CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Jul.2026, Words: 300) — Termocarabobo remains offline following damage caused by the double earthquakes on 24 Jun. 2026, cutting approximately 600 megawatts of power generation capacity from Venezuela’s national grid. The plant, located near Morón, the epicenter of the seismic activity that produced […]
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Venezuelan officials inspect Maiquetía airport after double earthquakes
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jul.2026, Words: 103) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez oversaw recovery efforts at the “Simón Bolívar” International Airport in Maiquetía. This, following the recent double earthquake on 24 Jun. 2026.
International rescue teams finally on the ground in Venezuela
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Jun.2026, Words: 179) — Rescue teams from several countries, including El Salvador, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Switzerland, Ecuador, Spain, Chile, Colombia, and the US, have been confirmed to have arrived to Venezuela. This, however, almost 3 days after 2 earthquakes on 24 […]
Mexico deploying humanitarian aid to affected areas of Venezuela
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Jun.2026, Words: 249) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reported Mexico is already deploying humanitarian aid it sent to areas affected by earthquakes in Venezuela. “Today I had a phone call with the interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, to whom […]
Mexico sends aid to Venezuela after 2 earthquakes hit Caribbean country
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jun.2026, Words: 125) — Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contacted the Venezuelan government regarding relief efforts in the aftermath of 2 earthquakes that took place on 24 Jun. 2026. “Our solidarity with the people of Venezuela,” Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum […]
SouthCom leadership in Venezuela to coordinate earthquake relief support efforts
MIAMI, FLORIDA (By Southcom, 26.Jun.2026, Words: 156) — US Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, to oversee US Department of War support to Venezuela earthquake relief efforts. Maj. Gen. Jarrard is serving as the senior US Southern Command (SouthCom) official on the ground and is working […]
Venezuela calls on private sector to assist in search and rescue efforts
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jun.2026, Words: 178) — Venezuela’s national government called on the private business sector to assist in search and rescue efforts following 2 recent massive earthquakes in the country on 24 Jun. 2026. Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez requested support in renting […]
OFAC issues GL60 related to earthquake relief in Venezuela
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jun.2026, Words: 66) — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued general license no. 60 related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. GL60 comes in the immediate aftermath of 2 massive earthquakes registered in Venezuela in 24 Jun. 2026 (7.2 […]
Venezuela activates public health centers after earthquakes
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jun.2026, Words: 272) — The government of Venezuela, through the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health System, in response to the situation arising from the seismic event that occurred on 24 Jun. 2026, reported that all public health centers have been […]
Certified rescuers headed to Venezuela after earthquakes
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jun.2026, Words: 266) — Rescuers from various countries around the world will be arriving in the country in the coming hours to provide support following the 2 earthquakes on 24 Jun. 2026. The initial rescuers are expected to come from the Dominican Republic, […]
Venezuela declares a state of emergency, activates a general staff
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jun.2026, Words: 272) — Venezuela’s interim president Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez announced contingency measures in response to 2 major earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude), followed by at least 20 aftershocks. These earthquakes have caused serious damage in several regions, including the Capital District, Miranda […]
Venezuela hit by 2 back-to-back earthquakes
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 24.Jun.2026, Words: 40) — Venezuela was reportedly impacted by 2 earthquakes. The affected countries include the Caribbean Netherlands: Aruba and Curacao, according to initial reports. The first had a magnitude of 7.2 while the second had a magnitude of 7.5. The second quake […]
Earthquake in Texas Oil Country Highlights Environmental Concerns
(Barrons, 16.Nov.2022) — A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit a key oil basin in West Texas on Wednesday afternoon, and was strong enough to be felt in Austin and other parts of the state. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the quake affected oil companies’ operations, but it could add to concern […]
Pemex Personnel Takes Part In National Quake Drill
(Pemex, 19.Sep.2019) — For the commemoration of the National Civil Protection Day, management and operating personnel at various Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) facilities in the country participated in the 2019 National Quake Drill, which worked with a hypothetic earthquake of 8.6 degrees Richter in magnitude, with an epicenter in the coastline […]
Pemex Performs Earthquake Drill at 140 Facilities Across Mexico
(Pemex, 19.Sep.2018) — At 13:16 hours, on September 19th a massive, country-wide earthquake drill started and 140 Petróleos Mexicanos facilities participated simultaneously. This country-wide drill is held in Mexico each year to commemorate the National Civil Defense Day and as a day to honor the victims of the devastating 1985 […]
MEEI Updates on Status of Trinidad Energy Infrastructure
(MEEI, 24.Aug.2018) — The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) has been monitoring the impacts of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake which occurred on Tuesday 21st August, 2018 at 5:31 p.m. that reportedly caused some property damage across the country. Reports from the energy sector companies have, so far, indicated […]
Trinidad Energy Infrastructure Unaffected by Earthquake
(Energy Analytics Institute, Aaron Simonsky, 22.Aug.2018) – Energy infrastructure on the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago appears to be OK after an earthquake yesterday in Venezuela. The August 21, 2018 earthquake hit the northern coast of Venezuela, and was felt in neighboring Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. “Buildings […]
Magnitude 7.3 Quake in Venezuela Felt in Guyana
(Stabroek News, 21.Aug.2018) – A powerful earthquake has hit the northern coast of Venezuela with a magnitude of 7.3, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It had been originally reported as a 6.8 event but this has since been upgraded to 7.3. Reuters reported that the quake, which was centred […]
PetroEcuador Activities Normal After Earthquake
(Energy Analytics Institute, Aaron Simonsky, 15.Jun.2018) – Ecuador’s EP PetroEcuador announced all its activities continue under normal conditions after a magnitude 5 earthquake was reported this morning in Ecuador. The epicenter was identified as Nobol (Guayas), the state entity reported in a Twitter posts. ***
Venezuela Records Quake in Sucre State
(Energy Analytics Institute, Piero Stewart, 10.Sep.2015) – A 4.5 magnitude quake was reported in Venezuela’s Sucre state (41km north of Guiria), Venezuelan Seismological Foundation (Funvisis) reported. ***