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Eni, Repsol reach deal to start exporting Venezuelan gas in 2031, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on April 20, 2026

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Eni, Repsol reach deal to start exporting Venezuelan gas in 2031, Bloomberg News reports
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April 20 (Reuters) - Eni SpA and Repsol SA plan to start exporting natural gas from Venezuela by the end of 2031 after reaching a deal with Caracas to revive a long-stalled effort to expand production

Eni and Repsol Agree to Start Exporting Venezuelan Gas by 2031

Major Gas Export Deal Reached Between Eni, Repsol, and Venezuela

Agreement Details and Timeline

April 20 (Reuters) - Eni SpA and Repsol SA plan to start exporting natural gas from Venezuela by the end of 2031 after reaching a deal with Caracas to revive a long-stalled effort to expand production from a massive offshore field, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. 

Production Expansion and Export Plans

The agreement will let the companies more than double production at the field, located in the Gulf of Venezuela, and export the fuel as liquefied natural gas from a floating terminal, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Verification and Reporting

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by Jonathan Ananda)

Key Takeaways

  • The agreement targets expansion of Perla/​Cardón IV gas field (currently ~580 million cubic feet/day) for domestic supply and future LNG exports via floating terminal by 2031, per Bloomberg and Reuters reports. (ansa.it)
  • Earlier steps include a 2023 permit for export of natural gas liquids (condensates) from Cardón IV and 2026 strategic agreement to ensure gas production continuity through 2026—setting groundwork for long‑term export ambitions. (bloomberg.com)
  • U.S. sanctions relief—via OFAC general licenses—has enabled Eni and Repsol to recommence operations and explore export solutions, bolstering investor confidence in Venezuela’s LNG potential. (repsol.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will Eni and Repsol start exporting Venezuelan gas?
Eni and Repsol aim to begin exporting natural gas from Venezuela by the end of 2031.
What does the new agreement with Caracas involve?
The deal allows Eni and Repsol to more than double production at an offshore field and export liquefied natural gas.
Where is the gas field located?
The offshore gas field is situated in the Gulf of Venezuela.
How will the gas be exported?
The gas will be exported as liquefied natural gas from a floating terminal.

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