PETROLEUM INDUSTRY MOBILIZES FOR VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

Companies and people across the oil and gas sector step up to support devastated communities after the June 24 doublet earthquakes

Chevron Commits $1 Million to Support Earthquake Relief in Venezuela

June 26, 2026 — Houston, TX

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced a commitment of $1 million to support immediate humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. The contribution will help provide urgent assistance to affected communities, including access to shelter, food, water, and medical support, through trusted nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on the ground.

Laura Lane, Chevron Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, stated: "Families and communities across Venezuela are facing real loss right now. Our thoughts are with our employees, impacted communities, and the first responders working tirelessly to help. Chevron has been part of Venezuela for generations, and we're standing with our people and communities as they begin to recover."

All Chevron employees have been accounted for, and its facilities are confirmed secure and operational. The company is working with local partners and relief organizations to support response efforts.

Shell Donates $5 Million for Emergency Food Assistance Through WFP

June 27, 2026

Shell, which operates in Venezuela through OFAC licenses, announced a contribution of $5 million to be channeled through the World Food Program (WFP) and Venezuelan humanitarian organizations. The funds will finance emergency food assistance and essential supplies for vulnerable communities hardest hit by the earthquakes.

Adam Lowmass, President of Shell Venezuela, reaffirmed the company's commitment: "We stand with the people of Venezuela during this tragic time. Shell is committed to supporting the country through its recovery process, and we are working with the WFP and local partners to ensure aid reaches those who need it most."

Shell's contribution is among the largest corporate donations from the energy sector, underscoring the company's long-standing presence and investment in Venezuela's energy future.

CITGO Mobilizes Humanitarian Aid Through Simón Bolívar Foundation

June 26, 2026

CITGO Petroleum Corporation mobilized humanitarian aid through its Simón Bolívar Foundation following the devastating earthquakes. The foundation's Natural Disasters Program is providing emergency medical care, essential medicines, and temporary shelter to affected families.

CITGO's assistance is being coordinated with U.S.-eligible organizations and Venezuelan humanitarian groups operating on the ground. The company's response underscores the intersection of corporate social responsibility and the deep ties between the U.S. refining sector and Venezuelan communities.

As one of the largest independent refiners in the United States, CITGO's actions reflect the broader energy industry's commitment to supporting Venezuelan families during this unprecedented crisis.

Venezuela's Oil Infrastructure Shows Resilience Amid Crisis

June 25-26, 2026

Preliminary assessments by workers at PDVSA (Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.) facilities indicate that the country's vast oil, gas, and refining infrastructure suffered limited damage from the earthquakes, providing a critical lifeline for relief and recovery operations. Key production and refining facilities remain operational, ensuring continued fuel supply for rescue efforts and emergency transportation.

According to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg, Venezuela's oil production has held steady at approximately 1.1 million barrels per day, with temporary delays at PDVSA terminals caused by seismic aftershocks now resolved. The government has stated that oil revenues will be redirected to support post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction efforts.

PDVSA workers, many of whom personally lost homes and family members, have continued reporting to their posts, ensuring that fuel, gas, and power supplies reach hospitals, emergency shelters, and search-and-rescue operations across the affected regions.

U.S. State Department Partners with Energy Sector and Walmart to Deliver Aid

June 29, 2026 — Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of State announced a partnership with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), a South Florida-based humanitarian organization, and Walmart to deliver urgently needed relief supplies to communities in Venezuela. This collaboration leverages private-sector logistics and supply chain capabilities to maximize the speed and scale of aid delivery.

The United States has committed over $300 million in humanitarian aid for Venezuela earthquake relief, including $100 million allocated to the UN humanitarian fund OCHA, $50 million in bilateral assistance to faith-based and international aid groups, and $150 million in supplemental disaster assistance and logistical support.

Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to oversee approximately $8 billion in Venezuelan oil export revenue following the January intervention — funds that humanitarian advocates argue should be more transparently directed toward the earthquake recovery effort. The U.S. Energy Secretary and State Department have faced calls from Congress and advocacy groups for greater public accounting of these oil revenues as the disaster response continues to unfold.

These developments highlight the complex intersection of energy geopolitics and humanitarian need, as oil-industry stakeholders at every level — from global majors to refinery workers to government officials — work to channel resources toward saving lives and rebuilding communities.

Oil Workers on the Front Lines of Rescue and Recovery

June 24 — Present

Beyond corporate donations, countless individuals within the petroleum industry have stepped forward as first responders and volunteers. PDVSA engineers and refinery workers in the affected states of La Guaira, Yaracuy, and Carabobo have joined search-and-rescue brigades, using heavy machinery from industrial sites to clear rubble and locate survivors.

In the coastal town of Catia La Mar, former oil rig operators and petroleum engineers have volunteered their expertise in structural assessments, helping international rescue teams determine which collapsed buildings are safe to enter. Venezuelan oil sector labor unions have organized donation drives, collecting food, water, clothing, and medicine for displaced families.

International energy companies operating in Venezuela have also deployed their Venezuelan employees to assist in community-level relief, leveraging their local knowledge and logistical networks. Many have opened their industrial facilities as temporary shelters for displaced families and have provided fuel, generators, and emergency power to overwhelmed hospitals.

The Venezuelan energy sector's response — from boardroom commitments to boots on the ground — demonstrates the powerful role the petroleum industry can play in times of humanitarian catastrophe.