IPD EnergyNet
Our thought provoking and timely analysis of the energy industry offers IPD clients a unique local perspective that enables them to better understand energy dynamics and create opportunity.
Venezuela
Maduro Decree Gives Quevedo Superpowers, Does Little for PDVSA
President Nicolas Maduro granted Petroleum Minister Manuel Quevedo the power to act without PDVSA board authorization. While the decree appears to streamline procurement processes, it also seriously jeopardizes transparency. The move represents clear support for Quevedo amidst rumors of his imminent removal. But it is also supposed to boost PDVSA’s capacity. That goal is still far from reach.… [READ MORE]
Venezuela
Impact of a U.S. Oil Embargo on Venezuela and the Global Market
This report explores the speculation and the realities related to a potential U.S. oil embargo on Venezuela. It looks to uncover the mechanics and impact of an embargo on the South American nation, the Maduro regime, and the global markets. … [READ MORE]
Venezuela
Venezuela’s Natural Gas Sector: Getting to Yes
Venezuela’s natural gas industry faces the dichotomy of simultaneous opportunity and utter distress. The Ministry of Petroleum has recently made more progress toward offshore development than it has in the last three decades. But politics continue to be the country’s nemesis. This report examines Venezuela’s domestic gas pricing policy, and what can be done to help rebalance the country’s internal market and maximize export revenue.… [READ MORE]
Mexico
Time to Reform the Reform
The 2013 Energy Reform was full of great expectations — and ambitious goals. Perhaps too ambitious in the absence of reform implementation continuity and in light of the misguided political promises that were made. With the ruling party likely on its way out, the next administration will inherit several major challenges it will be forced to address regardless of the ideology embraced. Number one for the energy sector: PEMEX. In many ways, the energy reform has only fed this growing monster. Status quo is not an option. To fix it, the reform itself will have to be reformed. … [READ MORE]
IPD News & Press
A Leftist President in Colombia? What Energy Sector Players Need to Know
Friday, February 9, 2018
- By Sergio Torres – IPD Latin America Consultant, Bogota
To the surprise of many, including Colombians themselves, current polls indicate that Colombia’s next President could come from the political left. One-time guer. . . [READ MORE]
Guyana: Opportunity Rising
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
International companies searched for oil within Guyana’s borders for most of the 20th century. Shell encountered hydrocarbons in its Abary-1 well in 1975, but ultimately plugged and abandoned the well when it encountered k. . . [READ MORE]
How Prepared Is Guyana’s Oil Sector for 2020 Production?
Friday, January 12, 2018
Many thanks to the Inter-American Dialogue for the opportunity to comment. The Guyanese government has a lot of balls in the air. It’s juggling the creation of an oil industry regulatory body, legal and policy framework, a sovereig. . . [READ MORE]
Moody’s Annual Report on Venezuela
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Moody's has recently published its annual report on Venezuela.
The report says that the credi. . . [READ MORE]
