(S&P Global, 23.Mar.2022) — Transportadora de Gas del Sur, or TGS, the biggest gas transporter in Argentina, said late March 22 it plans to invest […]
NRGBriefs: Zacatecas Silver Provides Update on Panuco Project
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Mar.2022) — Energy briefs including Zacatecas Silver Corp. (ZAC:TSX Venture; ZCTSF: OTC Markets; 7TV: Frankfurt) providing an update on its diamond drilling […]
IDB Approves Strategy for Trinidad and Tobago on Digital Transformation
(IDB, 23.Mar.2022) — Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Mauricio Claver-Carone and Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Planning & Development Pennelope Beckles met today to discuss […]
SK E&S Buys EverCharge, a US EV Charging Solutions Provider
(SK E&S, 23.Mar.2022) — SK E&S is entering the US electric vehicle charging market. On 23 March 2022, SK E&S announced the acquisition of EverCharge, an EV […]
Petro Names Afro-Colombian Environmentalist as Running Mate
(Bloomberg, 23.Mar.2022) — Gustavo Petro, who’s leading Colombia’s presidential race with a campaign focused on wealth redistribution and a green economy, doubled down on his […]
If Biden Wants to Lower Gas Prices, he Should Talk to Guyana | Opinion
(Miami Herald, 23.Mar.2022) — President Biden recently sent a team of senior U.S. officials to Caracas for talks with Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro about a […]
POSCO Holdings Inc. Invests $839mn in Lithium Business in Argentina
(POSCO Holdings, 23.Mar.2022) — POSCO Holdings started construction of a plant to commercialize brine lithium in Argentina. The POSCO Group is Argentina’s first to produce lithium […]
Colombia’s Fossil Fuel Industry Is Freaking Out About Gustavo Petro
(The New Republic, 22.Mar.2022) — This spring, Colombia could elect its first progressive president. In primary elections earlier this month—held for left-wing, centrist, and ruling right blocs—former Bogotá mayor […]
Government Expects Higher Than Budgeted Revenues, Forex From Oil, Gas
(Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, 22.Mar.2022) — Finance Minister Colm Imbert said Trinidad and Tobago can expect to enjoy quite higher earnings from the sale of […]
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NRGBriefs: Argentina Inflation Could Touch 5.5% in Mar. 2022 [PDF Download]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Mar.2022) — Energy briefs including Suriname and Guyana with 13bn bbls of discovered resources and continuing exploration and where opportunities are tremendous, […]
NRGBriefs: Venezuela’s VP Delcy Rodríguez on impact of US sanctions
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Mar.2022, Words: 191) — Energy briefs including Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez commenting on the impact of US […]
Chevron, Waiting It Out in Venezuela, Tells US Now Is the Time to Pump Oil
(WSJ, 22.Mar.2022) — For months, Biden administration officials snubbed top executives and lobbyists for Chevron Corp. who had pressed officials in Washington to ease sanctions so the company […]
Zacatecas Closes Oversubscribed $19.15mn Financing
(Zacatecas Silver, 22.Mar.20222) — Zacatecas Silver Corp. (ZAC:TSX Venture; ZCTSF: OTC Markets; 7TV: Frankfurt) closed a $19.15mn offering of subscription receipts (the “financing”). The financing […]
Argentina Lithium Starts Geophysics Program at Rincon West Project
(Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp., 21.Mar.2022) — Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT) (FSE: OAY3) (OTC: PNXLF) commenced advanced geophysical imaging surveys at its Rincon […]
Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy Start Ops at 998 MW Wind Project
(Invenergy, 21.Mar.2022) — Invenergy announced commercial operations for the 998-megawatt Traverse Wind Energy Center, the largest wind farm constructed in a single phase in North […]
UH Launches New Energy Transition Institute with $10mn Donation from Shell
(KTRK, 21.Mar.2022) — The University of Houston is establishing a new institute focused on clean energy, and it’s all thanks to a donation from Shell.UH […]
Ecopetrol, Promigas Start up Pilot-Scale Electrolysers in Cartagena
(Renewables Now, 21.Mar.2022) — The Colombian government on Friday inaugurated a pair of electrolysers in the city of Cartagena installed by two domestic companies as […]
Eco Atlantic Updates Resource Report on Assets in Guyana, Namibia and S. Africa
(Eco (Atlantic), 21.Mar.2022) — Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. (AIM:ECO, TSX ‐ V:EOG) announced publication of an updated NI 51-101 compliant Competent Person’s Report […]
NRGBriefs: Argentina’s Oil Production Reaches 571,000 b/d in Feb. 2022
(Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Mar.2022) — Energy briefs including Argentina’s oil production rising in Feb. 2022 to 571,000 b/d, its highest mark since Dec. 2011; and […]
Let’s Wait And See Impact on Govt Revenue: Energy Minister Young Says
(Trinidad Express, 20.Mar.2022) — Energy Minister Stuart Young said yesterday that higher global ammonia prices should result in more revenue for the Government in the […]
NRGBriefs: Xi Jinping Says World Must Reject Cold War Mentality
(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Mar.2022) — Energy briefs including China’s Xi Jinping saying there should be a rejection to “the Cold War mentality”; and the American […]
UWI Economist Urges CARICOM to Look Within for Oil Supplies
(The Gleaner, 20.Mar.2022) — A day after Russia invaded Ukraine, sending oil prices skyrocketing to heights not seen since 2014, McCarthy Marie, a former University […]
Science in the Southern Hemisphere: SOFIA Deploys to Chile
(Universities Space Research Association, 18.Mar.2022) — The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) landed at the Santiago International Airport on 18 March 2022. Like other deployments to the Southern […]
EXMAR and GASUNIE Move to Secure Energy Supply
(Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2022) — EXMAR reached an agreement for a 5-year charter for the employment of its 600 million standard cubic feet per day […]
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NRGBriefs: Colombia Commences Two Green Hydrogen Pilots [PDF Download]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2022) — Energy briefs including Colombia commencing operations at the first of two green hydrogen pilots in Cartagena; Ecopetrol announcing plans to […]
Shell Brasil Applies for Environmental License for Offshore Wind Power Projects
(Shell Brasil, 18.Mar.2022) — Shell Brasil earlier this week applied for environmental licenses from the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA) for […]
US sanctions on Venezuela and what they don’t tell you: Luis Vicente León
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2022, Words: 341) — Datanalisis president Luis Vicente León commented on social media about the rumors around […]
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Washington-Caracas talks driven by 3 factors: Datanalisis’ Luis Vicente León says [video]
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 18.Mar.2022, Words: 242) — Talks earlier this month between a delegation from Washington and Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro […]
Defaulted Venezuela Bonds Are Luring Buyers Betting on US Deal
(Bloomberg, 18.Mar.2022) — A bond that trades at 10 cents on the dollar is about as distressed as distressed gets. And yet in Venezuela, which […]
Ecopetrol Rectifies False Details Published on Third-party Website
(Ecopetrol, 18.Mar.2022) — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL;NYSE: EC) informs that on 17 March 2022, it became aware of certain false information published on a now-deactivated website (https://secureleads.org/), […]
Noble Corp. and Maersk Drilling Name Management Team for Combined Co.
(Noble Corp., 18.Mar.2022) — Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) and The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S (CSE: DRLCO) (Maersk Drilling) announced the executive management team to […]
NRGBriefs: Juan Guaidó Reiterates Call For “Free and Fair” Elections in Venezuela
(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Mar.2022) — Energy briefs including Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó saying the solution to the Venezuelan tragedy is “free and fair” elections; […]
Braskem Reports Record Results in 2021
(Braskem, 17.Mar.2022) — Braskem S.A. (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6;NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) announced its results for 4Q21 and 2021. 4Q21 and 2021 HIGHLIGHTS Braskem – […]
Golden Arrow Purchases the San Pietro Iron-oxide Copper Gold Project, Chile
(Golden Arrow Resources, 17.Mar.2022) — Golden Arrow Resources Corporation (TSXV: GRG) (FSE: G6A) (OTCQB: GARWF),through its wholly owned subsidiary New Golden Explorations Chile SPA, purchased a 100% interest […]
Nucor Announces Guidance for 1Q:22 Earnings
(Nucor Corp., 17.Mar.2022) — Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced guidance for its first quarter ending 2 April 2022. Nucor expects to achieve a new record for first […]
Core Laboratories and Talos Energy Announce Strategic Alliance
(Core Laboratories, 17.Mar.2022) — Core Laboratories N.V. (NYSE: “CLB US” and Euronext Amsterdam: “CLB NA”) and Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: “TALO”) have announced a strategic alliance to […]
Lithium South Completes Environmental Baseline Study in Argentina
(Lithium South, 17.Mar.2022) — Lithium South Development Corporation (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ) announced finalization of the Environmental Baseline Study for the Hombre Muerto North […]
Talos Energy Executes Texas GLO Carbon Capture Site Lease
(Talos Energy, 16.Mar.2022) — Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) announced that Bayou Bend CCS LLC, Talos’s venture with Carbonvert, Inc., executed definitive lease documentation with the […]
Steel Dynamics Provides 1Q:22 Earnings Guidance
(Steel Dynamics, Inc., 16.Mar.2022) — Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) provided first quarter 2022 earnings guidance in the range of $5.55 to $5.59 per diluted share. Excluding the impact […]
Sorcia Minerals hosts University of Santiago at Direct Lithium Extraction Plant
(Sorcia Minerals, 16.Mar.2022) — Sorcia Minerals LLC hosted Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) in the US for a tour of the newly completed International Batteries Metals (IBAT) direct lithium extraction […]
NFE Announces LNG SPA with Venture Global LNG
(New Fortress Energy, 16.Mar.2022) — New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) announced the execution of two 20-year Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA) with Venture Global LNG. […]
Venture Global Reveals New Sales Deals for Plaquemines and CP2 LNG
(Venture Global LNG, 16.Mar.2022) — Venture Global LNG executed two new long-term 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) with New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE), including […]
Shell Among Companies Chasing Ecuadorian Oil After Russia Sanctions
(Bloomberg, 16.Mar.2022) — U.S. refiners Valero Energy Corp and Marathon Petroleum Corp., along with Shell Plc’s trading unit Shell Western Supply and Trading, are rushing to secure Ecuadorian […]
Airborne Methane Detection Gains Approval for Use in New Mexico
(Bridger Photonics, 16.Mar.2022) — Bridger Photonics‘ aerial Gas Mapping LiDAR™ has been approved for use as an advanced leak detection and repair monitoring technology by New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals […]
Venezuelans Feel Pain at the Pump as More Gas Stations Charge in Dollars
(Reuters, 16.Mar.2022) — Venezuelan drivers are feeling the squeeze of nagging gasoline shortages as state oil company PDVSA gradually boosts the number of its gas […]
Maersk Drilling Secures Five-month UK Contract for Maersk Resolve
(Maersk Drilling, 16.Mar.2022) — Maersk Drilling has been awarded a contract which could employ the harsh environment jack-up rig Maersk Resolve with a customer in […]
Bob Kent Joins Citgo Board of Directors
(Citgo, 16.Mar.2022) — The Citgo Petroleum Corporation Board of Directors announced that Bob Kent has been appointed to the Board of Directors. “Bob Kent brings more than […]
NRGBriefs: Washington yet to Ease Sanctions on Venezuela
(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Mar.2022) — Energy briefs including Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT) (FSE: OAY3) (OTC: PNXLF) receiving TSX Venture Exchange approval of a […]
Engaging Venezuela Is Worth the Gamble
(Bloomberg, 15.Mar.2022) — A more realistic policy toward the Maduro regime would free up oil supplies and weaken Russian influence. In a bid to ease […]
Frontera Reveals Renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid
(Frontera, 15.Mar.2022) — Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) has accepted its notice to initiate a normal course […]