Venezuela energy push expands after quake

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

   Venezuela advances power grid upgrades with Chinese plant visit and US dam inspection

   Venezuela’s power grid upgrade gains momentum as Vice President Rodríguez visits a Chinese‑run thermoelectric plant and a U.S. Energy Department team inspects the Guri hydroelectric dam.

2. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Zulia power crisis drives plan to reactivate local thermal plants

   In Zulia, Venezuela, engineers propose repairing six thermal plants to add 700 MW at a $168 M cost, while prolonged outages of up to six hours are disrupting health services and dialysis treatment.

3. 20 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Venezuela Boosts AI Presence and Power Capacity with New International Partnerships

   Venezuela attended the World AI Conference in Shanghai and signed deals with Russia's INSA and the U.S.'s GE to add 7,400 MW to its grid over four years, enhancing its tech profile and electricity stability.

4. 20 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   Venezuela to Add 7,400 MW to Grid via Russian and U.S. Partnerships

   Venezuela signed deals with Russia’s INSA and U.S. GE to restore 7,400 MW of power over four years, aiming to recover half its current generation capacity.

5. 22 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Venezuela energizes Termocarabobo plant, adding 150‑600 MW after quake

   Venezuela started energizing the quake‑damaged Termocarabobo plant, targeting 150 MW on July 18 and a total of 600 MW by August, with officials saying recovery work is ongoing.

6. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Colombia advances energy links with Venezuela, Ecuador as court halts special economic zone

   Colombia modernizes electric interconnection rules with Venezuela and Ecuador while its court blocks a special economic zone with Venezuela pending congressional approval.

7. 26 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Colombia approves new rules to boost electricity interconnection with Venezuela and Ecuador

   Colombia’s Petro administration issued two resolutions modernising electricity interconnection rules with Venezuela and Ecuador, prioritising national supply while fostering regional energy integration.

8. 27 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Venezuela adopts sweeping oil regulations to open sector to private firms

   Venezuela’s interim government signed comprehensive oil regulations that end PDVSA’s control, opening the sector to private firms and aiming to attract investment and revive production.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Venezuela signs electricity recovery agreement with General Electric

   Venezuelan leader Karim Vera hailed a deal with General Electric to help fix the nation's power crisis, blaming past officials for misusing billions intended for grid upgrades.

10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Venezuela expands energy partnerships with Shell deals and new Deal Room

    Shell signed five energy agreements with Venezuela covering the Loran gas field, Monagas oilfield and flaring reduction, while Venezuela Energy Week launched a Deal Room to spur investment and partnerships in V

11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Repsol signs memorandum with Venezuela to assess Horcón oil field and offshore gas

    Repsol and Venezuela's PDVSA signed a memorandum to study the Horcón oil field and offshore gas, pledging investment and reviewing existing asset operations.

12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Venezuela signs deals with Repsol and GE to boost oil and power sectors

    Venezuela has signed agreements with Spain's Repsol to explore offshore oil at Horcón and with US General Electric to modernise its power grid, marking a shift toward private investment in the oil and electric‑

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Venezuela signs agreement with General Electric to modernize power grid

    Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced a deal with U.S. General Electric to add 1,000 MW in two years and 5,000 MW within four, aiming to end chronic blackouts as the country grapples with a 14

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Venezuela signs $‑US contract with General Electric to rebuild power grid

    Venezuela signed a contract with General Electric to restore up to 5 000 MW of power over four years, aiming to ease chronic outages and meet rising electricity demand.

15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Venezuela signs deal with General Electric to revive power grid

    Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez signs a deal with General Electric Vernova to restore up to 5,000 MW of power over four years, aiming to fix a national electricity crisis.

16. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Venezuela signs energy cooperation deals with Italy, GE Vernova and US Energy Department

    Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez signed energy cooperation agreements with Italy’s IILA, GE Vernova for 1,000 MW grid upgrades, and met the US Energy Department to restore bilateral ties.

17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Venezuela signs historic IMPSA deal to add 2,640 MW via Tocoma hydroelectric plant

    Venezuela and Argentina’s IMPSA signed a deal to complete Tocoma hydroelectric, adding 2,640 MW to the grid and stabilizing the national electricity system.

18. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Venezuela grants Shell license to develop cross‑border Loran gas field

    Venezuela's acting president granted Shell a licence to develop the cross‑border Loran gas field, targeting export and production by 2027 after a 23‑year hiatus.

19. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    PDVSA and Shell inspect Monagas gas complex in Venezuela

    PDVSA and Shell inspected the Muscar gas complex in Monagas to assess expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and reliability, amid Venezuela’s reforms to attract foreign investment.

20. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Venezuela signs tech partnership with SLB to boost oil and gas production

    Venezuela and SLB signed a memorandum to share advanced oil‑and‑gas technologies, aiming to boost PDVSA productivity and attract foreign investment.

21. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Venezuela and United States discuss bilateral energy agenda

    Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez met U.S. officials to review a bilateral energy agenda, noting oil output at 1.25 m bpd and projected 2026 revenues over $22 bn.

22. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 16 sources

    Venezuela signs energy deals with Shell and Schlumberger to boost gas and oil

    Venezuela’s interim president signed five Shell contracts to develop the Lora gas field and a PDVSA‑Schlumberger MoU to bring advanced tech to oil and gas operations, aiming to boost production and attract new

23. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    BP and Shell accelerate Venezuelan gas projects to support European energy security

    BP and Shell are fast‑tracking Venezuelan offshore gas projects to help Europe fill LNG gaps, while a Moeve‑PwC study says green hydrogen and related molecules could halve EU fossil reliance by 2050.

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