# PDVSA

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: Miami Pitch — Delcy Rodríguez presents the newly opened sector to investors at a Miami summit.
- **2026-03-19**: Sanctions Eased — Further easing of sanctions to offset global supply losses from the Iran war.
- **2026-03-18**: Broad Sector Waiver — Washington issues a broad waiver reopening the oil sector to U.S. companies.
- **2026-02-20**: OFAC General Licenses — U.S. Treasury issues initial licenses regarding oil trade with Venezuela.
- **2026**: First Gas Export — Target window for the first commercial gas flows from Venezuelan waters to international LNG markets.
- **2024-Q1**: Shell/BP Involvement — Major energy firms begin technical assessments for subsea pipeline infrastructure connecting the two nations.
- **2023-12**: Dragon Field Agreement — Venezuela and Trinidad sign a 30-year license for the exploration and exploitation of offshore gas.
- **2023-01**: OFAC License Granted — U.S. Treasury issues a license allowing Trinidad and Tobago to develop the Dragon gas field with Venezuela.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Courts Miami Investors in Bold Oil Sector Pivot
2026-03-25 23:19:12 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez presented a revitalized energy framework to international investors at a high-profile Miami summit, signaling a significant shift toward private participation in the nation's oil industry. The move follows recent U.S. regulatory waivers designed to stabilize global energy markets amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/venezuela-oil-sector-miami-summit-pitch

### Venezuela’s Natural Gas Potential Poised to Surpass Its Oil Dominance
2026-03-08 05:17:34 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

While Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, its massive and underutilized natural gas deposits are emerging as a more strategic asset in the global energy transition. Recent deals with regional neighbors and international majors signal a pivot toward monetizing gas as a cleaner alternative to the nation's heavy crude.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/venezuela-natural-gas-potential-oil-reserves

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