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U.S. receives first shipment of Venezuelan aluminum in eight years

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The United States received its first shipment of Venezuelan aluminum since 2018 on Monday, with approximately 15,000 metric tons produced by state-owned CVG Venalum and unloaded in Louisiana. The shipment arrived at the Port of Avondale, near New Orleans, as part of an operation involving U.S. firm Heeney Capital and Swiss […]

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

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

Texas accounts for 43% of Venezuelan oil imports to the U.S.

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE. — Texas has become the leading destination for Venezuelan crude oil entering the U.S. market, receiving 43% of total imports thanks to a refining infrastructure built over decades to process heavy crude grades such as those produced in Venezuela. According to S&P Global Commodity Insights data for June, Texas received 43% of the Venezuelan […]

U.S. refineries boost Venezuelan crude purchases to highest level in nearly a decade

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — U.S. refineries are increasing their purchases of Venezuelan crude oil, putting imports on track to reach their highest level in nearly a decade, according to a report by Bloomberg. Refineries along the U.S. Gulf Coast have stepped up acquisitions to secure heavy crude supplies as wildfires in Canada threaten logistics and […]