In the Caribbean horizon, amid the challenges and transformations of a nation, an organisation has made a significant impact amidst the nation's difficulties and changes. Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET) has been crucial in Cuba's energy history since its establishment in 1992. Responsible for all oil and gas operations in the country, it has forged strategic partnerships with foreign companies and ensured energy supply during critical moments.

The article discusses Nigeria's $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project, reaching a key milestone with the Final Investment Decision set for December 2024. Led by NNPC Ltd, the project aims to enhance energy infrastructure, foster regional cooperation, and unlock vast natural gas reserves across Africa. It represents hope for sustainable development and economic growth, despite challenges. Overall, it signifies a significant step towards a more prosperous energy future for the continent.

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the strategic, economic, and technological significance of North Africa in the global oil and gas sector, with a focus on the role of international partnerships

During recent conversations with global energy leaders from around the world, IN-VR has managed to collect valuable information about each country’s current energy priorities, as well as the leading projects propelling each of them in the regional and international scenarios. The following are some of the latest highlights.

Libya, situated in North Africa, stands as a prominent player in the global energy industry. Its vast reserves of oil and natural gas make it a pivotal hub for energy production and export, while its strategic location along the Mediterranean offers enticing opportunities for investors seeking to engage in the thriving energy sector.

This article covers the National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya's 'Think Tomorrow' initiative, as announced by Chairman Farhat Bengdara at the COP28 summit in Dubai. This initiative represents a comprehensive strategy for creating a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future for Libya's energy sector.

The following article will cover Mexico’s oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, opportunities currently available in each one, Mexico’s Development Program of the National Electrical System, as well as the country’s upcoming USD $48 billion Sonora Plan.

The following article will cover Argentina’s new RenMDI tender, which expects to add renewable energy to the national electricity system after 3 years of stagnation.

Brazil is one of the world's largest producers of oil and gas, with vast reserves both onshore and offshore. The country's energy sector is crucial to its economic growth, and significant investments have been made in recent years to develop its oil and gas industry. Here are Brazil's top 10 onshore and offshore oil and gas projects.

The following article covers IN-VR's collaboration with the World Bank and the Mauritanian government in the development of a national and international communications strategy to promote and mobilise Mauritania's vast energy potential.

The following article will cover Cypriot KODAP’s current plans and future projects, the island’s proposed switch to natural gas, and renewables in transport, and the recent offshore gas discovery made by TotalEnergies and Eni off the country’s coast that could boost Cyprus’ commitment to natural gas in years to come.

The following article covers the recent announcements made by Argentine national and provincial Ministers of Economy and Energy regarding measures to boost investment and report carbon emissions at Vaca Muerta, as well as some key results from IN-VR’s 2nd Argentina Energy Summit which took place on August 23-24 2022 in Buenos Aires.

After Guyana’s oil and gas boom in the region, Suriname’s shallow and deepwater offshore blocks have been targeted by majors including TotalEnergies, Shell, and NOC Staatsolie. With multi billion discoveries being made in its neighbouring country, Suriname could easily be the continent’s next jackpot.

Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) is an offshore Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project based on upstream gas production in 2km-deep waters on the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal. It is the deepest offshore project in Africa till date. The following article will guide you on the most important features of this project.

Although Colombia has had an exponential growth in regards to solar and wind projects in the past few years, the country’s green landscape is expected to continue to grow through the development of hydrogen and offshore wind projects. The following article will touch base on the potential and advances made in each of these segments.

In August 2022, the President of Y-TEC (YPF-Tecnología), Roberto Salvarezza, stated that next December the production of cells for lithium batteries will start in Argentina, a project deployed by YPF that aims to develop "from the salt flats to the batteries". The following article will review the company’s plans ahead of this important decision.

Given that Colombia aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 51% by 2030 and to be carbon neutral by 2050, the country has invested heavily in becoming the region’s leader when it comes to energy transition. Leaving other Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Sources aside, the country’s geothermal potential is evident, and has recently attracted the attention of the public and private sectors alike.

In September 2022, the Argentine government announced the extension until 2028 of the natural gas production incentive scheme that will guarantee up to 14 million cubic meters per day to supply the Néstor Kirchner pipeline. The construction of the Néstor Kirchner Gas Pipeline is a clear sign that the country is moving forward in the consolidation of the infrastructure that will guarantee the domestic supply and the availability of exportable gas from the qualitative increase in production.

The European Union’s (EU) natural gas import dependency from outside of the EU was 84% in 2020, with Russia supplying 40% of total imports of natural gas. Taking the current Russia-Ukraine-NATO crisis, the following article will touch base on the efforts currently being taken by the European continent in order to mitigate risks and reduce its foreign dependency on natural gas in the short-to-middle-term.

Recent developments in Sierra Leone, primarily driven by economic growth, among other important factors, have all allowed the country to design a medium-term strategy that will likely bolster its performance among Western African countries.