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VE-ENERGY-UPSTREAM · April 2026 · SECTOR BRIEF

Production crosses 1 million bpd and majors sign: upstream closes Q1 with complete framework and binding power ceiling

VE-ENERGY-UPSTREAM April 2026 brief. Hydrocarbons reform passed (Jan 29), OFAC GL 52 (Mar 18), formal returns from Eni, Repsol and Chevron in April. Production 1.095M bpd, exports >1M for the first time in 6 months. India overtakes China as top buyer at 343K bpd. Revenues channeled to U.S. Treasury custody via EO 14373. The binding ceiling remains electrical (covered in VE-ENERGY-DOMESTICO).

FAVORABLE · Favorable perspectiveApril 30, 2026

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Sector Brief · VE-ENERGY-UPSTREAM
April 2026 · Monthly edition
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FAVORABLE · Favorable perspective
Next review: May 2026
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