Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, sources say
Four sources familiar with the matter said that Venezuela's oil ministry suspended 19 contracts signed with private companies under the?administration? of President Nicolas Maduro. Sources say that the suspension of the contracts has not affected the oil and gas production in the country. The sources added that the state oil giant PDVSA sells the crude produced by the contracts even though they are suspended. Sources said that Washington and Caracas would review contracts and could recommend "revocating" some of them. Sources say that the Venezuelan and U.S. governments are reviewing credentials of companies who signed the contracts.
Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro government, sources say
Four sources with knowledge of the?move? said that Venezuela's Oil Ministry has suspended a total of?19 oil-production-sharing contracts signed by?private companies under President Nicolas Maduro. Sources say that the suspension of the contracts has not affected the oil and gas production in the country. The sources added that the state oil giant PDVSA continues to sell crude oil produced under these contracts even though they are suspended. Sources said that Caracas and Washington would review contracts and could recommend revoking certain of them. Sources say that the Venezuelan and U.S.
Maurel & Prom, a Venezuelan oil firm, says that teams are fully mobilised after the US issued key authorization.
Maurel & Prom has a team in Venezuela that is fully mobilised, and'ready for the next stages of development', said its chief executive on Thursday. This was after the U.S. - added the French oil producer?to a a list of companies authorized to increase operations in Venezuela. M&P stopped exporting oil from Venezuela in the second quarter last year, after President Donald Trump suspended its license along with?other companies. The company had hoped to resume oil sales from 'the OPEC-member after U.S. troops captured and ousted President Nicolas Maduro early in January. The company's shares jumped by 6% at the opening of Paris trading.
Maurel & Prom hopes for a resumption of Venezuelan oil sales boosted with the easing of sanctions
Maurel & Prom, a French oil producer, is optimistic that it will be able to resume the export of Venezuelan crude oil soon after the United 'States government eased'sanctions against the country on Friday. On Friday, the U.S. government issued two general licenses, allowing major energy companies to operate in OPEC-member Venezuela. This is the biggest easing of sanctions against Venezuela since U.S. troops 'captured' and removed President Nicolas Maduro. Maurel & Prom referred to the recent developments as a "constructive move", even though they were not listed in a list?of companies?covered by licences. Early trading saw shares of the company down by?4%.
US permits oil majors to resume Venezuelan operations and broadly approves new energy investment
The U.S. eased its sanctions against Venezuela's energy industry on?Friday. It issued two general licenses allowing global energy companies? to resume oil and?gas operations in the OPEC?member?and other companies?to negotiate??contracts? on investments in???new???energy operations?. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a license allowing Chevron BP Eni Shell Repsol and Repsol resume their oil and gas operations. The second license is for companies to invest in Venezuelan oil or gas. The license does not permit transactions with Russian…
Energy secretary warns against legitimacy of Chinese deals
Chris Wright, the U.S. secretary of energy, urged on Wednesday that the U.S. invest more in Venezuela during the most high-level visit to the U.S. focused on energy policies in almost three decades. Wright also warned about the legitimacy of Chinese companies in the OPEC nation. Wright stated that the U.S. After a meeting with the Interim President, Delcy Rodriquez, at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas, the U.S. Wright stated in a televised press conference that "this year we can drive an increase in Venezuelan gas, oil, and electricity production." Venezuela produces about 1 million barrels of crude oil per day.
Palm gains on bearish outlook, slightly weaker Ringgit
After a selloff triggered by a major data release and a bearish outlook, Malaysian palm futures gained on Wednesday, snapping the losses of the previous session. The ringgit was also marginally weaker. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery at the 'Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange' had risen 27 ringgit (0.66%) to 4,122 ringgit (1,050.46) per metric tonne. The market has adjusted to yesterday's oversold condition due to the bearish forecast from The Malaysian Palm Oil Council. This is despite the first decrease in end-stock figures since a long time.
Imperial Oil shares drop on lower profits; CEO says Venezuelan situation has little impact.
Imperial Oil, a Canadian oil company, saw its share price fall Friday due to a 'lower' fourth-quarter profit. However, the CEO of the company expressed confidence that the company would be able to withstand any changes in crude flow that might occur as a result of the current situation in Venezuela. Imperial shares fell 4.5% by midday, as the market responded to the company’s decline in earnings from the previous year. Imperial attributed this to lower oil prices globally in the third quarter and the wet weather in October that led to production issues at the Kearl oil-sands mine in northern Alberta. Increase your chances of success by contacting us today.
Venezuelan oil reform encourages immediate investments, but executives still need to go deeper
Foreign and local executives and attorneys said that a proposed reform to Venezuela's oil laws is sufficient to encourage existing companies to expand, and to start investing. However, deeper reforms are needed to attract the $100 Billion the U.S. estimates is necessary to overhaul the nation's energy industry. The U.S. now controls Venezuela's oil revenue and exports after a military invasion to capture President Nicolas Maduro in early this month and a naval blockade since December to stop oil shipments from sanctioned ships. Venezuela's government relies heavily on oil revenue.
Venezuelan Oil Exports Progress Slowly Under US Supply Deal
Venezuelan oil exports under a flagship $2 billion supply deal with the U.S. reached about 7.8 million barrels on Wednesday, vessel-tracking data and documents from state-run PDVSA showed, with shipments accelerating after the U.S. eased its blockade but not enough for PDVSA to fully reverse output cuts.Following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro in early January, Caracas and Washington agreed to a deal to sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude stored in tanks and vessels. Trading houses Vitol and Trafigura obtained the first U.S.
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 that funds generated from the oil industry would be used to pay for workers and public services. According to the U.S., around $500 million has been generated by oil sales in a deal signed with Caracas. This money is held on U.S. controlled bank accounts. A source in the industry familiar with the plan stated that 'the main account is located in Qatar.
US energy chief: US gets 30% more for Venezuelan oil compared to what Venezuela paid in the past few weeks
Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy secretary, said Thursday that?U.S. The price of?Venezuelan?crude oil is 30% higher than what Venezuela paid before U.S. Special Forces captured President Nicolas Maduro in early this month. Wright stated at an event of the U.S. Energy Association that "we're getting a 30 percent higher realized price" when we sell a barrel of crude oil than the barrel they sold?three-weeks ago. Wright did not detail the prices of oil sales before and following Maduro's capture. The U.S. The?U.S. A U.S. official said on Wednesday that the $2 billion oil deal between Washington and Caracas was part of a larger deal of Venezuelan oil.
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. Two sources confirmed that the terms requested are similar to the ones Washington granted in the past, which allowed companies to import and export Venezuelan crude oil to their refineries, as well as to other customers. Fuel was also supplied to Venezuela via a debt recovery mechanism. Since the second quarter last year…
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 company is expected to be among several firms who will receive approvals to do business with Venezuela from the Trump administration. This comes as oil companies, traders, and refiners seek access to Venezuela's heavy oil after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. According to another source…
EIA: US oil drilling will slow down as prices fall, Venezuela's growth could increase pressure
Lower oil prices will likely reduce?U.S. The Energy Information Administration reported on Tuesday that drilling activity will reduce production by 1% in the top producing country this year, and a possible increase of supply from Venezuela may 'add pressure. The Department of Energy’s statistical arm echoes concerns from some U.S. producers regarding President Donald Trump’s request that domestic oil companies enter Venezuela to help increase its production after President Nicolas Maduro was captured. U.S. oil producers are already struggling with low oil prices. They say that the demand for more Venezuelan oil will only make them worse.
EIA: US oil drilling will slow down as prices fall, Venezuela's growth could increase pressure
Energy Information Administration reported on Tuesday that lower oil prices will reduce U.S. drilling activity and reduce production by 1% in the United States this year, while a possible increase in Venezuelan output could add to the pressure. The Department of Energy's statistics arm's comments add to the concerns expressed by some U.S. producers regarding President Donald Trump's call for domestic oil companies to enter Venezuela to help increase its production after President Nicolas Maduro was captured. U.S. oil producers are already struggling with low oil prices. They say that the demand for more Venezuelan crude oil will only make them worse.
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. The meeting reflects Trump's importance for oil in his strategy towards the OPEC nation, after U.S. troops seized Nicolas Maduro as the leader of the South American nation during a brazen raid overnight on the capital on January 3. He said: "We will be making the decisions as to which oil firms are going to enter…
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 meeting reflects Trump's importance for oil in his strategy towards the OPEC nation, after U.S. troops?seized South American leader Nicolas Maduro during a brazen raid overnight on the?capital of the country January 3. Officials in the Trump administration have stated that they must control Venezuela's revenue and oil sales for as long as possible to ensure it acts "in America's interest".
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. This competition is a reflection of the desire for many oil companies to gain access to Venezuela's crude oil stocks and production. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, has demanded Venezuela grant the United States access to the oil sector. This comes just days after the U.S. seized the South American nation's President Nicolas Maduro. U.S.
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. attacks on Venezuela, which resulted in Maduro being captured. When contacted for more information about the meeting, The White House didn't immediately respond. Machado said earlier this week she had not spoken to Trump since October, when she received the Nobel Peace Prize. The future of South America's governance is still in question.