How Venezuelan Oil, Hugo Chávez, And Geopolitics Led To Maduro’s Capture

The US capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro was a result of goals related to oil reserves, geopolitics, Chinese presence, and ...

US Oil and Gas Industry Primer

A discussion of the US oil and gas industry, focusing on its history, growth, and industry segments. Save valuable time and ...

Can Venezuela get back to producing 3 million barrels of crude oil a day?

A revitalized Venezuelan oil industry could lift production from 800,000 barrels daily back to its peak of 3 million, but the ...
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Lots of Oil, Little Production: What to Know About Venezuelan Energy

The South American country increasingly at odds with the Trump administration has the world’s largest oil reserves. Note: Data shows estimates of proven oil reserves for 2025. Source: Oil & Gas ...

Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment

Environmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country al ...