Roundup: LNG deal, rig update, conflicts report, PPP bill, financing

Chile's state copper giant Codelco and LNG regasification terminal GNL Mejillones in northern region II announced a terminal use agreement which could run until 2045. The deal allows closure of an investigation by mining companies and avoids arbitration, the companies said in a statement. Codelco added the contract will widen energy supply alternatives at more competitive prices. *** Leni Gas and Oil announced that a second workover rig is operating at the Goudron oil field in Trinidad. The Altech-2 rig can operate to 6,000ft (1,829m) and joins Altech-1 which has been operating at the field since Leni took over operations in October, the junior said in a statement. *** In Peru, of the 149 socio-environmental conflicts registered in March, 21 were from the hydrocarbons sector, nine energy and one power, according to the latest social conflicts report from the public defender's office available in Spanish here *** El Salvador's executive reported the national growth council next week will wrap up meetings with political parties to seek approval of a PPP draft bill. *** And Andean development bank CAF and Spanish state lender ICO signed a US$300mn financing deal to support Spanish companies in the process of expanding their businesses in Latin America, and Latin American firms that look to increase operations in Spain.