Trump calls on US oil companies to fix Venezuela's rotting energy industry
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, began a meeting at the White House on Friday to discuss Venezuela. He said he wanted executives from some of the largest oil companies in the world to invest $100 billion to expand Venezuela's production.
Exxon CEO: We are ready to assess reentering Venezuela and will send a team within a few weeks.
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods stated?on Friday that the U.S. 'oil major could start from the ground up in Venezuela, and was prepared to evaluate the possibility of returning to the country. Woods stated that it was "absolutely…
Trump meets with oil companies in Venezuela
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, began a meeting at the White House with executives of some of the largest oil companies in the world on Friday. He said that increasing crude production from Venezuela will benefit the United States.
Trump's "drill baby, drill" agenda in Venezuela hurts producers at the home
Trump wants $50 oil but it's below the profit level of U.S. Venezuelan oil redirected to squeeze U.S. Venezuelan oil to benefit U.S. HOUSTON, January 9 - U.S. Oil Producers already struggling with low oil prices face renewed…
Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have cut back on oil and gas drilling for the first time in 3 weeks.
Baker Hughes, a closely watched energy services firm, said that U.S. firms have cut back on the number of oil rigs and natural gas rigs operating for the first time since three weeks. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs, a leading indicator of future production…
Wall Street clamors to offer advice on Rio-Glencore and the $100 million prize
Wall Street advisors could earn more than $100,000,000 in fees if Rio Tinto acquires Glencore and creates the world's biggest mining company, worth more than 200 billion dollars. Three people familiar with the matter said that…
White House oil meeting includes independents and has strong ties to Denver
On Friday, the White House will be inviting oil executives to meet with them in order to discuss possible investment in Venezuela. While the list of attendees includes some big names from American oil, such as Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips…
OPEC Oil Output Falls in December After Low Supply From Iran, Venezuela
OPEC's oil output fell in December due to lower supply from Iran and Venezuela, which offset an OPEC+ agreement to raise production for the month, a Reuters survey found on Friday.The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries…
US oil companies juggle Venezuelan opportunity and investor concerns ahead of White House Summit
U.S. Oil executives will weigh the business potential of Venezuela and the enthusiasm expressed by President Donald Trump against the cautious attitude expressed by their investors when they are summoned to meet at the White House this Friday to discuss possible investment plans.
London Stocks Rise as Glencore Jumps on Rio Merger Talks
London shares edged up on Friday after two sessions of losses. Glencore gave a boost amid initial talks of a possible merger with Rio Tinto. This could?potentially create a world's biggest mining company. Glencore shares rose 10%, reaching their highest level since July 2024.
European stocks reach record highs as Glencore leaps on Rio Tinto's interest
European shares reached a record high on Friday, boosted by an 8.3% increase in Glencore. This put the 'STOXX 600 index on course for its longest winning streak since last May. After two sessions of losses the rebound shows that investors are resilient…
European stocks gain as Glencore boosts STOXX600
European shares opened higher on Friday, helped by an 8% increase in Glencore. This put the STOXX 600 at its highest weekly winning streak since may. Gains reversed two sessions of losses when earnings were weaker and geopolitical tensions cooled sentiment.
Mega-deals in mining that created global giants
The companies have confirmed that they are in the early stages of talks with each other to purchase Glencore. This could result in the creation of the world's biggest mining company, valued at nearly $207 billion. This move is…
Trump has announced that he will be meeting with Venezuelan Machado in the next few days
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, announced on Thursday that Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado would be visiting Washington next week. In an interview with Fox News' "Hannity", Trump was asked whether he planned to?meet? Machado after the U.S.
Sources say that Chevron Vitol Trafigura are all competing to control Venezuelan oil imports.
Sources familiar with the situation say that Chevron, Vitol, Trafigura and other companies are competing to get deals from the U.S. Government to export crude oil from Venezuela. Venezuelan officials are trying to control oil sales in the United States.
Sources say that the Embassies of Venezuela are planning visits by American and European oil companies
Two sources said that foreign embassies in Venezuela are arranging visits next week with representatives of American and European oil firms. This follows the U.S. announcement about a $2 billion deal for oil and the supply to Venezuela of U.S. products.
Oil Prices Rise 2% Amidst Venezuela Conflict, Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose about 2% on Thursday after two days of declines as investors assessed developments in Venezuela and on worries about supplies from Russia, Iraq and Iran.Brent futures rose $1.21, or 2%, to $61.17 per barrel at 11:17 a.m. EST (1617 GMT), while U.S.
Vitol, Trafigura and the White House invited to Venezuelan oil discussions on Friday
Four sources familiar with the situation have confirmed that the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump has invited the heads of commodity trading companies Vitol and Trafigura to meet at the White House this Friday to discuss the marketing Venezuelan crude oil.
World Economic Forum survey shows business will be tougher by 2025
A survey released by the World Economic Forum on Thursday showed that companies found it more difficult to do business in 2020 due to a decline in global cooperation in areas such as trade, 'climate', technology, and security.
Sources: Vitol, Trafigura and US in talks on Venezuelan oil sales
Vitol, Trafigura and the Trump administration are in "talks" about marketing Venezuelan oil. European trading houses dominate the global oil trade and could assist the U.S. in facilitating oil sales from Venezuela, even though Washington prefers U.S. majors to take the lead.