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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ANP investigates possible oil find by farmer drilling for water

The National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) is opening an administrative process to investigate a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte, Ceará, made by a farmer drilling for water.

Feb 26 • 07:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Hamburg: We should maintain oil shale capacity until the nuclear power plant's operation

Energy expert Arvi Hamburg argues that Estonia should continue to produce electricity from local oil shale resources for at least another decade to ensure energy security before transitioning to nuclear power.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Somaliland eyes mineral boom after Israel recognition

Somaliland is looking to leverage its mineral wealth and potential oil reserves following Israel's recognition, which officials believe could attract foreign investment and transform the region's economy.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Energy resource prices fell over the week

Over the past week, prices for energy resources, particularly natural gas, have declined due to milder weather in Europe and stable supply flows from Norway.

Feb 23 • 14:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran's Minerals: Parallel Economic Wealth Threatening Its Oil and Gas

Iran's vast mineral resources present significant economic potential that could rival its oil and gas industries.

Feb 22 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

BLOGI ⟩ 1459th day of war in Ukraine: Hungary threatens to block aid to Ukraine over oil dispute

Hungary has threatened to block aid to Ukraine due to a dispute over oil resources amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

Feb 21 • 04:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The probability of large discoveries is greatest in the Barents Sea

A recent report indicates that the probability of discovering significant oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea is the highest in Norwegian waters, where 54% of the resources remain underexplored.

Feb 20 • 11:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The energy policies of Fico and Orbán oriented towards Putin's resources have failed

The article critiques the energy policies of Slovakia's Robert Fico and Hungary's Viktor Orbán, highlighting their reliance on Russian oil and the recent emergency measures due to attacks on Ukrainian oil infrastructure.

Feb 20 • 11:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Deal made between Japan and the US, $550 billion trade deal, Trump said 'Without tariffs...','summary_en':'A significant trade agreement has been reached between the US and Japan, with President Donald Trump announcing a $550 billion investment commitment from Japan.','summary_long_en':'The United States and Japan have reached a substantial agreement regarding trade, with President Donald Trump announcing a record $550 billion investment commitment from Japan into the American economy. Trump described this development as a major milestone in US-Japan relations and highlighted its potential to create millions of jobs and strengthen national and economic security. He emphasized the historic nature of the agreement, noting that it would revitalize the American industrial base and benefit both nations significantly. During his announcement, Trump underscored that this agreement would not have been possible without existing tariffs, suggesting that their imposition has played a crucial role in negotiating favorable terms for the US. He expressed optimism regarding specific sectors, including oil and gas in Texas, power generation in Ohio, and critical minerals in Georgia, indicating potential investment opportunities in these areas. Trump's remarks reflect broader goals of boosting domestic industries and securing strategic resources essential for the country's economic prosperity. Overall, this agreement marks a significant moment in US-Japan trade relations, signaling a shift towards deeper economic collaboration. The implications of this deal may extend beyond immediate economic benefits, potentially impacting geopolitical dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region as both countries navigate their economic strategies amidst evolving global challenges.

A significant trade agreement has been reached between the US and Japan, with President Donald Trump announcing a $550 billion investment commitment from Japan.

Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan's Advance Investment of 52 Trillion Won in the United States: Oil, Gas, and Mineral Projects

Japan is set to invest $36 billion in initial projects in the U.S. focusing on energy and mineral resources under recent trade agreements with the Trump administration.

Feb 18 • 00:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

The other natural riches of Venezuela that are 'critical' for the USA

The article discusses Venezuela's extensive mineral resources beyond oil, which are considered significant for the United States.

Feb 15 • 17:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

The oil of the Malvinas keeps the interventionists' ambition alive

The article discusses the strategic significance of the Falkland Islands due to their natural resources and potential oil discoveries, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Feb 15 • 07:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Where in the world is the cheapest petrol at just 3 rupees per liter?

Currently, Libya and Iran have the cheapest petrol prices globally, ranging from 2.50 to 3 rupees per liter due to their wealth in oil resources and strong subsidy policies.

Feb 13 • 11:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

20 lakh barrels 'Oil Deal', Indian companies bought Venezuelan oil after Trump's takeover!

Indian oil companies have secured a deal for 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil following Donald Trump's assertion of control over Venezuelan oil resources post-U.S. strikes.

Feb 10 • 03:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sheinbaum promises more help to Cuba: "You can't strangle a people like that, it's very unfair"

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged continued assistance to Cuba while condemning U.S. sanctions that impact the island's ability to obtain oil and resources.

Feb 9 • 15:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG approved 28 new oil field plans worth $18.2bn in 2025 — Minister

Nigeria has approved 28 new Field Development Plans valued at $18.2 billion, expected to unlock around 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil reserves by 2025, according to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri.

Feb 3 • 18:14 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
World

Venezuela: One Month after the President's Arrest, the Path to a Democratic System is Unclear

It has been one month since the Trump administration's military operation resulted in the arrest of President Maduro in Venezuela, leaving the path to a democratic system uncertain amidst the administration's eagerness to exploit the country's oil resources.

Feb 3 • 03:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Trump wants to overthrow another regime. According to him, it gives space to Russian spies

U.S. President Donald Trump aims to put pressure on the communist regime in Cuba and is attempting to cut off its oil supplies amid claims that the regime may collapse soon due to a lack of resources.

Feb 2 • 20:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Venezuela: Lightness, sulfur content, acidity... Why are not all oils equal?

The article discusses the varying qualities of oil and highlights that Venezuela possesses the largest proven oil reserves, encouraging investment from oil companies.

Jan 16 • 14:15 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

United States captures sixth oil tanker in the Caribbean with alleged links to Venezuela

The U.S. military has captured a sixth oil tanker in the Caribbean, deemed to have connections to Venezuela, as part of its strategy to control Latin America's oil resources.

Jan 15 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

U.S. forces seize another tanker in the Caribbean, accused of violating the blockade on Venezuelan crude

U.S. forces have seized a sanctioned tanker in the Caribbean linked to Venezuela as part of efforts to control the country's oil resources.

Jan 15 • 14:52 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

Will the U.S. Inherit Venezuela’s Oil Curse?

The article examines the potential economic implications for the U.S. if it were to inherit the challenges associated with Venezuela's oil resources.

Jan 14 • 14:37 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

U.S. Refiners to Profit as Trump Asserts Control Over Venezuelan Oil

The article discusses how U.S. refiners are expected to benefit financially from Trump’s actions that assert control over Venezuelan oil resources.

Jan 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

Venezuela’s Oil Riches Are Years Off, but Winners and Losers Will Emerge

The article discusses the delayed timeline for realizing the economic benefits of Venezuela's oil resources and the potential emergence of various stakeholders as winners or losers during this period.

Jan 13 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Colonialism, 21st Century

The article discusses Donald Trump's praise for the quick acquisition of Venezuelan oil resources, likening it to modern-day colonialism.

Jan 11 • 07:35 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Gachet: "Venezuelan crude oil too expensive to extract, the strategic value is in their gas"

Alain Gachet discusses the challenges of extracting Venezuelan oil and highlights the strategic importance of the country's gas resources.

Jan 11 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Venezuela: The country with the largest oil wealth in the world at the center of a global crisis

Venezuela, rich in natural resources including the world's largest oil reserves, is currently in the global spotlight due to the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S.

Jan 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The Influence War between Trump and China in Latin America and the Major Stakes of Oil

The article discusses the competitive influence of Trump and China in Latin America, focusing on trade, loans, and strategic infrastructure, particularly highlighting Trump's maneuvers in Venezuela and their implications for oil resources.

Jan 10 • 06:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Data to Understand the Oil Paradox in Venezuela and Why Trump Wants to Control It

The article explores Venezuela's significant decline in oil production despite holding the largest reserves in the world since 2010 and discusses Trump's interest in controlling these resources.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

Trump Wants US Oil Companies to Reach Venezuela. Here’s What You Need to Know

Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces, President Donald Trump emphasized that the operation aimed partly at seizing control of Venezuela's oil resources during a meeting with top oil executives.

Jan 10 • 02:19 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Trump says US would control 55% of world oil

President Trump stated that the US could dominate over 55% of global oil production if American companies are allowed to access Venezuela's oil resources.

Jan 9 • 23:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Thomas Friedman to the Venezuelan people: Trump came to liberate your oil, not to liberate you

In a critical analysis, Thomas Friedman examines Donald Trump's policy towards Venezuela, highlighting the disparity between the rhetoric of 'liberating peoples' and the reality of 'liberating resources' amid external interventions and power struggles.

Jan 9 • 07:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Myths of the Venezuelan economy: 'There is a lot of oil, but it is neither the cheapest to extract nor of the best quality'

The article discusses the complexities of Venezuela's oil industry amidst political turmoil and international interests in its resources following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Jan 9 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

It is already clear: democracy in Venezuela is the last thing Trump is looking for

Following the overthrow of dictator Maduro, the US government is beginning to exploit Venezuela's oil resources amid increasing local security repression against citizens.

Jan 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

American plans for Venezuelan oil

The article discusses the United States' strategies regarding Venezuela's oil resources amid ongoing political and economic challenges in the region.

Jan 8 • 09:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Trump on Venezuela: Long-term control by the US and exploitation of oil

President Donald Trump stated that the United States will monitor Venezuela for a longer period and intends to exploit its oil resources profitably.

Jan 8 • 08:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Blow to Drain Resources from Putin and Xi (but it can Cement the Axis)

The Trump Administration's recent operation in Venezuela has taken on a more global and alarming dimension, highlighted by the seizure of a Russian oil tanker by American forces in the North Atlantic.

Jan 8 • 05:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Venezuela open to oil deal, says Rodríguez, as Vance claims US ‘controls’ country’s resources

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez expressed openness to trading oil with the US despite past tensions, while US politician JD Vance asserted American control over Venezuela's resources.

Jan 8 • 04:35 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China blasts US for ‘blatant interference’ after Donald Trump claims Venezuela’s oil

China criticizes the US for what it calls ‘blatant interference’ in Venezuela, asserting that Caracas has full sovereignty over its natural resources amidst Trump’s remarks regarding seized oil.

Jan 7 • 12:14 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Trump Claims Venezuela Will Hand Over Oil, and L.A. Wildfires Leave Behind Toxic Homes

The article discusses Trump's assertion that Venezuela will transfer oil resources and highlights the toxic aftermath of wildfires in Los Angeles.

Jan 7 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump indicates that Venezuela is responding to demands for ‘total access’ for US oil companies – US politics live

Trump suggests that Venezuela may comply with demands for US oil companies to have full access to its oil resources.

Jan 7 • 09:28 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Albares attacks Trump's plan for Venezuela's oil: 'Natural resources belong to the Venezuelan people'

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares criticized Trump's oil plan for Venezuela, asserting that the country's natural resources should belong to its people and announced plans to engage with Venezuelan opposition leaders.

Jan 7 • 09:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Latest news from Venezuela following Maduro's arrest, live | Spain warns the US: "Venezuela's natural resources belong to the Venezuelan people"

Spain's Foreign Minister cautions the US that Venezuela's natural resources are for its people, amid news of Maduro's detention and statements from Trump regarding oil shipments.

Jan 7 • 07:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Who controls Venezuela's large gold reserves in London?

The article discusses Venezuela's gold reserves stored in the Bank of England, highlighting the country's immense untapped wealth beyond its oil resources, amidst political turmoil and international interest.

Jan 7 • 07:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Resource-rich country: The curse of oil from Venezuela

Venezuela, rich in oil reserves, struggles with severe economic challenges despite having more oil than Saudi Arabia, largely due to a mix of socialist mismanagement and the inherent issues related to oil exploitation.

Jan 7 • 05:26 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

Trump says the U.S. plans to "take back" Venezuela's oil. But what does that mean

President Trump discusses the U.S. intention to reclaim Venezuela's oil resources, prompting an analysis from energy policy experts.

Jan 6 • 09:47 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The Network of 1000 Shadow Tankers – How Valuable They Are for the Autocrats of This World

The article discusses how US President Donald Trump repeatedly seizes tankers transporting oil from Venezuela, revealing an invisible maritime network used by autocrats to export their countries' resources despite bans.

Jan 6 • 07:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Great Venezuelan Booty, a Fallen Oil Colossus but with Millionaire Natural Resources

Venezuela boasts the largest crude oil reserves in the world along with significant deposits of gold and diamonds, amidst rising U.S. involvement in its oil industry following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.

Jan 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Gas, oil, rare earths and new routes through the ice: here’s why Greenland is so enticing

The article discusses Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland, citing its natural resources and strategic location despite its icy conditions.

Jan 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Mijić in the context of Venezuela: Croats are terribly poisoned by socialist populism

Political commentator Mate Mijić discusses the current political situation in Venezuela, particularly regarding its oil resources, and connects it to Croatia's socialist mentality.

Jan 5 • 21:15 UTC

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