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Shaping Venezuela’s Energy Future: Investment, Partnerships & Global Opportunity

On 19 August 2026, leading government officials, U.S. energy companies, investors, operators and industry stakeholders will come together at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas to examine the opportunities shaping the next chapter of Venezuela’s oil and gas industry.

As international engagement with the country’s energy sector continues to grow, the Houston Showcase will provide a focused platform for the U.S. energy and investment community to gain direct insight into emerging opportunities, hear from key decision-makers and explore the commercial potential of Venezuela’s evolving oil and gas landscape.

This is where the conversation moves from potential to opportunity.

Speakers

Houston Showcase

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Date: 19 August 2026  |  Houston, Texas

Venue: The Post Oak Hotel

Time:
Registration: 09:30 - 10:30
Showcase & Industry Sessions: 10:30 - 13:00
Networking Cocktail Reception: 13:00 - 15:00

 

ENQUIRE TO ATTEND

09:30 – 10:30 Delegate registration
10:30 - 10:35 Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:35 - 10:50

Keynote Address 

Venezuela's Energy Vision: Government Priorities & Strategic Vision 

A high-level overview of state policies, production targets, regulatory frameworks, and mechanisms to attract international capital. 

H.E. Paula Henao, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

10:50 - 11:00

Keynote Address

Jovanny Martinez, Vice President, PDVSA

11:00 - 11:10

Scene Setting Presentation- TBA

Simon Sjøthun, Senior Partner & Head of Americas Advisory, Rystad Energy

11:10- 11:20

Panel Discussion

Presentation: The Time is Now: De-risking Venezuela’s Offshore Greenfields

Industry’s exclusive multi-client access to the complete seismic imaging for
evaluating and de-risking mid- and long-term exploration in offshore basins.

 

Jeniffer Masi, Chief Geoscientist, GEOEX MCG

11:25- 12:10

Panel Discussion

Investment, Partnerships and the Path Forward: International
Operators on Doing Business in Venezuela

International operators and industry leaders discuss opportunities, partnerships,
and investment conditions in Venezuela's energy sector, as well as
the practical realities of doing business.

 

Moderator: Carlos Bellorin, Executive Vice President, Macro Analysis, Welligence Energy Analytics

Speakers:

Eric McCrady, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Crossover Energy 
Scott Gilbert, Co-Founder & Non-Executive Chair, Apertura Energy
Danny Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Selten Group

12:10- 13:00

Scaling Field Operations in Venezuela: Oilfield Services, Supply Chains & Logistics 

This session highlights the massive commercial opportunities for oilfield service companies,
equipment manufacturers, and logistics majors as Venezuela scales field operations to maximise output. 

Moderator: Matthew Hale, Senior Vice President for Oilfield Services, Rystad Energy

Speakers:

Jorge A. Aponte, President, Baycor International
William Antonio, President, SLB México, Central America and Venezuela
Blake London, Managing Partner, Formentera Partners
David Reed, EVP Americas,  Weatherford

13:05- 13:15

Closing remarks

Wrap up and official opening of the evening reception

13:15- 15:00 Networking Cocktail Reception

 

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