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Venezuelan authorities visit Shell to assess technologies for the energy sector

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Company executives showcased Shell’s technological and operational capabilities in key areas to the Venezuelan delegation The Daily Journal.- A Venezuelan government delegation led by Hydrocarbons Minister Paula Henao visited multinational energy company Shell’s facilities to gain firsthand knowledge of its technological capabilities in offshore exploration, natural gas development, among other areas. Johann Álvarez Márquez, national […]

U.S. Embassy backs agreement between PDVSA and oilfield services company SLB

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela expressed its support for a framework services agreement between state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and multinational company SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger), as part of efforts to modernize oil exploration and production in the South American country. PDVSA and SLB signed the agreement during the IMAGE […]

Hydrocarbons Minister to promote ‘Venezuela Energy Week’ in Houston

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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,’ […]

PDVSA transfers stake in Lorán Field to BP and two other oil companies

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela authorized the transfer of a stake held by PDVSA Gas to a consortium comprising Britain’s BP, the UAE’s XRG and Qatar’s UCC Oil and Gas Holding to advance the exploration and production of non-associated natural gas in the Lorán Field, located in Block 2 of the Deltana Platform. The parties formalized […]

Venezuela and the African Energy Chamber deepen hydrocarbon cooperation

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – The Venezuelan government held a strategic working session in Caracas with representatives of the African Energy Chamber (AEC) to explore joint investment opportunities and strengthen the country’s oil and natural gas industry. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the meeting alongside Minister of Hydrocarbons Paula Henao and PDVSA President Héctor Obregón. NJ […]