Saturday, January 31, 2026

Oil Reserves News

House Democrats warn oil companies about risks associated with Venezuelan transactions

Twelve House Democrats sent a letter on Wednesday to '21 companies that attended the White House meeting held on Jan. 9, about developing Venezuelan oil resources. They warned them…

Houston, the US oil capital, is buzzing as industry prepares for Venezuelan oil rush

Matthew Goitia explains his idea in a bar downtown Houston. He wants to build and refurbish marine terminals for Venezuela that will allow crude oil to be blended and exported, and chemical products shipped.

UAE's ADNOC weighs Venezuela gas investment, Bloomberg News reports

Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported that the?state oil company of Abu Dhabi, ADNOC, is considering entering Venezuela's energy industry. It could…

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…

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.

Oil Edges Lower as US Reaches Import Deal with Venezuela

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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…

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.

Phillips 66 claims that two Gulf Coast refineries are capable of processing 100,000 bpd Venezuelan crude

Kevin Mitchell, Chief Financial officer of Phillips 66, said on a Tuesday conference call that the refiner can use Venezuelan crude in two U.S. Gulf 'Coast refining facilities as production increases.

What is the current status of international oil firms in Venezuela following Maduro’s capture?

Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country, which has the largest oil reserves in the world, is now in crisis following the capture of the President Nicolas Maduro.

ROI-Trump's Venezuela oil grab revives 'petrodollar' debate: McGeever

The arrest and capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro by the United States on Saturday was likely motivated by many factors, but one that has been little discussed is the…

Bousso: Trump offers US oil companies in Venezuela a poisoned cup

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, is offering U.S. companies an opportunity to revitalize Venezuela's vast and derelict petroleum industry. This is an offer that they might not want to accept. U.S.

Bousso: Trump offers US oil companies in Venezuela a poisoned cup

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, is offering U.S. companies an opportunity to revitalize Venezuela's vast and derelict petroleum industry. This is an offer that they might not want to accept. U.S.

Explainer: Status of Foreign Oil Companies in Venezuela After Maduro’s Arrest

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Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country, which has the largest oil reserves in the world, is now in crisis following the…

US oil companies benefit after Trump signals access Venezuelan reserves

U.S. Oil Companies' Shares jumped Monday fueled by the prospect that the U.S. could gain access to Venezuela's vast reserves of oil after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S.

Orban: US involvement in Venezuela is good for energy markets

The U.S. decision that led to the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro should have a positive effect on the world's energy markets, said Hungarian Premier Viktor Orban on Monday.

US forces oil majors to invest heavily in Venezuela to recover their debts

Two people who were familiar with this outreach report that White House and State Department officials told U.S. Oil executives, in recent weeks, they needed to return to Venezuela…

Sources say that OPEC+ will maintain oil production despite tensions among its members

OPEC+ agreed to?maintain a?steady?oil output during its Sunday meeting, according to an OPEC+ delegates and a source who was familiar with the talks. This is despite the political…

Venezuelan oil reserves: No quick fixes

Even if U.S. Oil Majors invest the billions that President Donald Trump announced just hours after he took office, Venezuela's crude production is unlikely to increase significantly for many years.

Bousso: New oil quotas system to spur spending with ROI-OPEC+

The changes OPEC+ makes to its oil production quotas will likely trigger a wave upstream investment among members, especially in low-cost Gulf producers. This will reduce concerns about long-term shortages of supply.

Bousso: New oil quotas system to spur spending with ROI-OPEC+

The changes OPEC+ makes to its oil production quotas will likely trigger a wave upstream investment among its members, especially in low-cost Gulf producers. This will reduce concerns about long-term shortages of supply.