Venezuela could reach 2.58 million barrels of crude oil per day by 2035, Rystad says

Julio A. López.— Venezuela could increase its oil production to approximately 2.58 million barrels per day (b/d) by 2035 under a growth scenario that combines the recovery of existing fields with the development of new projects in the Orinoco Belt, according to a new projection by Rystad Energy. The energy intelligence firm estimates a trajectory […]

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Gilinski takes control of GeoPark and assumes operations at Bare block in the Orinoco Oil Belt

The Daily Journal.- Oil company GeoPark announced its strategic entry into Venezuela’s oil industry through the acquisition and development of the Bare block, located in the Orinoco Oil Belt, in a transaction that will make the Gilinski Group the company’s controlling shareholder. According to Bloomberg, the transaction includes a 25-year Production Participation Contract (CPP) with […]

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Coinbase co-founder negotiates control of oil fields in Venezuela

The Daily Journal – Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam is negotiating to gain control of at least three oil fields in Venezuela, according to sources familiar with the talks. Alvorada Heavy Industries Ltda currently operates the fields — Boca, Guico and Guara, located in the Orinoco Belt — while U.S. authorities review the company’s contracts and […]

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