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Houston summit to focus on U.S.-Venezuela oil opening and sanctions risk
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A Houston investor summit on Sept. 17 will bring U.S. government, energy and compliance voices together as the Trump administration’s new Venezuela oil framework and OFAC license changes reshape the outlook for potential investors.
XS.com hosts private Mexico City seminar to deepen client education
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XS.com held an exclusive seminar in Mexico City on August 29 at the InterContinental Mexico City, bringing together clients, traders and market enthusiasts for education, market insights and networking.
Beard oil market seen doubling to $3.31 billion by 2035
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The global beard oil market is projected to grow from $1.62 billion in 2025 to $3.31 billion by 2035, driven by natural formulations, online retail and rising male grooming routines.
Caribbean Energy Week returns to Guyana in July 2027
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Caribbean Energy Week 2027 will be held in Guyana from July 13-15, bringing governments, investors and energy companies together as the Caribbean pushes to expand oil, gas and power infrastructure.
Palm oil market seen reaching $119.54B by 2035
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The global palm oil market is projected to grow from $76.18 billion in 2025 to $119.54 billion by 2035, driven by refining demand, processed food consumption and industrial uses.
Extel names Latin America's top companies and investor relations teams for 2026
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Extel released its 17th annual Latin America Executive Team rankings on Aug. 12, 2026, based on votes from 967 investors, portfolio managers and analysts at 488 institutions.
U.S. officials to join Venezuela Reawakening Summit in Houston
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The Venezuela Reawakening Summit said representatives from U.S. government institutions will participate in its Sept. 17 event in Houston to discuss sanctions, compliance, market entry and financing tied to Venezuela.
Influential Women spotlights oil painter Freya Grand
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Influential Women is highlighting Washington, DC-area artist Freya Grand for her large-scale oil paintings that blend representational landscape and abstraction.
Aethel Partners forms Venezuela commercial claimholders committee
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Aethel Partners LLP has convened a committee for holders of commercial and other non-bond claims against Venezuela, PDVSA and other state-owned entities.
Neon gas market forecast sees growth to $39.32 billion by 2033
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A new market report projects the global neon gas market will rise from $25.81 billion in 2026 to $39.32 billion by 2033, driven by demand across lasers, electronics and cryogenic uses.
Chinese solar film exporter targets Latin America's durability problem
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A Chinese window film manufacturer is pitching advanced solar film products to Latin American distributors facing heat, UV and humidity damage in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Chile.
Expoplast 2026 will feature a Brazil Pavilion with nine machinery makers
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Nine Brazilian machinery and equipment manufacturers will showcase plastics-processing, printing, automation, thermal engineering and recycling technologies at Expoplast 2026 in Lima from Aug. 19-22. The group arrives with established sales in…
Niobium market seen tripling by 2034 as steel and clean energy demand rises
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The global niobium market is projected to grow from $4.035 billion in 2025 to $10.155 billion by 2034, driven by demand for advanced steels, superalloys and clean energy applications.
DP Group seeks TORQEN distributors in Africa and Latin America
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DP Group is expanding its TORQEN distributor and OEM network into Africa and Latin America as the Zhejiang manufacturer looks to grow sales of gate and door automation products.
Beijing Zetron pushes TDLAS gas detection into industrial safety workflows
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Beijing Zetron Technology is positioning its gas detectors around long-range methane sensing, multi-gas monitoring and connected data logging for industrial sites, pipelines and environmental monitoring.
Main Street Economics warns New York freebies are a fiscal trap
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Main Street Economics founder Les Rubin is warning Americans not to trust promises of free government programs, arguing that New York’s current policy debate shows why “free” benefits still carry real costs.
QED Connect, Energy Today unveil Colombia strategy linking AI, farming and mining
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QED Connect and Energy Today said Aug. 24 they are building an integrated Colombia strategy that ties Socrates AI agriculture tools, a SENA pilot, the La Palmichala gold project and Sacha Inchi development in Remedios.
Venezuela Energy Week sets Houston showcase for Aug. 19
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Venezuela Energy Week has locked in its Houston Industry Showcase for Aug. 19 at The Post Oak Hotel, with support from Venezuela’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and PDVSA. The event is designed to court U.S. energy companies and investors ahead of…
Venezuela Energy Week sets Houston industry showcase for Aug. 19
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Venezuela Energy Week organizers confirmed a Houston Industry Showcase for Aug. 19, 2026, at The Post Oak Hotel, with support from Venezuela’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and PDVSA. The event is designed to draw U.S. energy companies, investors and…
Energy Today reports 6,484 grams of gold as Trafigura supply deal expands Colombia plan
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Energy Today said its La Palmichala mine extracted 6,484 grams of gold in the last 12 months, while QED Connect outlined new Colombia initiatives tied to mining, AI and sustainable agriculture.
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