January 3, 2025
LATAM Highlights
Brazil
Brazil’s December inflation slows but closes year above target (Reuters)
Argentina
Argentina’s state-owned oil company YPF sells off lubricants business in Brazil (MP.)
Peru
2025 copper production to remain flat for the third consecutive year (América
Chile
Chilean economy records 2.1% growth in November (América EconomÃa)
Panama
Panama celebrates 25 years since Canal handover amid Trump debate (AP)
Guyana
Guyana won’t push Exxon for contract changes, says President (Bloomberg)
Uruguay
Uruguayan firm Ancap and HIF Global sign green hydrogen plant deal (MP.)
Mexico
Mexican peso experiences steepest decline since 2008 (América EconomÃa)
Global Energy Watch
Disruption of Russian gas flow to Europe: Who bears the cost? (Aljazeera)
Big Oil's remarkable year visualized (Axios)
Green energy companies urge Trump: Power demand will surge (WSJ)
Notable Transactions
Gates-Backed KoBold Metals raises $537M in funding round
China Three Gorges agreed to buy a Spanish solar plant from Canada's Northleaf Capital Partners in a ~$450M deal, including debt
Equinor secures $3B financing for U.S. Empire Wind 1 off shore wind project
Must Read
KPMG explores eight key questions on energy transition investment and the organizations shaping the future of energy beyond 2025.
Featured Podcast
In this Financial Times podcast, experts discuss key trends and predictions for 2025, covering economic, political, and technological shifts.
Data Insight
The Visual Capitalist chart highlights the most searched topics globally in 2024, offering insights into the trends and interests that shaped the year.
LinkedIn Roundup
Forecasting the world in 2025. Find out more here.
Ecopetrol acquires 45% stake from Repsol in key Amazon oil block. Read more here.
Upcoming Events
Jan 21-23: Caribbean Energy Conference. Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.
Feb 6: Green Energy and Environmental Technology. New York, USA
Feb 20-21: Offshore Latin America Conference 2025. Buenos Aires, Argentina
March 9-13: Smart Grids & Green IT, Energy 2025. Lisbon, Portugal
March 12: Workshop PSR / CanalEnergia 2025. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
March 13-14: Energy Evolution Conference 2025. Madrid, Spain
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