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Venezuela

U.S. Considers Sanctions for Venezuela

As Maduro presses forward with his plans for a Constituent Assembly, despite Venezuelans’ wishes, the international community is moving to respond. The Trump administration has taken a strong stance, threatening sanctions. The question is, which sanctions, and what will their effects — and side-effects — be?… [READ MORE]

Mexico

IPD Alert: CNH Declares Force Majeure in Pontón Field

On July 13, 2017, the CNH held its 32nd extraordinary session of the year. The session was called to declare a force majeure in the mature Pontón field, which was awarded to Canada’s Renaissance Oil approximately one year ago. Pre-existing environmental damage from an oil spill was the problem. In many respects, it is surprising that it took this long for such a problem to surface, and the case raises some very big issues and food for thought. … [READ MORE]

Venezuela

16-J Popular Consultation: A Symbolic Action with Hope for More

The opposition has arranged a popular consultation to show the Maduro administration that the people reject his call for a Constituent Assembly, and his government. The action is expected to draw a massive turnout. But the results will not be binding. Even if millions of Venezuelans reject the Constituent Assembly, the Maduro administration can continue on its path. The opposition is focused on the symbolism. Perhaps that can eventually bring change.… [READ MORE]

Mexico

Fuel Quality Regulation Adjustments Necessary, but not a Fix-All

On June 15, Mexico’s Energy Regulator approved substantial changes to the controversial NOM-016-CRE-2016, which regulates fossil fuels quality. By modifying Mexico’s gasoline specifications to match those of the U.S. (allowing E10 gasoline), authorities have further opened the door to the northern country’s products. Quality supervision requirements have also been relaxed. But some of the old barriers to investment remain. … [READ MORE]

IPD News & Press

Energy Dialogues and IPD Latin America present the Mexico Natural Gas Workshop

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Mexico’s natural gas market has changed radically since the passage of the 2013 energy reform and will continue to do so as the supporting regulation and framework is implemented and solidified. This has created an opening for market. . . [READ MORE]

Will Colombia Keep Up Its Pro-Business Reputation?

Friday, April 7, 2017

Spanish utility Gas Natural in mid-March said it is suing the Colombian government after it seized one of its companies, electricity provider Electrificadora del Caribe, known as Electricaribe. Colombian authorities an. . . [READ MORE]

Eni Discovery – What It Means to Mexico and the Energy Reform

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Pulso Energetico - March 27, 2017 Eni recently announced the successful discovery of light crude from its initial drilling efforts in Amoca-2, part of Contractual Area 1 that was awarded in Round 1.2 in S. . . [READ MORE]

How Substantial Are Venezuela’s Legal Liabilities?

Saturday, March 25, 2017

The World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, or ICSID, in mid-March overturned a previous ruling that had ordered Venezuela to pay U.S.-based multinational oil company ExxonMobil $1.4 billion in damage. . . [READ MORE]

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