Fitch: Latin American Oil and Gas Frequently Asked Questions

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina--()--Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: Latin American Oil and Gas Frequently Asked Questions

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Aggressive investment plans, large debt issuances, and persistently high oil prices have resulted in an increased interest from investors in the Latin American oil and gas sector, according to Fitch Ratings.

Fitch Ratings has published a FAQs report covering the major players in the region to add more insight to the credit quality and rating triggers of the LatAm oil and gas rated entities.

'The report comments range from Petroleo Brasileiro's (Petrobras) expected leverage levels, to Mexico's energy reform and Pacific Rubiales' future challenges,' said Fitch Senior Director Ana Paula Ares.

The full report titled Latin American Oil and Gas Frequently Asked Questions is available on the Fitch Ratings web site at www.fitchratings.com.

Additional information is available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

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Contacts

Fitch Ratings
Ana Paula Ares, +54 11 5235-8121
Senior Director
Fitch Argentina Calificadora de Riesgo S.A.
Sarmiento 663, 7th Floor
or
Lucas Aristizabal, +1 312-368-2070
Director
or
Media Relations:
Elizabeth Fogerty, +1 212-908-0526
elizabeth.fogerty@fitchratings.com

Contacts

Fitch Ratings
Ana Paula Ares, +54 11 5235-8121
Senior Director
Fitch Argentina Calificadora de Riesgo S.A.
Sarmiento 663, 7th Floor
or
Lucas Aristizabal, +1 312-368-2070
Director
or
Media Relations:
Elizabeth Fogerty, +1 212-908-0526
elizabeth.fogerty@fitchratings.com