U.S. Venezuela Oil Push Faces Major Risks, Long Timeline
An expert analysis warns that renewed U.S. efforts to boost Venezuelan oil production face significant geopolitical and technical hurdles, with a long timeline for results.
An expert analysis warns that renewed U.S. efforts to boost Venezuelan oil production face significant geopolitical and technical hurdles, with a long timeline for results.
U.S. Marines and Navy sailors seized the tanker Olina in a pre-dawn raid, part of a broader effort to control Venezuela's oil flow. The operation highlights escalating enforcement of sanctions.
Premier Danielle Smith calls for urgent federal approval of a new heavy oil pipeline to B.C., citing U.S. action in Venezuela as a direct threat to Canada's energy market share.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for federal approval of a heavy oil pipeline to B.C. by fall, citing U.S. actions in Venezuela as a direct threat to Canada's energy market share. Read the urgent appeal.
Rory Johnston of Commodity Context warns U.S. actions in Venezuela could depress oil prices further, with mixed impacts for Canadian energy companies. Read the analysis.
U.S. President Donald Trump calls off planned military action against Venezuela, praising the release of political prisoners and joint work on oil infrastructure. Details on the shifting U.S. stance.
Energy expert Jack Mintz argues Canada's oil sector can withstand Venezuela's renewed U.S. exports, citing Alberta's efficiency and Venezuela's deep-seated challenges. Read the analysis.
Analysis of Venezuela's turbulent oil sector, renewed U.S. engagement, and the strategic implications for Canada's energy industry and foreign policy. Read more.
Canadian oil producers saw billions wiped off their value after U.S. plans for Venezuelan oil sparked investor fears. Industry leaders call it an 'overreaction' as uncertainty looms.
The Trump administration's plan to flood markets with Venezuelan crude, aiming for $50 oil, creates new pressure for Canada's critical energy sector. Explore the implications.
President Donald Trump convenes a who's who of American oil executives, including Harold Hamm, to discuss rebuilding Venezuela's energy sector. Key details on the high-stakes meeting.
Chinese refiners are seeking Canadian crude as a replacement for sanctioned Venezuelan oil, with China buying nearly 40% of Canada's seaborne exports in 2025. Discover the market shift.
Analysis explores how Venezuela's oil production and U.S. control over its sales could influence gasoline prices for drivers in Windsor-Essex. Learn what this means for your wallet.
The U.S.-backed change in Venezuela puts Canada's oil exports at risk, highlighting an urgent need for trade diversification and infrastructure investment. Read the analysis.
Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves but production is a fraction of its peak. Sanctions and crumbling infrastructure mean its impact on tight global crude markets remains minimal. Discover the barriers to unlocking its potential.
The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in a strategic move, while selectively easing sanctions to permit certain oil sales. Explore the implications for global energy markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet with Western energy executives to secure investment for rebuilding Venezuela's crumbling oil sector. Read the full story.
U.S. authorities have captured the Russian-flagged tanker Bella 1 following a weeks-long international chase. The seizure near Venezuela could impact global oil markets and U.S.-Canada energy dynamics. Read the full story.
President Trump announces Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., a move reshaping global energy flows and challenging China's influence. Read the full analysis.
Mergers and acquisitions in Canada's upstream oil and gas sector surged to an eight-year high in 2025, with over $30 billion in deals. Analysts predict a slowdown in 2026. Read the full analysis.
A leading economist says Venezuelan crude can only fill a small fraction of Canadian oil exports in the near term, impacting global markets. Read the full analysis.
The U.S. and Venezuela reach a landmark deal for up to $2 billion in crude oil exports, redirecting shipments from China. President Trump announces the agreement, which follows the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Former President Trump announces a major U.S. acquisition of Venezuelan oil, raising geopolitical tensions and concerns for Canada's energy sector. Get the full analysis.
A new video analysis breaks down the political and economic collapse of Venezuela, leading to the removal of its leader by Trump. Share your thoughts in the comments.
Following the arrest of Venezuela's president, U.S. plans to revive its oil industry could challenge Canadian energy investments. Explore the global reserve shift and market implications.
Following the arrest of Venezuela's president, U.S. plans to revitalize its oil industry could sideline Canadian firms. Explore the implications for Canada's energy sector.
At least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed during a U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro, officials confirm. The incident raises major geopolitical questions.
U.S. actions in Venezuela strengthen the political argument for a new Canadian pipeline to the Pacific, aiming to diversify oil exports to Asian markets. Read the analysis.
PM Mark Carney says Canadian oil remains competitive despite Venezuela's political shift, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urges swift pipeline approval to secure new markets.
President Trump's push to unlock Venezuelan crude is strengthening the political argument for a new Canadian pipeline to diversify oil exports to Asia. Learn how this impacts Canada's energy strategy.