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CARICOM Comments on Guyana-Venezuela Board Dispute

(CARICOM, 25.Oct.2023) — The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to conduct a popular referendum on defending Venezuela’s claim of the Essequibo. CARICOM further notes that two of the questions approved to be posed in the Referendum, if answered in the affirmative, would authorise the […]

Venezuelan Oil-Sanctions Relief Was Just Announced. It Could Be Tested Soon

(Barron’s, 23.Oct.2023) — The U.S. administration’s new oil sanctions relief toward Venezuela is broad-ranging and impactful. It’s unlikely to have any immediate effect on international oil prices, but it will likely realign the regional oil trade, which will benefit the U.S. refining system. It will also test whether a different foreign policy—and […]

Welligence says Hess Corporation gives Chevron Atlantic margin exposure

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Oct.2023, Words: 203) — US-based Chevron Corporation will acquire Hess Corporation for $60bn (including net debt), the second giant transaction of Oct. 2023 following the $65bn move by ExxonMobil to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources Company, both in all-stock transactions, Welligence Energy Analytics wrote 23 […]

Venezuela’s Heavy Oil Output Rises Limited Following US Sanctions Relief: EIA

(EIA, 23.Oct.2023) — The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) effectively lifted most U.S. sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector on October 18 for six months, paving the way for additional exports of the heavy, sour crude oil the country produces. That type of crude oil has been […]

Fast Output Recovery Still Challenging in Venezuela

(WoodMac, 20.Oct.2023) — Addressing the US Treasury Department’s partially lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector, Adrian Lara, principal research analyst, Latin America Upstream Oil and Gas for Wood Mackenzie said, “Although still conditioned by a subsequent renewal, this new easing of sanctions can certainly be considered a positive move […]

Trinidad Approved to Pay PDVSA

(Welligence, 19.Oct.2023) — Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) has received approval from the US government to pay PDVSA, the Venezuelan NOC, in cash for gas from Venezuela. The decision comes after a series of negotiations between all three countries, and is a vital step towards bringing Train 1 at Atlantic LNG (ALNG) back online, […]

FACTBOX: Top Candidates in Venezuela’s Opposition Primary

(Reuters, 19.Oct.2023) — Voters in Venezuela will on Sunday choose a unity candidate from among 10 hopefuls to represent the country’s opposition in 2024 presidential elections, when President Nicolas Maduro is expected to seek re-election. The primary is the first held by Venezuela’s opposition in over a decade. Favorite Maria Corina Machado is […]

Biden Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil, Republicans Howl

(Politico, 18.Oct.2023) — The Biden administration said Wednesday it will ease sanctions against companies that trade in oil produced in Venezuelan or invest in the South American country’s oil industry in response to its new agreement to allow free elections next year. The move reverses years of U.S. policy aimed […]

Venezuela’s Oil Sanctions Relief May Lift Profits, No Fast Output Rebound

(Reuters, 18.Oct.2023) — A broad easing of U.S. oil sanctions on Venezuela will not quickly expand its output but could boost profits by returning some foreign companies to its oilfields and providing its crude to a wider set of cash-paying customers, experts said. The South American OPEC producer received broad waivers from […]

FAQ: Suspension of Certain US Sanctions on Venezuela [PDF Downloads]

(US Department of State, 18.Oct.2023) — On October 18, 2023, the United States welcomed the announcement of a political agreement between representatives of Maduro and the Unitary Platform, as part of the longstanding policy to support the peaceful restoration of democracy, competitive elections, and respect for the rights and freedoms […]

Venezuela to Divert Barrels from China if US Continues Easing Sanctions

(Reuters, 18.Oct.2023) — Exemptions to sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports that the U.S. is mulling should not result in a large crude production surge in the OPEC country, instead taking barrels away from its current main destination China, experts said. The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden plans to provide some […]

Senior Administration Officials on Venezuela

(US Department of State, 18.Oct.2023) — Senior US Departement of States administration officials held a teleconference to discuss political advancements in Venezuela. MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone, and thank you so much for joining us this evening for this background call on Venezuela. This evening’s call is on background and attributable […]

Venezuelan Oil Output Could Jolt if Reported Sanctions Deal Transpires: Rystad

(Rystad, 17.Oct.2023) — A reported deal between the US and Venezuela to ease sanctions on the South American country’s oil industry could pave the way for a medium-term increase in production of 200,000 barrels per day (bpd). The deal, reported by US media on Monday, would see the US ease […]

Energy Chamber Welcomes Progress on Dragon Field Development

(The Energy Chamber, 17.Oct.2023) — The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago warmly welcomes the announcement from the Trinidad & Tobago Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, The Honourable Stuart Young, of the further progress with the development of Dragon field and the granting of an amended license from the […]

US State Department: Joint Statement on Venezuela Negotiations

(US Department of State, 17.Oct.2023) — The following statement was released by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, […]

US Grants License Amendment to Trinidad for Joint Natgas Project with Venezuela

(Reuters, 17.Oct.2023) — The United States has granted an amendment requested by the government of Trinidad and Tobago to a license allowing the joint development of an offshore gas project with Venezuela, the Caribbean country’s Energy Minister Stuart Young said on Tuesday. The amendment would allow payments to Venezuela for any gas supplied […]

T&T Can Pay Cash for Dragon Field Gas

(Trinidad Express, 17.Oct.2023) — Trinidad and Tobago can now make cash payments to Venezuela for the natural gas extracted from the Dragon field, Energy Minister Stuart Young has announced. He also disclosed that the United States government has approved an amendment to the licence granted in January for the joint […]

Trinidad on Amendment to OFAC License [Video]

(TT MEEI, 17.Oct.2023) — The Honourable Stuart R. Young, MP, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister announced that The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury, issued an amendment to the license granted to the […]

Venezuelans Return to Negotiations

(US Treasury, 16.Oct.2023) — The United States welcomes the announcement by Nicolas Maduro representatives and the Unitary Platform to resume Venezuelan-led negotiations in Barbados. Along with likeminded partners and other friends of Venezuela, the United States will continue its efforts to unite the international community in support of the Venezuelan-led […]

Venezuela, Opposition Will Restart Talks, US Could Ease Sanctions

(Reuters, 16.Oct.2023) — Venezuela’s government and the country’s opposition will return to political negotiations, the two sides said on Monday, while sources said the United States has reached a preliminary deal to ease sanctions if President Nicolas Maduro follows through on a commitments related to a 2024 election. Maduro’s representatives […]

Oil Dips Below $90 a Barrel as US Agrees Venezuela Deal

(Reuters, 16.Oct.2023) — Oil futures fell on Monday on reports that the U.S. had agreed a deal to ease sanctions on Venezuela, while investors continued to mull the potential impact of the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict on oil prices. Brent futures were down $1.08, or 1.19%, at $89.81 a barrel at […]

US to Ease Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil for Freer Presidential Election

(The Washington Post, 16.Oct.2023) — The Biden administration and the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have agreed to a deal in which the U.S. would ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry and the authoritarian state would allow a competitive, internationally monitored presidential election next year, according to two people […]

Chevron Readies New Oil Drilling Push in Venezuela to Boost Output

(Reuters, 25.Sep.2023) — Chevron Corp (CVX.N) plans to add 65,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Venezuelan oil output by the end of 2024 through its first major drilling campaign in the nation since Washington allowed it to restore production clipped by U.S. sanctions, three people familiar with the matter said. The effort […]

Energy Chamber Welcomes Deal to Work on Dragon Field

(Energy Chamber, 21.Sep.2023) — The Energy Chamber is extremely pleased to hear the news that Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela have signed an agreement to work on the Dragon field in Venezuelan waters. The Energy Chamber congratulates the Government of Trinidad & Tobago for delivering this agreement, and in particular […]

Trinidad and Venezuela Ink Gas-Related Deal

(Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Sep.2023) — The governments of Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela signed a deal related to energy and bilateral trade. “As good neighbors and brothers, we have taken a gigantic step! With the signing of the agreement to work the Dragon field in Venezuelan waters that will lead […]

Maduro Says Venezuela, Trinidad Sign Deal to Share Gas Profits

(Bloomberg, 20.Sep.2023) — President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago have signed a profit-sharing agreement to export gas from the PDVSA-owned Dragon offshore project. The project, which was halted in 2020 due to US sanctions, entails using a field in Venezuelan waters to produce natural gas, which would […]

Venezuela: On the Exercise of Hydrocarbon Extraction Activities

(Contributor, Adaelizabeth Omaira Guerrero Rodríguez, 18.Sep.2023) — The hydrocarbons industry constitutes the main resource of Venezuela, therefore, the study of this area should be the main interest of Venezuelans, in order to be able to make the most accurate decisions on the appropriate legal regime for its exploitation. State control […]

Citgo Petroleum Prices $1.10bn Senior Secured Notes

(Citgo, 14.Sep.2023) — Citgo Petroleum Corporation has priced $1.10bn aggregate principal amount of 8.375% senior secured notes due 2029 in a private offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on 20 September 2023, subject to customary […]

Citgo Valued at $32bn-$40bn Ahead of Auction of Shares

(Reuters, 12.Sep.2023) — Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum has been valued by its parent company at between $32 billion and $40 billion, according to a court official during a hearing in Delaware on Tuesday. The value of the Houston-based refiner was disclosed during the hearing to update a U.S. judge […]

Which Creditors Will Have Priority for Citgo Share Auction?

(Reuters, 12.Sep.2023) — A U.S. judge in Delaware on Tuesday will set the procedure for an upcoming auction of shares in a parent of Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum to satisfy more than $20 billion in claims by creditors. Dozens of companies and bondholders have flocked to U.S. courts to […]

Shell, Trinidad Weigh Venezuela’s Natural Gas Investment Plans

(Reuters, 5.Sep.2023) — Shell (SHEL.L) and Trinidad and Tobago’s National Gas Company (NGC) are close to agreeing to credit Venezuela’s state-run oil firm for its $1 billion investment in a gas field the three want to jointly develop, four people close to the discussions said. If agreed, the move could help speed […]

EAI’s NRGBriefs: Aug. 2023

(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Aug.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during August 2023 including Petrobras commenting on divestment process related to the LUBNOR refinery; Petrobras commenting on Sete Brasil; FMC Corporation on revenues in Latin America in the second quarter 2023; Sempra appointing Richard Mark to […]

Exxon Mobil Wants its Piece of Citgo

(USA Today, 17.Aug.2023) — The transnational Exxon Mobil, along with 19 other creditors, registered their claims against Venezuela before a court in the United States, as part of the actions to strip the country of its main asset abroad. The US oil company takes advantage of the actions promoted by […]

Venezuela Rejects Auction That Could Lead to Citgo Breakup

(Reuters, 15.Aug.2023) — Negotiators and officials representing Venezuela are opposing a court-ordered auction of shares in a parent of oil refiner Citgo Petroleum to pay creditors claiming more than $10 billion from expropriations and debt defaults. Some 20 creditors with arbitration awards or lawsuits against Venezuela and its state oil […]

Cuban Oil Tankers Becoming Regular Visitors to Mexican Ports

(Reuters, 10.Aug.2023) — Cuba has begun using its own tankers to ramp up crude imports from Mexico, which in the second quarter surpassed Russia as a key oil provider to the fuel-thirsty island, according to vessel monitoring data. Following days-long lines to fill drivers’ tanks and power blackouts, the communist-run nation saddled […]

EAI’s NRGBriefs: Jul. 2023

(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jul.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and projects during July 2023 including Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) concluding a sale process and executed a definitive agreement to sell its 50% non-controlling limited partner interest in Cove Point LNG, LP, to Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Vista […]

Who are Venezuela Creditors Seeking to Seize Citgo?

(Reuters, 19.Jul.2023) — The U.S. on Wednesday approved a three-month extension to a license protecting Citgo Petroleum from creditors seeking to seize the oil refiner’s assets. The document comes as a negotiation team representing Venezuela progresses in talks with bondholders and creditors with arbitration awards from expropriation claims, a move to avoid a breakup […]

Machado would restructure debt into single bond

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Bloomberg, 18.Jul.2023, Words: 218) — Opposition frontrunner María Corina Machado said she would seek to roll Venezuela’s massive debt pile into a single bond as part of her plan to overhaul the country’s economy. Speaking after a video presentation to economists and investors in New York on Tuesday, Machado said […]

Venezuela’s Opposition Proposes Using Exports Proceeds to Pay Creditors

(Reuters, 7.Jul.2023) — Venezuela’s opposition is crafting a proposal for the country to redirect about 200,000 barrels per day of its oil exports to a trustee to pay creditors with claims on the nation’s foreign assets. Venezuela is battling in U.S. court against bondholders and creditors claiming more than $20 billion from […]

PDV Holding Recovers Citgo Stock Certificate

(PDV Holding, 26.Jun.2023) — PDV Holding, Inc. successfully recovered a stock certificate representing 49.9% of the outstanding shares of stock in its subsidiary CITGO Holding Inc. from an arm of Russian-controlled oil company Rosneft on Wednesday, 21 June 2023. This event brings to a close years of effort to recover […]

Venezuela’s Dictator Maduro is Shameless

(Miami Herald, 16.Jun.2023) — It’s official: The Venezuelan regime will pick a new electoral tribunal to oversee the 2024 presidential elections, and — guess what! — its members will be effectively picked by none other than dictator Nicolás Maduro’s wife. The dictatorship apparently decided to rig next year’s elections ahead of […]

Power Cuts Hit Venezuela’s West

(Reuters, 7.Jun.2023) — Daily power cuts have returned to west-central Venezuela, shutting air conditioners during a heat wave and hitting factories, households and utilities as poorly maintained thermal plants fail to compensate for weak hydroelectric generation, residents, engineers and analysts said. “It is inhumane that in a city like this they […]

Trinidad to Restart Idled LNG Unit by Early 2027

(Reuters, 7.Jun.2023) — Trinidad and Tobago aims to restart an idled liquefied natural gas (LNG) unit by the first quarter of 2027 after agreeing to restructure the facility’s ownership and negotiate new gas supplies, according to three people with knowledge of the plans. Trinidad is Latin America’s largest LNG exporter, but its joint venture […]

PDVSA Bondholders Dismiss Claims Citgo-backed Notes are Invalid

(Reuters, 6.Jun.2023) — Holders of bonds issued by Venezuelan state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela that are backed by a majority stake in refiner Citgo Petroleum urged New York state’s highest court to reject claims that the bonds are invalid. Lawyers for Venezuela’s opposition, which has controlled PDVSA’s U.S. assets including Citgo since 2019 […]

EAI’s NRGBriefs: May 2023

(Energy Analytics Institute, 31.May.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during May 2023 including Venezuela planning to issue a license next month to Eni SpA and Repsol SA to export natural gas, Petrobras receiving an arbitration award that fully rejected the claims made by […]

Citgo Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

(Citgo, 10.May.2023) — Citgo Petroleum Corporation reported its 2023 first quarter financial and operational results. Favorable refining margins and product yields combined with strong asset reliability contributed to first quarter net income of $937mn and EBITDA of $1.4bn, compared with net income of $806mn and EBITDA of $1.2bn for the fourth quarter of 2022. Highlights: […]

EAI’s NRGBriefs: Apr. 2023

(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Apr.2023) — Energy briefs as well as others related to finance and politics during April 2023 including the US not blocking the court-ordered sale of shares of Citgo Petroleum Corp.’s parent company, PDV Holding, to pay off creditors who have sought payment from the Venezuelan state; OFAC authorizing […]

Venezuela Seeks a Deal with Biden as Colombia Summit Begins

(NewsWeek, 25.Apr.2023) — As a multinational conference commences in Colombia, Venezuela is looking to make progress in talks not only with the country’s political opposition, but also the United States, three years after Washington backed efforts to oust President Nicolás Maduro, Newsweek has learned. This includes a proposed deal that could bring […]

NatGas in Transition to Low-Carbon Economies [PDF Download]

(IGU, OLADE, ARPEL, 17.Apr.2023) — The world needs to transition to low-carbon economies to reduce global warming while continuing to promote sustainable socioeconomic development for a growing global population. Achieving this massive goal requires a radical transformation in how energy is supplied and used worldwide, as 73% of global greenhouse […]

Biden to Discuss Venezuela Sanctions with Colombia’s Petro

(Reuters, 19.Apr.2023) — President Joe Biden will discuss Venezuela in wide-ranging talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday, including U.S. willingness to further ease sanctions on the OPEC nation only in return for concrete steps toward free elections there, a senior administration official said. Previewing the leaders’ first meeting, […]