Industry Developments
Argentina
BMI View: We have long-held the view that the decision by the Argentine courts to seize Chevron's in-country assets over a legal dispute with Ecuador would threaten the company's partnership...
2013-03-15Argentina
BMI View: While there have been some changes to BMI's Latin American Risk/Reward Ratings (RRRs) this quarter, these have occurred either at the top or the bottom of our ratings table,...
2013-03-14Peru
BMI View: Government efforts to better protect Peru's energy infrastructure from guerrilla attacks are critical for continued growth of the energy sector. We have consistently highlighted...
2013-03-13Brazil
BMI View: Brazil's ongoing legal saga over the distribution of oil royalties has entered a new and complex stage, as oil producing states including Rio de Janeiro and Espírito...
2013-03-13Bahamas
BMI View: The resumption of oil exploration offshore the Bahamas is an important first step in determining whether or not the island nation has a future as a hydrocarbons producer....
2013-03-12Canada
BMI View: Valero Energy's investment in new rail capacity to increase its exposure to cheap North American crudes, including those produced in US unconventional shale plays and Canadian...
2013-03-11Brazil
BMI View: Our view that Petrobras will see its equity performance strengthen if it commits itself to a credible path of reform is playing out; the announcement of a further 5% hike...
2013-03-07Argentina
BMI View: Increased investment from France's Total and Germany's Wintershall into Argentine natural gas production certainly adds to the momentum in the sector, providing upside potential...
2013-03-06
