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(Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jan.2022) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, during his 15 January 2022 annual address to the nation, said the OPEC country’s oil production […]
NRGBriefs: Fedeunep Calling for Dollarization of Salaries
(Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Chile’s state oil and gas entity ENAP celebrating 66 yrs of operations at the Aconcagua Refinery; construction […]
EP PetroEcuador Continues with Work on Pipeline Bypasses
(Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jan.2022) — EP PetroEcuador continues with work on a seventh bypass for the Trans-Ecuadorian Oil Pipeline System (SOTE) aimed at protecting the […]
Ecuador Ratifies Creation Of New Galapagos Marine Reserve
(Ministerio de Ambiente, Agua y Transición Ecológica del Ecuador, 14.Jan.2022) — The newly created marine reserve adds 60,000 square kilometers to the Galapagos Marine Reserve. […]
Maersk Awarded One-well Extension in Suriname for Maersk Valiant
(Maersk, 14.Jan.2022) — TotalEnergies E&P Suriname, Suriname Branch has exercised an option to add the drilling of one additional well in Block 58 offshore Suriname […]
Argentina Lithium Engages Zoppa Media Group
(Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp., 14.Jan.2022) — Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT) (FSE: OAY3) (OTC: PNXLF) retained Zoppa Media Group to act as an […]
NRGBriefs: Argentina Asks Users to Reduce Energy Demand
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Argentina’s Energy Secretariat Darío Martínez asking users to reduce their energy demand during peak hours; and Acipet […]
Colombia Presidential Favorite Gustavo Petro Wants to Form a Global Anti-Oil Bloc
(Bloomberg, 14.Jan.2022) — Colombia’s presidential front-runner Gustavo Petro is calling on ideological allies across Latin America and the world to join him in forming a […]
Echo Energy Enters Chile with 70% Interest in Solar Project
(Alliance News, 14.Jan.2022) — Echo Energy PLC announced on Friday it had entered the Chilean solar energy market and reported a 71% increase in total […]
Petrobras Comments on 2021 Production, Cuts 2022 Target
(Petrobras, 14.Jan.2022) — Petrobras confirms the achievement of its production targets for the year 2021, with the following results: The highlights of 2021 were: • […]
Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.’s IPO Pricing Announced by Shanghai Stock Exchange
(JinkoSolar, 13.Jan.2022) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) is in the process of applying for an initial public offering (IPO) of the company’s principal operating […]
SSR Mining to Divest Pitarrilla Project for Total Consideration of up to $127mn
(SSR Mining, 13.Jan.2022) — SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Pitarrilla project in Durango, Mexico to Endeavour Silver […]
Lithium South Acquires 2,400 Hectares at Hombre Muerto in Argentina
(Lithium South Development Corporation, 13.Jan.2022) — Lithium South Development Corporation (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ) acquired key ground situated near the Hombre Muerto North Lithium […]
Venezuela Gasoline Pipeline Damaged in Explosion; PDVSA Blames “Sabotage”
(Reuters, 12.Jan.2022) — Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA on Wednesday blamed an explosion along a major gasoline pipeline on “criminal sabotage”, adding that the line […]
Sorcia Minerals Expands Technology Usage Into New Argentina Salar
(International Battery Metals, 11.Jan.2022) — International Battery Metals Ltd. (CSE: IBAT) (OTC: RHHNF) (FSE: 8RE) announced that Ensorcia Metals Corporation affiliate Sorcia Minerals LLC formed […]
CARICOM Secretariat Takes Over Georgetown Solar Plant
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jan.2022) — The CARICOM Secretariat located in Georgetown, Guyana signed a handover agreement to take charge of a solar photovoltaic power generation […]
Saipem Inks Two New Offshore Deals in Australia and Guyana
(Saipem 11.Jan.2022) — Saipem has been awarded two new offshore contracts in Australia and Guyana, for a total amount of 1.1 billion USD. Francesco Caio, […]
NRGBriefs: Argentine Power Outage
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Argentina’s Energy Secretariat Darío Martínez inspecting facilities in Buenos Aires in an attempt to restore electric power […]
Q&A: Brazil to Offer Incentives for Shale Exploration
(Argus, 11.Jan.2022) — Brazil wants to start exploration and production of non-conventional gas resources, such as shale and tight gas, rekindling the public debate that […]
Saipem wins $1.1bn contracts in Australia and Guyana
(Reuters, 11.Jan.2022) — Italian energy services group Saipem said on Tuesday it had won two offshore contracts in Australia and Guyana for a total amount […]
State Win for Venezuela’s Opposition Masks Deeper Problems
(Al Jazeera, 11.Jan.2022) — Despite a symbolic victory in Hugo Chavez’s home state, analysts say the opposition has few options left. Venezuela’s opposition has won an […]
World Bank: Global Growth to Slow Through 2023
(World Bank, 11.Jan.2022) — Following a strong rebound in 2021, the global economy is entering a pronounced slowdown amid fresh threats from COVID-19 variants and […]
AES Increases its Ownership of AES Andes to 98.13%
(AES, 10.Jan.2022) — The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) announced the positive results of the tender offer by AES’ wholly-owned Chilean subsidiary, Inversiones Cachagua SpA, for the […]
Sorcia Minerals adds Resources Through JV
(Sorcia Minerals, 10.Jan.2022) — Sorcia Minerals formed a joint venture with Terra Novo Energy, Triangle Lithium LLC, for the purpose of acquiring and developing specific […]
Ceiba Energy Wins PPA for 1.6GW Portocem Project in Brazil
(Ceiba Energy, 10.Jan.2022) — Houston-based power company Ceiba Energy, backed by Denham Capital, a global sustainable infrastructure, energy and resources focused investment firm, announced the […]
NRGBriefs: Chile Eyes Reducing CO2 Emissions by 35% by 2030
(Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Chile enacting the country’s first Energy Efficiency Law in its history; bp naming Andrés Guevara De la […]
YPF Expects New Offshore Project to Produce up to 200,000 b/d
(S&P Global Platts, 10.Jan.2022) — Argentina’s state-backed energy company YPF expects its first offshore project in years to produce up to 200,000 b/d, helping to […]
NRGBriefs: Barinas Governor Election in Venezuela
(Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including results from the 9 Jan. 2022 governor election in Venezuela’s Barinas state; and the Deer Park refinery […]
Argentina’s Energy Secretariat Martinez Comments on Offshore Exploration
(Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jan.2022) — Argentina’s government approved in late December 2021 an environmental license for state owned YPF together with Equinor and Shell to […]
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UNICEF Brazil Flash Situation on Bahia Floods [PDF Download]
(UNICEF, 8.Jan.2022) — The southern part of Bahia state and north of Minas Gerais state have been affected by a dam collapse, heavy rains and […]
Equinor Reports New Find Close to North Sea Fram Field
(Equinor, 7.Jan.2022) — Equinor has, together with its partner Wellesley, discovered oil in the Troll and Fram area in exploration wells 35/10-7 S and 35/10-7 […]
NRGBriefs: Argentina Assumes Presidency of Celac
(Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández assuming the presidency of Celac; and Ecuador continuing to recuperate its oil production […]
Guyana Gov’t Searches for Firm to Review Fourth Oil Development
(DPI, 7.Jan.2022) — The Government of Guyana (GoG), through the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is requesting proposals from consultants and firms to review and […]
NRGBriefs: Suriname’s Oil Sector Awaits Time to Shine
(Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Suriname awaiting its turn to be bathed in the glare of its own oil wealth; and Genuine […]
Power Equipment Buys Golden Equipment
(Power Equipment Company, 7.Jan.2022) — Power Equipment Company acquired Golden Equipment Company, a full-service heavy equipment dealership with locations in Albuquerque, NM, Farmington, NM and Durango, CO. The acquisition bolsters […]
New GM Electric Truck Faces Competition and Sceptical Buyers
(AP, 7.Jan.2022) — The competition among United States automakers for a still-small pool of consumers seeking electric vehicles is quickly intensifying. General Motors, normally the top-selling […]
NRGBriefs: Bolivia’s Urea Exports to Argentina, Brazil, and Peru
(Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jan.2022) — Energy briefs including Bolivia’s urea production gaining mkt shr in Argentina, Brazil and Peru in less than 4 mths; Chile […]
Sembcorp Marine Completes First Floating Production Unit Newbuild
(Sembcorp Marine Ltd, 6.Jan.2022) — Sembcorp Marine Ltd successfully completed the Vito Regional Production Facility (Vito RPF) for Shell Offshore Inc. With the Vito RPF, […]
Lithium South Outlines 2022 Corporate Plan
(Lithium South, 6.Jan.2022) — Lithium South Development Corporation (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ) provides its shareholders a comprehensive Corporate Plan for 2022. Lithium South […]
ExxonMobil SVP Cousins Comments on Recent Finds Offshore Guyana
(Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jan.2022) — ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Michael G. Cousins commented on the company’s two most successful wells offshore Guyana in the Stabroek […]
Pattern Energy Completes Construction of Historic Renewable Energy Project
(Pattern Energy, 6.Jan.2022) — Pattern Energy Group LP completed construction and begun commercial operation of its suite of Western Spirit Wind power projects. Western Spirit […]
Ecuador Continues to Recover Production, Transport, Refining Operations
(Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jan.2022) — Ecuador’s oil production has returned to 93% of levels seen before preventive stoppages were executed at the country’s oil and […]
Heatwave to Hit Argentina, Further Stressing Corn, Soybean Crops
(Reuters, 6.Jan.2022) — Most of Argentina’s agricultural region will be hit in the coming days by a heatwave accompanied by little or no rainfall, adding […]
Petrobras Still Seeking to Divest up to 100% in Braskem
(Petrobras, 6.Jan.2022) — Petrobras, regarding the news published in the media, clarifies that, as disclosed on 16 December 2021, it maintains its position of seeking […]
Petrobras, Novonor Pick Banks for $1.5bn Braskem Share Sale
(Bloomberg, 5.Jan.2022) — The controlling shareholders of Braskem SA, one of the world’s top petrochemical makers, have picked banks to unload a roughly $1.5 billion […]
NGC and Shell Ink a HOA to Move Forward the Manatee Gas Project
(NGC, 5.Jan.2022) — NGC signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Shell to start the pre-Front End Engineering Design (pre- FEED) phase for the processing […]
Hess Reports Two Finds Offshore Guyana
(Hess, 5.Jan.2022) — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announced two significant discoveries at the Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 wells on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. These discoveries will add […]
Thousands Protest Argentina Oil Exploration Project
(AFP, 5.Jan.2022) — Thousands marched Tuesday along the beaches of Argentina’s Mar del Plata to protest an oil exploration project off the Atlantic coast. Carrying […]
Staatsolie Revenue on the Rise
(CMC, 5.Jan.2022) — Staatsolie of Suriname estimates that its gross revenues for last year is in the vicinity of US$400 million, nearly half of which […]
ExxonMobil Finds More Oil at Two Wells in Guyana’s Stabroek Block
(Exxon, 5.Jan.2022) — ExxonMobil made two oil discoveries at Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana. The Fangtooth-1 well encountered approximately 164 […]