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Venezuela Strengthens Communal Democracy: Over 21 Million to Elect Local Leaders on July 27
Venezuelan communities to decide their future: municipal elections and youth-led popular consultation set for July 27.Photo: Photo: Communes and Social Movements. July 21, 2025 Hour: 4:25 pm With more than 21 million voters and 148,000 candidates,...

US refiners offset Venezuela, Mexico losses with new oil sources
US Gulf Coast refiners ramp up Middle Eastern and South American crude imports to balance losses due to Venezuelan sanctions and declining Mexican supply. US Gulf Coast refiners are increasing their purchases of Middle Eastern and South American...

Ovbije Leads Drive For Resilient, Low-Carbon Energy Across Africa
1 Oghenekevwe Ovbije, Director of Energy Business at Energia Core, speaks with Ngozi Uma about the challenges in oil production, the potential of geothermal energy, the untapped value of artificial lift systems, and the tools that can help Africa...

Trump Administration Approves Chevron Resuming Oil Imports to U.S. from Venezuela
Chevron can resume oil import operations from Venezuela with President Donald Trump’s blessing, according to reports. While details of the licensing approval are not yet clear, this marks a limited but significant change in import policy for the...

U.S. Refiners Rethink Crude Sourcing After Chevron Gets Venezuela Green Light
U.S. refiners are reassessing Latin American crude sourcing strategies after President Donald Trump’s administration granted Chevron the authority to resume and expand operations in Venezuela, signaling a shift in sanctions enforcement that could...

Oil Slips as Market Eyes Potential Venezuela Supply Boost
Oil traded slightly lower on Friday as traders weighed trade talk optimism and the potential of more oil supply from Venezuela. Friday, July 25th, 2025 ICE Brent futures remained rangebound as market participants weighed the impact of Venezuela’s...

Venezuela’s authoritarian government has a new target: economists
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Venezuela’s autocratic president, Nicolás Maduro, has crushed the opposition, jailed judges and politicians, and even arrested U.S. citizens to use as leverage in international negotiations. Now, he is going after a profession...

Chevron Set To Restart Venezuela Oil Operations After Trump Reversal
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with a move to allow Chevron to resume oil operations in Venezuela, reversing a previous policy stance and defying opposition from senior Republicans. The shift comes after a recent prisoner exchange...
US Gulf refiners seek Middle East, South American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses
U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are snapping up higher volumes of Middle Eastern and South American crudes to offset the loss of Venezuelan and Mexican barrels, according to ship tracking data, a workaround solution that might be short-lived if the U.S....

Chevron cleared to resume Venezuelan operations
Friday, July 25th 2025 - 10:03 UTC Chevron had stopped producing crude oil in May in compliance with a White House decision President Nicolás Maduro confirmed on Thursday that US oil company Chevron has been authorized to fully resume its...

Chevron set to resume limited Venezuela oil operations
The US Government is working towards granting US oil company Chevron, a partner of Venezuela’s state-run oil company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), limited authorisations to resume operations in Venezuela, reported Reuters. This move could signal...

Carnival Cruise Line Drink Menu and Prices (2025)
If you’re looking for drink prices to plan for your upcoming Carnival cruise, you’ve come to the right place. Consider this your complete guide for what you can expect to spend on cocktails, wine, beer, liquor, and more during your cruise. You can...

US Looks Into Allowing Limited Oil Operations in Venezuela
The United States is preparing to grant new authorizations to key partners of Venezuela's state-run PDVSA, starting with Chevron, to allow them to operate with limitations in the sanctioned OPEC nation and swap oil, five sources close to the...

US Gulf refiners seek MidEast, S.American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses
By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are snapping up higher volumes of Middle Eastern and South American crudes to offset the loss of Venezuelan and Mexican barrels, according to ship tracking data, a workaround...

Guest column: Unleashing American energy means using only the best environmental data. Here's why.
The Gulf of America is one of the most strategic energy assets the United States has. Its vast reserves of oil and natural gas power our homes, fuel our economy and support Louisiana’s coastal communities. For more than 80 years, offshore energy...

US Allows Chevron to Resume Oil Operations in Venezuela
Fri 25 Jul 2025 | 08:29 AM The administration of President Donald Trump has authorized Chevron Corp. to resume oil production in Venezuela, according to a source familiar with the decision. While full details remain undisclosed, the development...

President Maduro confirms granting of licenses to Chevron and highlights Venezuela’s economic growth despite blockade
Venezuela’s economy grows 6.65 percent while Chevron receives license to resume operations, says President Maduro. Photo: Presidential Press. July 24, 2025 Hour: 10:37 pm In an exclusive interview, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announces...

Oil gains as trade talk optimism offsets potential higher Venezuelan supply
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Friday as trade talk optimism supported the outlook for both the global economy and oil demand, outweighing news of the potential for more oil supply from Venezuela. Brent crude futures touched a one-week high and was...

Middle East’s aviation industry shifts expansion drive to high gear (Part 1)
The Middle East is the sixth largest region in the world based on available capacity, with 270 million one-way seats in 2024, placing the region ahead of Eastern Europe and behind South Asia. New routes in 2025 represent a significant development...

Auto, energy stocks drag Sensex over 550 pts lower, Nifty below 24,900
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty50 traded lower on Friday, dragged by Bajaj twins, Reliance Industries, and Infosys. Meanwhile, investors are expected to track the newly signed trade pact with Britain, which aims to cut tariffs on goods...