13 January 2026
Iraq to nationalise West Qurna 2 oilfield operations, government says
US Energy Secretary: All of Venezuela's oil revenues are under US control
5 day ago
Ministry of Energy of Ukraine: As a result of another attack by the Russian Federation, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia regions are almost completely without electricity
An official statement from the U.S. Department of Energy dated January 7, 2026, announces plans to improve Venezuela's deteriorating electrical grid as part of an energy agreement to boost oil production and improve the quality of life.
Full power blackout reported in Kryvyi Rih, Kamianske and Dnipro city5 day ago
Full power blackout reported in Kryvyi Rih, Kamianske and Dnipro city
Venezuela’s state oil company, PDVSA, confirmed it is in talks with the United States to sell Venezuelan crude
White House: US is rolling back sanctions on Venezuelan oil
The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed it supported a US operation to seize the oil tanker Bella 1 (also known as Marinera). British forces provided planned support at the US's request, including basing, assistance from RFA Tideforce, and RAF surveillance in the North Atlantic
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: The blockade of sanctioned and illicit Venezuelan oil remains in FULL EFFECT — anywhere in the world
U.S. European Command: The @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov, in coordination with the @DeptofWar today announced the seizure ofthe M/V Bella 1 for violations of U.S. sanctions. The vessel was seized in the North Atlantic pursuant to a warrant issued by a U.S. federal court after being tracked by USCGC Munro
MARINERA (9230880) is now facing east-by-southeast towards northern Scotland/Shetland
U.S. forces boarded sanctioned oil tanker between Iceland and the British isles before Russian warships and a submarine could arrive, officials say. The tanker was previously called Bella 1, but had reflagged to become a Russian vessel
Multiple U-28A “Draco” Special Operations Aircraft with the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) have departed from Wick John O'Groats Airport in Northern Scotland and are heading northwest towards Iceland, expected to pass almost directly over where operations are currently ongoing to seize the Russian-flagged Iranian-linked oil tanker, Marinera5 day ago
Multiple U-28A “Draco” Special Operations Aircraft with the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) have departed from Wick John O'Groats Airport in Northern Scotland and are heading northwest towards Iceland, expected to pass almost directly over where operations are currently ongoing to seize the Russian-flagged Iranian-linked oil tanker, Marinera
China strongly condemned the US for redirecting Venezuelan oil exports to Washington and away from Beijing, after President Trump unveiled a plan to refine and sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil stuck in the country under a US blockade
At least 5 sanctioned tankers involved in Venezuelan oil exports are now declaring themselves Russian, per the NYT. The Russian Navy is reportedly sending ships to escort one, currently being pursued by U.S. forces in the North Atlantic
Russia sends submarine to escort oil tanker that the US tried to seize off the coast of Venezuela, according to The Wall Street Journal
President Donald J. Trump announces Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America
The European Commission says it wants to alleviate farmers' concerns about significant cuts in the EU budget in light of ongoing protests
Drones raid reported in Stary Oskol of Belgorod region
The US will meet with oil executives this week to discuss Venezuela's economic recovery, according to Bloomberg.
The Swiss government says the order to freeze the assets of Maduro and his associates involves 37 individuals.
1 week ago
Tankers still defying embargo imposed by U.S.: The four tankers are AQUILA II (9281152), BERTHA (9292163), VERONICA III (9326055) and VESNA (9233349). Here are three of them, spotted by @TankerTrackers in a single @CopernicusEU satellite image taken yesterday, leaving Venezuela’s main oil port and heading northeast
Blackout in Slavutych of Kyiv region as result of Russian attack
WSJ: Leading investors from the US energy and defense sectors are planning a business trip to Venezuela as early as March. They plan to meet with the "new government."
Blackout in Brekhovo of Moscow region after explosions
PDVSA announced that its facilities were not damaged by the US attacks and assured that operations are proceeding normally.
Reuters, citing officials at Venezuela's state oil company: Production and refining operations are proceeding normally.
NYT: Russia directly asked the US to stop pursuing the Bella 1 tanker, which left Venezuela and has been under siege for several days.1 week ago
NYT: Russia directly asked the US to stop pursuing the Bella 1 tanker, which left Venezuela and has been under siege for several days.
Fire at Ilskiy oil refinery after explosions
Drones have attacked fuel depot in Lyudinovo of Kaluga region