January 17, 2025
Network Insights
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LATAM Highlights
Brazil
Brazil’s economic activity surpasses forecasts in November despite tight monetary policies (Reuters)
Colombia
Brookfield raises concerns to the government over new energy sector measures (América Economía)
Argentina
Milei reaffirms Argentina's unconventional currency strategy (FT)
Chile
Chile plans 6% copper output growth by 2027 (Reuters)
Peru
Peru's copper sector boosts economy for eighth month (Reuters)
Panama
Panama honors past, defies Trump over canal ownership (Reuters)
Venezuela
New sanctions hit Venezuelan officials as Maduro begins third term (FT)
Mexico
Mexico vows to cut trade deficit with China, Trump-focused (FT)
Global Energy Watch
Saudis plan lithium expansion with Aramco-Maaden joint venture (Bloomberg)
French nuclear output reaches 2019 peak as German wind energy declines (Bloomberg)
Exxon discovers natural gas in Mediterranean Sea off Egypt (Financial Post)
Notable Transactions
Venture Global is seeking to raise $2.3B at a $110B valuation in the largest US energy sector IPO in a decade
Electric energy firm Constellation Energy agreed to buy rival Calpine in a ~$27B cash and stock deal, including debt
GeoPark, Repsol agree to end previously inked deal After rights exercised
Must Read
The IEA highlights nuclear energy's growth, with a record 2025 ahead, driven by new projects and technologies like SMRs, though financing and supply chain challenges remain.
Featured Podcast
In this Bloomberg podcast, experts discuss how shifting market dynamics and geopolitical factors make 2025 a stress test for natural gas, with challenges in both supply and demand.
Data Insight
The Visual Capitalist chart forecasts nuclear energy supply by region, offering insights into global production trends and regional disparities.
LinkedIn Roundup
Market predicts Milei will conclude his term with the lowest inflation in 21 years. Read more here.
EU greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 7% in 2023. Learn more.
Brazil president signs law to advance offshore wind energy development. Find out 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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