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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 by 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
India boosts Venezuelan oil imports to six-year high amid supply shift
The volumes, the highest since February 2020, reflect a longer-term diversification effort rather than a short-term reaction to recent disruption
India replaces China as top buyer of Venezuelan crude under US oversight
The increase has been underpinned by higher imports of diluents used to process Venezuela’s heavy crude, with nine cargoes arriving in March compared with seven in February
OPEC+ sets symbolic quota rise as Hormuz closure bites
OPEC+ has agreed a modest increase in oil production quotas from May, a move that is more about signalling future intent than shifting near‑term supply
Taiwan secures LNG supply assurances from a ‘major’ country
Taiwan has received assurances over LNG supplies from a major producing country, according to the island’s economy minister, as concerns grow over the impact of the Iran war on energy imports from the Middle East.
Golden Pass targets mid-April to load first cargo
Feedgas flows to the giant LNG export terminal have soared ahead of first cargo loading.
Japan’s JERA annuls deal with Commonwealth LNG
Japan’s largest energy company JERA has terminated its long-term LNG sales and purchase agreement with US developer Commonwealth LNG.
Shell weighs expanded Venezuela gas push as talks advance
The London-based energy group is aiming to take a final investment decision on Dragon by the end of the year, while simultaneously assessing nearby zones linked to the Mariscal Sucre development
US appeals court backs Argentina in YPF case
An appeals court in New York has overturned a multibillion-dollar judgment against Argentina in a long-running dispute over the nationalisation of oil and gas company YPF
OFAC clarifies compliance rules for Venezuela energy and mining Operations
The clarification reinforces that limited activities remain permitted under specific licences, while detailing how non-US companies can operate without breaching restrictions
Sable restarts oil sales from Santa Ynez Unit platforms offshore California
Sable Offshore has restarted oil sales from the Santa Ynez Unit offshore California, while also ramping up production at the unit by bringing a second platform online.
Cheniere achieves substantial completion on Train 5 of Corpus Christi LNG Stage 3
Leading US LNG producer Cheniere Energy has achieved substantial completion on Train 5 of the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 3 expansion project.
US gasoline prices rise above $4 per gallon
Average gasoline prices in the US rose above $4 per gallon ($1.06 per litre) this week.
Golden Pass terminal produces first LNG
The Golden Pass LNG export terminal on the Texas Gulf Coast has produced its first LNG, marking substantial completion of construction and commissioning at Train 1.
Cyclone shuts down Australian LNG plants further squeezing supply
Around 8% of the world’s LNG supply was disrupted by cyclone Narelle off the western coast of Australia.
Brazil plant drives offshore push
NOV, a Houston-based company tha provides oilfield equipment and technologies, said it will invest $200mn to expand its subsea flexible pipe plant in Açu, Brazil, aiming to increase capacity to meet offshore demand linked to deepwater projects.
Venezuela oil overhaul faces investor scepticism despite US push
US officials say control over Venezuela’s oil revenues will help keep Caracas aligned with global partners until elections are held
Venezuela and Texas representatives seal oil pact to boost production from 2026
The Venezuelan government and Texas oil businessmen have formalised a bilateral energy agreement set to take effect in 2026
Venezuela oil output reaches 1.1mn bpd as US exports jump
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez disclosed the data during a virtual address to a conference in Miami on March 25, pointing to a recovery in output that includes condensate and natural gas liquids
Japan steps up efforts at oil diversification
Japan is stepping up efforts to diversify its crude oil supply as the crisis in Iran and the de-facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz expose the country’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern imports.
Venezuela rebukes Machado’s energy sector privatisation plan
In a statement, authorities pushed back against a proposal unveiled by Machado in the US, where she argued that state control should be dismantled in favour of a model in which private actors dominate
US weighs broader sanctions relief on Venezuela as oil companies reassess
The Trump administration is mulling easing restrictions on Venezuela’s oil industry as it seeks to temper a sharp rise in global crude prices
Venture Global reaches settlement with Edison over Calcasieu Pass cargo deliveries
US LNG giant Venture Global has come to a settlement agreement with Italy’s Edison of the pending arbitration case concerning Venture Global’s failure to deliver cargoes from its Calcasieu Pass plant.
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