Posts by Max Kendler
Welligence Venezuela Corporate | Chevron makes Venezuela a core part of its portfolio
Chevron’s 2026 transactions represent a broad restructuring of its Venezuelan business. The company has raised its Petroindependencia stake to 49%, added Ayacucho 8 around Petropiar,…
Read MoreWelligence Venezuela Regulatory | Questions remain over Trump’s blockbuster Venezuela deal
On August 28, Trump announced a Venezuela oil deal covering over 65 billion barrels, with a US$100 billion investment tied to 1.5 million bbl/d from…
Read MoreWelligence North America | The AI power rush – where the gas demand will land
If every announced project materializes, more than 120 GW of gas-to-data-center capacity would be online across North America, implying roughly 20 Bcf/d of new demand…
Read MoreWelligence IMAGE 2026 | Exploration shifts toward speed, selectivity, and technology
Welligence was at the IMAGE 2026 conference in Houston to attend various presentations, and met with key stakeholders across the energy sector. Renewed exploration ambition…
Read MoreWelligence US Gulf of America Licensing | BBG3 Lease Sale rebounds with broader but selective participation
The third US Gulf of America (US GoM) lease sale under the current Trump administration was held on 12 August 2026. Known as Big Beautiful…
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