Tag: Venezuela

ExxonMobil and Chevron book $7.6 billion combined profit from Guyana in 2025 — what energy investors need to know

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Guyana’s offshore Stabroek block continues to deliver exceptional results for two of the world’s largest energy companies. In 2025, ExxonMobil reported approximately $4.67 billion in profit from its Guyana operations, while Chevron (through its acquisition of Hess) reported $2.89 billion. The combined $7.56 billion underscores the block’s status as one of the most profitable and […]

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Guyana’s Oil Boom Gets a Major Boost From Higher Oil Price. And not being in a choke point helps

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As global oil prices remain elevated amid geopolitical tensions — including recent spikes tied to Middle East conflicts and risks around the Strait of Hormuz — Guyana’s offshore oil sector is surging ahead. This tiny nation (population under 1 million) is delivering one of the world’s most remarkable energy success stories, proving that energy security […]

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More Indian Imports Of Venezuelan Oil Wouldn’t Mean That India Is Drifting Away From Russia

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ENB Pub Note: This article is republished from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack, and he brings up some great points. That false narrative might still gain traction, however, due to misguided Russian soft power policies. Indian Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon said during Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez’s recent visit that there’s “perfect complementarity” in the […]

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As Diplomacy Falters, Who Will Blink First and Next Steps?

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The Strait of Hormuz crisis, now in its third month, has evolved from a dramatic military flashpoint into a grinding economic and diplomatic stalemate. As of May 12, 2026, President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest counterproposal as “totally unacceptable,” describing the broader ceasefire as on “life support.” The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues […]

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Trump Rejects New Iran Peace Offer as ‘Totally Unacceptable’

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In a sharp rebuke that underscores the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” doctrine, President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” signaling that backchannel talks remain deadlocked and energy markets could face renewed volatility. The rejection comes amid a fragile ceasefire that has held since early April 2026 but is now strained […]

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Will Venezuela Export Stranded Gas through Trinidad?

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Shell is actively exploring the development of Venezuela’s offshore natural gas resources, with plans to route production through Trinidad and Tobago’s existing infrastructure for export as LNG. In a February 2026 earnings call and subsequent Bloomberg TV interview, Shell CEO Wael Sawan confirmed ongoing talks with Venezuela’s government to advance offshore gas projects, specifically targeting […]

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