Washington’s takeover of more than a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves in a deal officially signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on 2 September was as unexpected as it was dramatic, with President Donald Trump’s comment a few days earlier that it is “the biggest oil deal in world history” looking justified from several perspectives. From a pure volume standpoint, the deal covers 65 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves (out of Venezuela’s total 303 billion barrels) across 17 fields. To put that…
Helena Marsh · 7 September 2026
TANKERS EXPORT FLOWS TRADE FLOW INSIGHT The tanker market could experience an increase of flows from West to East in the coming years, following the 65 billion barrel deal between the US and Venezuela. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “last Friday, President Trump announced that the US had reached an agreement to control 65 billion barrels of ...
Helena Marsh · 6 September 2026
Venezuela is considering whether it should quit OPEC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Helena Marsh · 29 August 2026
JOINS VENEZUELAN OIL TRADE FLOW INSIGHT BP joins Venezuelan oil trade to challenge Trafigura, Vitol - Bloomberg (BP:NYSE) Seeking Alpha
Editorial Desk · 19 August 2026
PLC RETURNS VENEZUELAN TRADE FLOW INSIGHT BP PLC returns to Venezuelan oil trading 富途牛牛
Editorial Desk · 19 August 2026
GLOBAL REFINERS CUTTING TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Global Refiners Are Cutting Out Oil Traders To Buy Venezuelan Crude Directly The Globe and Mail
Editorial Desk · 23 July 2026
VITOL EYES VENEZUELA TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Vitol Eyes Venezuela Expansion as Oil Industry Returns Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Editorial Desk · 8 July 2026
MERCURIA HEENEY CAPITAL TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Mercuria & Heeney Capital’s Venezuela Offtake Deals Explained Discovery Alert
Editorial Desk · 2 May 2026
VENEZUELA OIL EXPORTS TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuela's oil exports surpassed 1 million bpd for the first in 6 months, shipping data shows Reuters
Editorial Desk · 1 April 2026
TRAFIGURA PARTNERS VENEZUELA TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Trafigura Partners with Venezuela’s Minerven for Responsible Gold Sourcing Discovery Alert
Editorial Desk · 16 March 2026
SEEKS FORFEITURE TANKER TRADE FLOW INSIGHT U.S. Seeks Forfeiture for Tanker and Oil Cargo Seized off Venezuela The Maritime Executive
Editorial Desk · 27 February 2026
ALLOW RESALE VENEZUELAN TRADE FLOW INSIGHT US to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba's private sector, Treasury says Reuters
Editorial Desk · 25 February 2026
VENEZUELA READIES LARGER TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuela readies larger oil cargoes for export, targets India Reuters
Editorial Desk · 24 February 2026
INCREASED VENEZUELAN CRUDE TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Increased Venezuelan crude imports displace Mexican HSFO refinery demand in USGC S&P Global
Editorial Desk · 19 February 2026
TRAFIGURA SHIPS VENEZUELAN TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Trafigura ships first Venezuelan fuel oil to Europe in nearly two years Reuters
Editorial Desk · 3 February 2026
TREASURY OPENS VENEZUELAN TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Treasury opens Venezuelan crude oil trading up to more companies Politico
Editorial Desk · 29 January 2026
TANKER SHIPPING RATES TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Tanker shipping rates may rise due to Venezuelan oil redirection Cyprus Shipping News
Editorial Desk · 27 January 2026
RETURN VENEZUELAN CRUDE TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Return of Venezuelan crude could cut US fuel oil imports Reuters
Editorial Desk · 27 January 2026
TRADING HOUSES BEGIN TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Trading houses to begin exporting Venezuelan LPG, sources and document say Reuters
Editorial Desk · 26 January 2026
VITOL TRAFIGURA TRADERS TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Vitol and Trafigura – traders at the heart of Trump’s Venezuela oil grab The Business Times
Editorial Desk · 25 January 2026
EXCLUSIVE VALERO PHILLIPS TRADE FLOW INSIGHT EXCLUSIVE: Valero, Phillips 66 buy Venezuelan oil cargoes as part of Washington's deal with Caracas Reuters
Editorial Desk · 22 January 2026
VITOL TRAFIGURA ACCELERATE TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Vitol, Trafigura accelerate Venezuelan oil sales under US-backed $2 bln supply deal Reuters
Editorial Desk · 22 January 2026
VITOL LOAD VENEZUELAN TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Vitol to load Venezuelan fuel oil under US-backed supply deal Baird Maritime
Editorial Desk · 22 January 2026
VENEZUELA OIL SHAKEUP TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuela’s Oil Shakeup Ripples Even Wider Across Tanker Market Bloomberg
Editorial Desk · 21 January 2026
GLOBAL TRADERS LEGAL TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Global Traders Launch Legal Venezuelan Oil Sales to China Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Editorial Desk · 19 January 2026
OIL TANKER RATES TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Oil tanker rates jump as US push into Venezuela shifts crude flows The Straits Times
Editorial Desk · 15 January 2026
VENEZUELA DARK FLEET TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuela’s Dark Fleet of Oil Tankers Emerges Transport Topics
Editorial Desk · 15 January 2026
OIL TANKER RATES TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Oil Tanker Rates Spike as US Push Into Venezuela Redraws Flows Bloomberg
Editorial Desk · 14 January 2026
VENEZUELAN OIL EXPORTS TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuelan oil exports to China set to drop as US blockade limits cargoes Reuters
Editorial Desk · 14 January 2026
VITOL TRAFIGURA OFFER TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Vitol, Trafigura offer Venezuelan oil to Indian, Chinese refiners for March delivery, sources say Reuters
Editorial Desk · 12 January 2026
EXCLUSIVE TRADERS VITOL TRADE FLOW INSIGHT EXCLUSIVE: Traders Vitol and Trafigura to join White House Venezuela oil talks Reuters
Editorial Desk · 8 January 2026
CUBANS BRACE HARDSHIP TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Cubans brace for more hardship as US pressure on Venezuela chokes off oil Stabroek News
Editorial Desk · 8 January 2026
OIL SHIP SEIZED TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Oil ship seized by the U.S. over Venezuela sanctions was newly registered under Russian flag CNBC
Editorial Desk · 7 January 2026
TANKER TRADE FREEZES TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Tanker trade freezes as Maduro arrest deepens Venezuela oil paralysis Splash247
Editorial Desk · 5 January 2026
RUSSIA RECLAIMS DARK TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Russia Reclaims Its Dark Fleet as Venezuela Tankers Come Under Attack Windward
Editorial Desk · 5 January 2026
VENEZUELA IMPACT TANKER TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuela impact on tanker markets may be limited in the near-term Seatrade Maritime News
Editorial Desk · 5 January 2026
VENEZUELA FUEL STORAGE TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuela’s Fuel Storage Nears Capacity as Sanctions Cripple Oil Exports Pipeline and Gas Journal
Editorial Desk · 2 January 2026
VENEZUELA RESORTS FLOATING TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuela resorts to floating storage as onshore storage tanks fill up Reuters
Editorial Desk · 23 December 2025
HOW OIL TANKER TRADE FLOW INSIGHT How U.S. oil tanker seizures targeting Venezuela are linked to rising geopolitical tensions with China CNBC
Editorial Desk · 22 December 2025
OIL LOADING VENEZUELA TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Oil loading in Venezuela slows, more ships make U-turns after new US interceptions Reuters
Editorial Desk · 22 December 2025
COAST GUARD BOARDS TRADE FLOW INSIGHT U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil The New York Times
Editorial Desk · 20 December 2025
RELIED ILLEGAL SANCTIONS TRADE FLOW INSIGHT US Relied on Illegal Sanctions to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker Truthout
Editorial Desk · 15 December 2025
VENEZUELA OIL EXPORTS TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuela oil exports fall sharply after US tanker seizure, sources and data say Reuters
Editorial Desk · 12 December 2025
WHO TARGET FORCES TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Who Is the Target? U.S. Forces Seize Guyana-Flagged VLCC “Skipper” Carrying Venezuelan Crude Bound for Cuba! Anas Alhajji | Substack
Editorial Desk · 10 December 2025
VENEZUELAN OIL EXPORTS TRADE FLOW INSIGHT Venezuelan Oil Exports Continued Despite U.S. Escalation in November Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Editorial Desk · 10 December 2025
