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Sky Drop Capital seeks to deploy $250 Million to fund the rebuild Venezuela

Oil field services veteran Jesse Cole who built a successful oil services business taken from him by Chavez in 2011 is back to do it again and more.

Oct 11, 2026

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3 min read

So What Is Happening With Venezuela’s Electricity Legislation? Why Is It Taking So Long?

As the blackouts are leading to protests and citizens across the country to contend with no electricity for up to 16 hours a day there seems to be little urgency within the legislature to push forward on enabling additional resources from the private sector to help. But there is hope now with Rodriquez October 8 commitment before Fedcamera.

Oct 10, 2026

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2 min read

Venezuela’s Manufacturers Are Running at Half Power

Coindustria's most recent report and survey generated results were both grim and positive. Grim in the sense that companies basically only have enough to run at half speed. Positive in that these companies are still growing despite the electricity crisis.

Oct 10, 2026

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2 min read

Global Media Coverage Venezuela 10/3/26

A review of significant stories on Venezuela that have been published by respected media outlets worldwide in recent days on topics relevant to those rebuilding the country.

Oct 5, 2026

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2 min read

From Waste to Watts: How Flare Gas Could Help Solve Venezuela’s Electricity Crisis

As the reality sets in that Venezuela’s doesn’t have enough electricity to energize its planned rebuild, one of the country’s most immediate energy opportunities may literally be going up in smoke. The first in a series of articles to understand if gas flaring is a practical near term source of electricity.

Sep 22, 2026

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2 min read

Profile: The Gringo Who Lost Everything in Venezuela—and Is Going Back

15 years after Hugo Chavez took his prosperous oil field services business Jesse Cole back in Caracas and setting up shop for his Sky Drop Capital.

Aug 19, 2026

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2 min read