December 29, 2023
Waving goodbye to 2023 with a gift:
In light of the pivotal roles played by AI and ChatGPT in 2023, we are excited to offer you an exclusive one-hour ChatGPT course in English or Spanish, inviting you to explore the transformative applications of AI in your daily experiences.
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Wishing everyone a prosperous 2024!
LATAM Highlights
Brazil
Brazil's Environment Minister urges limits on oil production, according to the FT.
Guyana
As tensions rise, the UK announces the dispatch of a naval ship to Guyana amid the Venezuela border dispute, according to Reuters.
Colombia
The Colombian government is empowering indigenous communities through a renewable energy initiative, the BBC reports.
Argentina
Milei threatens to launch a referendum if his mega-decree faces rejection in Congress, according to the Buenos Aires Herald.
Venezuela
Europe sets its sights on Venezuelan oil in a strategic diversification move, as per Oil Price.
Chile
Chile's Codelco takes the reins in a new lithium venture alongside miner SQM, according to the FT.
Notable Transactions in Our Space
Brazilian oil co Enauta buys a 23% stake in the Shell operated oil fields Parque das Conchas from QatarEnergy Brasil for $150M.
KKR launches $1.3 B bid for Portugal energy company Greenvolt.
Eni sells stake in Plenitude to Energy Infrastructure partners, valuing unit at $8.7B.
Essential Read
Positive shifts and progress in 2023: a year of transformation and resilience, according to Time.
Podcast Spotlight
Join the conversation on Spotify's Zero for 2024 as Akshat Rathi and team explore the role of fossil fuel companies in a clean energy future and impactful statistics on climate action.
Stat of the Week
These are the top lithium producers in 2022 as per the Visual Capitalist. The global lithium-ion battery market, valued at $52 billion in 2022, is expected to hit $194 billion by 2030.
Our LinkedIn Updates and Posts
Discover COP28 highlights: global renewable surge, finance challenges and the push for ESG standardization. Read more here.
From controversial remarks to $2.7 trillion benefits, delve into the discussion on achieving net-zero in Latin America. Read the full article here.
