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January 9, 2026

US forces seize oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea in pre-dawn mission

U.S. forces boarded a tanker known as Olina in ongoing campaign against vessels evading Venezuela sanctions blockade, the U.S. Southern Command said.

January 9, 2026

Trump to meet with oil executives on plans for Venezuela's oil reserves

American Energy Institute CEO Jason Isaac joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with oil executives and the potential impact of Venezuela's oil.

January 8, 2026

Experts warn of biggest ‘scandal in litigation system’ if SCOTUS doesn’t nix landmark energy pollution case

Richard Epstein says Supreme Court must intervene in case that could reshape where massive pollution suits are heard

January 8, 2026

Mike Sommers touts Trump's 'bold action' on Venezuelan oil

API President Mike Sommers discusses the Trump administration's potential plans for Venezuelan oil, noting there needs to be 'parameters' for investment.

January 8, 2026

Key red state could decide US gas prices as Venezuelan oil hits the market

Venezuelan crude oil worth $2.8 billion could reach Texas refineries next week following Trump's announcement of 50 million barrels heading to Gulf Coast.

January 7, 2026

Trump admin to control Venezuelan oil sales in radical shift aimed at restarting crude flow

Energy secretary reveals Venezuelan oil export plan as Trump administration seeks to restart flow from world's largest oil reserves to the U.S. market.

January 7, 2026

Plastic bottles could power your devices one day

Researchers create supercapacitors from waste PET plastic bottles that could power electric vehicles and electronics within 5 to 10 years.

January 7, 2026

Energy secretary outlines U.S. plan to take control of Venezuelan oil sales

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration will oversee all oil sales while also pushing reforms in Venezuela.

January 7, 2026

From sanctions to seizure: What Maduro's capture means for Venezuela’s economy

Venezuela's economy faces uncertainty as analysts debate sanctions relief following Maduro's arrest, with oil production and recovery far from guaranteed.

January 6, 2026

Trump announces Venezuela is turning over millions of barrels of oil to US government 'immediately'

President Donald Trump announced Venezuela will transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. after dictator Nicolás Maduro's capture, with proceeds to benefit both nations.