]
PowerBank announces lease agreement for 3.2 MW solar project in New York
TORONTO, CANADA (By PowerBank, 20.Jul.2026, Words: 392) — PowerBank Corporation executed a lease agreement on a 3.2 MW DC ground-mount solar project known as the Scofield project, in Broome County, New York. The Scofield project is a relocation and redesign of the previously announced Boyle Rd. project. The project is expected […]
Trinidad’s CARICOM affairs minister to participate in dialogue hosted by Rubio
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Jul.2026, Words: 304) — Trinidad and Tobago’s minister of foreign and CARICOM affairs Sean Sobers will represent the twin-island nation at a ministerial on the resurgence of political terrorism, hosted by US secretary of state Marco Rubio, in Washington, D.C. Trinidad and Tobago […]
Blue Energy receives strategic investment from Constellation regarding nuclear energy
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Jul.2026, Words: 183) — Blue Energy announced a strategic equity investment with the venture arm of Constellation, Constellation Technology Ventures. The investment reflects a growing confidence in Blue Energy’s strategy to utilize shipyard manufacturing and project financing to deploy proven reactor technology […]
Delta Electronics inks MOU with X LABS to deliver EaaS to AI data center projects
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2026, Words: 132) — Delta Electronics, involved in power management and smart green solutions, announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with X LABS, an investment manager and developer of islanded grids, to deliver energy-as-a-service (EaaS) to AI data center projects. The collaboration also […]
SLB, Liberty Energy to form alliance for data center infrastructure, power
HOUSTON, TEXAS and DENVER, COLORADO (By SLB, 14.Jul.2026, Words: 490) — SLB announced an agreement with Liberty Energy Inc. to form a strategic alliance that will deliver modular infrastructure and integrated power generation solutions for new data center projects globally. “The bottleneck in AI infrastructure is no longer just compute. […]
Bosch inks agreement for up to $225mn in funding from US Department of Commerce
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jul.2026, Words: 150) — Bosch inked a definitive agreement with the Donald Trump administration for up to $225mn in direct funding from the Department of Commerce‘s CHIPS Program Office to support the up to $2bn Bosch is investing to transform its Roseville, […]
Fitch comments on USMCA, uncertainties among business investors
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jul.2026, Words: 122) — Fitch Ratings warned a prolonged period of annual reviews of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) could exacerbate the current uncertainty among business investors. In an analysis, Fitch noted the timing of a final trilateral agreement remains uncertain, […]
Baker Hughes and Kodiak ink multi-year turbine order deal
HOUSTON, TEXAS and LONDON, ENGLAND (By Baker Hughes, 8.Jul.2026, Words: 391) — Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. and Baker Hughes announced a multi-year strategic agreement under which Baker Hughes will provide power generation solutions to support Kodiak’s expanding energy infrastructure initiatives. The agreement is anchored by an initial equipment award that will […]
PRESS DIGEST 8 JUL 2026: IMF on MEX growth; Baker Hughes order
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jul.2026, Words: 225) — The following briefs span company details on the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Baker Hughes, Fenalcarbón, and Kodiak Gas Services, among others. The briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond. Energy Analytics […]
Era of $2–$4/MMbtu Henry Hub natgas prices ending, WoodMac says
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (By Wood Mackenzie, 2.Jul.2026, Words: 626) — The decade of cheap Henry Hub gas is coming to an end. Wood Mackenzie forecasts Henry Hub natural gas prices approaching US$5/mmbtu (real) by 2035, up from a nominal range of US$2 to US$4/mmbtu that held for most of the past decade. That […]
Nuveen closes $546mn preferred equity investment in SunZia
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Jul.2026, Words: 109) — SunZia, the largest renewable energy infrastructure project in US history, is now fully operational. This after Nuveen, a global investment company managing $1.4tn in assets under management, announced closing of a $546mn preferred equity investment in SunZia.
Talos prices offering of $800mn of second-priority senior secured notes due 2034
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jul.2026, Works: 291) — Talos Production Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Talos Energy Inc., priced an offering of $800mn in aggregate principal amount of new 8.000% second-priority senior secured notes due 2034. The offering is expected to close on or about […]
US, Canada and Mexico with no intentions to withdraw from USMCA
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jul.2026, Words: 300) — The United State Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) will remain in effect until 2036, according to La Jornada, citing Mexico’s economy secretary Marcelo Ebrard. This, after the 3 signatory countries held a trilateral meeting stipulated in the treaty and agreed, […]
Trump not likely to extend validity of USMCA to 16 years
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jun.2026, Words: 148) — The administration of US president Donald Trump is preparing to formally declare it will not extend the validity period of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to 16 years, as proposed by Mexico’s economy secretary Marcelo Ebrard, according […]