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Multinational oil companies step up hiring in Venezuela’s oil fields: Weatherford, Baker Hughes, Halliburton and SLB lead the return

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Multinational oilfield services companies are taking their first steps toward deploying personnel, equipment, and machinery in Venezuela. Specifically, Weatherford International, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, and SLB are advertising dozens of job openings in the country on their websites. This development offers an early sign that a Washington-backed plan to rebuild Venezuela’s energy […]

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

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

KEO Energy takes over PetroUrdaneta operations

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

PDVSA aims to end 2026 with oil production of 1.3 million barrels per day

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) has set a target of ending 2026 with national oil production of 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd), up from its currently reported 1.24 million bpd, according to an announcement by the state-owned company’s president, Héctor Obregón Pérez, during the Energy, Oil and Gas Conference (CEPEG 2026) […]

Juan Barreto asks who will be “the new RECADI Chinito” amid secrecy surrounding business deals in Venezuela

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The political leader questioned the lack of transparency surrounding transactions under the Anti-Blockade Law and warned of the risk of repeating corruption schemes involving public resources. The Daily Journal.- Political leader Juan Barreto raised the question of who might become “the new RECADI Chinito,” referring to the growing number of business deals and transactions that, […]

Venezuela increases oil production to 1.15 million barrels per day

October 13, 2026October 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela increased its oil production to 1.15 million barrels per day in September, according to the monthly report that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) released on Tuesday. OPEC data show steady growth over the past three months. Production rose from 1.125 million barrels per day in July to 1.133 […]

Spain’s Civil Guard investigates whether Delcy Rodríguez supplied gold to finance PSOE

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The Central Operational Unit (UCO) of Spain’s Civil Guard is investigating whether Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, supplied gold to illegally finance the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE). According to a report by El Español, the alleged deliveries took place in 2020. They involved 24-karat gold coins bearing the likeness of Simón […]

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

October 13, 2026October 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

Álvaro Pulido, Alex Saab’s business Partner, transferred to the United States

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Colombian businessman faces two federal cases involving alleged bribery and money laundering schemes linked to food, medicine, and housing contracts in Venezuela. The Daily Journal.- U.S. authorities arrested Álvaro Pulido Vargas, a business partner of Alex Saab, who faces two federal indictments for allegedly laundering money from bribery schemes involving more than $2 billion […]

Venezuela negotiates 44 new oil agreements

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced Thursday that her government is negotiating 44 additional agreements in the oil sector, which would add to the 61 already signed by state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), bringing the total to 105 agreements so far this year. “In addition to the 61 agreements that PDVSA has already […]