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The United States could oversee Venezuela and control its oil revenue for years, President Donald Trump said in an interview published on Thursday. During what the New York Times described as a wide-ranging, two-hour interview, the paper said Trump also appeared to lift a threat to take military action against Venezuela’s neighbour Colombia. Trump invited …
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Summary Norway’s petroleum output seen broadly steady in 2026 Output seen gradually declining towards 2030 Oil investments seen down nearly 7% in 2026 vs 2025 Lower demand to hit supplier industry (Reuters) – Norway’s offshore oil and gas output will remain broadly steady in 2026, but investments are seen falling by 6.6%, signalling a …
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Summary US boarded tanker that escaped blockade and put up Russian flag US also seized second Venezuela-linked tanker Venezuela’s main buyer China denounces US ‘bullying’ (Reuters) – The U.S. seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, one sailing under Russia’s flag, as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to dictate oil …
US Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker, Another Tied to Venezuela as Trump Widens Oil Push Read More »
Summary Brent and WTI benchmarks firm US crude stocks fell last week while fuel stocks rose, says EIA Two Venezuela-linked oil tankers seized by US in Atlantic Ocean (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday after two days of declines as investors assessed Venezuela developments and reports on progress of proposed U.S. sanctions legislation against …
Oil Rises as Market Focuses on Venezuela and US Sanctions Plans Read More »
(Reuters) – The discount on Western Canada Select to North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate futures grew on Wednesday to its widest point in 18 months as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump’s deal to import up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude. WCS for February delivery in Hardisty, Alberta, settled at $14.45 a …
Canadian Crude at 18-Month Low Versus WTI as Venezuelan Turmoil Rattles Market Read More »
(Reuters) – Oil producer Chevron is in talks with the U.S. government to expand a key license to operate in Venezuela so it can increase crude exports to its own refineries and sell to other buyers, four sources close to the negotiations said on Wednesday. The talks come as Washington and Caracas progress in negotiations …
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(Reuters) – EOG Resources said on Wednesday that oversupply from Venezuela is driving oil prices down and it would last for several more quarters. Brent crude futures were down about 0.6% at $60.30 a barrel in the day, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude lost about 1% to $56.53 a barrel. Prices fell as investors …
EOG Resources Says Venezuela Oversupply is Driving Shale Prices Down Read More »
(Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday that the U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmaker described it as “outright piracy”. Russia’s Transport Ministry said contact with the vessel, the Marinera, had been lost after U.S. naval forces boarded it near Iceland as …
Russia Says US Seizure of Oil Tanker is Illegal, Lawmaker Calls it Piracy Read More »
Chevron and private equity group Quantum Energy Partners are teaming up on a bid to buy the international assets of Russian oil major Lukoil, which are valued at $22 billion, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Chevron, Quantum, Lukoil and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters reported in November …
The vessel tanker Bella 1 at Singapore Strait, after U.S. officials say the U.S. Coast Guard pursued an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, in this picture taken from social media on March 18, 2025. Hakon Rimmereid/via REUTERS WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – The United States is attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker …
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