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Leveraging oil exports key to getting change in Venezuela – U.S. Energy Secretary

United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disclosed plans to leverage control over Venezuela’s oil exports and revenue generated by the Spanish-speaking nation.  In a January 7 press conference in Washington, Wright said the move is central to the U.S....

Exxon cautions against return to Venezuela’s oil industry, says technical evaluation crucial before investment

Exxon Mobil has cautioned that any return to Venezuela’s oil sector will depend on major legal reforms and a detailed technical assessment of the country’s assets. Exxon’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Darren Wood, has stressed that the country remains...

GranMorgu on track as project reaches 25% progress, Staatsolie says

Suriname’s offshore GranMorgu oil project is progressing as planned, with overall development now 25% complete, according to Staatsolie. The update was released by the state oil firm on December 30. Staatsolie said construction of the floating production, storage and offloading...

Scaling oil reserves cement Guyana’s place as a global energy powerhouse – Canadian strategist

Guyana is emerging as one of the world’s most strategically positioned oil producers. Expanding offshore reserves and easing geopolitical pressures are strengthening its position as a long-term energy powerhouse, according to Canadian energy strategist Steven Rowles. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg...

Chevron to build on momentum in post-Maduro Venezuela, as Trump promises windfall

Chevron is positioning itself for rapid growth in Venezuela as the United States signals support for renewed investment following the country’s political transition, with US President Donald Trump urging major oil companies to pour US$100 billion into expanding Venezuelan...

Guyana crude trading at lowest prices since pandemic era, remains competitive

Guyana’s crude oil grades have fallen to their lowest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic era, with prices dipping below US$60 per barrel in recent weeks, even as ExxonMobil’s fast-growing output and low breakevens keep the oil competitive. Data published on...

Uaru output projected to reach 215,000 b/d by 2027 – S&P Global 

Oil production from Guyana’s Uaru field is expected to rise steadily after start-up, strengthening offshore supply over the medium term, according to S&P Global Energy CERA.  “…production at the ultra-deepwater Uaru field is estimated to begin in July at nearly...

ExxonMobil flags commodity price pressure, impairments in Q4 2025 outlook

ExxonMobil said market conditions and planned activities are expected to materially affect its fourth quarter 2025 results compared with the third quarter. This is according to a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January...

TT Energy expert believes Dragon gas deal could return if Trump takes control of Venezuela

A Trinidad and Tobago energy expert says a U.S. takeover of Venezuela could reopen the door for the stalled Dragon gas project and other cross-border developments critical to Trinidad’s gas supply. Responding to questions from Trinidad Express Business this week,...

From Chávez control to Maduro mismanagement: Why oil companies fled Venezuela

Venezuela sits atop the largest proven oil reserves on the planet; yet, today its oil fields tell a story of abandoned rigs, crumbling infrastructure, and wary foreign investors who once lined up to drill.  The retreat of international oil companies...

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Iran threatens to close just-reopened Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade continues

Iran is now warning it will shut the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping again if the United States...