Repsol inks deal to explore, develop a new oil area in Venezuela

HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jun.2026, Words: 141) — Repsol signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Venezuelan government and state-owned PDVSA to assess the potential development of the Horcón area, located southeast of Lake Maracaibo.

The 3 parties also expressed intentions to conduct feasibility studies on potential opportunities in the Venezuelan offshore.