GUADALAJARA, MEXICO (By Grupo Simec, 10.Nov.2026, Words: 186) — Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. reached an agreement to acquire, using its own funds, 100% of the share capital of Acerbrag S.A., […]
Petroecuador dispatches over 112 million gallons of aviation fuel
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Nov.2026, Words: 336) — The journey of jet fuel passes through refineries, transportation systems, storage terminals, and dispatch operations before reaching an aircraft. And, […]
WoodMac reveals new energy transition outlook
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Nov.2026, Words: 259) — As the world reaches a fork in the transition road, pursuing energy security could unexpectedly lower emissions. This, according […]
PDVSA and Exxon ink MOU in Caracas
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Nov.2026, Words: 102) — Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) and Texas-based ExxonMobil signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that marks the US […]
PRESS DIGEST 10Nov2026: XOM MOU w/ PDVSA; IMPSA VEN; Simex ARG
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 10.Nov.2026, Words: 589) — Company briefs spanning details on Acerbrag, S.A., Votorantim, S.A., Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V., IMPSA, PDVSA, ExxonMobil, EP […]
EP Petroecuador eyes LNG imports to meet demand [PDF download]
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 10.Nov.2026, Words: 154) — EP Petroecuador is inviting international market participants to take part in a non-binding Request for Information (RFI) to […]
PETROBRAS BODs approves R$15bn shareholder remuneration
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By PETROBRAS, 10.Nov.2026, Words: 383) — PETROBRAS, pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 44/21, informs that its board of directors, at a meeting held today, approved the payment of […]
Fetraenergía refutes NABEP’S false salary narrative, demands end to oil exploitation
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 481) — The national board of directors of FetraEnergía refutes recent statements from NABEP, claiming the North America company is […]
Canada Nickel extends repayment date with Auramet
TORONTO, CANADA (By Canada Nickel, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 300) — Canada Nickel Company Inc. extended the repayment date of its loan facility originally announced 6 Feb. 2026 with Auramet International, Inc. from 9 Nov. 2026 to 9 Feb. 2027. The loan amount has […]
ECOPETROL BODs names Gladys Vega corporate vice president of organizational talent
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (By ECOPETROL, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 150) — ECOPETROL‘s board of directors appointed Ms. Gladys Vega Valencia as corporate vice president of organizational talent. Vega is expected to assume the position […]
PRESS DIGEST 9Nov2026: VEN oil output, revenues; VEN elections
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 895) — Company briefs spanning details on Datanálisis, XNRGY Climate Systems, Royal Bank of Canada, Orvana Minerals Corp., Tango Energy, […]
Orvana completes repayment of EMIPA bonds I
TORONTO, CANADA (By Orvana, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 174) — Orvana Minerals Corp.’s Bolivian subsidiary, Empresa Minera Paitití, S.A. (EMIPA), repaid EMIPA Bonds I in full at maturity, and provides an update on […]
Bolivian cooperatives oppose new Mining Code
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 132) — Mining cooperatives have intensified their opposition to the draft of the new Mining Code. The cooperatives have also […]
Trafigura distances itself from the case of the so-called “junk gasoline”
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 236) — Trafigura distanced itself from the case of the so-called “junk gasoline,” which refers to the poor-quality fuel that […]
PEMEX key to curbing inflation, boasts CEO Juan Carlos Carpio
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 205) — Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) director Juan Carlos Carpio boasted the company is key to curbing inflation in Mexico, […]
PETROBRAS proposes higher number of black female students in science
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By PETROBRAS, 9.Nov.2026, Words: 388) — PETROBRAS, in partnership with the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), has launched the Public Call for the InspirAção […]
PRESS DIGEST 8Nov2026: oil exporters; Costa Rica and the aerospace industry
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 8.Nov.2026, Words: 325) — Company briefs spanning details on the IMF, Seatrium Limited, Karpowership, and the Promotora de Comercio Exterior (Costa Rica), […]
Strathcona announces agreement to acquire Greenfire
CALGARY, ALBERTA (By Strathcona Resources, 8.Nov.2026, Words: 350) — Strathcona Resources Ltd. and Greenfire Resources Ltd. announced a definitive agreement for Strathcona to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Greenfire. […]
Corpoelec to buy 2 floating generation barges from Karpowership
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 8.Nov.2026, Words: 196) — A significant agreement has been reached between Venezuela’s state-owned electric company Corpoelec and Karpowership for the acquisition of 2 […]
Corpoelec and Karpowership ink deal for 200MW for Zulia power grid
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Editores Latin Petroleum, 8.Oct.2026, Words: 109) — Venezuela’s state-owned National Electric Corporation (Corpoelec) signed an agreement with the Turkish company Karpowership to add 200 megawatts (MW) […]
Venezuela eyes production of 2.99 MMb/d for 2037
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 […]
PRESS DIGEST 6Nov2026: hacking challenge; Lago Agrio plant
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 6.Nov.2026, Words: 425) — Company briefs spanning details on the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB), Trafigura, YPFB, Petroecuador, BlueLoop BioWorks, Limnetic Optical […]
Colombia prioritizes reactivation of the Antonio Ricaurte gas pipeline
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 6.Nov.2026, Words: 195) — Colombia currently sells 34% less natural gas than in 2019, and so far in 2026, between 28% and […]
Venezuela poised to lead LatAm GDP growth in 2026-2027
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 […]
Venezuela interim head announces key appointments
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 5.Nov.2026, Words: 150) — The government of interim leader Delcy Rodríguez announced a number of key appointments. The appointments, announced this week via […]
Construction of Francisco Pérez Ríos power plant progresses in Hidalgo
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Editores Latin Petroleum, 5.Nov.2026, Words: 121) — Construction of the Francisco Pérez Ríos combined cycle power plant in the state of Hidalgo is progressing. The first […]
One in five refineries at closure risk as global oil demand peaks in 2032
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 […]
PRESS DIGEST 5Nov2026: Ecogas México; Nova Steel layoffs; Ueno Bank in PAR
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 5.Nov.2026, Words: 425) — Company updates spanning Ueno Bank, Ecogas México, S. de R.L. de C.V., KKR, Nova Steel, Sempra Infrastructure Partners, […]
Low-priced import competition necessitates layoffs at Nova Steel
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 […]
PRESS DIGEST 4Nov2026: US elections, blue victories; EVs for CHOGM
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. ALSO READ: TALOS ENERGY EYES FID IN […]
Antonio Ricaurte gas pipeline a priority for De La Espriella admin
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 […]
ACP highlights ONGC and Milano-1X exploration well
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 4.Nov.2026, Words: 112) — Colombia recorded a new milestone regarding hydrocarbon exploration. This, as it regards ONGC and positive results oat the […]
CFE maintains preventive actions ahead of cold front no. 4
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 […]
Permitting reform is likely move for Democratic controlled US Congress
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 […]
Fitch upgrades PETROBRAS’ Standalone Credit Profile
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By PETROBRAS, 4.Nov.2026, Words: 170) — PETROBRAS informs that rating agency Fitch upgraded the company’s Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) from ‘bbb’ to ‘bbb+’, reflecting an improvement in […]
Talos eyes FID in 2027 for block 29 offshore Mexico
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 […]
PETROBRAS’ P-78 platform (Búzios 6) reaches peak production of 180,000 b/d
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (By PETROBRAS, 3.Nov.2026, Words: 310) — The P-78 platform, installed in the Búzios field in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin, reached the mark of 180,000 […]
PRESS DIGEST 3Nov2026: LatAm leaders in Montevideo; ISU batteries
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 […]
Silvercorp updates construction budget, schedule for El Domo project
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 […]
UN Global Compact convenes LatAm leaders in Montevideo
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 […]
Talos starts 3D seismic campaign offshore Honduras
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 […]
ISU Specialty and Ares to co-develop materials for solid-state batteries
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 […]
Vedanta accelerates deepwater exploration in KG-DWHP-2017/1 block
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 […]
Middle East conflict reshapes partnerships across region’s NOCs
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 […]
Cheniere to offer senior notes due 2037
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 […]
PRESS DIGEST 2Nov2026: Orvana in BOL; Goldmining COL
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 updates on operations ramp-up at Bolivian subsidiary EMIPA
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 […]
IOCs in Venezuela remain cautious, according to Ricardo Penfold
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 […]
PEMEX refineries emitting more sulfur dioxide
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 — […]
New weight requirement could impact offshore energy sector, BBC reports
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 […]