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US nears deal to secure long-term access to Venezuela’s oil reserves, sources say

Trump administration officials are working on a deal to secure long-term access to a portion of Venezuela’s ‌crude reserves, sources with knowledge of the negotiations said on Thursday, a move that could ultimately lower the cost of oil imports. The agreement, which could be signed and made public soon, is expected to operate in a […]

SLB gains access to Venezuela’s coveted oilfield data

A contract that SLB (SLB.N), opens new tab and Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA signed last week has granted the ​U.S. oil services and technology company access to oilfield data from the country with the world’s largest crude reserves, three sources close to ‌the negotiations said.The deal will allow SLB to organize and upgrade PDVSA’s vast but outdated databases […]

Venezuela pitches oil, gas investment opportunities at Houston showcase

Industry leaders discussed Venezuela’s oil and gas reserves, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships, technology, and infrastructure development to unlock resource potential to help meet future global energy demand. Venezuela used an energy industry gathering in Houston on Aug. 19 to promote investment opportunities for US oil and gas companies, independent operators, service companies, technology […]

Venezuela opens oil sector to greater private investment, targets 3 MMbpd

Venezuela is opening more of its oil and gas sector to private investment as the country seeks capital to rehabilitate mature fields, rebuild aging infrastructure and ultimately increase crude production toward 3 MMbpd, government and PDVSA officials said Aug. 19.   Speaking at an industry event in Houston, Venezuelan Hydrocarbons Minister Paula Henao said recent regulatory reforms have […]