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HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 185) — Mexico’s state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) looks to boost its based natural gas production to around 4.049 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by 2030, up 76% compared to 2.3 Bcf/d in 2025, according to the company’s CEO ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 338) — Mexico’s natural gas imports represented 75% of the country’s total demand in 2025, according to Energy Secretariat (SENER) head Luz Elena González Escobar. Of total natural gas demand of 9.1 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Apr.2026, Words: 620) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo participated in a presentation around her country’s strategy to strengthen energy sovereignty by exploiting natural gas reserves to reduce imports. Sheinbaum presented the “strategy to strengthen energy sovereignty,” with the assistance of ...

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 ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: ) — Baker Hughes secured a strategic order from San Matias Pipeline S.A. to supply 3 gas compression units for a major natural gas pipeline project in Argentina. The order consists of 3 NovaLT™16 gas turbines equipped with 3 centrifugal ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 252) — Ecopetrol S.A.’s board of directors approved an unpaid leave of absence requested by the company's president, Ricardo Roa Barragán.  This unpaid leave of absence was authorized at a meeting held on 6 Apr. 2026, in accordance with Section ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 267) — Subsea7 signed a strategic collaboration agreement between PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V., a subsidiary of PETRONAS and Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA), which comprises Subsea7 and SLB OneSubsea.   The agreement creates a long-term framework for close collaboration on field development ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 379) — 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, Baker Hughes, and Southern Energy among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified ...

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 ...

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 ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Apr.2026, Words: 143) —The ultra-deepwater drillship, West Polaris, was awarded a 1,095-day contract extension with PETROBRAS for the Búzios field in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. RELATED: PETROBRAS REPORTS NEW OIL DISCOVERY IN CAMPOS BASIN PRE-SALT MARLIM SUL FIELD The additional ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2026, Words: 377) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on PETROBRAS, Parex and Frontera Energy, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By Petrobras, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 268)  — PETROBRAS following up on the announcement of 1 Dec. 2025, informs that the financial settlements related to the first redetermination of the Tupi shared reservoir, located in the Santos Basin, have been completed.  This follows the approval of the fourth addendum ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 192) — The US removed Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez from the list of those sanctioned by The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The interim president valued the decision of her US counterpart Donald Trump to remove her from ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 419) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on YPFB, PETROBRAS, Transocean, ENI Mexico, Civitas Resources, and Braskem, among others. RELATED: ECOPETROL AUTHORIZED TO ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 278) — Transocean Ltd. announced awards of a contract for a harsh environment semisubmersible in Norway and contract extensions for 2 ultra-deepwater drillships in Brazil.  RELATED: TRANSOCEAN TO RETIRE SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2028 (TITAN NOTES) In aggregate, the fixtures represent approximately $1bn in ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026) — Transocean Ltd. retired the 8.375% senior secured notes due 2028 (Titan notes) in full on 20 Mar. 2026.  The outstanding principal amount of $358mn, plus a call premium and accrued but unpaid interest, was settled using cash on hand and funds from the associated ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 363) — Ecopetrol S.A., as part of its comprehensive debt management strategy, through Resolution No. 0666 dated 1 Apr. 2026, said the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MHCP) authorized execution of a loan of up to $1.25bn. The lenders ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ecopetrol, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 308) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol S.A. and Refinería de Cartagena S.A.S. executed an agreement with the nation for the outstanding payment of the FEPC corresponding to the first quarter 2025 Ecopetrol announces that: — 1) through Resolutions 00368 and 00369 dated 31 Mar. 2026, the ...

CALGARY, AB (By Frontera, 2.Apr.2026, Words: 838) — Frontera Energy Corporation filed its management information circular (the "Arrangement Circular") in connection with Frontera's upcoming special meeting (the "Special Meeting") of the holders (the "Shareholders") of Frontera's common shares (the "Shares") to be held on 30 Apr. 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 386) — Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with AMIGO LNG securing long-term LNG supply to support growing global energy demand. The deal strengthens IRH’s strategy of securing reliable LNG supply ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 375) — Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju™ has been awarded €135mn in funding under the Netherlands' Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie (NIKI) program.  The funding will support Reju's planned industrial-scale regeneration hub at Chemelot industrial park in Sittard-Geleen, covering both the investment ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 248) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted positive results related to the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), which she said has handled 18.6 million passengers as of 30 Mar. 2026, and Mexicana de Aviación, which has served nearly ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 150) — Subsea7 was awarded a substantial contract, valued between $150mn-$300mn, by Noble Energy EG Ltd (a Chevron company) for the subsea installation scope on the Aseng gas monetization project, offshore Equatorial Guinea.  The project involves a single-well tieback connecting ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 203) — Borr Drilling Limited announced new contract commitments for 4 of its premium jack-up rigs. AFRICA In West Africa, the Prospector 5 received a binding letter of award (LOA) from BW Energy in Gabon.  The commitment covers a firm scope of 4 ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 440) — ScottishPower’s transmission business, SP Energy Networks, officially kick-started its 5 year £12bn rewiring program of the central and southern Scotland electricity grid. Creating 1,400 direct jobs and supporting over 11,000 more in the supply chain, the T3 investment will ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Apr.2026, Words: 424) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on AMIGO LNG, LNG Alliance and PEMEX, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2026, Words: 196) — Brazilian ministers Costa Rui  dos Santos (chief of staff)  and Dario Carnevalli Durigan (finance) presented some interesting economic data at the ministerial meeting this 31 Mar. 2026 in Brasília, Brazil. “A country that grows at an average of ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2026, Words: 208) — The strategy to stabilize the price of regular gasoline in Mexico involves the voluntary participation of businesses in the sector and the direct action of various government entities, and has successfully kept the price of this fuel below 24 ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2026, Words: 257) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on PETROBRAS, Excelerate Energy, HD Hyundai, Brava Energia and PEMEX, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2026, Words: 189) — Excelerate Energy, Inc. announced the official naming of its newest floating storage and regasification unit, Excelerate Acadia, during a naming ceremony at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The ceremony highlights Excelerate’s long‑standing engagement with ...

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Juan Salvador Pérez, guest contributor to Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Mar.2026, Words: 575) — The events of Jan. 2026 have opened a window of opportunity that just months ago seemed closed. Economic optimism is palpable in the projections and at the new business meetings. Juan Salvador Pérez However, ...

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (By Reuters, 30.Mar.2026, Words: 156) — Guyana produced an average of 918,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) in February, government data showed on Monday, a slight rise from the 915,000 bpd produced in January. Both figures are a significant increase from average 2025 production of 716,000 bpd, ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Mar.2026, Words: 225) — The Interinstitutional Group (GI) said activities related to containment, cleanup, and investigation of an oil spill reported on 2 Mar. 2026 offshore Mexico are ongoing with an aim on reducing environmental and social impacts.  The spill has impacted the ...

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 ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Mar.2026, Words: 343) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on YPF SA, PEMEX and Paratus Energy, among others. Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Mar.2026, Words: 285) — Touchstone Exploration Inc. said the Carapal Ridge 3 (CR-3) well was successfully tied into the Central block natural gas facility and brought onstream on 28 Mar. 2026. The well is currently flowing natural gas and condensate as ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Mar.2026, Words: 260) — Agnico Eagle Mines Limited agreed to acquire 19,315,300 units of Cascadia Minerals Ltd. at a price of C$0.26 per unit for total consideration of C$5,021,978 under a non-brokered private placement.  Each unit is comprised of 1 common share ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Mar.2026, Words: 200) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 29 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not verified ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Mar.2026, Words: 1,230) — Initial details emerged recently over talks between Mexico’s left of center president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and her like minded Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva around a cooperation between their state-owned companies: Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) and PETROBRAS ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Mar.2026, Words: 420) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 27 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Mar.2026, Words: 181) — Nueva Esparta state is consolidating its position as the preferred destination for vacationers, and further growth in tourism activity is projected, according to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez. She said the influx of expected visitors will strongly ...

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 ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Mar.2026, Words: 208) — The Mexican government is implementing a new mechanism to combat the illicit fuel market.  This, as part of the actions being carried out by the government of president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to provide certainty and security to the population ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Mar.2026, Words: 77) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued general license no. 55, authorizing negotiations of and entry into contingent contracts for certain investment in Venezuela’s minerals sector. RELATED: OFAC ISSUES GENERAL LICENSE NO. 51A INVOLVING VENEZUELAN-ORIGIN ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Mar.2026, Words: 63) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued general license no. 54, authorizing the supply of certain items and services for minerals operations in Venezuela. RELATED: OFAC ISSUES GENERAL LICENSE NO. 51A INVOLVING VENEZUELAN-ORIGIN MINERALS, INCLUDING ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Mar.2026, Words: 110) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued general license no. 51A, authorizing certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin minerals, including gold and including those involving the government of Venezuela, CVG Compania General de Mineria de Venezuela CA ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2026, Words: 300) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 26 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not ...

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 ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2026, Words: 199) — Through drilling of an exploration well in the Marlim Sul field, Petrobras said it has identified the presence of excellent-quality oil in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin.  Petrobras is the operator of the field with a 100% working ...

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 ...

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 ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Mar.2026, Words: 143) — SSR Mining Inc. signed a definitive share purchase agreement with Cengiz Holding A.S. for the sale of its 80% ownership stake in the Çöpler mine and related properties in Türkiye for $1.5bn in cash.  The transaction is expected to ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Mar.2026, Words: 389) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced an initial investment of 2bn Mexican pesos (MXN) as part of an immediate attention program for the protection of the heavy vehicle industry. The investment, part of Plan Mexico, will facilitate ...

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 ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Mar.2026, Words: 108) — The major stock indices continue to look like they are rolling over for the intermediate term. This, according to Argus research. Argus said on 25 Mar. 2026 in a research note that while prices are still headed lower, the ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 174) —Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has put the blame of an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on a private company, without naming the company. Sheinbaum exonerated Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) from the oil spill in the Gulf of ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 280) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 24 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). RELATED: OFAC GENERAL ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 50) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control or OFAC issued general license no. 53 related to official missions of the government of Venezuela to the US. ____________________ By Chad Archey reporting from Atlanta. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 410) — The Valaris DS‑17 drillship commenced drilling operations for what is the start of the drilling phase for the Raia project in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin, Brazil.  This marks a key milestone for the partnership as the ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 191) — Equinor has started the drilling phase for the Raia project in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin, Brazil.  This marks a key milestone for the partnership as the projects progresses towards planned start up in 2028, Equinor said ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Sharon Kimathi, Reuters, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 1,082) — Hello! I can’t believe it’s already CERAWeek. It’s one of the biggest annual energy conferences that takes place in Houston, Texas. The conference, organized by S&P Global, draws oil, gas and power company executives from ⁠around the world. It’s been off ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 251) — As part of her work agenda to strengthen Venezuela's economy, interim president Delcy Rodríguez led a working group with the mining sector cabinet.  This meeting comes at a key moment of institutional restructuring. It seeks to consolidate ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 109) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, along with energy sector authorities from the Energy Secretariat (SENER), the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), inspected the residual fuel oil utilization project at the Salina Cruz refinery in Oaxaca ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Mar.2026, Words: 187) — During a meeting with a multinational delegation of foreign and Venezuelan business leaders, Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez detailed legal reforms undertaken to provide legal certainty, highlighting the changes to the Hydrocarbons Law based on the experience ...

HAMILTON, BERMUDA (By Paratus, 23.Mar.2026, Words: 820) — Paratus Energy Services Ltd., together with its indirect subsidiary Fontis Finance Ltd., has entered into agreements with Borr Drilling Limited and Proyectos Globales de Energía y Servicios CME, S.A. de C.V to sell Fontis' drilling operations and jack-up fleet.  The transaction is structured ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Mar.2026, Words: 300) — Borr Drilling Limited entered into definitive agreements to acquire 5 premium jack-up rigs from Fontis Finance Ltd. for a purchase price of $287mn. The acquisition will be completed through BC Ventures Limited, a newly established 50/50 joint venture between ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Mar.2026, Words: 308) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) reported progress has been made in the containment and recovery of the crude oil spill in the Dos Bocas area of Tabasco.  Efforts are concentrated particularly in the Río Seco area, where PEMEX maintains a permanent ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Mar.2026, Words: 380) — TotalEnergies signed settlement agreements with the US Department of the Interior (DOI) to relinquish its Carolina Long Bay lease (Lease OCS-A 0545) and its New York Bight lease (Lease OCS-A 0538), both awarded in 2022, along with its partners.  ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Mar.2026, Words: 165) —Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum, speaking about the imminent review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA, affirmed that her top priority is to have zero tariffs on the automotive, ...

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Mar.2026, Words: 115) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez led a strategic meeting with the National Electricity Command to discuss issues related to electric supply.  RELATED: VENEZUELA EYES THERMAL DRONES TO PROTECT ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE The objective of the meeting was to coordinate immediate actions ...

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Mar.2026, Words: 150) — Venezuela announced the strategic deployment of thermal drones in the country's highest-risk areas as part of preventative measures to protect the electrical infrastructure. SHORT ANALYSIS: DONALD TRUMP’S VENEZUELA MISCALCULATION, IRAN SPILLOVER These high-tech devices will allow for the visualization ...

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Mar.2026, Words: 226) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez received a delegation from the US Senate in a meeting focused on economic stability and consolidating channels of diplomatic, political, and energy dialogue between the 2 countries.  The US delegation was headed by the US ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Mar.2026, Words: 390) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 20 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). ANALYSIS: THE MYTH OF ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Mar.2026, Words: 286) — Venezuela could lead economic growth in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region by 2026, according to the OPEC country’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez. Her comments come amid what she described as an "optimistic assessment" of Venezuela's ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Mar.2026, Words: 120) — TotalEnergies and Holcim inaugurated in Belgium a floating solar power plant with a capacity of 31 MW.  The plant is located in Obourg on a former chalk quarry site that has been rehabilitated into a lake. The solar power plant ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: ) — The end of Mexico’s Energy Secretariat Luz Elena González Escobar said Mexico is making steady progress toward development with well-being. THis, she said after Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s participation in the 89th Banking Convention where she ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 135) — Colombia’s state-owned Ecopetrol confirmed with its Brazilian counterpart Petrobras the discovery of natural gas at the Copoazú-1 well in the Colombian Caribbean.  RELATED: PETROBRAS CONFIRMS NEW GAS FIND AT COPOAZU-1 EXPLORATORY WELL OFFSHORE COLOMBIA This project is now ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 149) — Petróleos Mexicanos’ financial debt is much higher than what Mexican authorities want people to believe.   This, after taking into account short and long term debt and then financial amounts still outstanding and yet to be pay ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 281) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 19 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not verified ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 89) — In fiscal year 2026, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has approved a budget of MXN 291.4bn Mexican pesos or $16bn. The investments will be spit among 5 principal business lines, according to Pemex. RELATED: MEXICO TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ...

OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 423) — Energy markets have evolved over the last years, with demand for broader and more integrated energy solutions. Equinor is establishing 2 new business areas to position the company for safe, efficient operations and increased value creation. The two new business areas, which ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 115) — Nucor Corporation expects its earnings in the first quarter 2026 (1Q:26) to increase across all 3 of its operating segments as compared to the 4Q:25. The largest increase is expected in the steel mills segment. Said will be due to ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 196) — Veza Manufacturing successfully acquired Tornik, LLC's manufacturing operations in Tijuana, Mexico. This marks a significant step in the company's continued growth strategy and commitment to serving customers. The Tijuana facility operates in the IMMEX program as a maquiladora, offering ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 141) — Norway’s Equinor reduced operated scope 1 and 2 emissions by 34% from 2015 to 2025, down to 10.1 million tonnes CO₂e. Equinor’s efforts to reduce emissions continue towards the ambition of a 50% reduction by 2030.  The average upstream ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 133) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo remains positive about the start of negotiations for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This, owing to what she called positive results in recent years. Said results include: — the historic reduction in poverty, ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 112) — QatarEnergy confirms in the early hours of 19 Mar. 2026, several of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities were the subject of missile attacks, causing sizeable fires and extensive further damage. Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to ...

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (By WoodMac, 19.Mar.2026, Words: 706) — Missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City have caused extensive damage including fires. This fundamentally alters the global gas market outlook, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis published today. Initial expectations of a two-month disruption are now likely to be exceeded.  The 18 March strike damaged the Pearl GTL facility, ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 137) — The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a license broadly authorizing established US entities to engage in many types of transactions with Venezuela’s state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), and its subsidiaries.  The license will ...

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 91) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez appointed general Gustavo González López as the new minister of defense.  RELATED: DELCY CELEBRATES FISHERMAN'S AND FOOD DAY  The acting president thanked Padrino López for his loyalty and dedication as the country's top soldier ...

OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 324) — Equinor has awarded Bristow Norway AS a contract for helicopter services in Bergen, Norway. The agreement covers two S‑92 helicopters that will provide offshore transport services from Flesland Airport. The contract will commence on 1 May, with a duration of 1 year ...

DENVER, COLORADO (By SM Energy, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 393) — SM Energy Company announced (i) the early results of the previously announced cash tender offer to purchase (the "Tender Offer") up to $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028 (CUSIP Numbers Rule 144A: 17888HAA1 / Reg. S: ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By Petrobras, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 350) — Petrobras contracted 8 power plants from its thermoelectric energy portfolio in the 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction (LRCAP 2026), held by Brazil’s National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) and the Electric Energy Trading Chamber (CCEE), with technical support from the Energy Research ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 260) — Petrobras announced a new gas discovery in the Copoazu-1 exploratory well, which consolidates Colombia’s offshore gas province and the potential.  It also adds a greater volume of gas to contribute to the region’s energy security. RELATED: PETROBRAS' ANJOS: ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 770) — If US president Donald Trump’s Iran strategy had worked as envisioned, we would not be staring at $100+ per barrel oil and gasoline near $3.80/gallon. So what went wrong? RELATED ANALYSIS: THE MYTH OF THE QUICK RAMP-UP IN VENEZUELA 1 ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 280) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 18 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 626) — On the 88th Anniversary of the oil expropriation, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reaffirmed her commitment to the nation's energy future and announced that her government will continue strengthening Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and the Federal Electricity Commission ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 179) — SENER head Luz Elena González Escobar said Mexico’s oil expropriation "reminds us that oil and its economic benefits belong to all Mexicans." “Energy and our country's resources are reaffirmed as what they are: a strategic public good whose ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 116) — Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) CEO Victor Rodriguez Padilla announced creation of the Petroleum Advisory Commission, which will be chaired by engineer Cuauhtemoc Cardenas Solorzano.  RELATED: SHEINBAUM SOUNDS ALARMS TO ADVANCE ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY This commission will be focused on ...