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Following the capture of Nicolas Maduro on Jan. 03, 2026, the US has reasserted control over Venezuela’s energy sector, moving to dismantle the

The capture of Nicolas Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026, by US forces has triggered a profound shift in South American energy geopolitics, transforming regional security from a state of

The North Sea energy sector in early 2026 is defined by a

The U.S. military intervention in Venezuela on Jan. 3 and the subsequent

Predicting oil prices in early 2026 has become the industry equivalent of trying to nail a jelly to the wall.

The second week of Jan. 2026 was marked by extreme price swings in the energy sector as market participants weighed the threat of US military intervention in the Middle East against a backdrop of global supply gluts.

The global oil market is facing a significant realignment as US President Donald Trump attempts to revitalize Venezuela’s oil sector, aiming to secure US control over the world’s largest crude reserves.

The global heavy crude market has entered a period of extreme volatility in Jan. 2026, driven by a dual-front supply surge.

Following the US seizure of Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, the Venezuelan oil sector is undergoing a radical transition toward privatization and strategic alignment with US interests.

The US-led intervention in Venezuela faces a