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Caracas will host Venezuela Energy Week 2026 during 26th–29th October, with official support from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and PDVSA.

Venezuela will host the international energy investment summit on 26th–29th October 2026 in Caracas. It will bring together US, Venezuelan and international oil companies, investors, financiers and technical service providers to advance near-term investment opportunities across the country’s reopening energy sector.

Officially supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and national oil company PDVSA, Venezuela Energy Week 2026 is designed to accelerate capital deployment across one of the world’s largest hydrocarbon resource bases.

Venezuela holds over 300 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. This is alongside more than 195 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. With current production at approximately 1–1.1 million barrels per day, the government has set a strategic target to restore output toward 3 million barrels per day through phased investment, field rehabilitation and expanded private sector participation.

Recent 2026 hydrocarbons reforms are materially reshaping the commercial framework. These include reduced fiscal burdens, expanded production-sharing mechanisms, strengthened arbitration protections and increased operational control for foreign partners. For international investors, these changes signal a shift toward more internationally aligned contract structures and improved capital recovery visibility.

Venezuela Energy Week 2026 will feature dedicated investment tracks focused on upstream technical opportunities, commercial structuring, infrastructure integration and digital optimisation, including AI-driven field management and energy systems modernization. The programme will also include discussions on workforce development and local participation across the evolving oil and gas sector, supported by dedicated Youth in Energy sessions. This track will spotlight emerging talent, early-career professionals and next-generation leadership across the energy value chain, with a focus on skills development, innovation and cross-generational knowledge transfer.

With participation from leading industry bodies, the event will align technical expertise with capital deployment strategies, reinforcing its position as a gateway for US and international investors evaluating market re-entry.