Venezuela confirms agreement with U.S. on 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The Daily Journal. — The Venezuelan government confirmed Friday night that it had signed an energy agreement with the United States that opens the development of “17 strategic fields, with proven potential of 65 billion barrels of oil” to private operators. In an official statement posted on social media, acting President Delcy Rodríguez described the […]

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Trump announces deal giving U.S. majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves

The Daily Journal. — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that Washington had reached an energy agreement with the Venezuelan government that he described as “the largest oil deal in world history,” under which U.S. companies will assume majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves. In a message posted […]

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Venezuela raises oil production to 1.23 million barrels per day

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s oil production has surpassed 1.23 million barrels per day (bpd), reaching its highest level since February 2019, acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported. “Amid the emergency, our oil production did not stop. Today, it exceeds 1.23 million barrels per day, its highest level since February 2019,” Rodríguez said in an address to […]

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Chevron plans to raise oil production in Venezuela to 420,000 bpd by 2028

The Daily Journal. — U.S. energy giant Chevron plans to increase its crude oil output in Venezuela by 50% by the end of 2028, targeting production of 420,000 barrels per day (bpd), the company’s Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner said during a recent earnings call. The company’s financial results show a sustained recovery in its […]

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Venezuelan oil price declined at the end of the first half of 2026

Venezuelan oil prices averaged US$67.36 per barrel in the first half of 2026 The Daily Journal.- Venezuelan oil prices ended the first half of 2026 at an average of US$67.36 per barrel, representing a cumulative decline of US$23.11 from the peak reached in April. According to data from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons reported to the […]

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Hydrocarbons Minister to promote ‘Venezuela Energy Week’ in Houston

EFE.— Venezuelan Hydrocarbons Minister Paula Henao will attend an event with U.S. companies in Houston on Wednesday that could lead to agreements allowing independent U.S. oil companies to begin participating in crude production in the Caribbean nation, Politico reported Tuesday. Henao confirmed her participation in the Houston event, where she will promote ‘Venezuela Energy Week,’ […]

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U.S. reveals it receives more than 500,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil per day

The Daily Journal.— U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit revealed that the United States currently receives more than 500,000 barrels of oil per day from Venezuela, representing nearly 50% of the South American country’s total production. “In recent months, we have seen more than 500,000 barrels, roughly half of Venezuelan production, exported to the […]

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Slight increase in Venezuelan oil production contrasts with sharp drop in exports

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s oil industry showed conflicting signals in July: while production continued to expand slightly, crude exports fell sharply, according to OPEC’s monthly report and shipping data. Secondary sources cited by OPEC placed Venezuelan production at 1.117 million barrels per day (bpd) in July, just 13,000 bpd above June’s 1.104 million bpd. The […]

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Venezuela’s oil production rises 1.09% in July to 1.2 million barrels per day

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s oil production averaged 1.2 million barrels per day in July, up 1.09% from June, according to official figures cited by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and reported by EFE. Output rose from 1.187 million barrels per day in June to 1.2 million in July, according to OPEC’s monthly […]

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Oil Prices rise amid tensions between Iran and U.S.

The Daily Journal.- Oil prices rose on Tuesday as negotiations between Iran and the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained stalled, fueling uncertainty over potential supply shortages in the Middle East. In that context, Brent crude, the benchmark for European markets, reached $90.03 per barrel, climbing 2.6% to its highest level since […]

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