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Venezuela’s Oil Reform Met With Flurry of Proposed Changes

(Reuters) – A commission of Venezuela’s National Assembly has received more than 80 proposals from politicians, lawyers and energy associations seeking changes to a reform of the country’s main oil law, sources close to the talks said, a blow for lawmakers rushing to have the reform approved next week. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez introduced the …

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China Soaks Up The Crude Oil Glut, But Only if the Price is Right: Russell

(Reuters) – Where exactly is the expected supply glut in the global crude market? The best answer is China, which saw storage flows surge in December, resulting in a surplus of more than 1 million barrels per day for 2025. China’s surplus of crude oil jumped to 2.67 million bpd in December, up from 1.88 …

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Germany Needs New Partners as Global Order Changes, Economy Minister Says

(Reuters) – Germany must seek new partners in light of a changing global order, the country’s economy minister said on Tuesday, referring to deteriorated relations with the United States that have resulted in painful import tariffs. “The world has become more uncertain, and alliances that we have trusted and relied on are beginning to crumble,” …

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Oil Demand to Hold Above 100 million Bpd Through 2040, Says ADNOC CEO

(Reuters) – The head of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said global oil demand will remain above 100 million barrels per day through 2040, while demand for both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electricity will grow by 50% or more. Managing Director and CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber told the India Energy Week conference …

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EU Countries Give Final Approval to Russian Gas Ban

By Kate Abnett EU to halt Russian LNG by end-2026, pipeline gas by 2027 Companies face penalties for non-compliance with gas ban Hungary to challenge ban in court BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) – European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut …

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Mexico Weighs Stopping Oil Shipments to Cuba Amid Concerns of Trump Retaliation

The Mexican government is reviewing whether to keep sending oil to Cuba amid growing fears within President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration that Mexico could face reprisals from the United States over the policy, which is a vital lifeline for the Communist-run Caribbean island, according to three sources familiar with the discussions. A U.S. blockade of oil …

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How Much Does Venezuela Owe China, and Why is Oil Involved?

(Reuters) – The U.S. takeover of Venezuela’s oil exports has re-routed crude barrels that were being used to service debt owed to China. How much does Venezuela owe China, and how and why was the country getting debt payments after Venezuela’s default? HOW MUCH DOES VENEZUELA OWE CHINA? Data on Venezuela’s debt is sketchy, particularly …

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China to Offer LNG Futures as Soon as Next Month – Sources

Summary LNG futures to be listed on Shanghai Futures Exchange Contracts could shift market influence to China from West China’s LNG imports forecast to rise 12% this year (Reuters) – China is set to offer domestic-listed, yuan-denominated liquefied natural gas (LNG) futures contracts as soon as next month, people with knowledge of the matter said, …

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US Allows China to Purchase Venezuelan Oil But Not at ‘Undercut’ Prices of Maduro Days, Official Says

(Reuters) – The Trump administration is allowing China to purchase Venezuelan oil but not at “unfair, undercut” prices at which Caracas sold the crude before the U.S. removed its leader Nicolas Maduro, an administration official said on Thursday. While the oil will be sold in the global marketplace, the U.S. administration has required that the …

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Venezuela’s Proposed Oil Reform to Give Autonomy to Companies to Operate, Cash Sales -Documents

(Reuters) – A profound proposed reform of Venezuela’s hydrocarbons law would allow foreign and local companies to operate oilfields on their own through a new contract model, commercialize output and receive sale proceeds even if acting as minority partners of state company PDVSA, drafts seen by Reuters on Thursday showed. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez …

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