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Venezuela Energy & Talent Brief

Intelligence for the international energy operator in Venezuela. Market analysis, compliance guidance, workforce strategy, and operational best practices.

Venezuelan oil tanker at loading terminal — April 2026 Energy Monitor
Market Intelligence
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Venezuela Energy Monitor — April 2026: The Numbers Are Real. The Infrastructure Is the Next Challenge.

Venezuela's oil exports surpassed 1 million barrels per day in March — a six-year high. The milestone is real. But the infrastructure that must sustain and scale it tells a more complicated story.

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US and Venezuela flags — OFAC March 2026 expansion for US companies entering Venezuela
Workforce & Talent
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What the March 2026 OFAC Expansion Means for US Companies Entering Venezuela's Workforce Market

The March 2026 OFAC general licenses open Venezuela to all established US companies — not just the original six. What this means for hiring, compliance, and workforce strategy across industries — oil and gas and beyond.

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Venezuela oil refinery — Venezuela Energy Monitor March 2026
Market Intelligence

Venezuela Energy Monitor — March 2026: Shell, Chevron & the Opening of Venezuela's Oil Sector

Shell and Chevron close landmark Venezuela oil production agreements. OFAC GL 46 framework explained. What the March 2026 developments mean for operators and O&G service companies entering Venezuela.

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Venezuelan oil and gas workforce — pumpjack at sunset
Workforce & Talent

Building Your Venezuelan Workforce: A Strategic Guide

Venezuela's median age is 29.5. A generation of Venezuelan petroleum engineers and field professionals stayed, trained, and is ready to work. What operators need to know before hiring.

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Venezuela oil and gas labor law compliance — LOTTT workforce guide
Compliance & Legal

10 Things Every Operator Must Know Before Hiring in Venezuela's Oil & Gas Sector

10 essential things every international operator must know before hiring in Venezuela — LOTTT compliance, inamovilidad, tercerización, total labor costs, and more.

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