A business professor predicts Venezuelan crude could be processed at the Irving Oil refinery in Saint John and head to the U.S. market within 12 months. Get the latest analysis on this potential energy shift.
The Trump administration's plan to flood markets with Venezuelan crude, aiming for $50 oil, creates new pressure for Canada's critical energy sector. Explore the implications.
President Donald Trump convenes a who's who of American oil executives, including Harold Hamm, to discuss rebuilding Venezuela's energy sector. Key details on the high-stakes meeting.
The U.S.-led removal of Venezuela's Maduro marks a geopolitical shift. John Manley argues Canadian companies must now treat political risk as a core business priority, not retreat from global markets.
Chinese refiners are seeking Canadian crude as a replacement for sanctioned Venezuelan oil, with China buying nearly 40% of Canada's seaborne exports in 2025. Discover the market shift.
The dramatic arrest of Venezuela's Maduro and U.S. oil seizures are reshaping global energy markets. Investors are now eyeing Latin American opportunities. Discover the implications for Canada.
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman dismantles Donald Trump's assertions about capturing wealth from Venezuela's oil, citing major economic and logistical barriers. Read the full analysis.
Republicans urge democracy in Venezuela as Trump prioritizes oil imports. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's fate hangs in the balance. Read the latest on the political rift.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright states Washington will maintain control over Venezuela's oil exports 'indefinitely,' a major shift in foreign energy policy with global market implications.
The U.S. has seized a sanctioned Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic, with its energy secretary stating control over Venezuelan oil sales will continue 'indefinitely'. This move signals a significant escalation in geopolitical energy strategy.
The U.S.-backed change in Venezuela puts Canada's oil exports at risk, highlighting an urgent need for trade diversification and infrastructure investment. Read the analysis.
Vancouver's Wealth Minerals Ltd. secures approval for a lithium project in Chile as prices rebound. The move aligns with Chile's goal to double lithium output, tapping the world's largest reserves.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright states American control over Venezuelan oil sales will continue indefinitely, a move with significant implications for global energy markets and geopolitics.
Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves but production is a fraction of its peak. Sanctions and crumbling infrastructure mean its impact on tight global crude markets remains minimal. Discover the barriers to unlocking its potential.
The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in a strategic move, while selectively easing sanctions to permit certain oil sales. Explore the implications for global energy markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet with Western energy executives to secure investment for rebuilding Venezuela's crumbling oil sector. Read the full story.
U.S. authorities have captured the Russian-flagged tanker Bella 1 following a weeks-long international chase. The seizure near Venezuela could impact global oil markets and U.S.-Canada energy dynamics. Read the full story.
The potential return of Venezuelan oil to global markets could benefit U.S. Gulf Coast refiners while posing a competitive threat to Canadian heavy crude producers. Analysis of the shifting energy landscape.
President Trump announces Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., a move reshaping global energy flows and challenging China's influence. Read the full analysis.
Mergers and acquisitions in Canada's upstream oil and gas sector surged to an eight-year high in 2025, with over $30 billion in deals. Analysts predict a slowdown in 2026. Read the full analysis.
A leading economist says Venezuelan crude can only fill a small fraction of Canadian oil exports in the near term, impacting global markets. Read the full analysis.
Friends are collecting donations for a young Calgary woman whose husband died while working on an oil rig. The community shows support in the wake of the workplace fatality.
The U.S. and Venezuela reach a landmark deal for up to $2 billion in crude oil exports, redirecting shipments from China. President Trump announces the agreement, which follows the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Former President Trump announces a major U.S. acquisition of Venezuelan oil, raising geopolitical tensions and concerns for Canada's energy sector. Get the full analysis.
Experts say concerns that Canadian oil exports will be displaced by Venezuelan crude are premature. Canada's deep integration with U.S. refineries and Venezuela's infrastructure challenges provide a buffer.
Following the arrest of Venezuela's president, U.S. plans to revive its oil industry could challenge Canadian energy investments. Explore the global reserve shift and market implications.
Following the arrest of Venezuela's president, U.S. plans to revitalize its oil industry could sideline Canadian firms. Explore the implications for Canada's energy sector.
U.S. actions in Venezuela strengthen the political argument for a new Canadian pipeline to the Pacific, aiming to diversify oil exports to Asian markets. Read the analysis.
PM Mark Carney says Canadian oil remains competitive despite Venezuela's political shift, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urges swift pipeline approval to secure new markets.
President Trump's push to unlock Venezuelan crude is strengthening the political argument for a new Canadian pipeline to diversify oil exports to Asia. Learn how this impacts Canada's energy strategy.