Venezuela

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August 16, 2019
China’s biggest energy company is backing away from direct purchases of Venezuelan crude as the Trump administration tightens sanctions against the South American nation.
News
August 16, 2019
U.S. sanctions against Iran and Venezuela have inadvertently increased demand for a Russian brand of crude oil, boosting revenues for the nation’s exporters.
News
August 09, 2019
Venezuela is importing fuel at a rate not seen since the U.S. imposed crippling sanctions on the country and cut off its main supply of foreign gasoline.
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June 2019
U.S. EIA sees continued woes for Venezuelan oil output
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March 2019
Venezuelan oil industry on life-support
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May 2018
The fates of two venerable producing countries’ E&P sectors hang in the balance, as national elections approach.
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May 2018
Despite the rise in crude prices, many Latin American countries are still grappling with considerable debt and declining production rates.
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April 2018
Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) has announced that it is now carrying out operations for Maersk Drilling in Trinidad.
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March 2018
Crude prices tumbled in February over fear of unfettered U.S. shale output, and a combined increase of 130,000 bpd by OPEC members Libya, Nigeria and Venezuela.
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February 2018
Rod Uchytil: Leaving an international impact
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September 2017
Hope for improved Russian-U.S. relations has evaporated, following a U.S. congressional vote and retaliation taken by the Russian government.
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August 2017
Notwithstanding Latin America’s limited economic growth, exploration investments are the common denominator in the region’s major oil and gas plays.
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August 2017
On July 30, either through their own free will, or through coercion and intimidation by their president, Nicholas Maduro, the citizens of Venezuela approved a new “Constituent Assembly.”
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May 2016
Despite the industry downturn, regionwide potential drives E&P forward
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May 2015
Responding to falling oil prices, some Latin American governments push energy investment, while others slash E&P budgets.
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