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Energy News // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Oil tax upped in Venezuela

Venezuela is set to impose a new tax on oil profits on petroleum earnings caused by soaring global oil prices, a move seen by some as an effort to replenish diminished state coffers.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Lat Am spat may hit energy

The specter of war among Latin American neighbors Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, the region's top oil producer, could prove harmful to international oil markets.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Venezuela eases 'cut-off' threat

Officials at Venezuela's state-owned oil and giant PDVSA appeared Tuesday to back away from threats to "cut-off" oil supplies to the United States amid a multi-billion dollar legal fight with ExxonMobil.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Venezuelan oil production down

Venezuela's oil industry shrank by more than 5 percent in 2007, according to the Venezuelan National Bank, raising concerns the Venezuelan government is not investing enough of its petroleum wealth in the sector.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Venezuela ups exports to China

Venezuelan oil exports to China are on the rise at the same time sales to the United States are on the decline, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Venezuela oil row over rights

A recent clash between Venezuelan oil workers and authorities has prompted Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez to assure the workers that a new contract will be completed in the coming weeks despite the fact that the negotiations have been ongoing since April.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Exxon in oil row with Venezuela

ExxonMobil is still seeking arbitration over its long-running dispute with Venezuela months after pulling out of the country in the wake of the nationalization of its oil and gas industries.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Venezuela, Peru in row

Peru’s decision to grant asylum to a Venezuelan oil worker instrumental to the 2002 nationwide strikes in Venezuela could strain already fragile relations between the South American countries, according to experts.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Venezuelan energy chief fined

Venezuela’s chief energy official, Rafael Ramirez, was fined recently for instructing employees at the country’s state-run energy firm to support President Hugo Chavez, the latest in a series of developments that some experts say illustrates the president’s quest to wrest full control of the sector.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Analysis: Chavez heads to Namibia

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will visit Namibia next month possibly hoping to secure a deal that would give his country’s state-run energy company a leg up on other nations also seeking untapped oil potential in Africa.

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Venezuela is moving toward technological independence, but it will take a long time
Analysis: Venezuelan oil production down Jan 03, 2008

Venezuela is moving toward technological independence, but it will take a long time
Analysis: Venezuela ups exports to China Oct 24, 2007

Venezuela is moving toward technological independence, but it will take a long time
Analysis: Exxon in oil row with Venezuela Sep 25, 2007

Venezuela is moving toward technological independence, but it will take a long time
Analysis: Venezuela, Peru in row Sep 05, 2007

Venezuela is moving toward technological independence, but it will take a long time
Analysis: Venezuelan energy chief fined Aug 29, 2007