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US energy envoy visits Caracas as Chevron deal signals deepening oil ties
The agreement, signed at Miraflores Palace, increases Chevron’s stake in the Petroindependencia joint venture to 49% and grants access to develop the Ayacucho 8 block as part of the Petropiar project with state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela
Chevron expands Venezuela footprint with Orinoco deals
Chevron Corp. has struck two agreements with Venezuela’s interim government that will allow the US oil major to consolidate and expand its position in the country’s extra-heavy crude sector, reinforcing its dominance in the Orinoco Oil Belt
Venezuela oil output rebounds in march as exports climb, IEA Says
Venezuela’s oil production rose sharply in March, signalling a recovery in the sector following disruptions earlier in the year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA)
Venezuela confirms PDVSA leadership as Rodriguez’s government revamps executive team
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez has ratified Héctor Andrés Obregón Pérez as president of state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela SA, reaffirming leadership at the core of the country’s energy sector
Venezuela oil exports jump after Maduro’s capture, output expands
“In round numbers, probably 150mn barrels of Venezuelan oil have been sold — probably a little more than that, but something like that — since Jan. 3,” Wright said at an event in Washington
Analysts warn US Iran blockade could raise oil prices, hit global economy
Iranian analysts warned that the US naval blockade, designed to fully stop Iranian crude sales, could push up global energy prices and damage economies worldwide.
ConocoPhillips evaluates Venezuela return as oil majors weigh risks
The Houston-based producer said the visit forms part of a broader review of global prospects
Shell targets 2027 start for Trinidad and Venezuela's Loran-Manatee as Dragon discussions proceed
Shell Plc is aiming to begin natural gas production in 2027 at the Loran-Manatee offshore field shared by Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, as the company accelerates projects to meet rising regional demand
Repsol to assume direct control of Venezuela operations to drive output growth
Repsol SA will take direct control of its oil operations in Venezuela in the coming days, a move aimed at accelerating production growth and meeting its target of tripling output in the country over the next three years
Venezuela and Shell discuss Dragon gas development in push for energy exports
Venezuela stepped up efforts to expand its gas sector after Vice Minister for Europe and North America Oliver Blanco met with Shell Chairman Peter Costello to explore deeper energy cooperation and new strategic projects
Chevron deepens Orinoco footprint with PDVSA asset swap
Chevron Corp. has agreed to expand its position in Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt through a pair of deals with state oil company PDVSA, sharpening its focus on extra-heavy crude as the country seeks to revive output following sweeping sector reforms
Trump signals potential shift to Cuba policy after Iran conflict, amid oil squeeze
US President Donald Trump said on April 13 that Washington could turn its focus to Cuba once the conflict with Iran is resolved, as the Caribbean nation faces mounting pressure from US oil restrictions
Quality matters: how the Hormuz crisis tests refinery flexibility
The disruption highlights a key reality often overlooked in the oil market: while volumes may be globally fungible, crude quality is not.
Qatar supply shock could cause ‘very painful’ gas crisis Goldman Sachs warns
A natural gas crisis could be on the horizon, a Goldman Sachs analyst warned in the bank’s “Exchanges” podcast.
Gas flaring at LNG Canada far exceeds permit allowance
Gas flared at LNG Canada has significantly surpassed its permit allowance.
Commonwealth LNG inks supply deals with EQT and Glencore
Commonwealth LNG has signed long-term offtake deals with EQT and Glencore.
Suncor plans to boost output by 100,000 bpd by 2028, pivot to in-situ oil sands production
Canada’s Suncor Energy has unveiled plans to boost its production by 100,000 barrels per day by 2028 and increase its share of in-situ output while scaling back the share that comes from mining over the longer term.
Speculation grows about US shale drillers ramping up activity
Speculation has been growing over the likelihood of US shale producers stepping up drilling.
US allowing Russian oil cargo to Cuba is ‘humanitarian’, not policy shift
A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a cargo of crude, marking the first significant delivery to the island in months and highlighting a limited but notable shift in US enforcement of its sanctions.
Santos reports positive results from Alaska’s Quokka-1 appraisal well
Australia’s Santos has completed its Quokka-1 appraisal well on Alaska’s North Slope.
Caturus achieves full commercialisation of Commonwealth LNG
Caturus has completed the commercialisation of its planned Commonwealth LNG project on the US Gulf Coast and is closing in on a final investment decision.
US concerns stall Citgo sale as political risks mount
A planned transfer of control of Citgo Petroleum, Venezuela’s most valuable overseas asset, has run into delays amid mounting reservations within the Trump administration over pricing and political fallout
Venezuela seen entering sustained recovery in 2026, analyst says
Venezuela’s economy is poised to enter a phase of sustained recovery by 2026, underpinned by energy sector liberalisation and updated legal frameworks, according to Luis Vicente León, president of market research company Datanálisis
Venezuela pauses US legal fight to protect Citgo and other key assets
At the core of the dispute is the question of legal representation, as both sides must determine who is authorised to speak for Venezuela in US courts
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