Continental Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding with Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. to develop a large oil patch in Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, which is estimated to contain 30 billion barrels of reserves.
Key takeaway
Continental Resources signs MOU with PDVSA to develop Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, accessing major oil reserves.
- Step 1 · The triggerContinental Resources signs an MOU with PDVSA to develop Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, opening access to major untapped oil reserves.
- Step 2 · Knock-onIf regulatory and operational hurdles are cleared, new upstream investment increases Venezuela's oil output, adding to global supply.
- Step 3 · Reaches youIncreased global oil supply puts downward pressure on crude prices, easing US fuel and freight input costs for SMEs.
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Source: CNBC
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