Oil Production Push: PDVSA chief Héctor Obregón says Venezuela aims to top 1.5 million bpd by 2027 after new agreements, pointing to updated Hydrocarbons law and new participation contracts. US-Venezuela Energy Deal: A major U.S.-backed arrangement would cover 65 billion barrels across 17 fields for 100 years, but analysts flag legal and operational questions as Venezuela’s sovereignty debate heats up. Private Capital Moves: Chevron plans $7B over five years to double output to ~600,000 bpd; Eni signed a 25-year Junín 5 heavy-oil deal with $1.5B annual investment; GeoPark entered via the Bare Block under a 25-year contract. Orinoco Belt Expansion: Eni and GeoPark deals underline a broader push to revive Orinoco infrastructure and raise recovery factors. Agri-Food Storage: Minister Vladimir Padrino López inspected Silos La Flecha, saying winter 2026 cereal collection targets storage of over 2.5 million metric tons. Fishing Sector Trade: La Guaira finalized 21 commercial agreements for fresh, frozen and processed fish, totaling 103,320 kilos per month. Disaster Recovery & Tech: Venezuela Rises delivered 400+ restored homes in Caracas after quakes, while researchers unveiled a locally built electroscalpel prototype for veterinary surgery. Earthquake Preparedness: Scientists reported a new method to map where major earthquakes are more likely to strike, supporting better disaster planning.