January 10, 2025
LATAM Highlights
Brazil
Brazil is emerging as a key hub for data centers, with billions of dollars in investments expected in the coming years (Reuters)
Colombia
Colombia’s coffee production surged 23% in 2024 (América EconomÃa)
Argentina
Argentina pays $4.3B to bondholders in key test for Milei (FT)
Chile
Chile rejects a $3B iron project despite regulatory approval (Bloomberg)
Peru
Chinalco expands exploration near Toromocho pit (América EconomÃa)
Panama
Panama Canal CEO warns Trump’s demands risk chaos (WSJ)
Ecuador
Ecuador’s main power source threatened by sinkhole (Bloomberg)
Venezuela
Venezuela’s Edmundo González claims leadership opportunity (AP)
Guyana
Guyana clears wrecks to improve oil vessel safety (Bloomberg)
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s governor appoints energy chief to address crisis (AP)
Global Energy Watch
Resilient lithium supply poses a challenge for market rebound (Bloomberg)
Canada aims for top uranium production spot as demand rises (FT)
Brazil commits $815 million to support strategic minerals projects (Bloomberg)
Notable Transactions
Apollo, BC Partners near deal for $5.6B GFL environmental services unit
Phillips 66 strikes $2.2B EPIC NGL deal to boost natural gas liquids bet
Constellation Energy nears $30B deal for Calpine
NTPC’s Clean Energy Arm to build $21B Green Hydrogen Hub
Buk, the Chilean HR Tech startup, raises $50M in Series B, nearing unicorn status
Must Read
The Financial Times highlights the top 10 trends to watch in 2025, offering insights into key developments shaping the year ahead.
Featured Podcast
In this Oil Markets podcast, experts review 2024’s key oil market trends, from slowing demand growth to OPEC+ challenges, and explore what’s ahead for 2025.
Data Insight
The Visual Capitalist chart breaks down $300B in global nuclear energy investments, providing a detailed view of funding distribution and industry trends.
LinkedIn Roundup
Argentina sells IMPSA to US consortium IAF, first privatization under Milei. Read more here.
Guyana boosts oil exports, expanding European market share in 2024. Read more here.
- Oil leads Brazilian exports, strengthening COP30 host's challenge. Find out more here.
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