Sources say that Repsol, Maurel & Prom are applying to the US for licenses to export Venezuelan crude oil.
Five industry sources have confirmed that several?European oil companies, including Spain's Repsol, France's Maurel & Prom and France's Repsol, have applied to the United States for licenses or authorizations in order to export Venezuelan oil.
Sources say that Chevron is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license this week from the US.
Three oil industry sources said on Wednesday that Chevron would receive an expanded Venezuela license this week from the U.S. Government. This could allow increased production and exports from South America. Sources said that the U.S. oil…
Sources say that Chevron is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license this week from the US.
Three oil industry sources told us on Wednesday that Chevron will receive a Venezuela license extension from the U.S. this week. This could lead to increased production and exports. Sources said that the U.S. oil company is expected to be…
US Judge to make a quick decision on Equinor's challenge to Trump offshore Wind Pause
A U.S. Judge said Wednesday that he will rule soon on whether he will allow Norwegian offshore wind developer Equinor, to resume construction on the Empire Wind project?off the coast of New York?in a lawsuit filed over the Trump Administration's…
US court will weigh New York's challenge to Trump's offshore wind halt
On Wednesday, a U.S. court will decide whether or not to allow Norwegian offshore developer Equinor the opportunity to resume the construction of the Empire Wind Project off the coast of New York. The company is suing the Trump administration for its suspension of the industry.
Trump revises Biden's tweak to the clean water rule
The Trump administration proposed on Tuesday a rule that would revise pollution protections from the Biden era?for waterways. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, this move?would accelerate permitting for energy and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Gulf stock prices mixed as investors, oil companies and traders weigh Powell probe and Fed outlook
Gulf equities traded mixed on Monday morning as oil prices climbed. Investors weighed the possible impact on interest rates and the dollar of a criminal?indictment against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Oil, which is a major catalyst…
What's at stake in Uganda’s presidential elections?
On Thursday, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his four decade rule in an election which has raised questions about his eventual successor. Although political analysts claim that Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM)…
New York Sues Trump Administration Over Halt on Two Offshore Wind Projects
New York's Attorney General sued the Trump Administration on Friday for suspending the construction of two major offshore wind project that the state says it needs to power a million homes and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.Letitia J.
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.
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. The…
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.
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.
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.
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 announced…
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…
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. Mitchell, speaking at the Goldman?Sachs?Energy…
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 White House's concern about the declining global prominence of "petrodollar".
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. Representatives of the…