July 19, 2024
LATAM Highlights
Brazil
Brazil allocates unprecedented $900M for local elections amid budget scrutiny (FT)
Argentina
Argentina to enhance oil exports from shale reserves using supertankers (Oil Price)
Chile
LATAM Airlines of Chile prepares for NYSE listing with $8.5B valuation (Reuters)
Peru
Peru aims to carve out a niche in the charcoal market (América Economía)
Panama
Panama reports decline in border migration from Colombia since President Mulino's inauguration (AP News)
Ecuador
Franco-Nevada and Osisko commit $750M to SolGold's Ecuador initiative (Reuters)
Bolivia
Bolivia unveils largest natural gas find in nearly two decades (Oil Price)
Notable Transactions
Hydrogen energy firm Huture will merge with Aquaron Acquisition Corp. in a $1B deal
Chappal Energies agreed to buy TotalEnergies' 10% stake in its Nigerian O&G assets for $860M
BlackRock-led investors in Aramco's gas pipeline network will sell $3B in bonds to refinance debt backing their stake purchase in 2021
Essential Read
Milei and the IMF must address Argentina’s economic challenges by prioritizing growth, reforms, and inflation control for sustainable progress, highlights the Financial Times.
Podcast Spotlight
Delve into the complexities of decarbonizing maritime shipping on the Catalyst podcast. Explore the diverse strategies needed—from sustainable fuels to energy efficiency and carbon capture—as discussed with experts in the field.
Stat of the Week
Emissions by region from 1850 to 2022 underscore the urgent need for sustainable practices. Explore Climate Watch data, measured in gigatons of CO₂ equivalent, to understand our environmental impact.
Our LinkedIn Updates and Posts
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Learn more about the nuclear industry's plan to triple capacity by 2050 in this Reuters video. Click here for the full story.
Meme of the Week
