Second EAGE Conference on Energy Opportunities in the Caribbean

11-13 November, 2026 | Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

Dedicated Session "Venezuela:Upstream Opportunities"

Venezuela holds one of the largest hydrocarbon resource bases in the world and, in recent years, has re-emerged as a market of growing interest within the regional energy landscape. Evolving regulatory dynamics, renewed industry activity, and technological advancements are shaping a new phase for the country’s upstream sector.

To examine the current state and future outlook of hydrocarbon exploration and production opportunities in Venezuela, this session will highlight the country's resource potential, ongoing industry activities, technological developments, and the technical and operational factors shaping the sector.

This session aims to foster a strategic discussion on Venezuela's role within the Caribbean and Latin American upstream landscape, exploring opportunities for collaboration, investment, and the application of innovative technologies.

Agenda

Session IX - Dedicated Session: Venezuela: Upstream Opportunities
8:00	8:05	Opening
Strategy & Access
8:05	8:15	Jovanny Martínez	PDVSA
8:15	8:25	Francisco Pangaro	Repsol
8:25	8:35	Katy Henderson-moses	BP
8:35	8:55	Open Panel Discussion
Subsurface Opportunity
8:55	9:05	James Pindell	Tectonic Analysis Ltd
9:05	9:15	Robert Sorley	Geoex MCG
9:15	9:25	TBC	TGS
9:25	9:35	TBC	SLB
9:35	9:55	Open Panel Discussion
Enablement & Delivery
9:55	10:05	Marcos Hernandes	Halliburton
10:05	10:15	Max Torres	Plata Energy
10:15	10:35	Rob Cordray	Rystad Energy
10:35	10:55	Open Panel Discussion
10:55	11:00	Wrap up