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PDVSA Cuts Oil Production Amid U.S. Sanctions Crisis

1/5/2026

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Story summary
  • PDVSA has started cutting crude production due to storage constraints amid a U.S. oil blockade.
  • The blockade has halted oil exports, reducing revenue for the interim government.
  • Following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, the U.S. has intensified sanctions, stopping oil shipments.
  • PDVSA is shutting down oilfields and seeking output cuts from joint ventures, including China National Petroleum Corporation and Chevron.