The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces marks a significant shift in Venezuela’s political landscape, with Washington openly announcing plans to reassert control over Venezuela’s oil sector and invite major American companies to invest billions in reviving its dilapidated infrastructure. This move could reshape global oil market dynamics, particularly impacting China’s energy supply chain […]
The US military campaign targeting Venezuela intensified in early 2026 with airstrikes in Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, signaling a shift toward direct regime intervention amidst ongoing narcotrafficking accusations. Market attention will focus on Venezuela’s oil sector stability and regional geopolitical risks as the US asserts control over resource exploitation under newly
The recent US-led operation resulting in Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture sparked strong denunciations from Argentina’s former President Cristina Kirchner. Her response highlights potential regional instability and a renewed focus on control over Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, signaling heightened geopolitical tension in Latin America. Hours after being discharged from hospital care, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
Glenfarne Group’s recent acquisition of solar and storage assets in Chile, backed by over $1 billion in financing, coincides with record renewables integration into the Chilean grid. Renewable solar and wind sources reached a historic 38% share of the country’s electricity generation in 2025, reinforcing Chile’s shift towards a cleaner and more flexible energy matrix
The automatic shutdown of key electrical equipment at the North Substation in Guarulhos triggered a significant interruption in São Paulo’s power supply, cutting 115 MW of load on January 1, 2026. Restoration efforts initiated late that day quickly normalized supply, but the root cause remains under investigation, underscoring ongoing challenges in grid reliability and operational
Petrobras has entered the Brazilian solar energy sector by acquiring a 49.99% stake in the subsidiaries of Lightsource bp in Brazil, forming a joint venture aimed at expanding renewable onshore energy projects. This strategic partnership is aligned with Petrobras’ 2026–2030 business plan, signaling a clear shift toward portfolio diversification and a sustainable energy transition. Regulatory
Brazil will add 2.81 GW of centralized solar capacity in 2025, driven significantly by EDP’s 254 MW Novo Oriente Solar Complex in São Paulo. This project, alongside ongoing investments from EDP Renewables, underlines Brazil’s accelerating renewables deployment as it targets enhanced capacity and cleaner energy matrices. The commercial commissioning of EDP’s Novo Oriente Solar Complex
Oil prices started 2026 under pressure with declines on January 2 as investors evaluated the risk of a growing supply surplus ahead of the OPEC+ meeting scheduled for January 4. Market participants remain attentive to geopolitical developments, including Venezuela’s openness to talks with the U.S. on narcotics enforcement and ongoing hostilities in Eastern Europe and
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Colombia initiated a nationwide adjustment to gasoline and diesel (ACPM) prices effective January 1, 2026, reflecting regulatory updates tied to production income, taxation, and transport expenses. Market watchers should monitor regional price disparities and the sustained fiscal strategy to reduce fuel subsidies in the upcoming quarters. From January 2026, the Comisión de Regulación de Energía
