Health, Safety and Environment in Venezuela: Diagnosis, challenges, and opportunities for the energy sector´s recovery
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in the oil industry is not a simple administrative requirement: it is a strategic pillar for trust, competitiveness, and attracting investment. At a time when Venezuela is redefining its energy model following the amendment of the Organic Law on Hydrocarbons and the opening up to private and foreign participation, the […]
The Venezuelan oil industry urgently needs to strengthen its culture of prevention – Interview with Manuel García
On this occasion, we interviewed Manuel García, a Venezuelan who is a national and international reference in the oil industry in the field of Health, Safety and Environment, also known as HSE. He is an industrial engineer with more than 40 years of experience in HSE management in the oil and gas, food and beverage, […]
The New Oil Opening in Venezuela: Economic and Social Impacts on Oil-Producing Regions
The transformation that Venezuela has been undergoing since the amendment of the Organic Law on Hydrocarbons at the end of January 2026 cannot be measured solely in terms of production figures or investment expectations. Above all, it can be measured in terms of its impact on the communities that have lived for decades at the […]
Constitutional Guardianship and Democratic Transition: A Conversation with Ramón Aguilar
Ramón Aguilar is a lawyer who graduated from the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), specializing in procedural law and labor law, with more than 30 years of experience in litigation, negotiation, and arbitration in the fields of civil, commercial, labor, and administrative law. He currently serves as an arbitrator and mediator at the Business Center […]
The Emergency Tactical Plan as an Initial Roadmap for the Stabilization of the Venezuelan Energy Sector
In scenarios of political transition and institutional reconstruction, the availability of clear, realistic, and operationally viable technical instruments is decisive to ensure the continuity of essential services and national stability. In the case of Venezuela, the Emergency Tactical Plan (ETP) constitutes an initial framework for action designed to respond in an orderly and effective manner […]
The Emergency Tactical Plan for the National Oil Industry will provide stability to a new government – Interview with Lino Carrillo
Our interviewee, engineer Lino Carrillo, ETP Coordinator, describes in detail in this interview what its implementation would mean for a new democratic government in Venezuela. He elaborated on its objectives, synergies with the electricity sector, and benefits for the country’s economy. How would you describe the Emergency Tactical Plan? The ETP is the plan for […]
Legal certainty and oil industry reconstruction: foundations for Venezuela’s reintegration into global energy markets
Countries do not achieve prosperity solely through the existence of natural resources within their territory. Wealth is generated when those resources can be exploited efficiently, sustainably, and under clear rules. To this end, it is essential to have solid institutions and a reliable legal framework that guarantees stability, predictability, and protection for investment. This premise […]
Understanding markets, customers, and competitors: key factors in the oil business – Interview with Elizabeth Cruz
Elizabeth Cruz is a chemical engineer with extensive experience in the Venezuelan oil industry, particularly in the areas of planning, trade, and supply. She currently works as an independent consultant in the oil sector, focusing on analysis of the oil environment, development of market scenarios, evaluation of business opportunities, and recovery of the Venezuelan oil […]
CITGO: Defending What Is Ours, So We Can Begin Again
As this year draws to a close, it is inevitable that we pause and ask ourselves why we are still here. Not only in legal or procedural terms, but in a deeper sense: what are we defending and for whom? The answer is simple, though not easy to sustain over time: we are defending what […]
The return to trust: Psychological challenges and the emotional roadmap for democratic transition in Venezuela
By María Elena Garassini Talking about Venezuela’s transition to democracy almost automatically brings to mind the political, economic, and institutional challenges that this process will entail. However, there is an equally decisive—albeit less visible—dimension that will likewise condition the country’s real chances of recovery: the psychological and emotional dimension of Venezuelan society. After more than […]
