MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 12.Aug.2026, Words: 148) — 19 members of the Army, Air Force and National Guard departed on 2 strategic transport planes of the Mexican Air Force bound for Pereira, Colombia, transporting 854 food supplies (19.5 tons) of humanitarian aid due to the […]
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Venezuela eyes restoration of connectivity at Simón Bolívar airport in Maiquetía
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Aug.2026, Words: 121) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez inspected construction works of the provisional terminal at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. The inspection visit was part of an urgent contingency plan to reactivate commercial and passenger flights at the OPEC […]
Vessel “El Victorioso” reaches La Guaira state
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Aug.2026, Words: 106) — As part of the response deployed by the Venezuelan national government following the dual earthquakes of 24 Jun. 2026, the vessel “El Victorioso” arrived in La Guaira state. RELATED: MAUREL & PROM SAID SINU-9 LICENSE PRODUCTION AVERAGED 7.6 MMCFD […]
Venezuela’s Cashea raises $100mn from global investors
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Jul.2026, Words: 178) — Cashea raised $100mn from global institutional investors. The full amount will be invested in Venezuela to continue expanding access to credit and supporting consumers and merchants, according to the company powering everyday commerce in Venezuela. The $100mn includes a […]
Venezuela initially accesses $346mn in IMF resources after dual earthquakes
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jul.2026, Words: 153) — Following the devastating double earthquakes on 24 Jun. 2026 that struck Venezuela, the country’s government initially accessed $346mn from its own resources at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These fund are to be allocated to the recovery and reconstruction […]
ANALYSIS: quakes expose leadership void in Venezuela rich in oil, poor in governance
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores LatinPetroleum, 15.Jul.2026, Words: 1,401) — The dual earthquakes of 24 Jun. 2026, with registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 and within 1 minute apart, have delivered yet another serious blow to Vargas state and parts of Caracas. For Venezuelans, the symbolism is hard to […]
Russia sends 35 tons of humanitarian assistance to Venezuela
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2026, Words: 123) — Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez oversaw receipt of 35 tons of humanitarian aid sent by the government of the Russian Federation. The shipment is part of direct assistance to families affected by the double earthquake.
Turkey sends 33.9 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 15.Jul.2026, Words: 120) — Turkey sent 33.9 tons of humanitarian assistance to Venezuela, according to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez. During a visit to the humanitarian aid camp located in the Brisas de Maiquetía housing complex, Urimare parish, La Guaira, Rodríguez thanked Turkey’s […]
Abra Group mobilizes pan-LatAm airline network for earthquake relief in Venezuela
LONDON, UK (By Abra Group, 9.Jul.2026, Words: 250) — Following the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela on 24 Jun. 2026, Abra Group mobilized Avianca and GOL to support coordinated humanitarian and emergency response efforts. These measures leveraged the Group’s network and logistics capabilities to deliver humanitarian aid and to transport specialized […]
Termocarabobo remains offline, cutting 600 MW of power generation capacity
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 […]
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. ***