AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVenezuela-U.S. Oil Deal: The U.S. finalized a plan to take a direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields tied to North American Blue Energy Partners, with the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital set to hold 35% and Washington securing discounted crude access—an effort officials say is meant to counter China and Russia and stabilize supply. Chevron Expansion: A U.S. official says Chevron is expected to expand in Venezuela as part of the broader push, with skepticism growing over timelines and legal authority for 100-year rights. Gas Prices Reality Check: Multiple reports stress the deal is unlikely to lower U.S. gasoline soon, with heavy-crude development and refinery constraints pointing to years before any meaningful impact. Refining Pressure & Iran Risk: Trump met oil executives and refiners amid record-high U.S. fuel prices, while renewed U.S.-Iran strikes around the Strait of Hormuz kept crude elevated. Caribbean Energy & Power: Trinidad and Tobago highlighted renewable programs aimed at boosting electricity from renewables by 2030, while the Caribbean prepares for a regional energy conference in the Bahamas. Cuba Tourism Hit: Cuba’s tourism fell 62% in 2026 amid intensified U.S. pressure and an energy embargo. Lithium Supply Link: LG Energy Solution signed a 10-year agreement to buy battery-grade lithium carbonate from Smackover starting in 2029, reinforcing LatAm-linked supply chains.
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