Venezuela Energy Week sets Houston showcase for Aug. 19

Venezuela Energy Week has locked in its Houston Industry Showcase for Aug. 19 at The Post Oak Hotel, with support from Venezuela’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and PDVSA. The event is designed to court U.S. energy companies and investors ahead of Venezuela Energy Week 2027 in Caracas.

Why it matters: - The Houston showcase is a targeted push to connect Venezuela with U.S. energy companies, investors and policymakers. - The event is meant to surface commercial opportunities ahead of Venezuela Energy Week 2027 in Caracas. - Venezuela’s effort to expand oil and gas production could increase demand for U.S. drilling, well intervention, completion and infrastructure services.

What happened: - Venezuela Energy Week organizers confirmed the Houston Industry Showcase for 19 August 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston. - Venezuela’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and national oil company PDVSA are officially supporting the event. - Minister of Hydrocarbons Paula Henao will deliver a keynote address. - Energy Capital & Power organizes Venezuela Energy Week. - The showcase follows a similar industry event in London that aimed to draw investors, operators and energy service companies into Venezuela’s market.

The details: - The Houston event will bring together exploration and production companies, independent operators, oilfield service providers, engineering firms, technology companies and financial institutions. - Discussions will focus on exploration, production optimization, infrastructure rehabilitation and field development. - Henao is expected to provide an update on Venezuela’s energy priorities, investment agenda and opportunities for international partnership. - U.S.-based service companies are expected to be in demand for drilling, well intervention, completion services, production optimization, artificial lift, digital oilfield technologies and infrastructure rehabilitation. - Houston-based firms named as well positioned to support the market include SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes and Weatherford. - EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers and specialized service companies are also expected to play a role in future projects. - Venezuela Energy Week 2027 is scheduled for 22–25 February 2027 in Caracas. - The 2027 event is billed as Venezuela’s largest energy investment platform to date. - The Caracas conference will gather government leaders, investors and industry stakeholders from across the global energy value chain. - Registration for the Houston showcase is available through the event RSVP page. - Delegate, sponsorship and partnership inquiries for the showcase and the 2027 conference go to info@venezuelaenergyweek.com.

Between the lines: - The Houston stop suggests organizers are using major energy hubs to build momentum for the 2027 Caracas event. - The emphasis on U.S. service expertise signals that Venezuela is trying to frame its energy reopening around operational rehabilitation, not just new investment. - The London showcase and the Houston showcase together point to a broader international outreach strategy.

What's next: - Organizers will use the Houston event to deepen engagement with the U.S. energy industry. - The conversation is expected to build toward Venezuela Energy Week 2027 in Caracas. - The announcement also urges the global energy community to support earthquake recovery in Venezuela through the CAF Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela. - More information is available through the company’s LinkedIn showcase page.