Venezuela’s oil production reached 1.201 million bpd in August

The Daily Journal. — Venezuela’s oil production reached 1.201 million barrels per day (bpd) in August 2026, according to a report released Thursday by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The figure represents a slight increase of 1,000 bpd from the 1.200 million bpd Venezuelan authorities reported in July, keeping output above the […]

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Chevron to ‘more than double’ number of oil rigs in Venezuela

The Daily Journal.— U.S. energy corporation Chevron will significantly expand its operating capacity in Venezuela by “more than doubling” the number of active drilling rigs as part of its five-year production plan, the company’s Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner said during a conference organized by Barclays. The deployment of new equipment supports the investment program […]

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Venezuela ranks among India’s five largest oil suppliers

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela ranked among India’s five largest oil suppliers during the six months of war in Iran, accounting for nearly 5% of the Asian giant’s total imports, according to data from analytics firm Kpler. Venezuela joined Brazil in the Russia-led group, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as the global […]

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Venezuela will lose at least $500 million a year under U.S. oil deal

The Daily Journal. — Economist Francisco Rodríguez questioned the financial structure of the agreement signed with the United States to develop 17 Venezuelan oil fields. He warned that, based on the terms publicly presented so far, Venezuela would hand over strategic assets and supply crude oil under preferential terms without receiving guarantees in return. In […]

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U.S. expects Venezuela to double oil production in less than five years

The Daily Journal.— The Donald Trump administration expects new investments and energy agreements between the United States and Venezuela to double Venezuelan oil production in less than five years, according to a U.S. Department of Energy fact sheet released Friday by the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. The document presents agreements signed this week with companies […]

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Trump avoids taking position on Venezuela’s potential exit from OPEC

The Daily Journal.— U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday avoided taking a position on Venezuela’s potential withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), saying the decision rests with Caracas despite the new energy agreement that deepens oil cooperation between the two countries. “Well, I don’t know. That’s up to them,” Trump said […]

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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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