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Gas flaring seems like a sensible and obvious alternative. So the question becomes why hasn't this been in development for some time. What has changed. Actually a lot and recently. Part of our series on gas flaring.
Jun 16, 2026
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The collapse of the centralized grid may accelerate the adoption of faster, more flexible distributed energy solutions systems. The Baseline Report designed to understand the situation and specific needs and foster collaboration and implementation to end the blackouts.
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Analysis from the Council on Foreign Relations argues that while the Trump administration’s takeover of Venezuela’s oil export system has dramatically increased oil production and revenue, it has done so with very little transparency.
Venezuela's electricity crisis is not merely a technical problem but a governance challenge. Unless the country can create conditions that give investors confidence, the power shortages that already constrain industry, daily life will undermine the recovery. An article in Caracas Chronicles by Gustavo Hernández examines the growing tension between Venezuela's hopes for economic reopening and the persistent collapse of its electricity system.
Venezuela energy experts estimates that roughly 40% of generated electricity is lost through technical inefficiencies, theft, billing problems, and management failure. This article appearing in Energía Estratégica argues that two recent policy changes could reshape the energy sector.
In the clearest public acknowledgment yet that Venezuela's electricity crisis has become a binding constraint on oil production and economic recovery new oil regulations would require oil and gas companies to generate their own electricity rather than rely on the national grid.
Economia Venezuela founder Brett Johnson has been the CEO of Altru Institute, a New York and Davos think tank since its founding in 2017. In December of 2025 anticipating a regime change. They saw significant geopolitical impact and opportunity for the country to rebuild into a successful democratic free market economy political system and begin the Venezuela Project. In this interview he talks about the vision and the practical strategies for execution.
Jun 9, 2026
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DOC ́s International Trade Administration, will provide critical updates on trade policies and market conditions between the United States and Venezuela. The Venezuela portal ensures that American companies have direct access to the latest guidance from the U.S. government regarding commercial engagement and regulatory requirements.
May 30, 2026
Reinaldo Sifuentes, diputado a la Asamblea Nacional (AN), apuntó que "es necesaria la inversión privada, no solamente nacional sino internacional, para la recuperación pronta del tema eléctrico". / National Assembly (AN) Deputy Reinaldo Sifuentes announced that this Wednesday, they will present the draft Organic Law for the Electricity Service to the Parliament's Administration and Services Committee.
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Update of new content added to the VZ Economics Media Platform for those engaged in the rebuild of Venezuela. May 15, 2026
May 27, 2026
Analysis by two Venezuela energy experts writing for Americas Quarterly provide an insight into what needs to happen to deal with the Venezuela Electricity crisis. Entitled "Reinventing Venezuela’s Struggling Electricity Sector" offers a thoughtful analysis by those with deep experience in the Venezuela energy sector.
Venezuela’s oil rebound is not simply a production story. It is the gradual restoration of the legal, financial, logistical, and industrial machinery required to move heavy crude from the Orinoco Belt to the global marketplace. Sanctions relief has reopened controlled export pathways, but long-term growth will require large-scale investment and institutional reconstruction.
May 6, 2026
The Trump administration has identified the electrical sector as one of four pillars of its economic strategy for Venezuela, alongside oil, gas, and mining. An Indepth report on the impact on the economy was written by Guacamaya journalist Luis Alejandro Ruiz. A summary of the report is founded here.
May 4, 2026
