International Market Highlight – February 12, 2026

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International Market Highlight – February 12, 2026

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Westlark Advisors’ International Market Highlight

Energy markets today are increasingly influenced by events that happen around the world. As markets continue to grow more intricate and interrelated, it is more important than ever to keep track of what is going on in the global energy industry.

The Westlark Team is committed to working with you as partners, helping your business reach its unique goals. As part of our commitment, we are directing more attention to global markets. Our increased focus, along with our expertise in North American markets, allows us to help clients navigate the complexities of energy markets throughout the world.

Providing a Weekly International Market Highlight

Demonstrating the value of our expanded focus, we provide an International Market Highlight each week. This Highlight is pulled from our weekly report, the International Buzz! which reviews and analyzes global energy markets and trends.

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Westlark Advisors International Market Highlight

February 12, 2026

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BRAZIL

Petrobras’ fourth‑quarter output rose nearly 19% year over year but dipped 1% from the previous quarter due to field maturity and maintenance. Stronger FPSO performance partly offset declines, and product sales showed mixed results with annual LPG demand increasing despite lower quarterly consumption.

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GERMANY

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is touring Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE to deepen trade and energy ties and diversify Germany’s oil and gas supplies away from U.S. LNG.

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VENEZUELA

Venezuela’s widely publicized “first-ever” LPG export appears to be a one-off shipment rather than the start of sustained exports. This exposes the country’s operational fragility, lack of surplus production, and high geopolitical and informational risk.

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USA

Weather forecasts show a couple of weeks that are slightly warmer than what we have experienced, with particular emphasis on the central and southern areas of the country.

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Westlark Advisors’ International Market Highlight

By Gabriel Amundarain

Westlark Advisors’ International Market Highlight

By Gabriel Amundarain

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