NRG DASHBOARD

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2026, Words: 256) — US Southern Command commander Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, chargé d’affaires to the Venezuela affairs unit, ambassador Laura F. Dogu, and US acting assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and the Americas Joseph M. Humire met with Venezuelan ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2026, Words: 480) — Caturus continues its growth trajectory towards becoming one of the largest independent natural gas producers in the US. To this end, Caturus entered into a definitive agreement with SM Energy Company for the acquisition of SM's Galvan Ranch ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2026, Words: 125) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez received Qatari prime minister Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at Miraflores Palace. The meeting aimed to deepen the bilateral and strategic agenda between the 2 nations in key areas such as energy, tourism, ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Feb.2026, Words: 140) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued general license 50A, dated 18 Feb. 2026, which authorizes transactions by certain entities related to Venezuela’s oil or gas sector. Importantly, GL50A states the following: (1) Any contract for such ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Feb.2026, Words: 58) — Between Jan. and Oct. 2025, Mexico’s Federal Energy Commission or CFE by its Spanish acronym, generated 36,016 GWh of clean energy. RELATED: HUMANITARIAN AID ARRIVES IN CUBA FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO ____________________ By Fidencio Casillas reporting ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Feb.2026, Words: 275) — Zeeco, involved globally in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, announced the acquisition of Applicot Corporation, a leading Japanese combustion company.  This strategic move strengthens Zeeco's footprint in the Japanese domestic market and enhances local support for engineering, procurement, ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Iván Freites Chirino, 15.Feb.2026, Words: 215) — The visit of the US secretary of energy Chris Wright to Venezuela confirms something obvious: our country remains strategic in energy matters. But it also exposes the reality of state-owned PDVSA. The red helmet that [acting president] Delcy Rodríguez wore ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Feb.2026, Words: 416) — Issuance of US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) general license 50 (GL50) is expected to generate a significant boost for cross-border gas initiatives between Venezuela and its neighbor Trinidad and Tobago. “We welcome the US government's decision ...

CALGARY, AB (By Enbridge, 13.Feb.2026, Words: 1,040) — Enbridge Inc. provided financial highlights from its fourth-quarter 2026. Highlights follow: — full-year GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders of $7.1bn or $3.23 per common share, compared with GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders of $5.1bn or $2.34 per common share in 2024; ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Feb.2026, Words: 338) — Caturus signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) between Commonwealth LNG and Aramco Trading, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco.  Under the SPA, Aramco Trading will purchase 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from the Commonwealth LNG ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Feb.2026, Words: 204) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez affirmed that she was “absolutely” committed to holding elections; however, provided the necessary conditions were guaranteed.  “Free and fair elections also imply a country free of sanctions,” Rodríguez said during an interview with NBC ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Feb.2026, Words: 250) — Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced creation of 2 sovereign wealth funds for the efficient management of the country's oil revenues.  This measure aims to safeguard resources derived from energy activity, ensuring that every revenue is directly reinvested ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Feb.2026, Words: 310) — Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced the Venezuelan government has proposed establishing a "long-term productive partnership" with the US using the hydrocarbons sector as the driving force behind the bilateral agenda.  This, during the interview on 13 Feb ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 344) — Humanitarian aid sent by the Mexican government through the Mexican Navy arrived in Cuba aboard the Logistics Support Ships Papaloapan and Isla Holbox. These ships departed from the port of Veracruz carrying over 814 tons of food supplies ...

SANTA CRUZ, BOLIVIA (By Exomad, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 225) — Exomad Green announced a new multi-year offtake agreement with Senken covering 105,000 tonnes of permanently removed CO₂ across 2026–2028. The credits are destined for the aviation sector, one of the most challenging industries to decarbonize. With this agreement, Senken's total contracted ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 212) — US president Donald Trump commented on relations with Venezuela after US secretary of energy Chris Wright’s visit to the OPEC country. “Relations between Venezuela and the United States have been, to put it mildly, extraordinary! We are dealing very ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 97) — Houston-based Chevron Corporation is eyeing production of around 300,000 barrels per day (b/d) in Venezuela. This, according to statements from US energy Christopher Wright during his tour to Venezuela. RELATED: DELCY AND WRIGHT TOUR PETROPIAR FACILITIES IN VENEZUELA ...

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 402) — YPF, Eni, and XRG, founding partners of the Argentina LNG, announced the signing of a binding joint development agreement (JDA) to advance the project. The project is designed to integrate the stages of LNG production, processing, transportation, ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 214) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez toured the Petropiar joint venture upgrading facilities of the Venezuelan state-owned oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and Chevron Corporation, accompanied by US secretary of energy Chris Wright and Venezuelan petrochemical industry officials.  ...

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 124) — Petrobras’ board of directors, considering a potential transaction involving the transfer of shares of Braskem S.A. held by NSP Investimentos S.A., a subsidiary of Novonor, to Shine I Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditórios de Responsabilidade Limitada ...

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 111) — State-owned YPF, along with Italy’s Eni and XRG signed a joint development agreement to advance the Argentina LNG project, which will source Vaca Muerta feed gas. The agreement marks a milestone on the path to the final ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 224) —Mexico’s undersecretary of Foreign Affairs María Teresa Mercado Pérez and the undersecretary of Industry and commerce of the Ministry of Economy Vidal Llerenas Morales conducted a working visit to Beijing, China, from 8-10 Feb. 2026, with the objective ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 232) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez and the US secretary of energy Christopher Wright continued their high-level bilateral agenda with a tour of the facilities of Petroindependencia S.A. in the Orinoco Oil Belt “Hugo Chávez.”  During the inspection of ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 446) — Harbour Energy completed the acquisition of LLOG Exploration Company LLC for $3.2bn, marking the company’s strategic entry into the US Gulf of America.  The acquisition strengthens Harbour’s global portfolio and establishes a new core business unit alongside Norway, ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 94) — US secretary of energy Christopher Wright visit Venezuelan oil fields to explore ways to boost oil production, update infrastructure, and unlock the country's enormous economic potential. “Stronger commerce will benefit Americans AND Venezuelans, while delivering peace and prosperity ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 159) — US secretary of energy Christopher Wright spoke to the media in Caracas during a joint presser with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez. Wright was in Venezuela to advance bilateral relations between the US and Venezuela. RELATED: VENEZUELA AND ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 326) — US-owned and operated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm CH4 Systems LLC announced a landmark strategic alliance agreement with Consorcio de Cogestión Venequip (CCV) and Servi Compresores C.A. (SC).  The alliance with the 2 Venezuelan industrial leaders is ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 370) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez and the US secretary of energy Christopher Wright, provided details of the meeting held this 11 Feb. 2026 at Miraflores Palace, which aimed to lay the groundwork for a mutually beneficial energy partnership.  ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 168) — US Department of Energy head Chris Wright reaches Caracas on a mission to discuss energy, security and bilateral relations with Venezuelan officials. "US secretary of energy Chris Wright arrived in Caracas earlier this morning to advance president [Donald] ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 146) — US energy secretary Christopher Wright touched down in Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía ahead of his meeting with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez later in the day in Miraflores. On his trip to the OPEC country, Wright ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 106) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez and the US secretary of energy Christopher Wright discussed a plan to increase crude oil production in the OPEC country.  This, during a tour by the authorities of the Petroindependencia S.A. facilities located ...

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Reuters, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 131) — US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said during a trip to Venezuela on Wednesday legitimate deals by legitimate Chinese companies will be fine in Venezuela, but the Trump administration is trying to avoid "damaging" deals that Chinese firms have done in other countries in ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO and HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Feb.2026, Words: 330) — Trade with Mexico and Canada delivers significant economic benefits to rural communities across the US, according to a new economic analysis released by the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, ...

WASHINGTON, DC (By OFAC, 10.Feb.2026, Words: 62) — The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Venezuela general license 48, "authorizing the supply of certain items and services to Venezuela;" Venezuela general license 30B, "authorizing certain transactions necessary to port and airport operations;" and Venezuela general ...

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 ...

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Feb.2026) — Petrobras' P-79 platform, an floating production storage and offloading (FPSO)-type unit, arrived at the Santos Basin pre-salt this weekend, according to the planned schedule.  The unit — capable of producing 180,000 barrels of oil and compressing 7.2 million m³ ...

VANCOUVER, BC (By Silvercorp, 9.Feb.2026, Word: 350) — Silvercorp Metals Inc. reported its financial and operating results for the 3 months ended 31 Dec. 2025 ("fiscal 3Q:26") and highlighted silver production and revenues from its operations.  Highlights from fiscal 3Q:26 include: — steady silver equivalent production: produced approximately 1.9 million ounces ...

WASHINGTON, DC (By S&P, 9.Feb.2026, Words: 923) — Recent weeks have produced developments in international oil politics that would once have been expected to rattle markets: a US operation to apprehend Venezuela’s president, explicit statements by president Trump that the United States intends to “run” Venezuela during a transition, and ...

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Feb.2026, Words: 370) — Argentina’s Energy Secretariat announced a national and international public tender to select a marketer to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) and market the regasified gas in the domestic market, utilizing the available capacity of the Escobar terminal ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Feb.2026, Words: 146) — Vizsla Silver Corp. has been informed by a number of families that their relatives who were taken from the company's project site in Concordia, Mexico, have been found deceased.  RELATED: VIZSLA TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NEAR CONCORDIA ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO and HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Fidencio Casillas with assistance from Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Feb.2026, Words: 407) — Mexico is sending humanitarian aid to the people of Cuba via 2 Mexican Navy ships. This, after US president Donald Trump announced his government would impose tariffs on ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Feb.2026, Words: 743) — Energy Analytics Institute’s case for the privatization of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) is short, simple, and sweet (read 7-point case for privatizing PDVSA to mobilize capital, technology, refocus growth) although one could argue it still lacks ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Feb.2026, Words: 230) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez and other Venezuelan authorities met with executives from international oil companies (IOCs) in Caracas with an aim on creating major alliances to consolidate and strengthen the OPEC country’s hydrocarbon production. Rodríguez met with ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Feb.2026, Words: 141) — Venezuela expanded the Peace Quadrants to 252 in the states of Bolívar and Guayana Esequiba.  Patrol cars and motorcycles were delivered to optimize the functioning of security forces. The initiative seeks to optimize the response capacity to the ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Feb.2026, Words: 128) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez indicated that financial resources to come from the country’s oil revenues will be primarily reserved for improving public services, strengthening the social protection system for the people, and diversifying the national economy.  Details ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Feb.2026, Words: 213) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez visited Granitos Bolívar located in the La Sabanita industrial zone of Bolívar state, with the aim of strengthening the construction sector.  During the visit, where she was accompanied by the state governor Yulisbeth ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By Petrobras, 6.Feb.2026, Words: 342) — Petrobras acquired a 42.5% stake in Block 2613, located offshore in the Republic of Namibia, Africa. The transaction was carried out in partnership with TotalEnergies, which also acquired 42.5% and will act as the operator of the block.  The selling ...

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Feb.2026, Words: 170) — Petrobras received R$ 1.65bn from its partners in the Sépia and Atapu fields: TotalEnergies EP Brasil Ltda (28% WI), PETRONAS Petróleo Brasil Ltda (21% WI), and QatarEnergy Brasil Ltda (21% WI) in Sépia; and Shell Brasil Petróleo ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Feb.2026, Words: 342) — Aris Mining Corporation received approval to uplist its common shares from the NYSE American to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Aris Mining operates 2 underground gold mines in Colombia: Segovia and Marmato, which together produced approximately 257,000 ounces of ...

OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 5.Feb.2026, Words: 302) — Equinor and Eneco signed a 5-year agreement for deliveries of gas to Eneco, a main supplier of natural gas, electricity and heat in the Netherlands. The volumes are up to 0.5 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year with deliveries to the Dutch gas ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2026, Words: 716) — State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) eyes boosting investments in 2026, according to Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. This, after boosting oil processing capacity and reducing debt in 2025. RELATED: PEMEX BOOSTED OIL PROCESSING IN 2025 WHILE REDUCING DEBT ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2026, Words: 162) — State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) boosted crude oil processing to 1.5 million barrels per day (MMb/d), while it reduced its financial debt by $20bn in 2025. RELATED: AMIGO LNG TO SOURCE TEXAS GAS, REDUCE COSTS FOR SONORA RESIDENTS, ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2026, Words: 718) — At the first national investment promotion meeting, which brought together over 1,000 representatives from the private sector, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo expressed optimism that Mexico will fare better economically in 2026. To this end, she invited ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2026, Words: 130) — Mexico’s investment portfolio has increased to $406.8bn from $367.9bn. This, just 1 year after the launch of Plan Mexico. RELATED: MEXICO'S SHEINBAUM LAYS OUT 18 ACTIONS PROGRAMS UNDER HER 'PLAN MEXICO,' INCLUDING ENERGY The investment figure has risen owing ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2026, Words: 175) — State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) debt has declined in each of the last 5 years and is expected to end 2025 at $84.5bn, according to Pemex CEO Víctor Rodríguez Padilla. Pemex’ debt reached an historic high of $113.2bn ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2026, Words: 195) — Cuba’s national electrical grid is increasingly unstable and prolonged scheduled and unscheduled power outages are a daily occurrence across the country to include Havana. This, according to the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba. Said outages affect water ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2026, Words: 388) — Mexico has offset the adverse effects of tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump with its surplus expanding rather than shrinking.  This, according to details revealed in a Moody’s report published on 3 Feb. 2026 and authored by ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Feb.2026, Words: 253) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, announced her government would allocate an additional Mexican 722bn pesos (MXN) this year alone, on top of the existing budget, designated for the following sectors: energy, trains, highways, ports, health, water, education, and ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2026, Words: 108) — In recent years, international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Mexico have taken to close petrol stations.  This, in response to government pressure for state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) to regain market share, according to reports on 3 Feb ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Feb.2026, Words: 307) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Venezuela's "energy wealth is an engine of social justice, for a sovereign future under Bolivarian ideals." And, according to Rodríguez, every dollar earned from oil and gas must be transformed into "social ...

OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 2.Feb.2026, Words: 430) — Equinor and Vår Energi have awarded Bristow a new, long-term contract for helicopter transportation and search and rescue (SAR) services from the base in Hammerfest. The contract ensures stable and predictable services at a time of increased activity in the Barents Sea. “The ...

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (By Equinor, 2.Feb.2026, Words: 395) — Equinor has signed an agreement with Vista Energy to divest its full onshore position in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta basin. The transaction includes Equinor’s 30% non-operated interest in the Bandurria Sur asset and its 50% non-operated interest in the Bajo del Toro asset ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Feb.2026, Words: 109) — Over the weekend, Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez toured various areas of Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía located in La Guaira state. The purpose of her tour was to oversee the progress of the works to further ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Feb.2026, Words: 89) — Effective 2 Feb. 2026, general license no. 5T, dated 19 Dec. 2025, is replaced and superseded in its entirety by this general license no. 5U. General license no. 5U authorizes certain transactions related to the Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A ...

CALGARY, ALBERTA (By CPKC, 2.Feb.2026, Words: 290) — Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has broken its Jan. monthly record for shipping Canadian grain and grain products, moving 2.395 million metric tonnes (MMT) in Jan. 2026. This Jan. 2026 mark beat the previous tonnage record set in Jan. 2023. Jan.’s 24,688 carloads also ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Feb.2026, Words: 124) — Venezuela’s acting or interim president Delcy Rodríguez held a meeting with US Chargé d'Affaires Laura Dogu with an aim on establishing a roadmap for work on matters of bilateral interest. RELATED: VENEZUELA AND 3 PILLARS TO ENERGY WEALTH ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Feb.2026, Words: 253) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez announced that the Chrysopigi Lady vessel set sail from Venezuela with the first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This represents a momentous step for the national energy industry, she said. "Together with ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Feb.2026, Words: 319) — In Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said her country would send Cuba a humanitarian aid shipment this week. This ,amid pressures from US president Donald Trump and threats to impose tariffs on countries that send ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Feb.2026, Words: 441) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo inaugurated important projects in Baja California and Sonora her tour this past weekend. During said tour, Sheinbaum also announced that as part of the Guaymas Port expansion project overseen by the Mexican ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Feb.2026, Words: 227) — Expansion projects related to the Port of Guaymas continue to move forward, according to Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Mexico envisions 4 investments projects at the Guaymas port, which will attract massive US dollar and Mexican peso ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Feb.2026, Words: 157) — Mexico envisions 4 investments projects at the Guaymas port. Said project will attract massive US dollar and Mexican peso investments, according to Mexican officials. Details of the projects where revealed on 1 Feb. 2026 during a productive ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2026, Words: 1,425) — Caracas-based Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), despite boasting its standing amongst largest state oil companies in the Latin America and Caribbean region ranked by revenues, assets, reserves, and headcount, and despite world‑class resource endowment and prolonged periods of ...

CALGARY, ALBERTA (By Frontera, 30.Jan. 2026, Words: 1,480) — Frontera Energy Corporation entered into a definitive agreement with Geopark Limited for the divestment of Frontera Petroleum International Holdings B.V. for an equity value of up to $400mn, including $375mn payable upon closing and a $25mn contingent payment payable upon the achievement of ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jan.2026, Words: 161) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez announced the El Helicoide prison will be converted into a social services and recreation center for police families and surrounding communities.  RELATED: VENEZUELA PROMOTES NEW GENERAL AMNESTY LAW “Within the framework of the ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jan.2026, Words: 247) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez emphasized the Caribbean country is on track to consolidate its hydrocarbon industry as a major energy powerhouse with an ecological focus. This, she said, through the implementation of international standards.  The goal is ...

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jan.2026, Words: 150) — EP Petroecuador said the Esmeraldas refinery is operating normally and producing refined products as planned. This, after a fire broke out at the complex around 11am on 30 Jan. 2026. The fire broke out in a slop pool (an ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jan.2026, Words: 410) — During the 2026 judicial opening ceremony, Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez announced the national executive decided to “promote a general amnesty law that covers the entire period of political violence from 1999 to the present.”  “May this law ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jan.2026, Words: 1,200) — State-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) has long ranked among Latin America’s largest state oil companies by revenues, assets, reserves, and headcount. Yet despite a world‑class resource endowment (from crude oil to natural gas and numerous minerals) ...

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jan.2026, Words: 177) — Venezuela’s legislative branch of the National Assembly approved the partial reform of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law. The signed reform was received by Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez in the company of energy sector workers. RELATED EAI ANALYSIS: APPROVAL ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Ovintiv, 29.Jan.2026, Words: 151) — Ovintiv Inc. announced that Gregory P. Hill has been appointed as an independent member of its board of directors, effective 30 Jan. 2026. Hill, 64, retired in 2025 as president, worldwide exploration & production and executive vice president of Hess Corporation. During more ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jan.2026, Words: 46) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued general license no. 46, authorizing certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin oil. ____________________ By editors reporting from Houston and Caracas. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jan.2026, Words: 65) — In 2025, exports from Mexico reached a record $664.8bn, up 7.6% year-on-year compared to $617.7bn in 2024.  “Our country's economy is growing,” Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said on 29 Jan. 2026 during her daily briefing with ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Sheila Dang, Reuters , 29.Jan.2026, Words: 863) — Exxon Mobil and Chevron executives may face more questions about their investment opportunities in Venezuela than their actual quarterly earnings when they hold calls with analysts on Friday. The U.S. capture and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month opened ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jan.2026, Words: 126) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo spoke via telephone again with her US counterpart Donald Trump. “I had a very productive telephone conversation with president Claudia Sheinbaum, of Mexico. It went extremely well for both countries. Much of it was ...

 WASHINGTON, DC (By The White House, 29.Jan.2026, Words: 502) — Today, US president Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency and establishing a process to impose tariffs on goods from countries that sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba, protecting US national security and foreign policy from ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By Petrobras, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 362) — Petrobras disclosed its proved reserves of oil, condensate and natural gas, according to US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulation, estimated at 12.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), as of 31 Dec. 2025. Oil and condensate, and natural gas correspond ...

TORONTO, CANADA (By Orvana, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 890) — Orvana Minerals Corp. reported the recently conducted Induced Polarization ("IP") and Magnetotelluric ("MT") geophysical survey at the company's Taguas project located in the San Juan Province, Argentina outlined a north–south–trending corridor characterized by elevated chargeability and a deep zone of moderate to low resistivity.  These ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 315) — The Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted a notice of intention from Canadian Pacific Kansas City to implement an early renewal of its normal course issuer bid (the "2026 NCIB"). Under the 2026 NCIB, CPKC will be permitted to ...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 93) — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.228 per share on the outstanding common shares. The dividend is payable on 27 Apr. 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 130) — Vizsla Silver Corp. reports 10 individuals have been taken from its project site in Concordia, Mexico. The incident is currently under investigation, and information remains limited. RELATED: VIZSLA UPDATES ON COPALA RESOURCES AT PANUCO SILVER-GOLD PROJECT IN ...

FLORENCE, ITALY (By Baker Hughes, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 370) — Baker Hughes announced multiple awards to progress one of the first low-carbon ammonia fertilizer production plants in the US being developed by Wabash Valley Resources (WVR).  Baker Hughes will supply essential compression and integrated well construction solutions that support multiple parts of the clean ammonia ...

FLORENCE, ITALY and DENVER, COLORADO (By Baker Hughes, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 234) — Baker Hughes announced a strategic technology solutions and equity agreement. Baker Hughes will deepen its relationship with Hydrostor, integrating Baker Hughes’ technology capabilities as part of Hydrostor’s core design offering for its advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) solution. This includes up ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 285) — Australian-based Woodside Energy continues to move forward a number of projects across its global portfolio. “This is being complemented with strong progress at our major projects, as we continue to grow our business, help meet energy demand and create long-term ...

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO and HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Fidencio Casillas with Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 146) — Work related to Woodside Energy’s 100,000 barrels per day (b/d) floating production unit (FPU) associated with its Trion development offshore Mexico continues to advance, according to Woodside acting CEO Liz ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 440) — It's official: the reform to Venezuela's Organic Hydrocarbons Law was approved by the National Assembly of the OPEC country.  Under the urgent parliamentary procedure, the deputies voted quickly — and apparently without having read the text, sources tell ...

OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 492) — The accident at Equinor's refinery at Mongstad in Sep., where a colleague lost his life during a lifting operation, has had a major impact on the company. "This was a tragic accident which has greatly affected us. Everyone who works for Equinor ...

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jan.2026, Words: 258) — Rinchem Company, LLC, a specialty warehousing and logistics company with a global network of chemical and gas logistics capabilities, announced a combination with Dupré Logistics, L.L.C., a regional leader in transportation and logistics solutions for the chemical supply chain ...

SALVADOR DE BAHIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jan.2026, Words: 118) — The Argentine government is advancing initiatives to enable private companies to import and sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) through a competitive mechanism.  RELATED: ARGENTINA REPORTS OIL PRODUCTION OF 868,712 B/D IN DEC. 2025 This measure advances the ...

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jan.2026, Words: 253) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez said an estimated $1.4bn will be invested in 2026 with the goal of continuing to boost and strengthen the Caribbean country’s hydrocarbon sector.  RELATED: VENEZUELAN GASOLINE PRODUCTION COVERS DOMESTIC DEMAND, JORGE RODRÍGUEZ SAYS ...