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  1. SLB is partnering with PDVSA for oil sector modernization in Venezuela, while Trump encourages major investments in the country's energy sector.
  2. Multiple energy companies, including SLB, Halliburton, and Eni, are expanding operations and seeking talent in Venezuela, supported by Trump's energy revival plan.

Weatherford International expands operations in Venezuela to bid on PDVSA contracts

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What happened

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Weatherford International is expanding its operations and adding staff in Venezuela. The company is preparing to bid on contracts from PDVSA to restart existing wells and drill new ones. PDVSA has begun circulating a model contract for well restarts and new drilling. Weatherford International anticipates that Venezuela will contribute to the company's revenue and margins in 2027.

From africa-newsroom.com

Why it matters

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The hydrocarbons reform in Venezuela has opened the sector to wider private participation. Weatherford International is positioned to provide artificial lift and intervention services, which are core strengths for raising output from producing wells. This activity is part of a broader trend where international service companies are returning to Venezuela.

Multiple energy companies, including Eni, are expanding operations and seeking talent in Venezuela, supported by Donald Trump's energy revival plan.

From africa-newsroom.com

Who's involved

  • Weatherford InternationalOil and natural gas service company expanding operations in Venezuela.
  • PDVSAVenezuelan government-owned oil company preparing contracts for well restarts.
  • VenezuelaGeopolitical state where the oil sector is undergoing private participation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Weatherford InternationalSpeculative

    Weatherford International could see increased revenue and margins due to expansion and contract awards in Venezuela.

  • PDVSASpeculative

    PDVSA might increase operational revenue by securing contracts and restarting wells.

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Multiple energy companies, including SLB, Halliburton, and Eni, are expanding operations and seeking talent in Venezuela, supported by Trump's energy revival plan. All 1 developments

Within SLB is partnering with PDVSA for oil sector modernization in Venezuela, while Trump encourages major investments in the country's energy sector.

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