Chevron announces asset swap, consolidates heavy oil position in Venezuela

HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Apr.2026, Words: 300) — Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries with interests in Venezuela, agreed to an asset swap with Petroleos de Venezuela, S. A. (PDVSA) and subsidiaries of PDVSA in a mutually beneficial agreement which will consolidate all parties’ focus on strategic […]

Venezuela activates independence plan after sanctions against Chevron

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Mar.2025, Words: 246) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro ordered activation of the “absolute productive independence plan” aimed to assist the country maintain its hydrocarbon sector and underlining economic growth. This, after the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License […]

PDVSA and Chevron oversee Petropiar safety operations

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Feb.2024, Words: 140) — Executives with state-owned PetrĂłleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) and Chevron Venezuela supervised safety operations at the PDVSA Petropiar, S.A. joint venture as part of scheduled visits slated for 2024.  Executives participating included the president of the board of directors […]