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Corruption perceptions index 2025: Venezuela (10), Mexico (27), Uruguay (73)

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BERLIN, GERMANY (By Transparency International, 10.Feb.2026, Words: 1,102) — Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership, according to Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published today. This annual index shows that the number of countries scoring above 80 has shrunk […]

Russia resumes fights to MaiquetĂ­a amid Trump order to close Venezuelan airspace

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Dec.2025, Words: 309) — The Russian ambassador to Venezuela Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov confirmed that flights between his country and Venezuela continue to operate.  “I am pleased to inform you of my return to Venezuela. Taking advantage of the newly inaugurated regular flight from […]

EAI NRG Dashboard 2 Nov. 2025 [free pdf download]

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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Nov.2025, Words: 2,000) — The Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) NRG Dashboard — a must read for investors, students, academics and energy executives among others interested or already following the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region energy sector in particular and the global energy […]

Maduro says Venezuela and Russia “in practice, more united than ever” 

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Oct.2025, Words: 183) — Venezuela’s president NicolĂĄs Maduro Moros, affirmed that Venezuela and Russia are “in practice, more united than ever” regarding the promulgation of the ratification law of the Strategic Partnership Treaty between the 2 nations, signed in May 2025 […]

Venezuela and Russian foreign ministers discuss Russian president in the UN Security Council

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Oct.2025, Words: 255) — Venezuela’s foreign minister YvĂĄn Gil held a conversation with his Russian Federation counterpart Sergei Lavrov in the context of the Russian presidency in the UN Security Council. During the discussion, the Venezuelan minister exposed the security situation in […]

8 OPEC+ countries reaffirm commitment to market stability

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VIENNA, AUSTRIA (By OPEC, 5.Oct.2025, Words: 286) — The 8 OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in Apr. and Nov. 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on 5 Oct. 2025, to review global market conditions and outlook In view of […]

Eight OPEC+ countries eye 547,000 b/d production adjustment [table]

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VIENNA, AUSTRIA (By OPEC, 3.Aug.2025, Words: 294) — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman reaffirmed their commitment to market stability on current healthy oil market fundamentals and steady global economic outlook and adjust production. The 8 OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in Apr. […]

EAI brief: BRICS group growing to include more “Global South” countries [declaration]

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SALVADOR, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jul.2025, Words: 114) — Leaders from the BRICS countries will participate in the XVII BRICS Summit held under the theme: “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance” and taking place from 6-7 Jul. 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, […]

Venezuela’s RodrĂ­guez says 2050 net-zero targets not achievable

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Jun.2025, Words: 159) — Venezuela’s hydrocarbons minister Delcy RodrĂ­guez said her country continued to offer full guarantee in compliance with the energy trilemma, which implies the reliable, accessible supply with the least impact on the environment. Her statements were made during the […]

Venezuela’s ‘Black Gold’: opportunity loss of 2.1 MMb/d from 6 new proposed upgraders

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA / HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jun.2025, Words: 1,600) — Proposals for 6 new joint ventures (JVs) in Venezuela’s Orinoco heavy oil belt, or Faja, aimed to increase the South American country’s heavy and extra-heavy crude oil (EHCO) production capacity by an additional 2,090,000 […]

LatAmNRG heard: ENARSA LNG tenders; Chevron Venezuela; Mexico US gas imports above 7 Bcf/d

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jun.2025, Words: 447) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 6 Jun. 2025 including coverage on Argentina (YPF and ENARSA), Chile, China’s BYD, Mexico as well as Russia and Venezuela seeking ties at the […]

LatAmNRG heard: China-Russia-Venezuela, Rubio on Cuba, Mexico Pacific new CEO

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 16.May.2025, Words: 651) — LatAm and other NRG highlights, headlines and “heard on the street,” for the week ended 16 May 2025 including coverage on Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela as well as updates on YPFB, […]

Maduro says Russia and China look to support Venezuela’s 7T plan

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.May.2025, Words: 295) — The Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China reaffirmed their support for Venezuela’s 7 Transformations Plan (7T), which aims to anchor plans for the South American country’s comprehensive development. “In a recent private meeting, [Russia’s] president Vladimir […]

Venezuela’s Maduro calls recent visits to China and Russia a “resounding success!”

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.May.2025, Words: 218) — Venezuela’s president NicolĂĄs Maduro traveled to China and Russia to meet with his counterparts Xi Jingping and Vladimir Putin, among others officials from both countries. The trip was part of a renewed plan by the OPEC country to […]

Venezuela and Russia ink strategic cooperation and partnership agreement, eye GLONASS

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.May.2025, Words: 191) — A 10-year strategic cooperation and partnership agreement was signed in Moscow by Venezuela’s president NicolĂĄs Maduro Moros and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.  The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral diplomatic relations between tropical Venezuela and cold Russia. Since 2019, […]

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says energy and national security at play in Venezuela

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.May.2025, Words: 452) — Chevron Corporation CEO Mike Wirth said there were 2 important real implications related to the US’ sanction policy aimed at Venezuela: energy security and national security. The US company has operated in Venezuela for over 100 years. […]

COMMENTARY: Time for the US, OPEC, Europe China, Asia and Russia to Negotiate

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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 be left behind and ignored in any oil derivative deal certain to come out of any peace negotiation between the US and Russia. Europe understands […]

CERAWeek by S&P Global Houston, 10-14 Mar. 2025

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HOUSTON, TEXAS (S&P Global, 10.Feb.2025) — The 43rd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world’s preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, 10-14 Mar. 2025 in Houston. CERAWeek 2025: Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for […]

LatAm NRG Heard: US Sanctions PDVSA Head, Milei’s Popularity, BP Shuts Azerbaijan Platform

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(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. —Argentina: Vaca Muerta oil and gas production continues to rise spurring hopes of continued oil and gas exports and soon year round LNG exports

Venezuela’s Maduro and Russia’s Putin discuss strategic alliances during BRICS Summit

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Oct.2024, Words: 211) — Venezuela’s President NicolĂĄs Maduro held at least one meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin within the framework of the XVI BRICS summit, taking place in Kazan, Russia. Discussions between the two leaders revolved around strategic relations between Caracas and […]

Saudi Arabia Signals Oil Policy Shift

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(The Washington Institute, 27.Sep.2024) — The kingdom anticipates and accepts lower oil prices, according to a news report, but the impact on other producers could be comparatively damaging.  On September 26, an exclusive in the Financial Times indicated that Saudi Arabia is ready to abandon its unofficial oil price target of $100 […]

Keeping the LNG Bandwagon Rolling

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(Wood Mackenzie, 12.Sep.2024) — The LNG industry is on a roll. The ‘club’ continues to grow as new buyers swell the ranks. LNG commoditisation is increasing market liquidity, supported by a growing number of traders, hedge funds and NOCs. What’s more, capital remains available for new supply projects and import infrastructure. […]

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman Extend Cuts

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(Opec, 5.Sep.2024) — The OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary cuts in Apr. and Nov. 2023, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, held a virtual meeting on 5 Sep. 2024, during which the eight member countries emphasized their collective resolve to […]

Scientists: Epoch Marked by human impact — the Anthropocene — Began in 1950s

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(AP, 11.Jul.2024) — From climate change to species loss and pollution, humans have etched their impact on the Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th century that a special team of scientists says a new geologic epoch began then. Called the Anthropocene — and derived […]

Uranium Energy on Bill to Ban Russian Uranium Imports

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(Uranium Energy, 1.May.2024) — Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) applauds last night’s vote by the United States Senate for passing H.R. 1042, a bill to ban Russian uranium imports into the United States, by unanimous consent. The House of Representatives passed the bill in December 2023. Senator Barrasso of Wyoming stated: […]

CERAWeek 2024 Boasts Delegate Attendance of 8,100+ 

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(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Mar.2024) — The CERAWeek by S&P Global, held 18-22 Mar. 2024 in Houston, Texas, boasted in attendance 8,100+ delegates (9,400+ when counting staff, vendors etc), a record compared to the prior record of 7,200+ delegates at CERAWeek 2023. CERAWeek counted on 1,400 speakers and tons of S&P […]

S&P Global Releases its 2024 Energy Outlook

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(S&P Global, 14.Dec.2023)  â€” Analysts at S&P Global Commodity Insights, an independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities, energy and energy transition markets, today released their latest 2024 energy outlook. OVERVIEW After years of turbulence, global markets are still striving to find sustainable […]

The lifting of sanctions and the oil collapse of Venezuela [PDF download]

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(Rafael RamĂ­rez, 16.Nov.2023) — On 18 Oct., the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)[1] issued Licenses 43 and 44,[2] lifting the sanctions on the Venezuelan oil and mining sector that had been in place since Jan. 2019. The OFAC measure is of a temporary nature, for a period of six months, subject to compliance […]

Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report [PDF Download]

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(The World Bank, 31.Mar.2023) — After a decade of little progress, global gas flaring volumes fell by around 3% in 2022. However, despite this welcome reduction, greater and sustained efforts are needed to end this wasteful and polluting practice. The growing sense of urgency in tackling global gas flaring is […]

Gas Contracts Central to Nord Stream Pipeline Mystery

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(WoodMac, 24.Feb.2023) — Responsibility for the attack last September remains unknown. It could be crucial for multi-billion dollar arbitration claims. “A wise man,” wrote the Scottish philosopher David Hume, “proportions his belief to the evidence.” Hume was one of history’s greatest sceptics, who argued that beliefs should always be based […]

How the Russia-Ukraine War is Changing Energy Markets

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(WoodMac, 23.Feb.2023) — Ukraine’s battle is existential. The country has suffered a year of lost lives, its people forced to live each day in perpetual fear and witness the destruction of homes, communities and infrastructure. Millions have fled the country. Russia’s war has had a huge impact outside Ukraine, too, […]