Francisco J. Monaldi
@fmonaldi.bsky.social
Director, Latin American Energy Program
Wallace S. Wilson Fellow
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
https://www.bakerinstitute.org/expert/francisco-j-monaldi
Wallace S. Wilson Fellow
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
https://www.bakerinstitute.org/expert/francisco-j-monaldi
Pinned
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable
Sanctions relief, a democratic transition, and deep reforms are essential to recover production.
americasquarterly.org
Please check my op-ed
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable americasquarterly.org/article/with...
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable americasquarterly.org/article/with...
Join us! Webinar on Thursday June 4th, 11 am CT / 12 ET
Honored to share the panel with Miguel Pizarro, Marianna Parraga, and Gustavo Garcia
www.pacificcouncil.org/activities/v...
Honored to share the panel with Miguel Pizarro, Marianna Parraga, and Gustavo Garcia
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Venezuela's Economic and Energy Outlook
The Pacific Council, in partnership with Espacio Crítico, is hosting a webinar on Thursday, June 4, at 9 am PT to explore Venezuela's economic and oil sectors in the aftermath of Maduro's capture earl...
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May 30, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Join us! Webinar on Thursday June 4th, 11 am CT / 12 ET
Honored to share the panel with Miguel Pizarro, Marianna Parraga, and Gustavo Garcia
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Honored to share the panel with Miguel Pizarro, Marianna Parraga, and Gustavo Garcia
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How can national oil companies turn an uncertain energy future into opportunity?
Our new 5-step framework for NOC transformation can help.
Webinar: 21 April, 10AM EDT.
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#EnergyTransition #NOC
Our new 5-step framework for NOC transformation can help.
Webinar: 21 April, 10AM EDT.
👉 resourcegovernance.org/events/natio...
#EnergyTransition #NOC
April 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Join us. This Thursday February 12th.
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The New Venezuelan Hydrocarbons Law: Scope, Intent, and Viability | Baker Institute
On Jan. 29, 2026, Venezuela’s National Assembly approved a major overhaul of the law governing the oil industry, opening the sector to private investment, reducing royalties and taxes, and offering in...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Join us. This Thursday February 12th.
www.bakerinstitute.org/event/new-ve...
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Please check my op-ed
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable americasquarterly.org/article/with...
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable americasquarterly.org/article/with...
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable
Sanctions relief, a democratic transition, and deep reforms are essential to recover production.
americasquarterly.org
January 26, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Please check my op-ed
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable americasquarterly.org/article/with...
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable americasquarterly.org/article/with...
Reposted by Francisco J. Monaldi
Fixing the Venezuelan oil industry will take time, money, and—most importantly—institutional change
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Fixing the Venezuelan oil industry will take time, money, and—most importantly—institutional change
Francisco Monaldi
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Fixing the Venezuelan oil industry will take time, money, and—most importantly—institutional change
open.substack.com/pub/fmonaldi...
open.substack.com/pub/fmonaldi...
Fixing the Venezuelan oil industry will take time, money, and—most importantly—institutional change
open.substack.com/pub/fmonaldi...
open.substack.com/pub/fmonaldi...
Fixing the Venezuelan oil industry will take time, money, and—most importantly—institutional change
Francisco Monaldi
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Fixing the Venezuelan oil industry will take time, money, and—most importantly—institutional change
open.substack.com/pub/fmonaldi...
open.substack.com/pub/fmonaldi...
Reposted by Francisco J. Monaldi
"Francisco J. Monaldi, director of the Latin America energy program at Rice University, predicted it would take at least a decade — and investments of more than $100 billion
@fmonaldi.bsky.social #Venezuela
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@fmonaldi.bsky.social #Venezuela
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U.S. seeks to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves after military strikes. Here's what to know.
President Trump said "we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be" after the surprise U.S. attack. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil sector.
www.cbsnews.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM
"Francisco J. Monaldi, director of the Latin America energy program at Rice University, predicted it would take at least a decade — and investments of more than $100 billion
@fmonaldi.bsky.social #Venezuela
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@fmonaldi.bsky.social #Venezuela
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Reposted by Francisco J. Monaldi
Teenage me who decided to become an oil reporter in '03 because of the Iraq war 🤝 this moment
Here's NPR's explainer about Venezuela's oil industry🇻🇪 🛢️ (and Guyana's too 🇬🇾 🛢️)
Featuring @paashamahdavi.com @fmonaldi.bsky.social and more
Here's NPR's explainer about Venezuela's oil industry🇻🇪 🛢️ (and Guyana's too 🇬🇾 🛢️)
Featuring @paashamahdavi.com @fmonaldi.bsky.social and more
Trump wants U.S. oil companies in Venezuela. Here's what to know
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela...
www.npr.org
January 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Teenage me who decided to become an oil reporter in '03 because of the Iraq war 🤝 this moment
Here's NPR's explainer about Venezuela's oil industry🇻🇪 🛢️ (and Guyana's too 🇬🇾 🛢️)
Featuring @paashamahdavi.com @fmonaldi.bsky.social and more
Here's NPR's explainer about Venezuela's oil industry🇻🇪 🛢️ (and Guyana's too 🇬🇾 🛢️)
Featuring @paashamahdavi.com @fmonaldi.bsky.social and more
Reposted by Francisco J. Monaldi
Does Venezuela have the largest PROVEN oil reserves in the world (some 300 billion barrels), as it is generally (and officially) claimed? The short answer is NO. Venezuela has massive RESOURCES on the ground.
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Does Venezuela have the largest PROVEN oil reserves in the world (some 300 billion barrels), as it is generally (and officially) claimed? The short answer is NO. Venezuela has massive RESOURCES on the ground.
Reposted by Francisco J. Monaldi
🎙️ NEW PODCAST 🎧
The US has built up a *massive* military force off Venezuela’s coast and feels poised to strike
In the latest episode of the Oil Ground Up podcast, I spoke with
@fmonaldi.bsky.social to help me understand what’s happening and what’s at stake for VZ’s oil industry.
The US has built up a *massive* military force off Venezuela’s coast and feels poised to strike
In the latest episode of the Oil Ground Up podcast, I spoke with
@fmonaldi.bsky.social to help me understand what’s happening and what’s at stake for VZ’s oil industry.
November 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🎙️ NEW PODCAST 🎧
The US has built up a *massive* military force off Venezuela’s coast and feels poised to strike
In the latest episode of the Oil Ground Up podcast, I spoke with
@fmonaldi.bsky.social to help me understand what’s happening and what’s at stake for VZ’s oil industry.
The US has built up a *massive* military force off Venezuela’s coast and feels poised to strike
In the latest episode of the Oil Ground Up podcast, I spoke with
@fmonaldi.bsky.social to help me understand what’s happening and what’s at stake for VZ’s oil industry.
Does Venezuela have the largest PROVEN oil reserves in the world (some 300 billion barrels), as it is generally (and officially) claimed? The short answer is NO. Venezuela has massive RESOURCES on the ground.
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Does Venezuela have the largest PROVEN oil reserves in the world (some 300 billion barrels), as it is generally (and officially) claimed? The short answer is NO. Venezuela has massive RESOURCES on the ground.
Reposted by Francisco J. Monaldi
🎙️ New #LatAmFocus: Energy and Security Go Hand in Hand in the Caribbean
As tensions rise in the south Caribbean, Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance, and @fmonaldi.bsky.social of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social analyzes the region’s energy sector.
Listen: ow.ly/PQ9F50X5FOr
As tensions rise in the south Caribbean, Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance, and @fmonaldi.bsky.social of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social analyzes the region’s energy sector.
Listen: ow.ly/PQ9F50X5FOr
LatAm in Focus: Energy and Security Go Hand in Hand in the Caribbean
Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance while the Baker Institute’s Francisco Monaldi analyzes the region’s energy trajectory.
ow.ly
October 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🎙️ New #LatAmFocus: Energy and Security Go Hand in Hand in the Caribbean
As tensions rise in the south Caribbean, Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance, and @fmonaldi.bsky.social of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social analyzes the region’s energy sector.
Listen: ow.ly/PQ9F50X5FOr
As tensions rise in the south Caribbean, Sarah-Ann Lynch outlines Guyana’s geopolitical importance, and @fmonaldi.bsky.social of the @bakerinstitute.bsky.social analyzes the region’s energy sector.
Listen: ow.ly/PQ9F50X5FOr
news.rice.edu
September 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
With my commentary
REACTION: Irfaan Ali Claims Reelection Victory in Guyana
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REACTION: Irfaan Ali Claims Reelection Victory in Guyana
americasquarterly.org/article/reac...
americasquarterly.org
September 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
With my commentary
REACTION: Irfaan Ali Claims Reelection Victory in Guyana
americasquarterly.org/article/reac...
REACTION: Irfaan Ali Claims Reelection Victory in Guyana
americasquarterly.org/article/reac...
