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The global energy sector enters 2026 facing a dual-speed trajectory defined by a massive early-year supply glut followed by a projected late-year stabilization.

The US refining sector, particularly along the Gulf Coast, is strategically repositioning to absorb a surge in heavy Venezuelan crude following recent geopolitical shifts.

Canada is fundamentally re-engineering its crude oil trade to mitigate extreme exposure to the US market, where nearly 100% of its fossil fuel exports have historically flowed.

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.