IPD EnergyNet
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Venezuela
Insiders Bearish on PetroMonagas Restart
PDVSA’s top brass has issued a plan for the rapid restart of the PetroMonagas upgrader, but those closest to the issue see clear obstacles that will prevent such an end. The consequences of further delay are also clear.… [READ MORE]
Venezuela
Gasoline Shortages: The Search for Reasons
Lines for gasoline have grown in Venezuela with shortages hitting several states. While the Paraguana Refining Complex has recently faced operational disruptions, distribution issues may be at the root of the problem. … [READ MORE]
Mexico
AMLO, Rosalia & Senate’s Sketchy Passage of 20 Reforms
On the day that Rosalia, the flamenco-trained, multi-genre Spanish singer held a free concert in Mexico City’s Zocalo in front of 160,000 people, MORENA Senators met with AMLO at Palacio Nacional. They then moved to the old Senate headquarters two blocks away and voted on 20 reforms absent opposition senators. Telenovela plots aren’t this good. Contested for not having a quorum, the political theatrics are reaching new heights. … [READ MORE]
Venezuela
What Recent U.S. License and Document Issuances Really Mean
The U.S. issuance of three separate documents in the last days of April and early May 2023 put many Venezuela watchers on alert, as these documents seem to clear a path for the sale of Citgo. A close examination reveals carefully crafted wording that indeed cracks open some doors. Walking through them is an entirely different story. … [READ MORE]
IPD News & Press
Impact of Colombia’s 2022 Elections on the Country’s Vital Extractive Sectors and Energy Transition Plans
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Colombia’s extractive sectors remain a cornerstone of the country’s economy and a vital source of government revenue. Simultaneously, energy transition commitments, including those stemming from COP 26, will demand complex policy d. . . [READ MORE]
Venezuela sanctions and climate action — a fresh approach
Friday, December 3, 2021
Almost one year since the inauguration of President Joe Biden, United States sanctions policy toward Venezuela has yet to be formally reviewed. Worse, enforcement has been almost non-existent. Venezuelan oil exports have greatly increa. . . [READ MORE]
Simplifying a Complex Regulatory and Risk Landscape
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
IPD's Managing Director, John Padilla's recent interview with Mexico Business News covers has assessment of the country's oil and gas industry in light of ongoing political challenges.
By Pedro Alcalá | Thu, 07/22/2021 - 12:44
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Covid-19 and Latin America’s Energy Sector
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Today, Tomorrow and Beyond the Crisis
Here is our contribution to the Institute of the Americas' special report on Covid-19 and its impact on the Latin American energy sector.
Where do things stand today in (your cou. . . [READ MORE]
