U.S. eases restrictions for oil companies to operate in Venezuela
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has eased restrictions allowing American companies to operate in Venezuela’s oil market, although under strict oversight and reporting conditions
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HSBC sees oil prices rising on geopolitics
Oil prices could see further gains in 2026 as geopolitical risks continue to fuel volatility, HSBC said, although the bank added that market fundamentals should cap rallies and keep prices anchored in the mid-$60s range
Repsol and Maurel & Prom apply for U.S. licenses to export Venezuelan oil
The companies have been unable to export Venezuelan oil since the second quarter of last year, when President Donald Trump’s administration suspended the licenses
TotalEnergies considers returning to Venezuela, calls for a ‘clear framework’ to invest
The chief executive of French oil major TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanné, said that the company is “assessing” options to return to Venezuela, but “it’s going to take some time to get a clear investment framework in place”
Trump encourages U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump is promising incentives and compensation to oil companies that invest in Venezuela, but the industry remains hesitant due to a “lack of clarity” around support, political uncertainty, and the deterioration of Venezuela’s infrastructure
U.S. to control Venezuela’s oil sales for an “indefinitely”
The United States will control Venezuela’s oil sales for an “indefinite” period and will deposit the proceeds from those transactions into accounts controlled by Washington, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said
U.S. Energy Secretary to discuss reviving Venezuela’s oil industry
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright plans to meet with oil industry executives this week to discuss reviving Venezuela’s energy sector following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela turns to floating storage amid vessel seizures
Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA has begun storing crude oil and fuels on tankers as onshore inventories rise amid U.S. seizures of vessels linked to Venezuela, according to company documents and maritime data
Trump revokes permits for oil companies exporting Venezuelan crude
U.S. President Donald Trump has notified the partners of Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA—including Spain’s Repsol—that their permits to export crude oil and derivatives from Venezuela have been canceled
US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting state oil sector
The United States imposed fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic’s oil sector, including the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum, in Washington’s latest move to increase pressure on Tehran