Francisco Monaldi
Francisco Monaldi is a respected energy expert and scholar, currently affiliated with Rice University in Texas. His research focuses on Latin American energy markets and policies, particularly the complexities and challenges facing oil and gas production in Argentina. Monaldi has provided insightful analysis on the implications of Argentina's shale boom and the economic factors influencing it.
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Francisco Monaldi is the director of the Latin American energy program at Rice University and commented on the end of Chávez's oil sovereignty model.
Qué cambia en Venezuela con la nueva Ley de Hidrocarburos y por qué es una ruptura radical con 50 años de modelo petrolero
Panama· 2026-01-31
Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice University’s Baker Institute in Houston, commented on the excitement in the industry.
US oil capital Houston buzzes as industry limbers up for Venezuela oil rush
Guyana· 2026-01-26
Francisco Monaldi is a specialist in energy issues in Latin America and holds the Wallace S. Wilson chair at Rice University in Houston, Texas.
Francisco Monaldi, expert en politique énergétique : « Accuser le Venezuela de vol comme le fait Washington ne tient pas »
France· 2026-01-17Francisco Monaldi is an expert in Latin American energy policy who believes Venezuela could increase oil production significantly.
Petróleo venezolano: Promesas, ruinas y una factura de $100.000 millones
Costa Rica· 2026-01-11
Francisco Monaldi believes Venezuela has the technical capacity to significantly increase oil production.
Trump se autoproclama petrolero en jefe | Economía
Spain· 2026-01-11
Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice University’s Baker Institute.
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials sayGuyana· 2025-12-23
Francisco Monaldi is an energy expert at Rice University in Houston.
Tensão na Venezuela impulsiona rali das commodities; petróleo, ouro e prata sobem forte
Brazil· 2025-12-22
According to expert Francisco Monaldi, the current license does not benefit the Venezuelan government if it cannot export that oil to China.
Venezuela | Chevron | Por qué sigue operando con licencia de Donald Trump y cuál es su importancia para la economía del país de Nicolás Maduro | Petróleo | Estados Unidos | PDVSA | Tlcnota | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-12-22
Francisco Monaldi warns that nearly 80 percent of Venezuelan oil is currently sold on the black market.
la histórica práctica que revive Trump para forzar la salida de Maduro sin declarar la guerra, ¿qué advertencias hacen los expertos?
Colombia· 2025-12-20
Francisco Monaldi is an expert who discusses the impact of U.S. oil sanctions on Venezuela.
Venezuela | Qué países compran petróleo a Venezuela y cómo opera la “flota fantasma” con la que Nicolás Maduro burla las sanciones de Estados Unidos | Donald Trump | China | Tlcnota | MUNDOPeru· 2025-12-18Francisco Monaldi notes that the blockade will force Maduro's government to offer greater discounts on oil.
Cómo el bloqueo petrolero ‘total y completo’ de Trump puede impactar la economía de VenezuelaPanama· 2025-12-17
Francisco Monaldi is an oil expert who discussed the competitive dynamics of the oil market among Venezuela, Iran, and Russia.
La incautación del petrolero venezolano revela lo que Cuba hace con el crudo
Guatemala· 2025-12-17
Francisco Monaldi stated that the inclusion of shipping companies and tankers on the sanctions list is a very significant escalation.
Trump anuncia bloqueo de “petroleros sancionados” que lleguen o salgan de Venezuela - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-12-17Francisco Monaldi stated that a significant portion of Venezuela's oil production is exported, primarily to China.
Trump ordena bloqueio a petroleiros na Venezuela, aumentando pressão sobre Maduro
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-17
Francisco Monaldi commented on the significance of the U.S. sanctions against Venezuelan oil transport companies.
Trump anuncia bloqueio total a navios petroleiros da Venezuela e diz que país está 'cercado'Brazil· 2025-12-17
Francisco Monaldi is from Rice University’s Baker Institute and discussed the impact of the sanctions.
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Maduro's family, Venezuela-linked oil tankersGuyana· 2025-12-13
Francisco Monaldi discussed the economic implications of Venezuela's oil resources in relation to US interests.
Venezuelan game - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-12-07
Francisco Monaldi is a scholar who noted that Russians are no longer making new investments in Venezuela.
Ο Μαδούρο θέλει όπλα από Ρωσία, Κίνα και Ιράν
Greece· 2025-11-01
Francisco Monaldi is the director of the Energy Program for Latin America at the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University in Texas.
¿Qué esperar de las operaciones de Chevron en Venezuela?
Venezuela· 2025-08-27Francisco Monaldi is an economist who commented on the uncertainty surrounding Chevron's license in Venezuela.
Qué consecuencias ha tenido en Venezuela el disputado resultado de las elecciones presidenciales de hace un añoPanama· 2025-07-28
Francisco Monaldi commented on the uncertainty faced by contractors in Venezuela's oil sector.
Las sanciones de Trump en Venezuela, incertidumbre y recesión a la vistaVenezuela· 2025-05-24
Francisco Monaldi is the director of the Latin American energy program at Rice University who commented on the difficulties PDVSA will face after the exit of international oil companies.
4 factores que marcan el regreso de Venezuela a la «emergencia económica»Venezuela· 2025-04-23
Francisco Monaldi commented on Trump's new approach to economic warfare regarding Venezuelan oil.
Trump erfindet „Sekundärzoll“ und droht damit
Luxembourg· 2025-03-26
Francisco Monaldi commented on Trump's new approach to economic warfare and its unclear implementation.
Trump droht mit „Sekundärzoll“ und erfindet so neues HandelsinstrumentLuxembourg· 2025-03-26Francisco Monaldi explained that Chevron's operations in Venezuela will be transferred to Petróleos de Venezuela.
La producción de Venezuela no llega al millón de barriles de petróleo: lo que señala la OPEP en su informe de marzoVenezuela· 2025-03-13
Francisco Monaldi explained that the businesses operated by Chevron will pass to Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa).
¿Qué consecuencias tendrá la salida de Chevron de Venezuela?Venezuela· 2025-03-08Francisco Monaldi is the director of the Latin American energy program at Rice University and discussed Chevron's role in Venezuela's oil production.
Por qué la licencia de la petrolera Chevron en Venezuela es tan importante para el gobierno de Maduro y se ha convertido en una carta de negociación de EEUU
Uruguay· 2025-03-01
Monaldi stated that Chevron provided the necessary investment for Venezuela to increase its oil production.
Por qué la licencia de la petrolera Chevron en Venezuela es tan importante para el gobierno de Maduro y se ha convertido en una carta de negociación de EE.UU.
Nicaragua· 2025-02-28Francisco Monaldi is a professor who commented on the potential impact of Chevron's exit from Venezuela.
¿Qué significa para Venezuela el fin de la licencia de Chevron por parte de Donald Trump?Costa Rica· 2025-02-28
Francisco Monaldi from Rice University points out that shale production has low initial costs but requires ongoing investments.
The Economist: Javier Milei aposta alto em reserva de gás e petróleo para turbinar a economiaLiechtenstein· 2025-02-22
