The US Treasury issues general licence allowing transactions related to oil or gas operations in Venezuela of certain entities

The issuance of a general license allowing select companies to resume oil and gas operations in Venezuela is a significant regulatory shift that may influence global energy markets.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 Feb 2026, 15:26 UTCOn the live feed at 15:06 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Companies authorised to resume Venezuela operations include Chevron (CVX), BP (BP/ LN), Eni (ENI IM), Repsol (REP SM) and Shell (SHEL LN).

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This move could potentially increase the supply of oil, affecting prices, particularly for WTI. Additionally, it signals a possible easing of U.S. sanctions, which may set a precedent for further cooperation or investment in Venezuelan energy resources.

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