Westlark Advisors’ International Market Highlight
Energy markets today are influenced not only by events “next door,” but also by incidents that happen around the world. Markets continue to grow more complex and interconnected, making it more important than ever to keep track of what is going on in the global energy industry.
Westlark is committed to working with you as partners, helping your business reach its unique goals. Part of our commitment means focusing more attention on global markets. This increased focus, along with our knowledge and experience with North American markets, provides us with the expertise to help clients navigate the complexities of energy markets throughout the world.
Providing a Weekly International Market Highlight
To show the value of our expanded focus, we will 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.
Westlark Advisors International Market Highlight
February 5, 2026
ECUADOR
Duragas (an Abastible company) launched a $30 million USD investment to build a new LPG plant in Nobol. This will double its capacity to 400,000 tons per year.
COLOMBIA
LPG strengthened its role as a strategic pillar of Colombia’s energy matrix in 2025, with imports more than doubling 2024 levels and supporting energy security during natural‑gas supply constraints.
BRAZIL
Lipigas doubled its logistical efficiency through AI integration, enabling its 1,300 delivery trucks to increase annual distribution capacity from 4 to 8 tons per vehicle.
CUBA
Jamaica’s refusal to supply LPG under new U.S. sanctions forced the tanker Emilia to return empty, highlighting extreme fragility in Cuba’s energy system amid shortages, lack of foreign currency, and tightening restrictions.
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Westlark Advisors’ International Market Highlight
By Gabriel Amundarain
