(offshoreWIND.biz) The Delaware State Senate has passed a bill which would allow US Wind to continue planning its onshore substations for the Maryland offshore wind project in Delaware’s Sussex County, whose council denied US Wind the permit last year. Senate Bill 159, introduced in the Delaware Senate on 21 May and discussed by the Senate... Continue Reading →
Brava Energia signs sale agreement with Petroreconcavo for gas midstream asset in Rio Grande do Norte
BRAVA ENERGIA S.A. (“BRAVA” or the “Company”) (B3: BRAV3), pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 44, hereby informs its investors and the market in general that, on this date, it has entered into an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Agreement”) with PETRORECONCAVO S.A. (“PetroReconcavo”), regarding the sale of 50% of (i) the Natural Gas Processing... Continue Reading →
Brazil wind power company gets OK for data center project with TikTok interest
(Reuters) - Wind farm developer Casa dos Ventos has regulatory approval to move ahead with a 300-megawatt project in northeast Brazil where the company has been discussing a major data center investment with the owner of TikTok. Brazil's national power grid operator gave the green light to connect the project at the Pecem port complex... Continue Reading →
Colombia seeks to join China-based development bank as Latin America drifts away from Washington
(AP) — Colombia's government has applied to join a China-based development bank, another sign of Latin America's drift away from the U.S. as the Trump administration's foreign aid cuts, trade barriers and crackdown on immigration spurs many leaders in the region to seek closer ties with Washington's geopolitical rival. Colombian President Gustavo Petro wrapped up a visit to China this... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Renewable Energy Revolution
By Haley Zaremba for Oilprice.com Nearly 90% of Brazil's electricity comes from renewables, making it a prime location for energy-intensive AI infrastructure. Amazon, Microsoft, and other tech giants are investing billions in Brazilian data centers powered by clean energy. Brazil aims to prove that a renewable-focused energy grid can sustain large-scale AI growth, challenging the... Continue Reading →
US Could Miss Out on USD 75 Billion in Offshore Wind Investment – IntelStor Analysis
(offshoreWIND.biz) The current US administration’s aggression towards the offshore wind market could put at risk up to USD 75 billion in investment, according to an analysis by Houston-based IntelStor. Based on the analysis, the application of tariffs as well as the recent moves to halt or cancel offshore wind projects in the US have jeopardised... Continue Reading →
Italy’s Eni signs MoU with Argentina’s YPF on LNG project
(Reuters) - Italian energy group Eni said on Monday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Argentine state-run oil producer YPF on its possible participation in an liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Argentina. The Argentina LNG project aims to develop the onshore "Vaca Muerta" gas field and supply international markets by exporting up to... Continue Reading →
YPF CEO Says Vaca Muerta Profitable Even at $40 Oil
(oilprice.com) Despite the recent slump in international oil prices, YPF CEO Horacio Marín remains confident in the resilience of Argentina’s energy sector—particularly the viability of Vaca Muerta. Speaking to Infobae en Vivo, Marín stressed that YPF can sustain profitable operations even if crude prices drop to $40 or $45 per barrel. “We made ourselves resilient at... Continue Reading →
Sempra to sell Mexico energy assets, stake in infrastructure unit
(Reuters) - Utility firm Sempra will sell some energy infrastructure assets in Mexico and a minority stake in Sempra Infrastructure to fund its five-year capex plan of $56 billion, it said on Monday. In February, the company had forecast a five-year capital plan of about $56 billion, a 16% increase from its prior plan, with over... Continue Reading →
NOCs and the Evolving Energy Landscape in Latin America
(oilprice.com) Latin America has long been a dominant force in the global energy market, built on vast oil and gas reserves. While the world increasingly eyes renewable sources of energy for the future, hydrocarbons remain the bedrock of economic stability for the region. As energy demand evolves, national oil companies (NOCs) must not forsake oil,... Continue Reading →