EFE
Venezuela ha comenzado 2026 con expectativas de recibir nuevas inversiones en su industria petrolera, en un contexto político marcado por un acercamiento con Estados Unidos y tras alcanzar el año pasado su mayor nivel de producción en un septenio, con una media de 1.081.000 barriles por día (bpd). En medio de un escenario adverso debido […]
TL;DR
- Venezuela's oil production averaged 1,081,000 bpd in 2025, the highest since 2019.
- Production increased by 17.3% compared to 2024, showing a sustained growth trend.
- China remained a key buyer of Venezuelan crude, even during periods of U.S. restrictions.
- Chevron's operations, though restricted, contributed significantly to Venezuela's production.
- A cyberattack and the interception of oil tankers caused a slight production dip in December 2025.
- Discussions are underway to reform the Organic Hydrocarbons Law to attract investment.
- The U.S. has expressed interest in Venezuelan crude and encouraged investment in the country's oil sector.
- Potential U.S. investment could reach $100 billion, aiming to revitalize infrastructure.
- Increased exports to the U.S. could improve foreign exchange flow and help stabilize the currency.
- Significant investment is needed to return production to levels seen a decade ago.