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.
FT reports that US oil companies need guarantees before investing in Venezuela.
The Financial Times reported that U.S. Oil Companies want "serious assurances" from Washington before making large?investments into Venezuela. President Donald Trump wants them to support his efforts to reshape the energy?markets.
Exxon announces a decline in upstream profits for the fourth quarter
Exxon Mobil, the U.S. oil giant, said on Wednesday that lower crude?oil?prices may reduce its fourth-quarter?earnings? by $800 million to $1 billion. The price of oil fell 9.2% in the three-month period ending December 31 as…
Iraq nationalises West Qurna 2 Oilfield Operations, Government Says
Iraqi Cabinet has approved the nationalisation of petroleum operations in West Qurna 2 Oilfield, one?of the world's largest oilfields, according to the 'provisions' of a contract signed with Russia Lukoil. The cabinet agreed…
EOG Resources: Higher Venezuelan output and oversupply are weighing down on shale oil prices
Ann Janssen, finance chief at EOG Resources, said that on Wednesday oversupply from Venezuela and possibly higher production are pushing down oil prices. This trend is likely to continue for several more quarters. Brent crude…
Oil Edges Lower as US Reaches Import Deal with Venezuela
Oil extended declines on Wednesday as investors digested statements from President Donald Trump that the U.S. had reached a deal to import up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude, a move that would lift supplies to the world's…
The European stock rally is stalled as traders evaluate the economic impact of Venezuela
After a string of record closings, European stocks were down?on Wednesday as investors took a break to digest the latest U.S. - Venezuela developments and awaited new economic data. The?STOXX?600 index was slightly lower at 0920 GMT a day after it reached a new closing high.
Palm oil futures are up on the back of gains in rival oils and ringgit weakness
Malaysian palm futures soared on Wednesday. This was largely due to a combination of a weaker ringgit and a surge in edible oils from rival markets in Dalian and Chicago. By the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on the Bursa…
The European stock rally is stalling as traders evaluate the economic impact of Venezuela
After a string of record-breaking?closes?, European stocks were subdued Wednesday as investors took time to digest recent U.S.?developments? between Venezuela and the United States. They also awaited new economic data. STOXX…
Palm oil futures are up on the back of gains in rival oils and ringgit weakness
The price of Malaysian palm oils futures rose on Wednesday as a result of the strength of soyoil in Dalian and Chicago. Weakness?in ringgit also added to support. By midday, the benchmark contract for?palm?oil delivery in March…
Sunrise Wind, Orsted, challenges US suspension of wind lease
Denmark's Orsted said on Wednesday that its unit Sunrise Wind will challenge the U.S. Government's 'decision' last month to suspend their offshore wind project lease, and seek a court order. On December 22, the U.S. East Coast…
Centrus receives $900 Million DOE Task Order as US pushes for domestic uranium enrichment
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $900 million task order to Centrus Energy, a nuclear fuel supplier based in the United States, to increase uranium enrichment capacity at the Piketon site, Ohio. This is part of Washington's…
Venezuelan oil will boost US refiners but hurt Canadian producers
Refiners in the United States would be able to absorb most of the approximately 1 million barrels of crude oil per day if U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela are lifted. According to a report on Tuesday, the U.S. has been in talks with…
Trump Administration says that there are ways to increase Venezuelan oil production quickly
Trump's administration dismissed Tuesday analysts' estimates that it will?take years? to increase Venezuela's crude oil production. They said there are ways to boost the country?s oil sector quickly. The Trump administration is aiming to increase crude production from Venezuela…
Venezuelan oil will boost US refiners but hurt Canadian producers
Refiners in the United States would be able to absorb the majority of the approximately 1 million barrels of crude oil per day that would be traded freely if the sanctions were lifted. The sanctions against the South American nation are lifted.