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Reopening One of the World’s Largest Energy Markets

Venezuela’s Energy Renaissance Begins Here

The Venezuela International Oil & Gas Summit (VIOGS) is the premier executive platform dedicated to Venezuela’s re-emergence as a major force in the global energy sector, bringing together senior decision-makers to examine the commercial, operational, and investment opportunities shaping the country’s next phase of growth.

Taking place at a pivotal moment for the industry, VIOGS 2026 will convene government representatives, international and national oil companies, investors, LNG players, service providers, contractors, and policymakers from across Latin America and the wider global energy market. Together, they will explore the practical pathways required to restore capacity, unlock investment, develop gas monetisation opportunities, and accelerate long-term energy growth.

With the world’s largest proven oil reserves and significant untapped gas potential, Venezuela is once again drawing international attention as regulatory evolution, renewed engagement, and infrastructure rehabilitation begin to reshape the market outlook. As discussions move from possibility to implementation, VIOGS provides a high-level platform focused on execution, partnership development, and market re-entry strategies.

Across two days of executive dialogue, strategic roundtables, and industry-led discussions, the summit will address upstream recovery, investment frameworks, LNG and regional gas opportunities, infrastructure priorities, operational delivery, and cross-border collaboration.

Join the leaders, companies, and institutions helping define the next chapter of Venezuela’s energy future.
 

Why VIOGS Matters

VIOGS is positioned as a dedicated executive platform focused on Venezuela’s re-emergence within the global oil, gas, and LNG sector. Designed to support constructive engagement and commercially focused discussion, the summit brings together key stakeholders from across the energy value chain to explore the practical pathways required to accelerate sector recovery and long-term growth.

With a clear and focused mandate, VIOGS aims to:

To Enable Market Re-Entry

Providing clarity on regulatory frameworks, compliance considerations, and operating pathways.

To Support Investment Decisions

Exploring how capital can be structured, deployed, and protected in a complex but high-potential environment.

To Drive Practical Execution

Addressing the operational realities required to restore and scale production.

Host Country: Venezuela

As one of the world’s leading hydrocarbon producers, Venezuela provides a highly relevant backdrop for discussions on energy recovery, investment, and future growth.

With significant oil and gas potential and increasing international attention, the country stands at the centre of a new phase of energy sector development.

Roundtables: Focused Strategic Dialogue

The roundtables are designed to address topics that require depth, confidentiality, and direct exchange.

These sessions are intentionally limited in size and structured to encourage:

  • Honest discussion of constraints and risks
  • Exploration of workable solutions
  • Identification of alignment between stakeholders

They provide a space where commercial and strategic conversations can move forward.

Seminars: Supporting Operational Delivery

The seminar programme complements the main agenda by focusing on execution-related topics, including:

  • Workforce and supply chain readiness
  • Efficiency improvements and production optimisation
  • Practical approaches to reducing waste and improving output

These sessions are designed to provide immediate, applicable insights.