Trinidad and Tobago has begun talks with some European countries on the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced from Venezuelan gas, Prime Minister Keith Rowley said on Monday.Venezuela’s government in December granted a 30-year license to Shell and Trinidad’s National Gas Company (NGC) for joint development of a promising offshore gas field near the maritime border between the two countries. First output could begin by the end of next year. “There is serious European interest in what is happening in Trinidad and Tobago as they attempt to bring to market resources from South America,” Rowley said during an energy conference in Port of Spain. By Curtis Williams. Full Text-> The Global &Mail

Venezuela’s US-backed political opposition is promising to restore stable fuel supply in two weeks if it takes power, kicking off with crude-for-products swaps. Full Text-> ArgusMedia

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday that the country would continue sending fuel shipments to Venezuela, if requested, disregarding U.S. opposition to trade between the two countries under U.S. sanctions. “Iran practises its free-trade rights with Venezuela, and we are ready to send more ships if Caracas demands more supplies from Iran,” said Abbas Mousavi on state TV, reported Reuters. Full Text -> JewsNewsSyndicate