MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Jun.2026, Words: 299) — On 2 Jun. 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a proposal to impose additional tariffs on several countries as part of its Section 301 investigation into countries importing goods produced with forced labor. The […]
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LNG carriers face compliance-driven fleet bifurcation: Wood Mackenzie
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (By WoodMac, 1.Jun.2026, Words: 715) — The engine type fitted to an LNG carrier when it was built is now the single most important factor in its compliance cost exposure. For a growing share of the global fleet, the numbers are turning against them, according to new analysis from Wood […]
US representatives reintroduce PANA Act
WASHINGTON, DC (By Maria Elvira, 29.May.2026, Words: 655) — This week, U.S. Representatives María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Carlos Giménez (FL-28), Christopher Smith (NJ-04), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) reintroduced the Preserving Accountability for National Assets (PANA) Act (H.R. 9039)(link is external), bipartisan legislation to ensure billions in assets […]
PRESS DIGEST 28 MAY 2026: IBM’s Project Lightwell; AB Electrolux rights issue
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 28.May.2026, Words: 245) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on IBM, Red Hat, Woodway Energy Infrastructure LLC, and AB Electrolux, among others. Energy Analytics Institute […]
CB&I inks deal for 5 LNG storage tanks at Caturus’ Commonwealth LNG facility
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.May.2026) — CB&I received a significant lump sum contract award — valued between $250mn and $500mn — and full notice to proceed from Technip Energies on behalf of Caturus for the engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and pre-commissioning of 5 50,000 cubic meter full containment concrete […]
PRESS DIGEST 27 MAY 2026: Slim on PEMEX; Sheinbaum accountability report
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 27.May.2026, Words: 387) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Grupo Carso, PEMEX, Banco Santander, S.A., and Bell Canada, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) […]
Data center colonialism in the US
WASHINGTON, DC (By Democracy Now!, 25.May.2026, Words: 331) — Plans to build large-scale data centers in rural, Black and Indigenous communities across the US are being met with local resistance. These new data centers are intended to help meet the needs computing-intensive artificial intelligence models, but the speed at which they […]
TXNM subsidiary declares regular querterly dividend
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.May.2026, Words: 116) — The board of directors of Public Service Company of New Mexico, a subsidiary of Albuquerque, New Mexico-based TXNM Energy, declared the regular quarterly dividend of $1.145 per share on the 4.58% series of cumulative preferred stock. The preferred stock […]
Greentown Labs announces startup cohort for Greentown Go Make 2026
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Mar.2026, Words: 101) — Greentown Labs, the world’s largest climatetech and energy incubator, announced the startup cohort for Greentown Go Make 2026— an open-innovation program with Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Technip Energies. Go Make 2026 focuses on process technology and catalytic innovations […]
Devon enhances Permian inventory with $2.6bn acquisition in BLM lease sale
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.May.2026, Words: 289) — Devon Energy Corporation acquired 16,300 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Delaware Basin in Lea and Eddy Counties, New Mexico, through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease sale. This acquisition bolsters the […]
Borr Drilling updates on delayed start-up of Odin
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.May.2026, Words: 130) — Borr Drilling Limited said the expected start-up at the Odin will likely happen in the second quarter 2026. This, after Odin completed its mobilization from Mexico to the US Gulf where operations were expected to start in Feb. 2026.
Zeeco finalizes acquisition of Oil & Gas Technologies
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.May.2026, Words: 184) — Zeeco, Inc. finalized the acquisition of Oil & Gas Technologies, an Australia-based company specializing in vapor control, tank loading systems, and other related equipment for the downstream liquid fuels storage and energy sector. Through Oil & Gas Technologies’ […]
SSR Mining agrees to sell 20% stake in Hod Maden to Lidya Mines
DENVER, COLORADO (By SSR Mining, 18.May.2026, Words: 478) — SSR Mining Inc. entered into a definitive agreement with Lidya Mines to sell its 20% ownership stake and its operatorship position in the Hod Maden development project for an uncapped 4.0% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”) on 100% of the project. The […]
PRESS DIGEST 18 MAY 2026: MEX eyes electoral period; NextEra-Dominion deal; SSR Mining
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 18.May.2026, Words: 282) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy, and PEMEX, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified […]
NextEra and Dominion to combine, create world’s largest regulated electric utility business
JUNO BEACH, FLA. and RICHMOND, VA. (By NextEra, 18.May.2026, Words: 2153) — NextEra Energy, Inc. and Dominion Energy, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction. Dominion Energy shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 0.8138 shares of NextEra Energy for each […]
Caturus takes FID for 9.5 MTPA Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Caturus, 15.May.2026, Words: 781) — Caturus LLC made a positive final investment decision (FID) for its Commonwealth LNG project that includes successful closing of $9.75bn in project financing for construction of the 9.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Cameron Parish, […]
PRESS DIGEST 14 MAY 2026: PEMEX CEO Padilla resigns; Conagua funding in MEX; PEMEX refining
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 14.May.2026, Words: 586) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Vizsla Silver Corp., PEMEX, Conagua, Luca Mining Corp., the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s […]
Flex LNG BODs declares $0.75/share dividend
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.May.2026, Words: 84) — The board of directors of Flex LNG Ltd. declared another quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share, equivalent to an aggregate distribution of $41mn. This marks the company’s 19th consecutive ordinary quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share. Including special […]
CPKC, CSX upgrade SE Mexico Express, add dedicated train, faster transit times
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.May.2026, Words: 192) — Canadian Pacific Kansas City and CSX Corporation revealed upgrades to the Southeast Mexico Express premium service. These will feature faster transit times with more origin and destination options for customers looking to reach new markets. The new SMX […]
Construction of Phase 2 of STRATOS direct air capture facility now complete
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.May.2026, Words: 187) — Occidental (OXY) said construction of Phase 2 of the STRATOS direct air capture (DAC) facility is now complete. This is the second 250,000 tons per year of capacity. It includes the final 2 air contactor trains and updated pellet […]
Blue Energy and GE Vernova accelerate gas-plus-nuclear approach, eye FID in 2027
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.May.2026, Word: 181) — Blue Energy, a developer of financeable, prefabricated nuclear power plants, and GE Vernova announced a strategically paired 2.5 GW nuclear and natural gas collaboration. The collaboration aims to advance the world’s first gas-plus-nuclear power plant, which could deliver […]
OXY reports average 1Q:26 production of 1,426 thousand Mboe/d
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.May.2026, Words: 195) — Occidental (OXY) said total global production in the first quarter 2026 (1Q:26) averaged 1,426 thousand Mboe/d. This surpassed the high end of guidance led by contributions from the Permian, Rockies and Gulf of America business units.
Matson says new vessel construction program marks 2 milestones
PHILADELPHIA (By Matson , 5.May.2026, Words: 306) — Matson, Inc. marked 2 milestones in its fleet renewal program with the beginning of hull assembly on the second of 3 new LNG powered “Aloha Class” containerships designed for its Hawaii and China-Long Beach Express (CLX) services, and the start of construction […]
OFAC issues GL5W related to PDVSA 2020 8.5% bond and transaction on/after 19 Jun. 2026
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.May.2026, Words: 58) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued general license no. 5W that authorizes certain transactions related to the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) 2020 8.5% bond on or after 19 Jun. 2026. ____________________
PETROBRAS included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index for 2nd consecutive year
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.May.2026, Words: 162) — PETROBRAS has qualified for inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (DJ BIC) of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This, for the second consecutive year. RELATED: PETROBRAS, CNOOC AND CNODC FAST TRACK START-UP OF BÚZIOS […]
OXY reveals CEO succession, replacement to succeed Vicki Hollub
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.May.2026, Words: 115) — The board of directors of Houston-based Occidental (OXY) named senior vice president and chief operating officer Richard Jackson to succeed Vicki Hollub as president and chief executive officer upon her retirement. Jackson will join the board, effective 1 Jun. RELATED: […]
PRESS DIGEST 1 MAY 2026: Exxon and Chevron 1Q:26 results; XOM 5th GUY FPSO
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 1.May.2026, Words: 405) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Chevron Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Silver Viper Minerals, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) […]
Excelerate BODs declares quarterly cash dividend
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Apr.2026, Words: 156) — The board of directors of The Woodlands, Texas-based Excelerate Energy, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend, with respect to the quarter ended 31 Mar. 2026 in the amount of $0.08 per share of Class A common stock. The dividend […]
Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say
HOUSTON/MELBOURNE (By Reuters, By Curtis Williams and Helen Clark, 30.Apr.2026, Words: 624) — Australia’s Woodside Energy is struggling to sell liquefied natural gas volumes from its planned Louisiana LNG export facility because it is seeking liquefaction fees above prevailing U.S. market rates, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Australian […]
PRESS DIGEST 26 APR. 2026: Noble Blackships; Amber Energy eyes $11bn investment in Citgo
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Apr.2026, Words: 242) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on Noble Corporation, Citgo Petroleum and Amber Energy, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not […]
Noble highlights backlog, extension with PETROBRAS, contract with ExxonMobil Guyana
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Apr.2026, Words: 467) — Noble Corporation’s fleet of 24 marketed floaters was 68% contracted during the first quarter 2026 (1Q:26) compared with 62% in the 4Q:25. Recent contract awards since last quarter have added approximately 5 rig years of new floater backlog. Recent […]
Baker Hughes reports mixed 1Q:26 financial results, exceeds guidance range
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Apr.2026, Words: 249) — Baker Hughes Company announced revenue for the first quarter 2026 (1Q:26) of $6,587mn, down $799mn, or 11% sequentially, and up $160mn, or 2% year-over-year. The increase in revenue compared to 1Q:25 was driven by an increase in Industrial & […]
PRESS DIGEST 23 APR. 2026: USA-CUB meetings; Delcy on VEN assets
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Apr.2026, Words: 254) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region in particular and beyond in general . Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of these stories and therefore does not […]
ANALYSIS 1/2: Mexico and whether to frack or not to frack, that’s a question among questions
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Apr.2026, Works: 1,750) — Mexico finally put faces and names to one of the biggest questions hanging over its energy future: whether to frack or not to frack. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, flanked by Energy Secretary (SENER) head Luz Elena González Escobar and PEMEX CEO Víctor Rodríguez […]
Paratus CEO Robert Jensen resigns, board appoints Haxhimehmedi
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Apr.2026, Words: 172) — The board of directors of Paratus Energy Services Ltd. accepted the resignation of Robert Jensen from his role as chief executive officer (CEO). Jensen will also be stepping down as a member of the Paratus board of directors […]
PEMEX contains diesel spill at Deer Park refinery dock in Houston
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Apr.2026, Words: 143) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) reports that specialized personnel at Deer Park refinery contained a diesel spill at the refinery’s dock, caused by the interaction of 2 private vessels. One vessel was being refueled with diesel, while the other […]
PowerBank announces 5 MW AC distributed solar and battery energy system project in New York
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Apr.2026, Words: 404) — PowerBank Corporation executed a lease agreement on a 5 MW AC hybrid solar plus battery energy storage project known as the NY-Conklin Hill Rd project, in upstate New York. The project is expected to be eligible for incentives […]
Caturus Energy to offer $500mn of senior notes in private placement
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Apr.2026, Words: 119) — Caturus Energy, LLC intends to offer $500mn in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2031 in a private placement to eligible purchasers, subject to market conditions. Net proceeds from the notes offering will be earmarked to […]
PRESS DIGEST 11 APR. 2026: TTO and GUY bilateral talks; US sanctions on BCV
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Apr.2026, Words: 323) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span country specific updates from the US, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana to Venezuela, among others. Energy Analytics Institute […]
OXY reports oil find in the Gulf of America (formerly GOM) at Bandit
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Apr.2026, Word: 184) — Occidental (OXY) announced an oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in the Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), about 125 miles south of the Louisiana coast. The exploration well, located in Green Canyon Block 680, encountered […]
Middle East disruption could cut global oil demand 20% and gas 10% by 2050: Wood Mackenzie
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (By Wood Mackenzie, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 660) — Prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies could accelerate a structural shift in global energy systems, halving oil and gas import dependence by 2050 and reducing oil demand by 20% and gas demand by 10% relative to the base case. As countries […]
PRESS DIGEST 6 APR. 2026: Seadrill’s West Polaris; Cheniere exec. suite; OPEC JMMC
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Apr.2026, Words: 280) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on PEMEX, PETROBRAS, Cheniere Energy and SeaDrill, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified […]
Cheniere Energy announces retirement of Andrea Botta, changes to BODs
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Apr.2026, Words: 109) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. announced the retirement of Mr. G. Andrea Botta as chairman of the company’s board of directors, effective as of the company’s 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting on 14 May 2026. Following Botta’s retirement, Jack Fusco, Cheniere’s […]
Exclusive: Venezuela’s Rodriguez readies Citgo board takeover, sources say
HOUSTON/CARACAS (By Reuters, By Marianna Parraga and Deisy Buitrago, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 755) — Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s administration is getting ready to take over the boards of state oil firm PDVSA‘s U.S. subsidiaries, including Citgo Petroleum, four sources close to the preparations said. The move could aggravate a tug of […]
Chevron’s Mike Wirth on advancing the next era of energy security during CERAWeek 2026
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Chevron, 30.Mar.2026, Words: 642) — Leaders with Chevron Corporation said that new technology and investment can help deliver reliable, affordable energy as demand grows. Speaking at CERAWeek 2026’s opening session, Chevron chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said that the world will need many forms of energy for decades. Key […]
Woodside assumes operational control of ammonia plant in Beaumont
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2026, Words: 314) — Woodside Energy assumed operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in southeast Texas. This, following successful completion of performance testing and handover from OCI Global. In Sep. 2024, Woodside acquired 100% of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding […]
Venture Global and Edison reach Calcasieu Pass arbitration settlement
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2026, Words: 252) — Venture Global and Edison jointly announced the signature of a commercial agreement for the settlement of the pending arbitration between the 2 companies concerning the Calcasieu Pass project. Completion of the settlement is expected by the end of […]
Flex LNG reveals new contract for Flex Aurora vessel
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Mar.2026, Words: 335) — Flex LNG Ltd. agreed a new time charter agreement (TC) with a minimum firm period of 2 years for Flex Aurora. The charterer, a supermajor, will have the option to extend the contract with additional 2+2+2 years i.e. […]
Rodríguez participates in “priority in future investment initiatives” summit in Miami
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Mar.2026, Words: 204) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez participated online in the 4th edition of the “Priority in Future Investment Initiatives” Summit of the International Investment Forum (IIF). The forum, held in Miami Beach, Florida, between 25-27 Mar. 2025, convenes […]
Sheinbaum comments on Mexican consulates in the US
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Mar.2026, Words: 106) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo emphasized that, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), the 53 consulates in the US are being strengthened, as their primary mission is to serve Mexicans living in the neighboring country. In […]