Trump's Venezuela oil plan: A 14-year, billion-pound fix?
Donald Trump targets Venezuela's dense, heavy oil, but analysts warn it could take 14 years and billions to fix the industry. The Guardian's Jillian Ambrose explains the high-stakes play.
Category : Search result: Donald Trump oil
US asserts control over Venezuelan oil, seizes tankers
The Trump administration moves to control Venezuela's vast oil resources, seizing tankers and managing sales. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez defends potential deal. Explore the geopolitical implications.
Venezuela crisis deepens after US military action
A journalist in Caracas describes the night of explosions as US forces moved against Maduro. Guardian correspondent Tom Phillips analyses the fragile new leadership and the nation's ongoing deprivation. Support independent journalism.
US Seeks Indefinite Control Over Venezuela Oil Sales
The White House plans indefinite control of Venezuela's oil sales, with Trump overseeing billions in revenue. US sanctions may ease as tensions with Russia and China flare.
US seizes Russian tanker near UK, RAF involved
The US has seized a sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with RAF surveillance aiding the operation. Get the latest on this major international incident.
US Warns Venezuela's Cabello After Maduro Capture
The Trump administration has reportedly warned Venezuela's powerful interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, to support acting president Delcy Rodríguez or risk a fate similar to Nicolás Maduro. Explore the internal power struggle and US demands for oil acces
US Military 'Option' for Greenland as Trump Demands Venezuela Oil
The White House labels acquiring Greenland a 'national security priority', with military force an option. Trump also demands Venezuela open oil reserves to US companies. Explore the global ramifications.
Oil prices fall on Trump's Venezuela crude deal
Global oil prices dropped after Donald Trump said Venezuela would hand over up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, threatening an oversupplied market. Read the full analysis.
Trump's $2bn Venezuela Oil Deal & Greenland Push
Donald Trump announces a major deal for Venezuelan crude, diverting it from China, while reaffirming US interest in acquiring Greenland. Explore the geopolitical implications.
Shell and BP shares tumble as Trump ramps up oil pressure
FTSE 100 oil giants Shell and BP saw shares fall sharply as Trump's pressure on Venezuela rattled markets. Brent crude dropped below $60, ending the New Year rally. Full analysis inside.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Move Labelled 'Imperialistic'
Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld slams US action on Venezuela's oil as 'confiscatory and imperialistic' amid a global glut. Read the full analysis of the controversial policy.
Trump: Venezuela to give US 'high quality' oil
President Trump announces Venezuela's interim government will provide 30-50 million barrels of oil, worth over $2bn, to the US. The proceeds will be under his direct control. Read the latest on this major energy development.
Trump Announces Major Venezuela Oil Deal
Donald Trump announces Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds under his personal control. Read the latest on this major energy development.
Venezuela to hand over oil to US, Trump says
Donald Trump announces Venezuela will transfer up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds controlled by the White House. Read the latest on this major geopolitical development.
Venezuela: Oil Fuels US Intervention, But It's Not the Whole Story
The seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by US forces was driven by oil, geopolitics, and domestic US politics. Explore the complex history behind this high-risk intervention.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan Faces Industry Doubt
Experts question Trump's 18-month timeline for US oil investment in Venezuela. Firms demand 'iron-clad' US guarantees before committing billions to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan Relies on US Firms
President Trump wants US oil companies to revive Venezuela's industry, but sanctions, infrastructure, and political uncertainty pose major hurdles. Analysis of the risks and rewards.
Trump Suggests US Taxpayers Could Fund Venezuela Oil Repairs
Donald Trump suggests US taxpayers could reimburse energy giants for repairing Venezuela's oil infrastructure after Maduro's ousting. Key meetings with Chevron, Exxon, and ConocoPhillips are planned.
Readers Debate Motives Behind Trump's Venezuela Invasion
Metro readers argue Trump's Venezuela intervention is about oil control, not restoring democracy. They draw parallels with Iraq and question the precedent set. Have your say in the comments.
Why Trump Wants Venezuela's Oil Industry
Analysis of the US action against Nicolás Maduro and the strategic appeal of Venezuela's vast oil reserves to American energy interests under Trump's policy. Listen to the full podcast.
Big Oil Wary of Rushing Back to Venezuela, Analysts Say
Despite Donald Trump's call for US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela's crumbling industry, experts warn of high costs and political risks. Discover why a stampede is unlikely.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan: A Muted Market Response
Donald Trump's plan to extract wealth from Venezuela's heavy crude is a long-term play for US Gulf Coast refineries. We analyse the muted market reaction and the $185bn challenge.
China's Venezuela Risk After US Seizes Maduro
Beijing condemns US 'imperialist' action as Trump's seizure of Nicolás Maduro threatens China's $106bn investments and oil interests in Venezuela. Analysis of the diplomatic fallout.
US monitors tanker off Ireland in Venezuela oil blockade
A US military aircraft is tracking a sanctioned oil tanker 250 miles off Ireland, part of a major naval quarantine on Venezuelan oil. At least a dozen other vessels are attempting to evade the blockade. Read the latest developments.
Safe Haven Metals Surge After US Intervention in Venezuela
Gold, silver, and copper prices jumped as investors reacted to geopolitical uncertainty following the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Oil markets show muted initial response. Read the full analysis.
Safe Haven Metals Spike on Trump Venezuela Move
Gold, silver, and copper prices surged as markets reacted to the US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Discover the market impact and why oil's reaction was muted.
Oil falls on Trump's Venezuela pledge to unlock reserves
Brent crude dropped to $60.33 as markets assess the impact of US intervention in Venezuela's vast oil industry. A former Chevron executive seeks $2bn for projects. Read the latest analysis.
US Captures Venezuelan President Maduro in New York Raid
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was apprehended by US agents in Manhattan. The operation triggers international condemnation and raises questions about oil and power. Read the full story.
US seizes Venezuela's Maduro in military strike
Donald Trump orders military action in Venezuela, seizing President Nicolás Maduro. The US vows to 'run' the country, sparking global alarm over a dangerous new precedent. Read the full analysis.
Can US Investment Reverse Venezuela's Oil Production Slump?
Following the removal of Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump pledges billions in US investment to revive Venezuela's vast but declining oil industry. Analysis reveals the immense scale and challenges ahead.
Page 1 of 4