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January 08, 2026
ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips and other major U.S. oil firms are examining potential roles in Venezuela’s energy sector following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
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January 07, 2026
Canadian heavy crude prices weakened after the Trump administration said it would market Venezuelan oil globally, raising concerns about renewed competition for US Gulf Coast refiners and wider heavy crude price discounts.
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January 07, 2026
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the United States will control Venezuelan oil exports indefinitely, using sales revenue to support economic rebuilding and leverage reforms.
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January 06, 2026
Trafigura’s leadership says the firm will engage the U.S. government this week on how traders can return to buying crude from Venezuela and supplying fuel, while emphasizing that any comeback depends on OFAC permits and a credible upstream legal framework.
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January 06, 2026
Expectations that Venezuela could quickly rebound to historic output near 3 MMbpd are running into hard infrastructure and capital barriers, according to commentary from global analyst firms.
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January 05, 2026
Analysts say Venezuela’s political upheaval is unlikely to disrupt global crude supply in the near term, but uncertainty around sanctions, exports and investment could reshape upstream dynamics in 2026 and beyond, with Chevron viewed as best positioned among U.S. majors.
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January 05, 2026
Touchstone Exploration has reported thick gas-bearing Herrera sands and a newly identified Karamat gas play at its Carapal Ridge-3 well in Trinidad, with completion and facility tie-in planned for early 2026.
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January 05, 2026
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is expected to meet with oil industry executives this week to discuss the potential revival of Venezuela’s oil sector, as companies weigh long-term investment risks following recent political upheaval.
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January 05, 2026
Chevron and other U.S. oil stocks climbed after President Donald Trump pledged to revive Venezuela’s oil industry following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Analysts say Chevron, which operates under a U.S. sanctions waiver, is best positioned to benefit, though rebuilding Venezuela’s aging oil infrastructure could take years.
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January 05, 2026
Transocean has added approximately $168 million to its firm backlog through a new deepwater drilling contract with bp offshore Brazil and a contract extension for its harsh-environment rig offshore Norway, strengthening utilization into 2027.
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January 05, 2026
Continental Resources has signed an agreement with Pan American Energy to acquire non-operated interests in four blocks in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale. The deal expands Continental’s footprint in the Neuquén basin as the company builds a long-term international unconventional portfolio.
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January 04, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington’s oil “quarantine” is giving the U.S. significant leverage over Venezuela, as sanctioned crude shipments are seized and exports constrained.
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January 03, 2026
Global oil markets are showing little reaction to Venezuela’s political shock, as swelling supplies and a deepening surplus blunt price impacts. Analysts say rising non-OPEC output and OPEC+ policy discipline are likely to keep crude prices under pressure despite heightened geopolitical risk.
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January 02, 2026
Petrobras has started production at Búzios 6 with FPSO P-78, adding up to 180,000 bpd of oil and boosting gas supply from Brazil’s pre-salt.
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January 01, 2026
Peru has announced plans to restructure Petroperu and explore separating the $6-billion Talara refinery, as the state firm faces liquidity challenges and $5.45 billion in debt.
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December 31, 2025
Venezuela’s oil output in the Orinoco Belt has fallen 25% as U.S. enforcement efforts block exports, forcing PDVSA to shut wells amid limited storage capacity.
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December 30, 2025
Venezuela has begun shutting oil wells in the Orinoco Belt as U.S. blockade measures halt crude flows, forcing PDVSA to cut production by an estimated 25% due to storage constraints.
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December 29, 2025
U.S. ports are receiving Venezuelan crude despite a partial maritime blockade, with several Chevron-chartered tankers successfully unloading cargo and more en route. The activity highlights Chevron’s continued ability to move oil under its U.S. license as geopolitical tensions escalate and foreign vessels remain stalled offshore.
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December 29, 2025
Frontera Energy has signed a $120 million prepayment and commercial agreement with Chevron, supporting Colombian crude deliveries and bolstering liquidity as it replaces an expiring deal.
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December 23, 2025
As offshore oil and gas activity expands across the Caribbean, investment in shore bases and specialized ports is becoming essential to project execution. From Guyana and Trinidad to Suriname, logistics hubs are increasingly shaping timelines, costs, and operational reliability for deepwater developments.
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December 17, 2025
Vista Energy is seeking shareholder approval to pursue new acquisitions in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale, potentially funded through an equity issuance.
