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Colombia’s Mining and Energy Sector Faces Continued Contraction in 2026 Amid Declining Production and Rising Import Dependence

Colombia’s mining and energy sector is projected to contract further in 2026, continuing a negative trend marked by falling production, reduced exports, and growing energy import reliance. Policy challenges, regulatory delays, and fiscal pressures are expected to inhibit recovery efforts and impact national competitiveness. Between January and November 2025, Colombia’s oil production averaged 747,000 barrels […]

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Argentina, Oil & Gas, Politics

U.S. Justice Department Supports Argentina in New York YPF Litigation, Opposing Sanctions Request

The United States Department of Justice has intervened in the ongoing New York litigation concerning YPF’s 2012 expropriation, formally backing Argentina’s stance against sanctions and contempt requests made by creditor funds. With critical decisions pending from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, this diplomatic and legal development may influence the scope of

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Ecuador, Politics, Raw Materials

Ecuador’s National Assembly Approves Mining Strengthening Law Amidst Consultation Controversies

Ecuador’s legislative advances signal a pivotal shift in mining sector regulation with the passage of the Mining Strengthening Law, setting the stage for tighter controls and potential legal challenges over community consultation rights. Parallel regulatory reforms targeting local government expenditure and transparency further shape the governance landscape impacting resource management and decentralized finance through 2028.

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Argentina, Economy, Oil & Gas

YPF Reports 2025 Loss Amid Transformation; Fiscal Policies Impact Fuel Prices and Industry Outlook in Argentina

Despite reporting a net loss of $799 million in 2025, YPF marked the decade’s highest adjusted EBITDA driven by strong shale production and strategic asset sales. Fiscal measures, including increased fuel taxes and a contentious inflation adjustment policy, continue to weigh on private sector sentiment while supporting government deficit targets. Investment in Vaca Muerta and

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Argentina, Markets, Oil & Gas

YPF Posts Record EBITDA Driven by Vaca Muerta, Cuts Extraction Costs by 44%

YPF achieved a historic adjusted EBITDA of $5 billion in 2025, the highest in a decade, driven primarily by shale oil production in Vaca Muerta. With investments focused 72% on unconventional plays and strategic asset management, YPF’s operational efficiencies and portfolio optimization position it to sustain growth amid volatile global crude prices. The company is

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Oil & Gas, Politics, Venezuela

PDVSA Reviews and Likely Cancels 26 Recent Oil Contracts Amid US Pressure and Legal Reforms

Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA is undertaking a contract review for 26 oil joint ventures signed during 2024–2025, with potential cancellations expected due to compliance demands stemming from recent hydrocarbon law reforms and US diplomatic pressure. Adjustments to contractual frameworks, particularly regarding Contratos de Participación Productiva (CPP), aim to realign partnerships and enhance private investment

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Oil & Gas, Politics, Venezuela

Shell Engages Venezuelan Authorities to Reactivate Major Offshore Gas Projects Amid Easing Sanctions

Shell and Venezuelan government officials, led by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, have held high-level discussions focusing on strategic gas projects, including the stalled Interconnection Dragon offshore development. The talks aim to relaunch Venezuela’s gas production capacity by leveraging foreign investment and advanced technology, signaling potential reopening of the energy sector after years of sanctions and

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Oil & Gas, Politics, Venezuela

Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez Meets Shell Executives to Evaluate Offshore Gas Projects

Venezuela’s interim government is actively pursuing the revitalization of its gas sector through strategic talks with Shell, focusing on offshore development projects like the Dragon Interconnection. Amid evolving U.S. sanctions and recent legislative reforms opening the hydrocarbon sector to foreign investment, these engagements signal potential restoration of international participation in Venezuela’s energy industry. On February

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Oil & Gas, Politics, Venezuela

Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez Meets Shell Executives to Evaluate Offshore Gas Projects

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