HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Apr.2025, Words: 6,414) — Energy, finance and project briefs as well as other from the front pages of the top newspapers across Latin America and the Caribbean during Apr. 2025 include the following: China raising add’l tariffs to 84% on imported US products […]
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EAI’s 1Q:25 “NRG Prospector” full version [183-pg emag download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Apr.2025, Words: 20,000) — Download Energy Analytics Institute‘s 183-page full version of the 1Q:25 NRG Prospector, which is only available to paying subscribers. And, this special price break ends soon. The 1Q:25 full version includes updates, analysis, features, commentaries and coverage from exclusive coverage […]
NRGBriefs Mar. 2025: bp Egypt, Tokyo Gas’ US shale plans, Exxon Guyana, US on Iran deal
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Mar.2025) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Mar. 2025 including the head of Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI), Stuart Young, assuming the position as PM of the twin-island country; Colombia’s Ministry […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: June 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jun.2024) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during June 2024 including Wintershall Dea and its partners from TotalEnergies and Pan American Energy have started development drilling at the Fenix field in Argentina; Trendsetter Engineering has been awarded a significant contract by […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: May 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.May.2024) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during May 2024 including Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2024 highlights from Houston, Texas; the government of Trinidad and Tobago receiving a specific 2-yr licence from OFAC to pursue the exploration, production and export of […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: January 2024
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2024) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during Jan. 2024 including Washington reviewing its sanctions policy on Venezuela; QatarEnergy confirming that Qatar’s LNG production continues uninterrupted; Evercore ISI continuing on Biden’s moves to pause on LNG export terminal approvals; an S&P […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Feb. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Feb.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during February 2023 including Repsol commenting on improvement of prospects for operations in Venezuela; earnings updates and webcasts from Pemex, Noble Corporation, bp, Repsol and TotalEnergies; Venezuela reactivates first drilling rig, the PDVEN-778, in […]
EAI’s NRGBriefs: Jan. 2023
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jan.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during January 2023 including Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Keith Rowley said during the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference (TTEC) in Port of Spain that “in this uncertain global environment, energy is […]
Energy Analytics Institute’s NRGBriefs: December 2022
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Dec.2022) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during December 2022 including Washington’s easing of sanctions on Venezuela resulting in increased US imports of that heavy/sour crude; twin-island country Trinidad and Tobago eying its annual energy conference in Port of Spain; Savannah […]
Energy Analytics Institute’s NRGBriefs: November 2022
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Nov.2022) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during November 2022 including Brazilian oil giant Petrobras launching its strategic plan for 2023-27; US Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcoming resumption of Venezuelan-led negotiations in Mexico City between the ruling party and opposition […]
Energy Analytics Institute’s NRGBriefs: October 2022
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Oct.2022) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during October 2022 including US President Joe Biden congratulating Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his election victory in Brazil over Jair Bolsonaro; Equinor inviting analyst to provide estimate for the third quarter of […]
Energy Analytics Institute’s NRGBriefs: September 2022
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Sep.2022) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during September 2022 including EXMAR closing the sale of the floating liquefaction barge Tango FLNG to Eni; the Venezuelan government officially regaining control of the petrochemical company Monómeros, a subsidiary of the state-owned PDVSA; […]
EAI NRGBriefs Aug. 2022: Datanalisis, Petrobras Sempra Foundation, Diamond Offshore
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Aug.2022, Words: 1,699) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during August 2022 including Petrobras announcing firm well commitments to drill exploratory wells in 2023-24; Sempra Foundation and GRID Alternatives advancing energy access for orphans and migrant youth […]
NRGBriefs: NGC and NewGen; Ecopetrol on Uchuva-1 and Gorgon-2
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Aug.2022) — Energy briefs including The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) and NewGen Energy Limited deepened their partnership to cooperate on the enabling of a sustainable hydrogen economy for the energy sector of Trinidad and Tobago. LATIN AMERICA AND […]
NRGBriefs: Petrobras on CVM; Morgan Stanley on Ecopetrol; GtE Guyana
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Aug.2022, Words: 346) — Energy briefs including Petrobras receiving an official letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) answering questions sent by the company’s management concerning the nomination of candidates by the controlling shareholder to the board; and “Ecopetrol shares enjoyed […]
NRGBriefs: Ecopetrol Virtual Press Event [Video w/ Felipe Bayón Pardo]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Aug.2022) — Energy briefs including Colombia’s state-owned oil company Ecopetrol holding a virtual press event. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Colombia — Ecopetrol hosted a virtual press event on 3 Aug. 2022 w/ CEO Felipe Bayón Pardo. RELATED STORY: Ecopetrol Group Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results NORTH […]
NRGBriefs: XOM, OXY, CVX Dividends; Hess Guyana Liftings
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including US Vice President Kamala Harris speaking with Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali about energy and other issues; the board of directors of Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corporation declaring a cash dividend of $0.88 per common stock; Hess Corporation selling 6 one-million barrels […]
NRGBriefs: Hess’ Sustainability Report; Frontera Earnings [PDF Download]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announcing publication of its annual sustainability report; and Frontera Energy Corporation (TSX: FEC) revealing that its 2Q:22 results will be released after markets close on Tuesday 9 August 2022. NORTH AMERICA US — Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) announced publication of […]
NRGBriefs: Pemex Assumes Operation of YÙUM K’AK’NÁAB FPSO
(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including BW Offshore Limited saying Mexico’s state-owned Pemex has assumed ownership and operation of the FPSO YÙUM K’AK’NÁAB. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Mexico — BW Offshore Limited said w/ effective from 22 July 2022 that Pemex has assumed the ownership and operation […]
NRGBriefs: Biden on Gas Prices, Ecopetrol VP Resignation; Train 1 Drama
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including US President Joe Biden commenting on gas prices; Unit Corporation (OTC Pink: UNTC) reporting preliminary and unaudited selected financial and operational highlights for the 3-months ended 30 Jun. 2022; and Mónica Jiménez, VP of Corporate Affairs and Secretary General, resigning her post […]
NRGBriefs: Bristow Inks 1.6bn 10-year Deal
(Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Bristow Helicopters Ltd (NYSE: VTOL) signing a £1.6bn 10-year contract for the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation program; Golden Arrow Resources Corporation (TSXV: GRG) (FSE: G6A) (OTCQB: GARWF) terminating its option for the Libanesa Silver-Gold Project in Argentina; Great Panther Mining Limited (TSX: GPR) (NYSE-A: GPL) […]
NRGBriefs: GYSBI’s Guyana Contract with Exxon; Cubico Wind Deals in Uruguay
(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Cubico Sustainable Investments acquiring two operating wind projects in Uruguay from ACS; Sempra announced plans to report its 2Q:22 earnings and host a corresponding conference call on 4 Aug. 2022; and Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) signing an 11-year extended contract with […]
NRGBriefs: Fitch Upgrades Petrobras’ Credit Rating; Vista’s Earnings
(Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Fitch upgrading Petrobras’ credit rating; and Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VIST; BMV: VISTA) planning to release its consolidated financial statements for the 2Q:22 on Tuesday 26 July 2022, after the market closes. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Argentina — Vista […]
NRGBriefs: Biden’s Middle East Trip, Sasol’s Force Majeure
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including US President Joe Biden continues meeting with world leaders in the Middle East as part of his tour of the region; and US-based Occidental to host second quarter 2022 conference call on 3 August 2022. MIDDLE EAST Israel — US President Joe […]
NRGBriefs: Trinidad and Peru and Reduced LNG Exports
(Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Latin American gas producers Trinidad and Tobago and Peru reporting reduced LNG exports to the tune of 3.9 million tons per annum and 1.2 million tons per annum, respectively; and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) posting details related to its second quarter 2022 conference […]
NRGBriefs: EIA Reveals Its Estimates of US LNG Exports between 2022-23
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including the US-based Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealing estimates of US LNG exports between 2022-2023; and Cheniere Energy, Inc. on its second quarter 2022 conference call with investors and analysts. NORTH AMERICA US — The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates US LNG exports […]
NRG briefs: UEG Araucária fact sheet; BW Energy stock trades
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jul.2022, Words: 250) — Energy briefs including details related to UEG Araucária S.A. (UEGA), a partnership between Petrobras, Copel and Copel Geração e Transmissão. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Brazil
NRGBriefs: Saudi Delegation in Guyana for Investment Engagement
(Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Guyana officials speaking during the opening ceremony for the Saudi Arabia – Guyana Investment Engagement at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Guyana — A high-level public and private sector delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led […]
NRGBriefs: OFAC on LPG Exports to Venezuela; Nothing Yet on Atlantic LNG
(Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) authorizing certain transactions involving the exportation or reexportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Venezuela; and the government of Trinidad and Tobago yet to announce details of partnership restructuring related to Atlantic LNG. LATIN […]
NRGBriefs: PDVSA Vassa Closure; IGU’s 2022 World LNG Report
(Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including the closure of PDVSA Vassa, formerly Venoco, leaving nearly a thousand workers in uncertainty; and the release of the International Gas Union (IGU) 2022 World LNG Report. NORTH AMERICA US
NRGBriefs: Ecuador’s Oil Production Reaches 461,637 B/D
(Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Ecuador’s crude oil production reaching 461,637 barrels per day on 3 July 2022, according to details provided by the country’s Ministry of Energy and Mines. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Ecuador Andean oil producer Ecuador reported oil production of 461,637 b/d on […]
NRGBriefs: Argentina’s Econ. Minister Resigns; Colombia’s New Environmental Minister
(Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Jul.2022) — Energy and economic briefs including Argentina’s Economic Minister Martín Guzmán resigning from his position on 2 July 2022, according to a letter he posted on his Twitter account; Colombia’s president-elect Gustavo Petro appointing Susana Muhamad, an environmental activist, to head the country’s new Environmental Ministry; […]
NRGBriefs: EP PetroEcuador Eyes Recuperating Production
(Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jul.2022) — Energy briefs including Ecuador’s state oil giant EP PetroEcuador eying recovery by the end of July 2022 of all the production lost at its fields in the Amazon during the national strike; and Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali reaffirming Guyana’s commitment to strengthening its relationship […]
NRGBriefs: Increased US LNG Exports Could Add $73bn to US Economy
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Freeport LNG Development, L.P. eying a partial resumption of liquefaction operations in October 2022; and the American Petroleum Institute (API) forecasting that increasing US LNG exports could support 220,000-452,000 additional American jobs and add up to $73bn to the US economy by […]
NRGBriefs: SEOGS 2022 Kicks Off; Petrobras CEO Takes Office
(Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including new Petrobras CEO Caio Mário Paes de Andrade starting his new job in Rio de Janeiro; and the opening of the 2nd edition of the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit & Exhibition (SEOGS) in the South American country’s capital Paramaribo. LATIN […]
NRGBriefs: Canacol on Colombian Operations; Perfect Storm of Soaring Inflation
(Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Canacol Energy Ltd. providing details about its operations in Colombia as well as its value proposition in the South American country [PDF download]; and many emerging economies are currently faced with a perfect storm of soaring inflation, acute shortages of fuel and […]
NRGBriefs: Caribbean Monthly Economic Report June 2022
(Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including economic details not limited to inflation reaching 11.2% y/y in 1Q:22 in the Cayman Islands, Hurricane Agatha causing severe flooding in Cuba in June 2022; Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund hitting $643.98mn in May 2022; Suriname’s real GDP growth is expected to reach […]
NRGBriefs: BW Energy Inks $75mn Deal with Petrobras for Offshore Clusters
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Oslo-based BW Energy signing an agreement to acquire an 100% operated working interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim clusters and a 65% working interest in the BM-ES-23 block from Petrobras for $75mn. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Brazil — BW Energy inked […]
NRGBriefs: Eni Plenitude S.p.A. Società Benefit Postpones IPO
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Eni Plenitude S.p.A. Società Benefit informing that shareholder Eni S.p.A. have postponed an IPO of ordinary shares for listing on Euronext Milan due to a deterioration in market conditions; and GTC Vorro Technology expanding with the launch of its technology licensing division. […]
NRGBriefs: Uranium Energy Completes C$5mn Private Placement
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE: UEC) completing its C$5mn private placement in UEX Corporation. NORTH AMERICA US — Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE: UEC) completed its C$5mn private placement in UEX Corp. consisting of the acquisition by UEC of 11,627,907 UEX common shrs at […]
NRGBriefs: APA, Total Drill Dikkop Off Suriname; Pemex Output Goals
(Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including APA Corporation and TotalEnergies drilling the Dikkop exploration well in the central portion of Suriname’s Block 58 with the Maersk Valiant. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Mexico — State-owned Pemex expects oil and condensate production, w/ contributions from partners, to exit 2022 […]
NRGBriefs: Colombia Elects Gustavo Petro; Ecuador’s Force Majeure
(Energy Analytics Institute, 19.Jun.2022) — Political and energy briefs including Colombians electing Gustavo Petro as the South American country’s next president from 2022-2026; Ecuador declaring Force Majeure along the country’s entire hydrocarbon value chain; and Gazprom announcing it will deliver volumes of gas in line with recent days. LATIN AMERICA […]
NRGBriefs: OFAC Takes Former PDVSA VP off SDN List; Bristow to Ring Opening Bell
(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including the US Department of Treasury announcing the removal of former PDVSA Vice President Carlos Erik Malpica Flores from OFAC’s SDN list. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Venezuela — The US Department of the Treasury announced removal of Malpica Flores, Carlos Erik, Naguanagua, […]
NRGBriefs: Atlas Expands Wind Portfolio in Brazil
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Atlas Renewable Energy expanding its wind portfolio by acquiring a project from Voltalia in Brazil; Kootenay Silver (TSXV: KTN) announcing JV operator Aztec Minerals Corp. (TSXV: AZT) has reported the final gold and multi-element results for the Cervantes Project 2021-2022 Reverse Circulation (RC) Phase 2 drill program […]
NRGBriefs: Suriname Energy Oil & Gas Summit 2022 [Program Attached]
(Energy Analytics Institute, 8.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including Suriname preparing to host its premier event: 2nd Suriname Energy Oil & Gas Summit to be held 28-30 June 2022 in Paramaribo; and an Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) quick takeaway regarding Trinidad and Tobago using natural gas production to feedstock for the […]
NRGBriefs: SEOGS 2022; Cascadura Separators Ready for Shipment
(Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Jun.2022) — Energy briefs including the upcoming Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition; and Touchstone Exploration preparing to receive the separators for the Cascadura facility that will be shipped from Alberta, Canada to Trinidad and Tobago. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Colombia — Celsia intensifies […]
NRGBriefs: Vista’s Sustainability Report; Excelerate CEO on LNG Market
(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.May.2022) — Energy briefs including Vista Oil & Gas revealing its 2021 sustainability report; and Excelerate Energy President & CEO Steven Kobos commenting on the red hot LNG market amid the current geopolitical mess in Europe. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Argentina — Vista Oil & Gas […]
NRGBriefs: Petro and Hernández Lead Colombian Presidential Elections
(Energy Analytics Institute, 29.May.2022) — Energy and political briefs including initial results in Colombia showing Gustavo Petro and his running mate Francia Márquez Mina, representing the Pacto Histórico party, heading into a second round run off against Rodolfo Hernández and his running mate Marelen Castillo, representing the Anti-Corruption Rulers’ League […]
NRGBriefs: Colombian Presidential Elections; OFAC Extends Chevron License
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.May.2022) — Energy and political briefs including Colombians going to the polls to elect their next president; OFAC extending Chevron Corporation‘s license to remain in Venezuela; and failures impacting the Venezuela’s National Electric System that would require ~$10bn to fix. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Colombia — […]
NRGBriefs: Maduro tells Venezuelans to be on “maximum alert”
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 23.May.2022, Words: 144) — Energy briefs including Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro warning citizens of the OPEC country to be on “maximum alert” in the face of what he called “terrorist attacks by the national and international right-wing against the Guri hydroelectric complex and […]