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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 212) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said her country needs to advance energy sovereignty through increased production of natural gas and renewable sources. Her announcements came at an event to commemorating the 88th anniversary of the oil expropriation, ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 50) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control or OFAC issued general license no. 52 authorizing certain transactions involving Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). RELATED: DELCY REPLACES VLADIMIR PADRINO LÓPEZ, ANNOUNCES OTHER APPOINTMENTS ____________________ By Chad Archey reporting from Atlanta ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2026, Words: 115) — The national average gasoline price (regular) in the US reached $3.79/gallon as of 17 Mar. 2026, up 30% from $2.92/gallon just a month ago, according to AAA. Many parts of the US are on spring break holidays, which ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre and Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2026, Words: 467) — Cemex has divested assets in varied countries between 2024 and 2026 to-date spanning Colombia, Panama, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and Guatemala, and to varied companies from Holcim Group to Grupo Estrella among other companies as ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2026, Words: 202) — Eni celebrated the first gas delivery from the new gas consortium (NGC)’s Quiluma field, a major milestone for Angola’s energy sector. Initial gas export from Quiluma is expected at 150 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d). And, Eni ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2026, Words: 225) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 17 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 ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2026, Words: 102) — State-owed Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) extinguished a fire detected at 6am near the perimeter fence of hydrocarbon storage area 1 at the Olmeca refinery. The refinery's hydrocarbon storage facilities are unaffected and operating normally. RELATED: PEMEX CONTROLS PRESSURE ISSUE AT ...
CARLSBAD, N.M. (By SE New Mexico College, 16.Mar.2026, Words: 361) — Sunvapor, Inc. and Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) commenced joint operations of the country's first solar desalination facility located at a commercial salt water disposal well. The salt water disposal well is operated by NGL Water Solutions Permian LLC, ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Mar.2026, Words: 130) — Petrobras will pay on 20 Mar. 2026 the second installment of shareholder remuneration referring to the anticipation of compensation related to the 2025 fiscal year, declared in accordance with the balance sheet of 30 Sep. 2025, based on ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Mar.2026, Words: 233) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez called on Venezuelans to participate in the existing dialogue spaces in the South American country. This, during a work session dedicated to strengthening the education system. She explained it is important to move forward ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Mar.2026, Words: 260) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 16 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, 16.Mar.2026, Words: 160) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez led a working meeting with delegations from Venezuela and Colombia to address issues of defense, trade, tourism, energy, and oil. During the meeting that took place at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Rodríguez announced ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Mar.2026, Words: 114) — Approximately, 7,480 service stations operated under the Pemex franchise, as of 31 Dec. 2025, up 3.0% compared to 31 Dec. 2024. RELATED: WOODSIDE COMMENTS ON LAST WEEKS LAUNCH OF TRION DRILLING CAMPAIGN Of these stations, 7,435 are ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Mar.2026, Words: 90) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez celebrated fisherman's and food day with key announcements. Said announcements include plans to allocate $300mn to the social protection fund for working people and the creation of a growth plan to be presented on ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Mar.2026, Words: 190) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 15 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 ...
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA (By Venture Global, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 425) — Venture Global, Inc. announced a final investment decision (FID) and successful closing of an $8.6bn project financing for the second phase of the company’s third project, Venture Global CP2 LNG (CP2). When combined with the Phase One financing for CP2 announced Jul ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 434) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 13 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 ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 1,090) — If US president Donald Trump’s Shield of the Americas Summit was supposed to be about freedom, security, and prosperity for the hemisphere, then Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico and its leaders — Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Gustavo Petro, and ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Word: 230) — In Doral, Florida, US president Donald Trump recently convened what was billed as the first-ever Shield of the Americas summit. There, Trump and his secretary of sate Marco Rubio welcomed a coalition of 13 countries seemingly “committed to freedom, security, ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 175) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez signed strategic agreements with the Spanish energy and petrochemical company Repsol. This, with the aim of strengthening Venezuela’s hydrocarbons sector and promoting foreign investment in the OPEC country under Rodríguez’ interim leadership. EAI ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 580) — Mexican Government is maintaining inter-institutional coordination to address the presence of hydrocarbons detected on beaches in Veracruz and Tabasco. These actions are being carried out through the Unified Command Center in Veracruz, with the participation of the ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 50) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control or OFAC issued general license no. 49A authorizing negotiations of and entry into contingent contracts for certain investment in Venezuela. ____________________ By Chad Archey reporting from Atlanta. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 48) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control or OFAC issued general license no. 48A authorizing the supply of certain items and services to Venezuela. ____________________ By Chad Archey reporting from Atlanta. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Mar.2026, Words: 46) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control or OFAC issued general license no. 46B authorizing certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin oil or petrochemical products. ____________________ By Chad Archey reporting from Atlanta. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Luis Vicente León, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 375) — Venezuela’s exchange rate gap remains the country's main macroeconomic distortion, but its origin is not singular. It is a multifaceted problem. The process of economic opening in Venezuela, now materialized in the new architecture of oil licenses, reform of the ...
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By Petrobras, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 350) — In 2025, Petrobras paid R$ 277.6bn in taxes and government take (PGOV, the Brazilian acronym for government take) in Brazil, a 3% increase compared to 2024. This amount corresponds to approximately 7% of the country’s total tax revenues in 2025, making ...
SALVADOR DE BAHIA, BRAZIL (By Pedro Silva, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 204) — The board of directors of Petrobras approved the company’s adherence to the economic subvention for the commercialization of road diesel oil in Brazil’s national territory, established by Provisional Measure (MP) No. 1,340, dated 12 Mar. 2026. Given ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 118) — Veracruz governor Rocío Nahle García reported an oil spill is affecting the Mexican state's coast. The spill apparently originated from a vessel owned by a private company. According to the governor, the incident occurred while the ship ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 88) — Pemex’ Deer Park refinery continued to operate at a loss in 2025. The Houston-based refinery closed the year with losses of $80mn, according to reports on 12 Mar. 2026 by El Financiero. Operationally, Deer Park processed an ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 150) — Cemex is divesting certain operations in Colombia through several transactions expected to generate about $555mn in total proceeds. The company said it has agreed to sell a cement plant, a grinding mill, and a portfolio of ready-mix concrete, ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 300) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 12 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 ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Mar.2026, Words: 209) — According to a document dated 11 Mar. 2026, the US government formalized its full recognition of Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez and her government before the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. In ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 103) — Venezuela's production averaged 903,000 barrels per day (b/d) in Feb. 2026, up 9.7% sequentially month-over-month. This, as production averaged 823,000 barrels per day in Jan. 2026, according to secondary sources as reported by the Organization of the Petroleum ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 205) — Venezuela “categorically rejects the announcement made by the government of Guyana regarding the commencement of a 3-dimensional seismic exploration campaign in maritime areas that Guyana unilaterally intends to present as part of its alleged "exclusive economic zone." ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Reuters, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 214) — Venezuela and Spanish energy group Repsol have signed "strategic agreements," the government of the South American country said in a statement on Thursday. Speaking on state-run television, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the agreement will allow for gas production at Cardon IV, which ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 360) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 11 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not ...
WASHINGTON, DC (By US Department of Energy, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 225) — US secretary of energy Chris Wright released the following statement regarding the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR): “Earlier today, 32 member nations of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed to President Trump’s request to ...
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 470) — Soon bio-methanol from Equinor will fuel ships that are bringing cars and machinery from points of production to markets. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a market leader in roll‑on/roll‑off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics and will use the bio‑methanol as bunker fuel for its ...
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE (By WoodMac, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 767) — Northeast Asia’s LNG market faces a major supply shock following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with regional demand expected to fall by 4-5 million tonnes through Q3 2026 if supply disruptions last for two months, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. RELATED: DAVID ...
VIENNA, AUSTRIA (By OPEC, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 294) — 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 1 Mar. 2026, to review global market conditions and outlook. In view of a ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 225) — Viridien and BGP have entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to launch a massive multi-client 3D seismic acquisition and imaging program across the shallow water acreage lots 2, ...
HOUSTON, TEXAS and LONDON, ENGLAND (By Baker Hughes, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 481) — Baker Hughes Company successfully issued $6.5bn in debt consisting of 5 tranches of senior unsecured notes and €3bn in debt consisting of 4 tranches of senior unsecured notes (collectively, the “notes”): $500mn 4.050% Senior Notes due 2029 $1.25bn ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2026, Words: 261) — During the first 2 months of 2026, Ecuador recorded revenues of $1.199bn from the domestic sale of hydrocarbon derivatives, representing a 12.28% increase compared to the same 2-month period in 2025. This consolidates a positive performance in the ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2026, Words: 820) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 10 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 ...
TORONTO, CANADA (By Orvana, 10.Mar.2026, Words: 505) — Orvana Minerals Corp.’s Bolivian subsidiary, Empresa Minera Paitití S.A. (EMIPA), has produced its first doré as part of the phased restart of the Don Mario Plant. Following completion of performance verification of the comminution and thickening circuits, and upgrades to the Au-Ag ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2026, Words: 240) — Viridien revealed a new regional multi-client data initiative for the offshore basins of India, designed to deliver enhanced, data-driven exploration capabilities to industry operators. The initiative will commence with Phase 1 Mahanadi Basin reimaging and merging of approximately ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2026, Words: 135) — Frontera Energy Corporation received notice from GeoPark Limited that it will not exercise its right to match the binding offer received from Parex Resources Inc. Frontera had determined Parex's offer to be a “superior proposal" to the existing ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Mar.2026, Words: 153) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez met with authorities from the country's hydrocarbons sector as part of efforts to strengthen trade alliances with international partners with an aim on enhancing Venezuela's capacity once again as a global energy leader ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Mar.2026, Words: 145) — Bolivia, as part of a liability management plan, intends to exchange a portion of its 4.500% senior notes due 2028 and its 7.500% senior notes due 2030, in an amount representing approximately 67% of the aggregate principal amount ...
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Shell, 9.Mar.2026, Words: 502) — Pennzoil Quaker State Company DBA SOPUS Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc., that comprises Shell's US lubricants business, has entered an agreement to sell Jiffy Lube International (JLI) and its subsidiary Premium Velocity Auto (PVA) LLC business to an affiliate ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Mar.2026, Words: 1200) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 9 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). RELATED: PEMEX COLLABORATION ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas and Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Mar.2026, Words: 565) — Australia’s Woodside Energy, in partnership with state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), confirmed commencement last week of the drilling campaign at the Trion field, located in ultra-deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This, after ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Mar.2026, Words: 210) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 8 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not ...
PERTH/MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (By Reuters, 8.Mar.2026, Words: 197) — Global miner BHP’s Australia president Geraldine Slattery is among the contenders for the top job at Woodside Energy, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the situation. Woodside is expected to name a replacement for Meg O’Neill soon, after she unexpectedly left the company in ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2026, Words: 233) — US president Donald J. Trump announced creation of an alliance of 17 countries in the Americas to combat and "destroy" drug cartels during the Shield of the Americas summit. US secretary of state Marco Rubio joined Trump at the ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2026, Words: 261) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez expressed her desire to build a healthy relationship with Washington based on mutual respect. Following the recent announcement of the restoration of diplomatic and consular relations between Venezuela and the US, the interim ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2026, Words: 214) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 7 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2026, Words: 189) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 9 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, 6.Mar.2026, Words: 144) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced during the launch of the first edition of the "Fedecámaras Portuguesa Expo 2026," that double-digit economic growth is expected in Venezuela. During the event, she emphasized the importance of dialogue with productive ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2026, Words: 48) — OFAC issued general license 51 (GL51) authorizing certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin gold. RELATED: VENEZUELA TO PRESENT MINING LAW TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ____________________ By Piero Stewart reporting from Panama City. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Mar.2026, Words: 732) — Two very different oil stories are converging on the same symbolic number: 1.5 million barrels per day (MMb/d). Tiny Guyana, a new entrant to the global oil stage, and Venezuela, a founding OPEC member with the world’s largest oil reserves ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas and Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 1,015) — At the kick-off ceremony for the Trión field project, a joint venture between Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and Australian company Woodside Energy, Mexico’s Secretariat of Energy (SENER) head Luz Elena González Escobar, was keen ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 252) — The Esmeraldas refinery will gradually resume operations starting 16 Mar. 2026, according to Petroecuador. This, following the fire that occurred on 1 Mar. 2026 in the Viscous Reduction Unit 1. Meanwhile, the supply of fuel throughout the country is ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 401) — State-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) said it is constantly promoting strategies to optimize the use of its resources. This, with the aim of making energy efficiency a strategic priority that boosts competitiveness, reduce environmental impact, and contributes to ...
DORA, FLORIDA (By SouthCom, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 679) — US secretary of war Pete Hegseth underscored the importance of strong, regional border security today during the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at US Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Florida. The operational conference brought together regional defense and security leaders from the Caribbean, ...
VANCOUVER, BC (By Vizsla, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 313) — Vizsla Silver Corp. provided the following update on the situation in Concordia, Mexico. Vizsla Silver has been focused on supporting the families of the 10 colleagues taken from its project site in Concordia, as well as its employees, through a time of pain, ...
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By Petrobras, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 207) — “2025 results confirm the consistency of our strategy, based on capital discipline, production growth and operational efficiency. Even in a backdrop of a sharp decline in Brent prices, we generated US$ 36 billion in operating cash for the year. We ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 333) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 5 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 106) — Brava Energia S.A. revealed preliminary and unaudited production data for Feb. 2026. RELATED: PEMEX REPORTS FURTHER DEBT REDUCTION, STABLE PRODUCTION At Potiguar, the decline in productivity observed in recent months reflects the shutdown of facilities in the region, ...
CALGARY, AB (By Frontera, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 298) — Frontera Energy Corporation said its’ board of directors, in consultation with its external legal counsel and independent financial advisors, has determined that the binding offer received from Parex Resources Inc. to acquire all of Frontera's upstream Colombian exploration and production business constitutes a “superior proposal.” ...
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By Petrobras, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 392) — Petrobras' board of directors, in a meeting held today, authorized the submission to the Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 16 Apr. 2026, of the proposal for the distribution of shareholder remuneration related to the fourth quarter of 2025 in the ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 58) — Shell is on the front foot again in Venezuela under the interim leadership of Delcy Rodríguez. RELATED: SHELL INKS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE IN VENEZUELA, DEAL WITH VEPICA Shell has operated in Venezuela since 1914. ____________________ By Piero Stewart reporting ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 131) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. priced its previously announced offering of senior notes due 2036 and senior notes due 2056. RELATED: CHENIERE TO OFFERING SENIOR NOTES DUE IN 2036 AND 2056 The 2036 notes will bear interest at a rate ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 270) — Venezuela’s new legal mining law looks to guarantee legal certainty and attract foreign investors. This, according to comments from Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez during the visit of a White House delegation to Miraflores Palace. Source: ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 140) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, senior notes due 2036 and senior notes due 2056. The notes will rank pari passu in right of payment with existing senior notes at Cheniere, including ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 261) — Venezuela's government inked a financial deal with Shell, which in turn inked a deal with Vepica that aims to boost hydrocarbon production and strengthen the Venezuelan industrial sector. The details were revealed during a meeting between Venezuela’s ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 172) — In Nuevo León, Sempra has projects in 2 of its business lines: low-carbon solutions and energy infrastructure. In low-carbon solutions, the San Diego-based company has the Ventika wind farm, while in energy infrastructure the company has the Los Ramones ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 264) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 5 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 ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 223) — Nine Energy Service, Inc. successfully completed its financial restructuring process. On 1 Feb. 2026, Nine and its US and Canadian subsidiaries filed voluntary, prepackaged chapter 11 cases in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Nine ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 157) — There is goodwill to build an energy cooperation agenda between Venezuela and the US. This, according to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez. During a meeting on 5 Mar. 2026 with US secretary of the interior Doug Burgum she ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre with Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2026, Words: 141) — Activities at the Trion offshore field are being developed owing to the collaboration of Mexico’s Energy Secretariat (SENER), state-owned Pemex, the government of Tamaulipas and Australia's Woodside Energy. RELATED: PEMEX GUARANTEES PRODUCTION FROM 2025-2030 ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2026, Words: 360) — “There is confidence in Mexico's energy potential!,” according to the head of Mexico’s Energy Secretariat or Sener, Luz Elena González Escobar. “In Altamira, Tamaulipas, we began activities at the Trion field, the first and most important ultra-deepwater oil project ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2026, Words: 400) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 4 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 ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 134) — Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) warned that due to the preparation and incorporation of new additives into gasoline there may be a slight delay in deliveries of this product in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 400) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 3 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 ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 125) — State-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) signed supply contracts with oil and petroleum product trading companies with an aim on procuring supplies destined for the US market. The contracts aim to reestablish long-standing commercial relationships to guarantee ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 253) — In the current oil market conditions, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmark crude rising, Petroecuador eyes selling its oil at a better price and obtaining greater profits for the state. This is due to the following points: — ...
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 370) — Petroecuador and the Ministry of the Interior signed a specific inter-institutional cooperation agreement that will strengthen security and control measures in the national pipeline network, including oil and gas pipelines. This agreement — with the aim of reinforcing ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 465) — In response to the announcements issued by the Directorate of Hydrocarbons of the Ministry of Mines and Energy on 2 and 3 Mar. 2026, and disseminated through the media, Ecopetrol reports that the supply of liquid fuels from ...
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 560) — Equinor has completed the investigation of a well control incident on the “Deepsea Bollsta” drilling rig on 23 Sep. 2025. The incident is classified in the company's highest category of severity. The incident occurred in connection with plugging a well on the ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Luis Vicente Leon, 3.Mar.2026, Words: 450) — Venezuela’s exchange rate gap remains the country's main macroeconomic distortion, but its origin is not singular. It is a multifaceted problem. Between Jan. and Feb., approximately $800mn entered the country, plus a new transfer that could be around an additional ...