July 12, 2024
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Congratulations to Mirova on their 2023 Energy Transition Infrastructure Impact Report!
LATAM Highlights
Brazil
Brazilian senate postpones decision on central bank's autonomy vote (Reuters)
Colombia
Colombia sees historic low in deforestation in 2023, says environment minister (AP News)
Argentina
Argentina set to become a major LNG exporter by 2027 (MercoPress)
Chile
Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, aiming for four projects by 2026 (Reuters)
Peru
Peru and Ecuador to collaborate on security and oil integration (Reuters)
Panama
Panama Canal expects new water reservoir for ship crossings in six years (Reuters)
Ecuador
Court rules pollution violated rights of river running through Ecuador's capital (ABC News)
Venezuela
Understanding Venezuela’s presidential election process (AP News)
Mexico
Engie to partner with Macquarie on Mexican gas pipeline project (América Economía)
Notable Transactions
Moove Lubricants, a CVC-backed unit of Brazil conglomerate Cosan, confidentially filed for a US IPO.
Canadian pipeline operator Wolf Midstream is planning a $440M debut bond sale.
Saudi Aramco drew $31B worth of orders for its $6B dollar bond offering.
Essential Read
Sustainable aviation fuels, sourced from used cooking oil and other non-fossil materials, are pivotal for reducing aviation emissions. Challenges in scaling production and managing costs remain, with implications for agriculture, according to FT.
Podcast Spotlight
On this Columbia SIPA podcast, delve into the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine on energy policy and environmental regulation.
Stat of the Week
Visual Capitalist's infographic depicts global energy consumption hitting a record 620 exajoules in 2023, up from 607 exajoules in 2022, sourced from the Energy Institute's 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy.
Our LinkedIn Updates and Posts
Oil industry pursues petrochemical profits amidst volatile fossil fuel demand. Read more here.
Indonesia explores nuclear energy in renewable energy mix. Click here to learn more.
Virginia utility explores small nuclear reactors for carbon-free power. Read the complete article.
Meme of the Week
