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US sees scope for 30% lift in Venezuela oil output, US energy secretary tells executives

23 January 2026

Venezuela’s oil production could rise by as much as 30% from current levels of about 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) over the short to medium term

US seizes seventh Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean sanctions drive

23 January 2026

The vessel, identified as the Sagitta, was detained as part of Operation Southern Spear, the military said

Venezuela banks resume FX interventions after oil cash inflows from US trade

23 January 2026

Venezuela’s banking sector restarted foreign-exchange interventions on January 20 after more than a month on hold, following the arrival of fresh hard-currency inflows linked to renewed oil trade with the US

Venezuela lawmakers advance hydrocarbons overhaul

23 January 2026

Parliamentary speaker Jorge Rodríguez said the bill, promoted by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, is designed to speed up gains in production from the OPEC member

Venezuela pitches new crude law to lure private investment, potential oil investors want more control

22 January 2026

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez moved to court oil companies by unveiling a revamped Hydrocarbons Law designed to attract private capital and accelerate crude exports.

Venezuelan crude re-emerges in Caribbean as US reshapes oil trade

22 January 2026

Ship-tracking data show that two vessels unloaded about 2.5mn barrels of Merey crude over a recent weekend into storage facilities in Saint Lucia and Curaçao, which are being used as transit hubs for onward sales

Fitch warns Venezuela oil revival faces long road despite sanctions relief

22 January 2026

The ratings agency said that even with the sale of stored crude and a potential easing of sanctions, production would struggle to rise much beyond 1mn barrels per day in the short term, with little impact on global supply

Lechería energy hub plan runs up against Venezuela’s infrastructure strains

21 January 2026

The initiative, led by the mayor’s office in Urbaneja, draws on recent changes to the Hydrocarbons Law that open the door to greater private and overseas participation in the sector

Brazil’s Petrobras beats output targets

21 January 2026

Petrobras said its oil production averaged 2.40mn barrels per day in 2025, surpassing the upper limit of the target set in its 2025–2029 business plan.

Russia says US yet to free crew from seized tanker in Atlantic

21 January 2026

The US has yet to release two Russian sailors detained after American forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic this month, Russia’s foreign minister said

Portugal’s Galp doubles down on upstream in Brazil

21 January 2026

Portugal’s Galp will prioritise expanding oil and gas output in Brazil and Namibia while considering a stock market listing of parts of its downstream business within two years, co-chief executive João Diogo Marques da Silva said.

Brazil’s Petrobras orders new gas fleet

21 January 2026

Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras and its logistics arm Transpetro have signed contracts worth BRL2.8bn ($521mn) for the construction of gas carriers, barges and pushers.

Venezuela scraps fuel import taxes under Delcy Rodríguez decree

21 January 2026

Venezuela’s government has waived value-added tax, import duties and customs regime fees on imports and domestic sales of hydrocarbon-derived fuels, extending relief to state-run, mixed-capital and private companies

Colombia continues to weigh Venezuelan gas imports as sanctions outlook shifts

21 January 2026

Colombia’s state-owned energy company Ecopetrol is taking preliminary steps to assess the resumption of natural gas imports from Venezuela, anticipating potential easing of US sanctions

Argentina's oil and gas sector faces positive 2026 outlook amid Vaca Muerta growth potential

21 January 2026

Argentina's Vaca Muerta basin is positioned for exponential growth in 2026 as improved political stability and reduced country risk converge with technological breakthroughs.

Slim consolidates position among Mexico's top four private oil producers

21 January 2026

Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso has strengthened its standing as one of Mexico's four most productive private petroleum operators following the acquisition of Fieldwood México, positioning the conglomerate to control significant hydrocarbon production.

Trinidad refinery restart may hinge on Venezuelan crude imports, industry body says

21 January 2026

A potential restart of Trinidad and Tobago's mothballed Pointe-a-Pierre refinery could depend on renewed access to Venezuelan crude oil supplies, the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago has said.

Predator Oil & Gas raises $6mn for Trinidad, Morocco operations

21 January 2026

Predator Oil & Gas Holdings has raised GBP4.5mn ($6mn) before expenses through a share placement to fund drilling operations in Trinidad and advance its Moroccan gas projects, the Jersey-based company said.

Mexican billionaire Slim consolidates Gulf of Mexico oil assets in $600mn Lukoil deal

21 January 2026

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso will acquire complete ownership of two Gulf of Mexico oil fields after agreeing to purchase Russian company Lukoil's remaining stake in a transaction valued at $600mn.

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