Zulia hosts CEPEG 2026 energy and oil conference

The Conference and Exhibition of Energy, Oil, and Gas (CEPEG 2026) has opened in Zulia, Venezuela, serving as a high-level forum to discuss industrial transformation and economic reactivation. The event brings together representatives from the Venezuelan Petroleum Chamber, PDVSA, regional government authorities, and private sector leaders.

Héctor Obregón, president of PDVSA, announced plans for a substantial increase in methane gas injection during the first quarter of 2027, intended for industrial and residential consumption. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to support a national crude oil production goal of 1.5 million barrels per day.

Zulia Governor Luis Caldera emphasized the importance of strategic alliances between national industry, the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, and international private companies. He highlighted six strategic pillars designed to attract investment and boost productivity through institutional security and coordinated regional development.