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Trump tightens grip on Venezuelan oil revenues as trading interest grows
The White House has established a dedicated fund to receive income from crude sales, with payments routed through US-controlled accounts and disbursed at the president’s discretion
US rules out troop protection for oil firms as Venezuela reopens to investment
The Trump administration does not intend to provide direct security for oil companies operating in Venezuela, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, pushing back against speculation that US troops could be deployed to address safety concerns
Valero, Phillips 66 buy Venezuelan crude in first US refinery deals since Maduro ouster
Valero Energy Corp. has purchased a cargo of Venezuelan crude, marking one of the first transactions by US Gulf Coast refiners under Washington’s agreement with Caracas to allow exports of up to 50mn barrels
Venezuela’s vast oil reserves face scrutiny as investment interest grows
Venezuela’s assertion that it holds more than 300bn barrels of oil continues to be challenged by industry specialists, even as the figures underpin renewed interest from the White House and major oil producers
Trafigura makes first Venezuelan crude sale under US-backed supply deal
Trafigura has completed the sale of its first cargo of Venezuelan crude under a supply agreement that allows up to 50mn barrels to be exported following Nicolás Maduro’s capture
Venezuelan tankers surface near Puerto Rico following US seizures
The vessels — the supertanker M Sophia and the smaller Galileo — were spotted by witnesses and confirmed by data from Tankertrackers.com after weeks of uncertainty following their detention
IEA: Europe to import record supplies of LNG
The International Energy Agency projects that Europe will import a record level of LNG in 2026, the organization announced in its quarterly Gas Market Report.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canadian goods over China deal
Trump threatens 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if Canada allows China to use it as transit point for goods entering the United States, warning of economic consequences.
Venture Global wins arbitration case against Repsol
Venture Global’s beatdown stock soared 14% after the ruling.
Vitol taps onshore tanks to move Venezuelan crude as exports stall
Vitol Group has lifted its first cargo of Venezuelan oil directly from onshore storage, a step aimed at unclogging logistics and creating room for higher output after exports slumped
Trump uses Davos stage to hail Venezuela oil deal after Maduro capture
Donald Trump used his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21 to underscore a sharply transactional approach to global politics
Halliburton signals readiness to return to Venezuela as oil plans take shape
Chief executive officer Jeffrey Miller said oil and gas are critical for Venezuela, noting the US company has operated there since 1938, despite pulling out in 2019 after sanctions were imposed
Venezuela business group backs FX measures as oil cash returns to economy
Interim president Delcy Rodríguez said the country has already received $300mn from crude exports under a 50mn-barrel supply agreement with Washington
US sees scope for 30% lift in Venezuela oil output, US energy secretary tells executives
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
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
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
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
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.
Greenland crisis heightens concerns about Europe’s heavy reliance on US energy
In some quarters, the US has met more than 60% of Europe’s demand for LNG.
US’ Western Midstream announces renegotiated Occidental deal, new ConocoPhillips agreement
Western Midstream Partners has renegotiated its natural gas-gathering and processing contracts with Occidental Petroleum in the Permian Basin’s Delaware sub-basin, while also entering into new agreements with ConocoPhillips.
Cenovus reportedly considering sale of Alberta conventional assets
Canada’s Cenovus Energy is reportedly considering a sale of conventional oil and gas assets in Alberta’s Deep Basin.
Mitsubishi to enter US' Haynesville shale with Aethon acquisition
Mitsubishi is buying US shale gas assets from Aethon Energy Management for $5.2bn
Argent LNG signs strategic agreement with contractor Maire Tecnimont
Argent LNG has signed a term sheet with Italian firm Maire Tecnimont to secure its support in developing the 25mn tonnes per year LNG facility located in Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
Venezuelan crude re-emerges in Caribbean as US reshapes oil trade
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
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

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