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EU, UNDP expand renewable energy push in Cuban agriculture
Cuba has expanded the use of renewable-energy systems across more than 120 hectares of farmland and livestock areas as part of a joint programme backed by the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme
Russia eyes LNG Brazil for LNG exports
Russia believes it has a favourable outlook for exporting LNG to Brazil, Russia’s ambassador to the country told reporters in Brasilia at a meeting of the Russian-Brazilian intergovernmental on May 25.
Ecoanalítica sees IMF role as key to Venezuela debt overhaul
According to the firm, a comprehensive restructuring will require the involvement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and a prior process of institutional and statistical normalisation
Venezuela ranks among Latin America’s top oil producers, report shows
The report said Venezuela, together with Brazil and Mexico, accounted for 70% of the region’s oil production, which totalled 361mn barrels during the month
Claver-Carone emerges as central figure in US strategy for post-Maduro Venezuela
He also played a role in discussions tied to the reopening of Venezuela’s oil sector and backing firms seeking involvement in the restructuring of the country’s $170bn debt
Vanguard deepens exposure to Venezuelan debt on restructuring expectations
Vanguard Group Inc. has significantly expanded its holdings of defaulted Venezuelan debt, making an unusually active move for an asset manager better known for passive index investing
Venezuelan business group urges compensation over Trinidad oil spill
Representatives of the chamber said the incident poses a direct risk to the region’s fishing industry, one of the main economic activities in Sucre state, stressing that “commercial health depends directly on the health of the sea"
Venezuela seeks stronger trade ties with India ahead of possible Rodríguez visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are “opportunities with Venezuelan oil” in the Asian nation and described India as “a great ally and a great partner”
Colombia's GeoPark eyes Venezuela as Gilinski Group backing fuels regional expansion
The Bogotá-based producer has intensified its regional ambitions after Colombia’s Gilinski Group acquired roughly 24% of the company
Trump says Venezuelan oil windfall has offset cost of Iran conflict
President Donald Trump said revenue generated from oil seized during the US operation in Venezuela had more than compensated for the cost of the war in Iran
Venezuela emerges as key oil supplier to India amid gulf disruptions
Nearly half of India’s crude imports usually pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but the route has become inaccessible as the conflict escalate
Latin America oil output jumps 11% in January, gas surges 27%, report says
Oil production across Latin America and the Caribbean rose 11% year-on-year in January to 361mn barrels, with natural gas output climbing 27% to 28bn cubic metres, the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organisation (OLACDE) said.
Brazil draws Ecopetrol into Brava deal
Colombia’s Ecopetrol said in a press release its Brazilian subsidiary has launched a voluntary tender offer on B3 to acquire 116.1mn shares in Brava Energia at BRL23 per share, representing about 25% of the company’s outstanding stock.
Brazil’s Raízen races for debt deal
Raízen is preparing another round of talks with creditors ahead of a mid-June deadline to submit its out-of-court restructuring proposal, as the company still lacks support from international bondholders.
Neuquén oil output hits record high in April on Vaca Muerta growth
Argentina’s Neuquén province produced a record 628,924 barrels of oil per day in April 2026, driven by continued expansion in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, provincial energy authorities said.
Chinese tanker loads Vaca Muerta crude for US export at Argentina's Puerto Rosales
A Chinese-flagged oil tanker is loading around 80,000 tonnes of crude from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation at Puerto Rosales for export to the United States, highlighting the growing international reach of the country’s energy sector.
Guyana expresses confidence ICJ ruling will end long-running border dispute with Venezuela
IEA chief warns of oil markets entering "red zone" by July-August
Global oil markets could enter the “red zone” by July-August if additional Middle Eastern export supplies fail to materialise and inventories continue falling during the peak summer demand season.
Colombia fast-tracks grid access rules to unlock delayed energy projects
Colombia introduced new rules to accelerate grid access for electricity generation projects with environmental permits or energy supply obligations already secured
Archer extends Vaca Muerta drilling contracts through 2028
Norwegian oilfield contractor Archer has secured extensions to an existing drilling contract in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation, adding an estimated $130mn to its contract backlog and extending operations through October 2028.
Argentina's YPF targets dividends from 2028 amid $25bn Vaca Muerta expansion
YPF President Horacio Marín said the Argentine state-controlled energy company aims to begin paying dividends to shareholders from 2028, while advancing a $25bn investment plan tied to the development of the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Argentina posts record energy trade surplus on oil boom, Neuquén also hits record output
Argentina recorded a record energy trade surplus of $1.248 bn in April, driven by a sharp rise in oil exports and a steep decline in energy imports, according to official data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Census.
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