Central America

Quick wins on cutting methane dogged by a slow transition

The pledge to cut methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030 has been signed by 159 countries plus the EU. Many of them have developed, or are working on, methane action plans, and billions of dollars have been committed to the effort.

Fight over port charges in Trinidad jeopardizes ammonia, methanol exports

A standoff involving port charges paid by producers of methanol and ammonia to Trinidad and Tobago's National Gas Company is threatening sales of the products from one of the world's biggest producers.

North America’s LNG export capacity could more than double by 2029

Braskem unveils updated lifecycle assessments for I’m green™ bio-based portfolio

Mexico's Pemex crude oil exports in August fall 32% year-on-year

Pemex's seven local refineries processed just over 1.05 MMbpd in August, up from the previous month.

Mexico's Olmeca refinery restarting units after power outage

The 340,000-bpd refinery, which has not yet operated at full capacity, has brought back online two crude distillation units and the main gasoline producing unit.

Update: Mexico's Minatitlan refinery back online, Olmeca still down

The Olmeca refinery, which is yet to reach full capacity, was forced to shut down all processing units on Monday after heavy rainfall directly impacted a compressor on the 94,000-bpd gasoline-producing unit.

Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal

Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal.

Pemex reports gas distribution problems around Mexico City amid tanker shortage

The company said that "immediate actions have been implemented to reinforce the supply," and that in the coming hours additional delivery units will be incorporated.

U.S. Gulf refiners seek Middle East, S. American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses

The shake-up in trade flows reflects a shortage of medium and heavy crude grades at the key Gulf Coast refining hub, which has struggled in recent months to secure adequate supplies amid Mexican production and quality challenges, and Washington's pressure strategy on Venezuela's sanctioned energy industry.