Zulia’s oil production rises to 370,000 barrels per day

Delcy Rodríguez said oil output in the western state climbed from 70,000 barrels per day to its current level and announced plans to expand natural gas production and exports. The Daily Journal — Oil production in Zulia state has increased from 70,000 to 370,000 barrels per day, with output expected to reach 400,000 barrels per […]

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Venezuela expects to attract $76 billion in oil investments over the next five years

Delcy Rodríguez linked the investments to recently signed agreements and said the bilateral deal with the United States includes drilling operations involving 250 rigs across 17 oil fields. The Daily Journal — Venezuela expects to attract approximately $76 billion in investments in its oil sector over the next five years through a series of recently […]

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KEO Energy takes over PetroUrdaneta operations

KEO Capital’s U.S. subsidiary will manage the joint venture’s technical operations in the Lake Maracaibo Basin. Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief — KEO Energy, the U.S. subsidiary of KEO Capital specializing in oil and gas, is expanding its presence in Venezuela’s oil industry through an agreement with Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to manage PetroUrdaneta. This joint […]

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NABEP opens registration for Venezuelan technical professionals and suppliers for Lake Maracaibo operations

The Daily Journal – North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) announced the opening of a registration process for Venezuelan professionals, technicians, and suppliers, aiming to incorporate them into its operations in western Venezuela. The company announced this during the 2026 Energy, Oil and Gas Conference (CEPEG 2026), held at the Tibisay Hotel on the shores […]

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NABEP deploys 11 new workover rigs and adds two drilling rigs in Venezuela

The Daily Journal.- North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) has begun deploying 11 new oil well maintenance rigs (workover rigs) in Venezuela, along with two 1,500-horsepower drilling rigs that arrived in the country on October 7, the company announced in a statement. According to NABEP, this marks the first time in more than 15 years […]

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Maurel & Prom produces more than 8,300 barrels per day in Venezuela

The French oil company holds a stake in the Urdaneta Oeste field in Lake Maracaibo and continues its well rehabilitation program. Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief.- French oil company Maurel & Prom (M&P) maintains its presence in Venezuela’s oil sector through its 40% stake in Petroregional del Lago. This joint venture operates the Urdaneta Oeste field […]

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Repsol maintains gas production in Venezuela at 580 million cubic feet per day

The Daily Journal.- Spanish energy company Repsol continues to produce around 580 million cubic feet of natural gas per day from the Cardón IV field, which it operates alongside Italy’s Eni in Venezuela, a company source said Wednesday during the Venezuela International Oil and Gas Summit. Production has remained unchanged since March, when the government […]

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Colombia considers importing gas from Venezuela to ease shortage amid El Niño

The Daily Journal. — The Colombian government is evaluating several alternatives to offset the natural gas supply deficit in its domestic market amid the effects of the El Niño climate phenomenon, including importing gas from Venezuela, Minister of Mines and Energy María Nohemí Arboleda said. Speaking at a forum organized by the National Association of […]

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Halliburton signs agreements with Eneva and WESCA to evaluate new oil and gas projects in Venezuela

The Daily Journal.— Halliburton signed memorandums of understanding with Brazil’s Eneva and WESCA to evaluate oil and gas development opportunities in Venezuela as international companies seek to position themselves in the country’s energy sector. The agreements cover asset evaluation, development planning, and subsurface analysis. However, the companies have not announced any investments, committed capital amounts, […]

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Venezuela raises oil production to 1.23 million barrels per day

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s oil production has surpassed 1.23 million barrels per day (bpd), reaching its highest level since February 2019, acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported. “Amid the emergency, our oil production did not stop. Today, it exceeds 1.23 million barrels per day, its highest level since February 2019,” Rodríguez said in an address to […]

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