Venezuela and Shell have signed five agreements to launch development of the Loran gas field, a project aimed at increasing gas production and supporting future exports.

Venezuela’s Energy 2026 forum will bring together industry leaders to address sanctions, investment and sector restructuring.

The Dominican Republic restored its national grid late Monday after a transmission line failure triggered a nationwide blackout. Authorities announced a technical investigation.

The acting president of Venezuela stated any international relationship with the nation is conditioned on respect for its sovereignty.