Market insight papers
All Change in Caracas
What US intervention in Venezuela means for oil market dynamics
The US capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro signals a potential reintegration of Venezuela into global oil markets after years of sanctions that crippled its petroleum sector. This paper explores the short- and long-term implications for oil markets, trade flows, and investment opportunities arising from Washington’s intervention.
Main Topics
- Impact of US intervention on the Venezuelan oil sector
- Washington’s control over PDV oil sales and sanctions enforcement
- Short-term outlook for Venezuelan crude exports and production boost
- Long-term prospects for upstream rehabilitation and US investment
- Winners and losers from changes in trade flows and investment opportunities
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