Colombia Seeks U.S. License to Purchase Monómeros
The Colombian government is reportedly seeking a license from the United States to acquire the fertilizer company Monómeros Colombo Venezolanos.
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China raises crude processing to highest level since 2023, driven by margins and cheap oil
Chinese refineries posted their highest level of activity since September 2023 in June, processing 15.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, up 8.5% from the same month last year. The rebound was due to the end of seasonal spring maintenance and improved refining margins — particularly for diesel — which encouraged plants to ramp up operations ahead of the summer demand peak.
Venezuela’s Oil Production Remained Stable in June, According to OPEC
Venezuela’s oil production saw a slight increase in June, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) monthly report.
The New York Times Reviews Failed U.S. Swap of Venezuelans Detained in El Salvador
Front view of the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), a Salvadoran megaprison where over 200 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States…
Venezuela Added to European List of High-Risk Countries for Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
On Wednesday, the European Parliament greenlit the inclusion of Venezuela in the list of jurisdictions with “high risk” for money laundering and terrorist financing—a designation that requires banks and other financial entities in the European Union to apply enhanced scrutiny on transactions from the Caribbean country. The decision confirms the updated proposal presented by the European Commission on June 10, after technical consultations with the assessed states and a review of commitments made by others
Colombia Intensifies Efforts to Acquire Monómeros With Minister’s Visit to Caracas
Monómeros is seen by the Colombian Government as a fundamental pillar for agricultural development, food price stability, and regional integration….
Vice President Delcy Rodríguez arrived in Vienna for the OPEC International Seminar
The OPEC International Seminar has established itself as the organization’s premier dialogue forum outside of technical and ministerial meetings. Held periodically in Vienna since 2001, this event brings together energy and oil ministers from member and non-member countries, executives from major oil companies, academics, analysts, and representatives of financial institutions. Its purpose is to discuss trends in the energy market, demand evolution, the energy transition, and the role of fossil fuels in a changing world. This year’s edition, the ninth, takes on special relevance amid geopolitical tensions and growing demands to reduce carbon emissions.
OFAC Ends License for Venezuela to Import Liquefied Petroleum Gas
The license was issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Guacamaya,…
REUTERS: Venezuela Redirects Oil Exports to China Following U.S. Sanctions
Venezuela’s oil exports rose by 8% in June, reaching an average of 844,000 barrels per day (bpd), driven by a significant increase in shipments to China. The uptick helped offset the country’s loss of access to U.S. and European markets after Washington revoked key licenses.
Rosneft, Venezuela, and the Geopolitics of Oil: Igor Sechin’s Key Points at the St. Petersburg International Forum
At the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin delivered a speech reshaping the global narrative on energy and power. Titled *“The Global Economy’s Odyssey for the Golden Fleece,”* his address proposed a strategic vision in which Russia, Iran, and Venezuela form an indispensable axis to ensure planetary energy security.