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PDVSA reappoints head of US units as Citgo control hangs in balance
The appointment remains largely symbolic for now. Asdrúbal Chávez cannot assume effective control without authorisation from the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control
US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Iran war drives crude prices higher
The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new sanctions licence allowing US companies to trade directly with Venezuela's state oil company, as surging crude prices driven by the conflict with Iran push Washington to hunt for new sources of crude
Japan’s JERA proposes LNG plant for Oahu as Tokyo grapples with energy strains
Japan’s largest power generation company has set out plans to develop a liquefied natural gas-fired plant on Oahu, positioning the project as a lower-cost alternative to oil-based generation.
Japan eyes Alaska oil tie-up as supply risks mount
Japan is preparing to use a forthcoming summit in the US to advance co-operation on crude production in Alaska, as Tokyo seeks to shore up energy security against mounting disruption linked to the conflict in Iran.
CIA advice and oil strategy shape Venezuela’s post-Maduro transition
In the lead-up to the US operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, intelligence officials sought guidance from former Chevron executive Ali Moshiri on potential leadership scenarios in Caracas
Venezuela channels $300mn oil windfall to social protection programmes
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, said that the government had received $300mn in fresh revenues earmarked for a Social Protection Fund, derived from an extraordinary fuel-oil sale
Eni sees path for Venezuelan gas exports as sanctions ease
Italian energy group Eni SpA is exploring renewed prospects for Venezuelan gas exports, signalling a gradual re-entry of the Caribbean nation into global energy markets under a US-backed interim administration
Mexico-based Pemex's Deer Park refinery logs second straight annual loss despite operational rebound
Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana gets approval to raise exports
Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG has been granted authorization by US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to increase exports by 13%.
Middle East conflict spurs LNG Canada to increase exports
Shell-operated LNG has stepped up production and cargoes exports as buyers in Asia scramble for supply in the midst of the conflict in the Middle East.
Venture Global takes FID on Phase 2 of CP2 plant in Louisiana
Company has raised $8.6bn in project financing for the expansion.
Venezuela’s oil revival hinges on winning back skilled diaspora
Venezuela’s push to restore its once-dominant oil industry is increasingly tied not only to securing fresh capital but also to persuading thousands of specialised workers who left during years of political turmoil and economic hardship to return
Venezuela signs gas supply deal with Repsol and Eni
The deal focuses on operations at Cardón IV, one of Latin America’s largest natural gas fields, which currently produces about 16.42mn cubic metres of gas per day
Asia and Europe to battle over dwindling LNG cargoes
Asian and European energy buyers are competing to secure increasingly scarce LNG cargoes after conflict in the Middle East disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 12.
US considers temporary waiver of Jones Act to ease fuel price surge
The Trump administration is considering a temporary suspension of the century-old Jones Act as it seeks to curb sharply rising fuel prices triggered by the war in Iran, according to people familiar with the matter.
US prepares offshore transfer of seized Venezuelan crude near Texas
Authorities moved last month to claim ownership of the tanker Skipper and roughly 1.8mn barrels of oil on board after the vessel was intercepted in December
Venezuela’s Rodríguez appoints hydrocarbons minister
Paula Henao, previously vice minister of petroleum, takes over a portfolio Rodríguez herself had overseen since August 2024
Venezuela oil output tops 1mn barrels as recovery momentum builds
The increase pushed output back above the symbolic 1mn-barrel threshold, widely viewed as a key milestone in the country’s efforts to restore its energy industry after years of contraction
US LNG exporters to benefit from Middle East disruptions, but not to replace lost supply
US LNG producers stand to benefit from disruption in the Middle East but cannot immediately replace lost supply.
Trump announces first US refinery to be built in 50 years
US President Donald Trump announced this week that America First Refining would build the US’ first new oil refinery in 50 years, with India’s Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) providing financial backing.
CNRL defers early spending on Jackpine oil sands mine expansion
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd has said that it will defer plans for CAD150mn ($110mn) worth of spending related to front-end engineering and design work on its Jackpine oil sands mine expansion project
Oil price tops $100 a barrel - again
Brent crude rose almost 9% in early Asian trading, surpassing $100 a barrel, despite the International Energy Agency (IEA) announcing late on March 11 that all 32 member countries would release up to 400mn barrels of oil.
Venezuela's Rodríguez reviews energy strategy with PDVSA leadership amid sector reforms
The session brought together Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) president Héctor Obregón, members of the state company’s board and vice ministers from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons
Chevron, Shell near major oil deals in Venezuela after sector reforms
The negotiations could enable both companies to expand operations in key hydrocarbon regions as part of a broader effort backed by US President Donald Trump to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry
Repsol sees Venezuela as growth opportunity despite exclusion from 2026–2028 forecasts
According to Imaz, Repsol aims to raise its oil production in Venezuela by about 50% over the next twelve months and potentially triple it in the years ahead
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