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Venezuela energy sector investment and diplomacy

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Venezuela is actively engaging in international and domestic continues its efforts to revitalize its energy sector. sector through domestic industrial forums and strategic production goals. In late September mid-October 2026, Caracas hosted the International Oil and Gas Summit (VIOGS 2026), which brought together approximately 650 representatives from over 30 countries Conference and 250 companies, including global firms like ExxonMobil Exhibition of Energy, Oil, and BP. During this summit, the Cámara Petrolera de Venezuela (CPV) appointed Gas (CEPEG 2026) opened in Zulia, serving as a new Board of Directors platform for the 2026-2028 term, led by President Álvaro Pérez, to promote investment and strategic alliances. By October 2026, PDVSA, the country expanded its focus toward energy diplomacy Venezuelan Petroleum Chamber, and regional business engagement. A Venezuelan government delegation scheduled authorities to attend African Energy Week in Cape Town discuss economic reactivation. During the conference, PDVSA President Héctor Obregón announced plans to secure agreements with significantly increase methane gas injection during the African Energy Chamber, building on existing cooperation regarding upstream exploration first quarter of 2027 to support industrial and refinery modernization. Simultaneously, residential consumption. This move is part of a broader national strategy to reach a crude oil production target of 1.5 million barrels per day. Zulia Governor Luis Caldera reinforced the domestic sector focused on technological showcases necessity of strategic alliances between the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, national industry, and job creation international private firms. He identified six strategic pillars aimed at boosting productivity and attracting investment through the Energy, Oil, coordinated regional development and Gas Conference (Cepeg) in Maracaibo. institutional security.

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