In a world of geopolitical volatility, the oil market remains a barometer for global tensions. As we approach the end of 2025, two hypothetical scenarios loom large: a complete shutdown of Venezuela\’s oil production amid escalating U.S. pressures, and a peace deal in Ukraine that could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil, […]
Continue ReadingIn the sweltering heat of the Caribbean, tensions between the United States and Venezuela have simmered for years, fueled by oil riches, political animosity, and the shadowy world of drug trafficking. But recent events—a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug boat off Venezuela\’s coast that killed 11 people on September 1—have pushed the rhetoric […]
Continue ReadingU.S. President Donald Trump has announced that any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela will pay a 25% secondary tariff on trades with the United States, Reuters reported on Monday, with Trump claiming that Venezuela has sent \”tens of thousands\” of people to the U.S. who have a \”very violent nature. Earlier this month, Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories EPA Unleashes 31 Actions To Overturn Biden- and Obama-Era Regulations, Boost American Power March 14, 2025 Stu Turley The EPA is reconsidering various regulations on power plants, oil and gas facilities, and coal plants to jumpstart growth and unleash American energy. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Wednesday that it is […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Chevron Out, Black Market In? The Fallout of U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela March 19, 2025 Clark Savage Revoking Chevron’s license in Venezuela could drive oil sales back underground, reducing transparency and benefiting corrupt intermediaries. Sanctions on Venezuela have had mixed effects. Removing licenses may disrupt Venezuela’s foreign exchange market and private sector. […] […]
Continue ReadingRevoking Chevron’s license in Venezuela could drive oil sales back underground, reducing transparency and benefiting corrupt intermediaries. Sanctions on Venezuela have had mixed effects. Removing licenses may disrupt Venezuela’s foreign exchange market and private sector. On 26 February, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to end General License 41, which allowed Chevron to operate […]
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