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Argentina: YPF Seeks Partners to Explore “New Vaca Muerta” in Southern Patagonia
Economy Minister Sergio Massa and YPF Chairman Pablo Gonzalez said that YPF is looking for partners to explore Palermo Aike, an area in southern Patagonia that is seen as a smaller version of Vaca Muerta.
Mexico: Sonora Drives an Ambitious Renewable Energy Plan
Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo recently showcased the Puerto Penasco solar plan, a prime example of renewable energy gaining momentum in Mexico.
Algeria: Sonatrach CEO Toufik Hakkar – Three Years in, Protecting His Team
Sonatrach CEO Toufik Hakkar is three years into his term and recently detailed his $40bn five-year investment plan for the company.
Horizon Engage Announces Rebrand
New York, NY – January 3, 2023 – With global market volatility remaining high and key emerging market states undergoing rapid changes, the geopolitical environment is becoming more complex and the need to know and understand stakeholders is more critical than ever. Today, Horizon Engage launched…
Argentina: La Rioja Province Declares Lithium a Strategic Resource
In Argentina, La Rioja Governor Ricardo Quintela signed legislation that declares lithium “a strategic resource” in the context of the energy transition.
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Alexander Zaslavsky Interviewed by Nikkei
Horizon Engage’s Co-Founder and Head of Research Alexander Zaslavsky discussed the Russia sanctions outlook in his interview with Nikkei, Japan’s top business daily newspaper. Read the interview (in Japanese)
Sechin’s Speech: Geopolitics, Regret and Nostalgia
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin’s speech last week was notable for several reasons, with an overview of global politics and energy based on familiar themes.
Stalled Russian-made Nuclear Power Plant Divides Ankara
On 1 November, the sole Turkish board member of the Rosatom-built Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Cuneyd Zapsu, resigned in protest.
Nyusi Heads High-level Delegation to UAE Seeking Greater Investment
President Filipe Nyusi traveled to the UAE to meet with senior Emirati officials, including the president of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi, vice president and prime minister and ruler of Dubai, and the minister of state of foreign affairs and international cooperation.
Rocky Transition Ahead After Lula’s Narrow Victory
A narrow victory for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva means the stage is now set for a troubling transition before the inauguration.
SOCAR Signs Deal with Romgaz to Develop LNG Projects in Black Sea
SOCAR and Romanian gas producer Romgaz signed an MoU to jointly develop LNG projects in the Black Sea. Unlike their previous LNG agreements, SOCAR’s current partnership with Romgaz appears serious and holds important implications for the industry.