BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Jul.2026, Words: 124) — Many claim rising energy prices are a direct result of artificial intelligence (A), but this narrative simply doesn’t hold water, according to US energy secretary Chris Wright. “The real factor behind New York’s expensive energy lies in the […]
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West Africa LNG Group highlights strategic progress on Guinea LNG project
WASHINGTON, DC (By WALNG, 7.Apr.2026, Words: 438) — West Africa LNG Group (WALNG) highlighted continued momentum behind its Guinea LNG project during the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., including engagements with senior officials from the Government of Guinea and the US. During the Summit, the minister of energy of the […]
US to release 172 MMbbls from strategic petroleum reserve
WASHINGTON, DC (By US Department of Energy, 11.Mar.2026, Words: 225) — US secretary of energy Chris Wright released the following statement regarding the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR): “Earlier today, 32 member nations of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed to President Trump’s request to […]
PRESS DIGEST 7 MAR. 2026: US petrol prices; Machado to Chile; SouthCom off Venezuela
MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2026, Words: 214) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 7 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). EAI has not verified […]
Chevron eyes production of 300,000 b/d in Venezuela
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 97) — Houston-based Chevron Corporation is eyeing production of around 300,000 barrels per day (b/d) in Venezuela. This, according to statements from US energy Christopher Wright during his tour to Venezuela. RELATED: TRUMP COMMENTS ON US-VENEZUELA RELATIONS AFTER WRIGHT’S TRIP […]
Delcy and US energy secretary Chris Wright tour Petropiar facilities in Venezuela
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2026, Words: 214) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy RodrĂguez toured the Petropiar joint venture upgrading facilities of the Venezuelan state-owned oil company PetrĂłleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and Chevron Corporation, accompanied by US secretary of energy Chris Wright and Venezuelan petrochemical industry officials. […]
Delcy RodrĂguez and Chris Wright tour Petroindependencia in Venezuela’s Faja
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 232) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy RodrĂguez and the US secretary of energy Christopher Wright continued their high-level bilateral agenda with a tour of the facilities of Petroindependencia S.A. in the Orinoco Oil Belt “Hugo Chávez.” During the inspection of […]
EAI brief: US energy secretary Wright visits Venezuelan oil installations [photo journal]
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 94) — US secretary of energy Christopher Wright visit Venezuelan oil fields to explore ways to boost oil production, update infrastructure, and unlock the country’s enormous economic potential. “Stronger commerce will benefit Americans AND Venezuelans, while delivering peace and prosperity […]
Chris Wright comments from Caracas on transforming US-Venezuelan relations
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 159) — US secretary of energy Christopher Wright spoke to the media in Caracas during a joint presser with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy RodrĂguez. Wright was in Venezuela to advance bilateral relations between the US and Venezuela. RELATED: VENEZUELA AND […]
Venezuela and the US issue joint statements in Caracas during Wright’s visit
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 370) — Venezuela’s acting president Delcy RodrĂguez and the US secretary of energy Christopher Wright, provided details of the meeting held this 11 Feb. 2026 at Miraflores Palace, which aimed to lay the groundwork for a mutually beneficial energy partnership. […]
EAI brief: US secretary of energy Wright arrives in Caracas to further Trump’s energy deal
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 168) — US Department of Energy head Chris Wright reaches Caracas on a mission to discuss energy, security and bilateral relations with Venezuelan officials. “US secretary of energy Chris Wright arrived in Caracas earlier this morning to advance president [Donald] […]
EAI brief: US energy secretary Chris Wright touches down in MaiquetĂa
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 146) — US energy secretary Christopher Wright touched down in SimĂłn BolĂvar International Airport in MaiquetĂa ahead of his meeting with Venezuela’s acting president Delcy RodrĂguez later in the day in Miraflores. On his trip to the OPEC country, Wright […]
EAI brief: Venezuela eyes production exceeding 1.5 MMb/d by YE:26
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 106) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy RodrĂguez and the US secretary of energy Christopher Wright discussed a plan to increase crude oil production in the OPEC country. This, during a tour by the authorities of the Petroindependencia S.A. facilities located […]
US trying to avoid “damaging” Chinese deals in Venezuela, energy secretary says
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Reuters, 11.Feb.2026, Words: 131) — US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said during a trip to Venezuela on Wednesday legitimate deals by legitimate Chinese companies will be fine in Venezuela, but the Trump administration is trying to avoid “damaging” deals that Chinese firms have done in other countries in […]
Chevron, Shell, Repsol and Eni to immediately boost investments in Venezuela
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart,Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jan.2026, Words: 292) — US energy secretary Chris Wright stated that Chevron (US), Shell (UK), Repsol (Spain), and ENI (Italy) will “immediately” increase their investment in Venezuela. The planned investments came to light after oil executives with the companies held a group meeting […]
EAI brief: US DOE’s “DRILL, BABY, DRILL,” preference for coal and “energy ADDITION”
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2025, Words: 549) — As much of the world eyed (and still does) net zero emission goals with an aim on fuel switching primarily from coal to natural gas, the US under Trump 2.0 has openly stated it is in favor of […]
US DOE monitoring situation in Puerto Rico after massive power outage
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Apr.2025) — The US Department of Energy (DOE) is monitoring the situation in Puerto Rico after the island’s recent power outage. The power outage occurred on 16 Apr. 2025 and was due to the unexpected shutdown of all the generating plants on the […]
CERAWeek: Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Delivers Keynote Remarks
HOUSTON, TEXAS (US Department of Energy, 10.Mar.2025) — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered remarks today at the 43rd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, outlining the administration’s and Energy Department’s commitment to expanding the production of affordable, reliable and secure American energy. Secretary Wright’s full remarks are below: Thanks […]
Liberty Energy Comments on Chris Wright Appointment
(Liberty Energy, 18.Nov.2024) — Liberty Energy Inc. commented on the announcement by President-elect Donald J. Trump regarding his nomination of Mr. Chris Wright, Liberty’s Founder, Chairman of the Board, Director and Chief Executive Officer, for the position of U.S. Secretary of Energy. The appointment of Wright as Secretary of Energy […]
Trump Picks Oil-industry CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary Nominee
(Reuters, 16.Nov.2024) — President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that oil and gas industry executive Chris Wright, a staunch defender of fossil fuel use, would be his pick to lead the Department of Energy. Wright is the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, an oilfield services firm based in Denver. […]