US Licenses and Authorizations to Venezuela’s Oil Sector

Since it first imposed sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector in 2019, the United States has granted individual licenses to some oil companies that allow them to export the South American country’s oil to specific destinations.Washington had imposed the sanctions over reports by international observers of irregularities in elections that have repeatedly kept President Nicolas Maduro …

US Licenses and Authorizations to Venezuela’s Oil Sector Read More »

Top Buyers of Venezuelan Crude Oil in the United States

U.S. imports of crude oil from Venezuela averaged 222,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the first 11 months of 2024, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data, making it the fourth largest crude supplier to the United States.While Venezuela’s oil accounted for only 3.5% of total U.S. crude imports in November, it was about 13% …

Top Buyers of Venezuelan Crude Oil in the United States Read More »