Energy & Oil

• Tuesday, April 8th 2025 - 19:25 UTC

  Native communities want in on Chile's lithium production

  

  Lickanantay Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama Desert are negotiating with mining giants Codelco and SQM to secure a historic governance role in lithium extraction, which accounts for 25% of global production and is vital for the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries.

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• Tuesday, April 8th 2025 - 10:19 UTC

  Venezuela warns of false flag moves to justify imperialist attacks

  

  Venezuela’s Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) and Vice President Delcy Rodríguez warned Sunday of an alleged “false flag” operation targeting an ExxonMobil platform in disputed maritime waters between Venezuela and Guyana.

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• Thursday, April 3rd 2025 - 10:13 UTC

  Bolivian President highlights nuclear developments

  

  Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora Wednesday underscored his country's advancements in nuclear technology, spotlighting the development of the Radiobiology and Radioecology Laboratory in El Alto as part of the Center for Research and Development in Nuclear Technology (Cidtn).

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• Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 - 09:49 UTC

  Maduro defends Venezuela's claim to Guayana Esequiba

  

  Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro staunchly defended his country's claim to the Guayana Esequiba territory, asserting during his weekly broadcast show that the disputed area was an integral part of the nation inherited from Simón Bolívar and backed by over 90% of Venezuelans in a 2023 referendum.

• Tuesday, April 1st 2025 - 19:53 UTC

  Argentina starts pumping gas to Brazil through Bolivia

  

  Argentina began exporting natural gas to Brazil for the first time through the infrastructure of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), it was reported Tuesday.

• Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 16:50 UTC

  India and China no longer buying crude from Venezuela after Trump's threats

  

  The United States imposing a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela starting next month has already taken its toll on Caracas' coffers as India and China —accounting for over 50% of its crude exports— have halted purchases. China, which imported 351,000 barrels per day (bpd) last year, and India, with 254,000 bpd in January, are stepping back, with companies like India’s Reliance Industries planning to stop imports.

• Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 09:55 UTC

  Seven Chilean fishermen arrested in clash with carabineros

  

  Seven people were arrested, and several law enforcement officers were injured Wednesday as artisanal fishermen in the Chilean region of Maule clashed with carabineros during a protest on Route 5 South near San Javier. The demonstrators blocked the highway to protest against the so-called Fracking Law bill, which was to be voted on in the Senate. All eight injured officers were reported to be out of immediate danger.

• Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 04:28 UTC

  The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy Investments in South America

  

  In recent years, renewable energy has emerged as a key driver of economic growth and environmental sustainability around the world. For South America, a region traditionally reliant on fossil fuels and hydroelectric power, the shift toward renewable energy presents both opportunities and challenges. As global concerns about climate change and energy security intensify, countries across South America are increasingly investing in renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and biomass. These investments are not only helping to meet the region's energy demands but also fostering economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing energy independence.

• Wednesday, March 26th 2025 - 05:40 UTC

  Falklands Sea Lion oil development FID expected by midyear, Rockhopper reports

  

  A final investment decision (FID) for the Sea Lion development offshore the Falkland Islands could be reached in mid-2025, according to Rockhopper, which is partner in the project with the operator Navitas Petroleum from Israel.

• Thursday, March 20th 2025 - 13:37 UTC

  Bolivia's oil supply from bad to worse

  

  A lorry carrying crude oil from Chile to Bolivia for refining overturned in Lauca National Park, Arica, Chile, spilling approximately 10,000 liters of oil, thus causing significant environmental contamination. Firefighters initially contained the spill, but damage to flora and fauna is still being assessed by Chile's National Forestry Corporation (Conaf).