Post #1853

The Venezuelan oil sector remains steady despite sanctions. December production reached 886,000 bpd per OPEC data, while PDVSA reported 998,000 bpd. Exports dropped to 756,000 bpd from a five-year high of 974,000 bpd in November. As Trump prepares to take office, speculation surrounds US Venezuela policy. Marco Rubio, tapped as Secretary of State, has pledged a “robust” approach and is likely to push for renewed "maximum pressure" against the Maduro government. Read the full report: https://shorturl.at/HjwuV #DonaldTrump#PDVSA