Saturday, January 17, 2026

White House News

Trump purchases $100 million in bonds from Netflix and Warner Bros.

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, purchased around $100 million worth of municipal and corporate bonds between mid-November and late December. This included up to $2,000,000 in bonds for 'Netflix' or Warner Bros Discovery…

China may require asset sales in the Rio Tinto-Glencore merge to win them over

The proposed tie-up of Rio?Tinto with Glencore may require asset sales in order to gain regulatory approval from China, the world's largest commodity buyer. China has long-standing concerns over resource security and market consolidation.

Venezuela's Rodriguez proposes oil reform to facilitate investment

Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's interim president, said Thursday she would submit a proposal for reforming?the country’s hydrocarbon laws. Investors in the U.S. are pushing to?get easier access to Venezuela’s?oil sector. Rodriguez said…

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 the US will finalize biofuel quotas for 2026 by early March and drop import penalties.

According to two sources familiar with the plans, the administration of 'President Donald Trump' plans to finalize biofuel blending quotes for 2026 by early March. They will keep them close to their initial proposal, while dropping plans to penalize imported renewable fuels and feedstocks.

Sources say that the US will finalize biofuel quotas for 2026 by early March and drop import penalties.

According to 'two sources who are familiar with these plans, the administration of Donald Trump intends to finalize biofuel blending targets for 2026 by early March. They will keep them close to their initial proposal, while dumping…

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.

Canadian oil tycoon suggests US aid in Venezuela's oil revolution

The Canadian oil tycoon, who is the head of one of North America's fastest growing oil companies, wants his country to "lend" its heavy oil expertise to America as it tries to rebuild Venezuela's petroleum industry. Adam Waterous is the executive chairman of Strathcona Resource.

Canadian oil tycoon suggests US aid in Venezuela's oil revolution

The Canadian tycoon, who is the executive chair of one of North America’s fastest-growing oil companies, wants his country to lend their heavy oil 'expertise' to the United States in order to help rebuild Venezuela's industry. Adam Waterous…

Oil Prices Dip as Investors Consider Iran Supply Concerns, Venezuelan Exports

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Oil prices fell slightly on Monday after Iran said it had total control following the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years, easing some concerns over supply, while investors also weighed efforts to resume oil exports from Venezuela.Brent crude futures lost 28 cents…

Trump blocks courts from seizing Venezuelan Oil Revenue in US Accounts

The White House announced on Saturday that U.S. president Donald Trump had signed an executive order to prevent?courts and creditors from impounding revenues tied to the sale of Venezuelan oil in U.S. Treasury accounts. The order stated…

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 critical"…

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 pressure…

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…

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.

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.