Monday, February 2, 2026

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Trump announces India will purchase oil from Venezuela

U.S. president Donald Trump said on Saturday that India would buy Venezuelan crude oil to help replace some of the Russian oil it buys, the third largest oil importer in the world. Trump said to reporters on Air Force One, as he flew from Washington to his Florida vacation home…

Trump declares that India will purchase oil from Venezuela and not Iran

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, helping to replace some of the Russian oil that the world's third-biggest oil importer buys. "We've already made that deal, the concept of the deal," Trump told…

Exxon CEO: First LNG expected at Golden Pass in March

Exxon Mobil's CEO Darren Woods announced on Friday that production?of liquefied gas will begin at the Golden Pass export terminal in Texas in March. This marks a significant milestone for the project. The?project, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and the U.S.

Chevron beats Q4 profit estimate, eyes Venezuela investment opportunities

Chevron's profits for the fourth quarter fell, but were still higher than expected. The company focused on cutting costs to make its operations more efficient in order to compete with lower crude oil prices through 2025. Chevron is the only U.S.

Chevron beats Q4 profit estimate, eyes Venezuela investment opportunities

Chevron's profits for the fourth quarter fell, but were still higher than expected. The company focused on cutting costs to make its operations more efficient in order to compete with lower oil prices through 2025. Only U.S. oil producer currently operating in Venezuela…

Chevron beats Q4 profit estimate, eyes Venezuela investment opportunities

Chevron's profits for the fourth quarter fell, but were still higher than expected. The company focused on reducing costs and improving its efficiency to "contain" lower crude oil prices through 2025. Chevron, the only U.S. producer…

Sources say that the US will issue a general license to lift some sanctions against Venezuelan oil industry

Four sources said that the U.S. is preparing to issue a license to lift sanctions against Venezuela's energy industry. This would be a shift from the previous plan of granting individual exemptions for companies wishing to do business with Venezuela. After the capture by the U.S.

Sources say that the U.S. will soon issue a general license lifting sanctions against Venezuelan oil industry.

Three sources familiar with preparations said that U.S. officials were working on a general license to be issued soon, which would lift some sanctions against Venezuela's energy industry. This is a change from the previous plan of granting…

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. Matthew Goitia, a director at Pelorus Terminals…

Venezuelan Oil Exports Progress Slowly Under US Supply Deal

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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…

Energy Department: US does not consider using Venezuelan oil to fill strategic reserves as a current option.

Department of Energy, Friday, said that the U.S. Government is not considering the use of Venezuelan oil as part of an exchange with U.S. companies for the purpose of refilling the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. On Friday, two…

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.

US Judge allows Equinor New York Offshore Wind Project to be restarted

The federal judge cleared Norwegian 'offshore wind developer Equinor on Thursday to resume work on the?New York Empire Wind Project, which was halted by President Donald Trump along with four other project last month. U.S. district judge…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.