Repsol has reduced its equity exposure in Venezuela to €276 million as of end-2025, down from €504 million at the close of 2024. Following the U.S. government’s significant easing of sanctions and issuance of new energy sector licenses in February 2026, Repsol plans to ramp up crude production by over 50% this year. The company […]
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) is accelerating key electric infrastructure projects in the Arequipa region while concurrently advancing a portfolio of 84 prioritized mining exploration initiatives with over $1 billion in estimated investment. These developments aim to enhance regional electrification, improve transmission capacity, and sustain the mining sector’s competitiveness through streamlined permitting and
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) is intensifying coordination with Sociedad Eléctrica del Sur Oeste S.A. (SEAL) to advance key electrical infrastructure projects in the southern departments, notably Arequipa. These initiatives focus on reinforcing grid reliability, expanding rural electrification, and modernizing networks, anticipating substantial regional economic and social impacts through 2026 and beyond. MINEM
HIF Global and German eFuel One have established a framework agreement for the long-term supply of approximately 100,000 tons of e-Methanol annually, sourced from HIF’s Paysandú project in Uruguay. This deal supports scaling global production capacity of sustainable synthetic fuels and bolsters Europe’s strategic energy security with imports routed through the Port of Hamburg. HIF
Despite official claims of economic recovery, Argentina’s economy faces a fragile rebound undermined by intensified fiscal austerity and a sustained industrial slump. The government’s fiscal “equilibrium” in 2025 relies heavily on spending cuts, debt capitalizations, and a regressive tax structure, while early 2026 signals further contraction under a new exchange rate regime and sharpened wage
HIF Global and German eFuel One have formalized a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to supply approximately 100,000 tons per year of certified e-Methanol from HIF’s Paysandú project in Uruguay. The deal supports scaling the global e-fuel market and strengthens European energy security, positioning Hamburg as a key green fuel import hub. HIF Global, a leader
Colombia’s public budget execution in 2025 showed a slight improvement to 87.8%, yet investment spending remained significantly below historical averages, signaling ongoing structural constraints. The persistence of high unpaid obligations and a tightening fiscal environment in 2026 indicate continued challenges in funding critical infrastructure and growth-driving programs. Colombia’s total budget execution reached 87.8% in 2025,
YPF Luz and technology partner Justoken have introduced Enertoken, a pioneering digital platform that enables companies and large energy users in Argentina to contract, manage, and trace electricity consumption through blockchain technology. The platform’s integration of tokenization and automation promises to enhance transparency and operational control in the country’s energy market while broadening access to
The Chubut provincial government has formally demanded that YPF clarify its plans and resume investments in the Manantiales Behr oil field, threatening to revoke the concession if delays continue. The stalled transfer process and operational inactivity have raised serious concerns about production levels, provincial revenues, and local employment. The government of Chubut notified YPF of
