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 […]
The Venezuelan diaspora as an ambassador for Venezuela worldwide- Interview with Tomás Páez
Tomás Páez is a sociologist who graduated from the Central University of Venezuela and obtained his Ph.D. and M.Phil. from University College London. He is a founding member of the Global Network of the Venezuelan Diaspora, as well as CEDES (Center for the Development of Citizenship and Democracy) and the Center for the Study of […]
Social responsibility in our oil industry
By Eddie Ramírez Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a concept that broadens the traditional business system by taking into account its range of stakeholders: shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, surrounding communities, and regulatory bodies. A company’s reputation is not only a consequence of the quality of the product it manufactures or the service it provides, but […]
Modern societies require socially responsible companies – Interview with Víctor Guédez
Víctor Gúedez is a researcher, teacher, consultant, and lecturer on topics related to management ethics, corporate social responsibility, change, and cultural management. He is the author of more than 20 books related to his areas of expertise and has worked as an educator and consultant in various countries throughout Latin America. His main books include: […]
Marketing heavy crude oil under a new government in Venezuela and its relationship with processing in the country – Interview with Tyrone Perdomo
On this occasion, we spoke with engineer Tyrone Perdomo, who has extensive experience in crude oil marketing, delving into the paths that must be taken in Venezuela to maximize revenues from the sale of heavy crude oil and its relationship with its processing in the country. It is important to note that engineer Edgar Rasquin, […]
