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HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 7.Nov.2026, Words: 100) — The government of Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez projects reaching oil production of 2.99 million barrels per day (MMb/d) by 2037, according to a report from BloombergLinea. This compares to production of just over 1.2 MMb/d currently. The ...
HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Nov.2026, Words: 191) — Resource-rich Venezuela, is poised to lead economic growth in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region in 2026 and 2027. According to details published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Venezuela recorded gross domestic product (GDP) growth of ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 5.Nov.2026, Words: 121) — Construction of the Francisco PĂ©rez RĂ­os combined cycle power plant in the state of Hidalgo is progressing. The first concrete pour for the main air condenser structure was successfully completed, with 652 cubic meters of concrete poured during 11 ...
LONDON / HOUSTON / SINGAPORE (By Wood Mackenzie, 5.Nov.2026, Words: 926) — An estimated one in five of the world's oil refineries faces increasing risk of closure as global oil demand peaks and enters structural decline within the next decade, according to new research published by Wood Mackenzie. For the refining ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 5.Nov.2026, Words: 425) — Company updates spanning Ueno Bank, Ecogas MĂ©xico, S. de R.L. de C.V., KKR, Nova Steel, Sempra Infrastructure Partners, Sempra, NXT Power, and the ACP, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA — Colombia currently sells 34% less ...
MONTREAL, CANADA (By Nova Steel, 5.Nov.2026, Words: 345) — Nova Steel has been experiencing the impact of unfairly traded steel pipe imports for years and has brought trade cases to try to address the problem.  Source: Nova Steel Despite taking proactive steps to address imports and investing over $200mn in new ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 4.Nov.2026, Words: 325) — Company briefs spanning details on Geely Motors, Tiger Group, among others. Source: Geely Motors Source: Geely Motors ALSO READ: TALOS ENERGY EYES FID IN 2027 FOR BLOCK 29 OFFSHORE MEXICO LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN — The govt ...
HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Nov.2026, Words: 168) — The De La Espriella administration is prioritizing reactivation of the Antonio Ricaurte gas pipeline to add 50 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of gas to the national supply. The rehabilitation would initially allow the incorporation of a ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Nov.2026, Words: 112) — Colombia recorded a new milestone regarding hydrocarbon exploration. Source: ACP Source: ACP This, as it regards ONGC and positive results oat the Milano-1X exploratory well in the CPO-5 block in Meta, which confirmed the potential of the lower ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 5.Nov.2026, Words: 150) — The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is maintaining vigilance of weather conditions to guarantee the continuity of supply given the potential effects of cold front no. 4. The CFE announced on 4 Nov. 2026 in an official statement that it ...
LONDON / HOUSTON / SINGAPORE (By Wood Mackenzie, 4.Nov.2026, Words: 1101) — With Democrats capturing the House of Representatives and Senate in the US mid-term elections, permitting reform could be a top agenda for advancing power growth and reducing energy costs in the US, according to Wood Mackenzie analysis. The ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 3.Nov.2026, Words: 167) — Offshore Mexico, Talos Energy and partners expect to progress the block 29 project toward a final investment decision (FID) sometime in 2027. COMMENTARY: MEXICO'S ENERGY SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES AMID UNCERTAINTIES This, after Talos announced a farm-in transaction in ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 3.Nov.2026, Words: 425) — Company briefs spanning details on Exceed, Kent, Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited (VOGL), ISU Specialty Chemical and Ares Materials, among others. Source: Vedata LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN URUGUAY — UN Global Compact convened LatAm leaders in ...
VANCOUVER, BC (By Silvercorp, 3.Nov.2026, Words: 398) — Silvercorp Metals Inc. announces an update for its budget and construction schedule for the construction of the El Domo project. The construction budget for the project has been updated to $298.2mn, an increase of $14.6mn compared to the $283.6mn estimate dated 4 Feb. 2026 (for reference, the 2021 feasibility study budget was $248mn). The main items of increase or decrease are as follows: Diesel fuel adjustment: Ecuador eliminated diesel ...
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY (By United Nations Global Compact, 3.Nov.2026, Words: 599) — The United Nations Global Compact convened its second Latin America and the Caribbean Leaders Forum in Montevideo, Uruguay, bringing together more than 300 leaders from business, government, finance, the UN and academia to accelerate collective action on sustainable development and ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 3.Nov.2026, Words: 129) — Talos Energy commenced a 3D seismic campaign offshore Honduras in Oct, 2026, initially targeting a portion of a large deepwater acreage position. ALSO READ: TALOS EYES FID IN 2027 FOR BLOCK 29 OFFSHORE MEXICO  This, after Talos ...
PLANO, TEXAS and SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (By ISU, 3.Nov.2026, Words: 564) — ISU Specialty Chemical, a lithium sulfide producer and member of Korea's ISU Group, and Ares Materials, a materials-AI company based in Plano, Texas, and Guadalajara, Mexico, will jointly develop polymer materials for solid-state batteries, along with the AI ...
MUMBAI, INDIA (By Vedanta, 3.Nov.2026, Words: 429) — Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited (VOGL), India's leading private oil and gas producer, entered into a strategic partnership with Exceed - a Kent company, and a globally recognised well management and engineering specialist, to advance exploration in the KG-DWHP-2017/1 deepwater block located ...
LONDON / HOUSTON / SINGAPORE (By WoodMac, 2.Nov.2026, Words: 650) — The Middle East conflict has tested ADNOC, Saudi Aramco and QatarEnergy, while highlighting sharp differences in export flexibility and portfolio diversification. Although all three companies remain resilient, the conflict has increased competing demands on capital, expertise and management attention, strengthening ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Nov.2026, Words: 123) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. intends to offer senior notes due 2037. Proceeds from the offering will be destined for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, the repayment, refinancing or redemption of Cheniere’s subsidiaries’ existing indebtedness (including that ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 2.Nov.2026, Words: 255) — Company briefs spanning details on GoldMining Inc., and Orvana among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BOLIVIA — Orvana provided an update on its Bolivian subsidiary Emipa. [Editores LatinPetroleum] ALSO READ: ACP HIGHLIGHTS ONGC AND MILANO-1X EXPLORATION WELL ...
TORONTO, CANADA (By Orvana, 2.Nov.2026, Words: 614) — Orvana Minerals Corp. updated on the progress of the ramp-up of operations at its Bolivian subsidiary, Empresa Minera Paitití, S.A. (EMIPA). The company also announces the filing by EMIPA with the Autoridad de Supervisión del Sistema Financiero (ASFI), Bolivia's financial regulator, of ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 2.Nov.2026, Words: 155) — Oil companies that have resumed operations in Venezuela are reinvesting the resources generated by their own fields, but they remain cautious before allocating new capital to the OPEC country. This, according to economist Ricardo Penfold, who was managing director ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 1.Nov.2026, Words: 90) — Far from decreasing, polluting sulfur dioxide emissions from PEMEX refineries in Mexico —  including the 1 in Cadereyta — have increased by 67% in the last 20 years. This, while the state oil company’s production of fuel oil, a ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Nov.2026, Words: 132) — Some offshore workers could lose their jobs as a result of a new weight requirement being introduced, according to BBC. The measure is designed to make sure people can be rescued safely via a winch and a helicopter if ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 1.Nov.2026, Words: 89) — The Mexican economy registered a growth of 3.2% at an annual rate during the third quarter 2026. ALSO READ: SHEINBAUM UPDATES ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE QUERÉTARO-IRAPUATO TRAIN  ALSO READ: UN GLOBAL COMPACT CONVENES LATAM LEADERS IN MONTEVIDEO AND ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 31.Oct.2026, Words: ) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo inspected the construction of the QuerĂ©taro-Irapuato train and reported construction of passenger trains and housing is driving approximately 1% of the gross domestic product (GDP) this year. Source: Mexican government Sheinbaum, speaking on ...
HONG KONG (By CNOOC, 30.Oct.2026, Words: 416) — CNOOC Limited announced its operating results for the third quarter 2026. The company continued to increase its reserves and production and steadily advanced exploration and development projects, achieving continued growth in net production of oil and gas and net profit attributable to equity ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 30.Oct.2026, Words: 225) — Company briefs spanning details on DrillDocs, and CNOOC Limited among others. ASIA — CNOOC Limited brought on-stream 9 new projects in the first 3 qtrs of 2026 while production continues to hit new highs. [Editores LatinPetroleum] AFRICA — ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 29.Oct.2026, Words: 215) — Company briefs spanning details on Bristow Group Inc. and FMC Corporation, among others. NORTH AMERICA — Bristow Group Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.125/shr of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend is payable on 27 Nov ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 29.Oct.2026, Words: 553) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez participated in an event which included overseeing certain modernization activities at the Managua hydroelectric plant as well as reactivation of the Tocoma plant, in collaboration with the Argentine company IMPSA. Source: Venezuelan presidency Both ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 28.Oct.2026, Words: 425) — Company briefs spanning details on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), GoldMining, Hot Chili Limited, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, ECOPETROL, Kootenay Silver Inc.,Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, PEMEX, Eni, PETROBRAS, Hot Chili Limited, and Fitch Ratings, among others ...
VANCOUVER, BC (By GoldMining, 28.Oct.2026, Words: 665) — GoldMining Inc. announced commencement of a pre-feasibility study (PFS) and the start of a planned 6,000m infill diamond core drilling program at its 100%-owned São Jorge gold project, located in Pará state, Brazil. ALSO READ: BORR DRILLING LIMITED - PROSPECTOR 5 RIG INCIDENT ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 27.Oct.2026, Words: 375) — Company briefs spanning details on ECOPETROL, PEMEX, YPF, PETROBRAS, ENI, Seatrium, Karpowership, Ignitis Group, EQT, CoAspire, Compal Electronics, Inc., ARC Cloud, X-Bow, Eni, Agip Energy and Natural Resources (Nigeria) Limited (AENR), Apex Global Energy Limited (APEX), and ...
SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA (By Karpowership, 27.Oct.2026, Words: 892) — Seatrium Limited entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global floating power solutions leader Karpowership to pursue a joint venture to develop floating power and infrastructure solutions in Singapore, with the potential to extend cooperation to the wider Southeast Asia market. Building on ...
HAMILTON, BERMUDA (By Borr Drilling, 26.Oct.2026, Words: 255) — Borr Drilling Limited provides an update on the Prospector 5 incident offshore Gabon, first announced by the company on 25 Oct. 2026. Of the 115 personnel on board, 110 are safe and accounted for. Borr confirms incident at Prospector 5 offshore Gabon, ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 26.Oct.2026, Words: 225) — Company briefs spanning details on Denarius Metals, Nucor, Borr Drilling, AENR, Eni, APEX, and EQT Corporation and Range Resources, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA — Denarius Metals commenced mining operations at its Zancudo project in ...
CANONSBURG, PA. AND FORT WORTH, TEXAS (By EQT, 26.Oct.2026, Words: 794) — EQT Corporation and Range Resources Corporation entered into a definitive merger agreement, under which EQT will acquire Range in an all-stock transaction to create America's leading natural gas company with a pro forma enterprise value over $50bn. The combination brings ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 26.Oct.2026, Words: 177) — PEMEX CEO Juan Carlos Carpio Fragoso highlighted the progress made in strengthening the state-owned company to consolidate Mexico's energy sovereignty. “Through stabilization in production, refining, and the provision of strategic inputs such as fertilizers and petrochemicals, we guarantee ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 26.Oct.2026, Words: 141) — EP Petroecuador resumed transport of Colombian crude oil through its pipelines in what is seen as a logistical service that strengthens bilateral cooperation between Ecuador and Colombia and generates revenue for the Andean country.  Prior to the restart, ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 26.Oct.2026, Words: 164) — A report by the investigative news outlet ProPublica revealed the oil pact signed by US secretary of state Marco Rubio and US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth grants Washington a 35% stake in the parent company of North ...
WASHINGTON, DC (By US State Department, 26.Oct.2026, Words: 2886) — Remarks senior US State Department official on Venezuela via teleconference. MODERATOR: Hey guys, good afternoon. Thank you for joining today’s press call on Venezuela. Just to start with the ground rules, this call will be held on background attributable to a ...
SAN DONATO MILANESE, ITALY (By Eni, 26.Oct.2026, Words: 149) — Eni completed the sale of its subsidiary Agip Energy and Natural Resources (Nigeria) Limited (AENR) to Apex Global Energy Limited, a company wholly owned by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Ltd, one of Nigeria’s leading operators in the onshore ...
HAMILTON, BERMUDA (By Borr Drilling, 25.Oct.2026, Words: 425) — Borr Drilling Limited confirms an incident occurred at approximately 20:37 local time on 24 Oct. 2026 involving the Prospector 5 drilling rig while conducting jacking operations offshore Gabon in preparation for a planned drilling campaign.  The Prospector 5 is owned and operated ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 25.Oct.2026, Words: 120) — The new projects are located in 14 states and will house 420 manufacturing and logistics companies. The northern border region accounts for half of the 20 new industrial parks incorporated into Plan Mexico: 10 complexes distributed between Coahuila and ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.OCt.2026, Words: 156) — Conditions allowing for the safe return of opposition leader María Corina Machado to Venezuela is the direct result of the US supported reconciliation talks with the interim government, according to US secretary of state Marco Rubio. ALSO READ: MARÍA ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Oct.2026, Words: 92) — MarĂ­a Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela.  Her first public appearance was at the Santa Rosa Church in Barquisimeto. This, to give thanks to the Divina Pastora (Divine Shepherdess), El Carabobeño reported on 25 Oct 2026. "I am here ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 25.Oct.2026, Words: 335) — Company briefs spanning details on Quintana, bp, Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mexico's CFE, among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA — Vaca Muerta is making inroads in Asia and prepares for a historic leap in ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 25.Oct.2026, Words: 121) — The state-owned companies of Ecuador and Peru, EP Petroecuador and PetroperĂș, respectively, renewed commercial operations after 4 years, strengthening regional energy integration. Said operation opens new possibilities for cooperation in the supply of crude oil and derivatives, logistics ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 25.Oct.2026, Words: 119) — CFE will build the Altamira combined cycle power plant with an investment of $804mn. The plant will add 557 MW to the National Electric System, ePlusMexico reported on 25 Oct. 2026. Over 1.3 million residents will benefit, ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 177) — The scientific vessel M.V. Fugro Brasilis arrived in Venezuela to advance a gas project on the Deltana platform. With the arrival of the vessel in Venezuelan waters, BP Exploration, in partnership with UCC Oil and Gas Holding and XRG, ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 430) — State-owned PEMEX has reported begun laying off management-level employees and reducing staffing levels as part of a restructuring that has already reached facilities in Tamaulipas and its headquarters in Mexico City.  So far, there is no confirmed figure for ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 121) — Argentina is moving forward with its electric transmission expansion plan through private financing. This, as the IDB approved a $200mn guarantee to support the AMBA I and Puerto Madryn - Choele Choel - Bahía Blanca projects. Said projects ...
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 137) — The Brazilian people deserve to know why the Bolsonaro family opened Brazil's doors to Tigrinho and online gambling, Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced in a post on social media.  "While millions of families work hard to pay ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 186) — Global governance serves the common interests of all nations, and requires the collective effort of the international community, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi said during the 2026 Global Governance Forum. China’s FM Wang Yi present at the 2026 Global ...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 176) — “Momentous transformations not seen in a century are unfolding before our eyes at a faster pace,” China’s foreign minister Wang Yi said during the 2026 Global Governance Forum. This, he said while “unilateralism and bullying resurge and the governance ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 445) — Company briefs spanning details on Quintana, IDB, PEMEX, Derwick, Petropar, the World Bank, and VTV, among others. AFRICA — an oil rig sank off Gabon's coast. [Agencies] NORTH AMERICA — droughts and floods caused by El Niño can ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: 109) — The state-owned company Petroquímica de Venezuela formalized shipment of 30,000 metric tons of fertilizer destined for the US through an alliance with XTS Commodities. ALSO READ: VENEZUELA'S FETRAENERGÍA DENOUNCES WORKER "AGGRESSION" BY NABEP According to the statement by the ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 24.Oct.2026, Words: ) — Quintana is beginning a new drilling campaign in the Aguada Bandera Anticline area, as part of the commitments made in the extension agreement signed in 2024. The campaign includes the drilling of 4 wells, primarily targeting the Bajo ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 123) — Venezuela seeks to revive one of its largest power plants with China's help, amid an energy crisis marked by blackouts and growing social unrest, according to Bloomberg. China Machinery Engineering plans to reactivate a 600-megawatt unit at Planta Centro ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 300) — 4 months after the devastating dual earthquakes that shook Venezuela, the situation has entered a less visible phase, marked by the aftermath of the damage to infrastructure and the emotional consequences. JesĂșs "Txuo" RodrĂ­guez Villarroel, a Jesuit priest ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 191) — TOFCO, EOG and BP are boasting successful fabrication and loadout of the Coconut jacket.  ALSO READ: BPTT GETS FIRST GAS FROM MENTO OFFSHORE TRINIDAD’S SE COAST, EYES COCONUT The Coconut project, pursued by EOG and BP, will strengthen ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 171) — CEPAL updated its economic growth estimates for all of the countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region.  ALSO READ: RISING MARITIME RATES IMPACTING VENEZUELAN OIL EXPORTS Important highlights follow: — geopolitical tensions, disruptions to logistics routes, and ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 130) — The increase in maritime transport rates is complicating the marketing and export of Venezuelan heavy crude oil to international markets. According to reports from trade operators gathered by Reuters, freight rates for transporting raw materials from the American coast ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 109) — Consolidation of natural gas production is fundamental to ensuring the optimal functioning of the National Electric System (SEN) and Venezuelan industry. This, according to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, speaking on 23 Oct. 2026 in a broadcast on Venezuelan ...
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Reuters: Curtis Williams and Marwa Rashad, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 394) —  QatarEnergy is in talks with Woodside Energy WDS.AX to buy up to 3 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per annum (mtpa) from its Louisiana LNG plant under construction, three people with knowledge of the negotiations told Reuters. ALSO ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 23.Oct.2026, Words: 980) — Company briefs spanning details on Jinko Holdings Limited, æ™¶ç§‘æŽ§è‚Ąæœ‰é™ć…Źćž, PetroperĂș, EP Petroecuador, Mexico’s CFE, the National Survey of Urban Public Security (ENSU) of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Blue Waters, TOFCO, EOG, bp, PEMEX, and ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 22.Oct.2026, Words: 140) — Venezuela needs to invest between $2.5bn-$3bn annually to incorporate new thermoelectric generation capacity and respond to the growth in electricity demand resulting from the economic expansion the OPEC country is experiencing, El Carabobeño reported on 22 Oct. 2026. This, ...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (By The Atlantic, 22.Oct.2026, Words: 198) — More than a century ago, oil was discovered in Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, the largest body of water in South America. Tens of billions of barrels' worth of reserves are thought to remain beneath the water-but they will not ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 22.Oct.2026, Words: 201) — Mexico’s economy grew an estimated 3.7% in Sep. 2026 compared to Sep. 2025. CuauhtĂ©moc, Ciudad de MĂ©xico, MĂ©xico, 22 de octubre de 2026. La doctora Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, presidenta Constitucional de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos en Conferencia de ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 22.Oct.2026, Words: 505) — Company briefs spanning details on Alianza Petrolera, the Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks (AMPIP), Cheniere Energy, Inc., Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC, Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC and QatarEnergy, among others. CuauhtĂ©moc, Ciudad de MĂ©xico, MĂ©xico, 22 de octubre ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 22.Oct.2026, Words: 619) — Santa Cruz governor Claudio Vidal presided over the signing of a contract with Alianza Petrolera Argentina S.A. for the development of the Sur Río Deseado Este hydrocarbon area in Santa Cruz. The project includes a financial offer exceeding ...
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Cheniere, 22.Oct.2026, Words: 398) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. announced its subsidiaries, Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC (SPL) and Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (CCL), have each entered into long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreements (SPA) with QatarEnergy to supply a total of 4 million tonnes per ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 21.Oct.2026, Words: 287) — The Federation of Energy Workers of Venezuela (FetraEnergía) denounced what it labeled a "blatant aggression by North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) against the working class" south of Lake Maracaibo. Under an illegal "day-to-day" scheme, NABEP is carrying out ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 20.Oct.2026, Words: 395) — Company briefs spanning details on Argentina’s Energy Secretariat, Weatherford, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, PEMEX, SLB and PDVSA among others. Carabobo College of Engineers calls for rally over power outages ALSO READ: FIRE REPORTED AT PEMEX’ ABKATÚN-H PLATFORM OFFSHORE CAMPECHE ...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK / BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By Fitch Ratings, 20.Oct.2026, Words: 1554) — Fitch Ratings has affirmed ECOPETROL S.A.'s Long-Term Foreign Currency and Local Currency Issuer Default Rating at 'BB' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch has also affirmed the company's National Long- and Short-Term ratings at 'AAA(col)'/'F1+(col)' with a Stable ...
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By ECOPETROL, 20.Oct.2026, Words: 135) — Fitch Ratings affirmed ECOPETROL’s global credit rating at BB, with a stable outlook, and its standalone credit profile (SACP) at 'bbb-'. In addition, Fitch affirmed ECOPETROL's national long-term and short-term ratings at 'AAA(col)', with a stable outlook, and 'F1+(col)', respectively. Fitch stated that ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 127) — The Bajo del Choique-La Invernada project, owned by Pluspetrol, has been approved for inclusion in the country’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments, also known as RIGI. The project anticipates a total investment of $12.24bn for the unconventional development ...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (By S&P Global, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 1076) — Beyond the more well-documented impacts from the disruption of transit through the Strait of Hormuz lies the beginnings of what could be a global food crisis, a new S&P Global analysis says. In the first major report from the S&P Global Institute, ...
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Gastech, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 325) — Following the highly successful Gastech in Bangkok 14-17 Sep. 2026, Paul Sullivan, Co-Chairman of Gastech, affirmed the confidence the broader industry has in Alaska LNG as a Pacific Basin supplier, citing the project's geographic and infrastructure advantages, proven engineering foundations, and growing momentum ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 160) — Active and retired workers of state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) gathered in Zulia state to demand improved working conditions.  They occupied the gates of the Miranda Building, the state-owned company's headquarters in Maracaibo, and docks on the eastern shore ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 325) — Company briefs spanning updates on PEMEX, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., TotalEnergies, Eni, Repsol, and ECOPETROL among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA — NeuquĂ©n negotiates a $150mn infrastructure bond w/ TotalEnergies to advance the exploitation of a ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 157) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo acknowledged that during calls with her US counterpart Donald Trump that he has pressured Mexico to buy more US natural gas. Sheinbaum said Trump also requested access to state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), El Financiero ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 122) — PetrĂłleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) activated safety protocols to control a fire that broke out at 11:15 a.m. at the AbkatĂșn-H platform. The unmanned satellite platform is located 73km from Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, the Mexico City-based company reported ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 218) — The Venezuelan energy sector has an eye on improved operational capabilities amid actions to recover infrastructure, equipment, and spare parts. This, as part of moves to guarantee operational reliability across all processes in the upstream, downstream and midstream energy ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 19.Oct.2026, Words: 138) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told The New York Times she was excluded by the US administration from the negotiations taking place in Caracas between the Chavista regime and some opposition representatives.  During the interview published by the ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 182) — Refining crude oil has proven costly for state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX). ALSO READ: PEMEX debt higher than Mexican authorities what you to believe This, as the Mexico City-based company may have missed out on approximately around 781bn Mexican pesos ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 225) — Company briefs spanning details on Solaria, Equinor, Tecpetrol, the World Bank, and IDB among others. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ARGENTINA — Toldos Il Este, the Tecpetrol development that foresees 380 wells and $6.4bn, includes a treatment plant ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 168) — Venezuela is moving toward transparency in its fiscal and debt figures after years of opacity, according to Ecoanalítica. This, with estimates placing total liabilities at $238bn, a significant portion of which corresponds to internal debt between public entities, the ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Oct.2026, Words: 185) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo temporarily eliminated the 10% tariff on the import of auto parts and components intended for automobile assembly. This, as part of a measure that will be in effect for 5 years and ...
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 17.Oct.2026, Words: 173) — Activists convened by more than 25 environmental organizations protested to denounce PEMEX’ environmental damage, reject studies on gas extraction through hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," and question the government's financial support for the state-owned oil company. Source: Editores ...
LIMA, PERÚ (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, contributor Frank Oscanoa Curillo, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 1094) — Peru has oil, natural gas, prospective exploration basins, and international companies with experience developing its resources. It also has something that seems to have become a permanent feature of its energy industry: investment announcements ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 245) — Company briefs spanning details on the Chamber of Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons in NeuquĂ©n, NG Energy and ECOPETROL, Chevron, and CNPC, among others. UK — as int’l conflicts diminish hopes for supply relief, Brent crude reached that ...
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 154) — The Carabobo College of Engineers has called for a rally this Friday at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Corpoelec building on Cedeño Avenue in Valencia to demand action regarding the blackouts that have prolonged power outages in the ...
CALGARY, ALBERTA (By NG Energy, 16.Oct.2026, Words: 1105) — NG Energy International Corp. announced initial results from the Aruchara-6 well at the company's Maria Conchita Block in Colombia, and to provide an operational update on the SinĂș-9 Block. The company's contractual interest in both the Maria Conchita Block and the SinĂș-9 ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 15.Oct.2026, Words: 185) — Company briefs spanning details on ECOPETROL, and AXN, among others. Source: AXN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA — ECOPETROL continues advancing its transformation journey with the appointment of its new corporate compliance officer (CCO). [ECOPETROL] NORTH AMERICA ...
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By ECOPETROL, 15.Oct.2026, Words: 405) — ECOPETROL’s Board of Directors has appointed JosĂ© Eduardo Barreneche Ávila as the company's Corporate Compliance Officer, effective no later than 20 Oct. 2026. This appointment forms part of the company's ongoing strategy to strengthen its senior management structure. JosĂ© Eduardo Barreneche is an ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 14.Oct.2026, Words: 325) — Company briefs spanning details on Agricultura Nacional, S.A. de C.V. (Dragon), Maurel & Prom Colombia Sociedad Limitada, SinĂș-9 Consortium, SIMFLO, EcoPhage, Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. and ECOPETROL among others. Source: NVIDIA LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COLOMBIA ...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Oct.2026, Words: 203) — SIMFLO announced award of a major municipal project in Central America to supply water infrastructure to multiple cities. The project involves supplying high-efficiency vertical turbine pump bowl assemblies to support well construction and scheduled municipal water system maintenance ...
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 13.Oct.2026, Words: 364) — Company briefs spanning details on Western Star Resources Inc., AT&T, Trafalgar SFP, S.A. de C.V., S.F.P., Jaguar Uranium, Grupo Trafalgar, Rice University and Moody's Local MX S.A. de C.V., among others. Source: Rice University NORTH AMERICA — Rice ...