Venezuela’s Oil Future: Opportunities and Risks for Global Markets

Seasoned energy journalist and analyst with over two decades of experience covering the Latin American energy sector. Currently serving as Senior Regional Manager for Latin America at Enverus, he leads international intelligence efforts, producing high-frequency, actionable reports on energy investments, policy developments, and geopolitical trends. His work involves close collaboration with major global energy firms, government officials, and industry leaders, and he frequently delivers high-level presentations at corporate and industry events. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Tom has built a career on his ability to interpret complex economic and energy data and communicate insights clearly through writing and public speaking. His previous roles include correspondent positions at Upstream and Dow Jones Newswires, and regional management at IHS, where he specialized in Brazil’s upstream sector. With a background in journalism and petrochemical market analysis, Tom combines deep regional expertise with strong research, writing, and client engagement skills, making him a key figure in energy intelligence across the Americas.

Al Salazar is a seasoned member of the Enverus Intelligence team, bringing over 23 years of experience in the energy industry with a focus on fundamental analysis of oil, natural gas, and power. Throughout his career, Al has held key positions at EnCana/Cenovus and Suncor, where he honed his skills in forecasting, hedging, and corporate strategy. Al’s 15-year tenure at EnCana/Cenovus was particularly impactful, where he contributed significantly to the company’s success. Al earned his bachelor’s degree in Applied Energy Economics from the University of Calgary in 2000, followed by an MBA with honors from Syracuse University in 2007. Al’s academic background, coupled with his extensive professional experience, has equipped him with a deep understanding of the energy industry’s complexities and the necessary skills to navigate them effectively.

Andy covers large-cap E&P companies and leads product development for the Commercial Intelligence offering. He joined Enverus in 2019 to develop the Operator Intelligence product, a predecessor to Commercial Intelligence that features valuation, trend, and benchmarking analysis for over 200 US E&Ps. Prior to joining Enverus, Andy worked as an analyst for energy analytics and E&P businesses for a decade. He is based in Houston. Areas of expertise: Integrated firms, large-cap E&Ps and energy valuations.

Arthur is a Regional Manager covering Latin America at Enverus, having been a member of the Global Scout Team specializing in the Upstream E&P sector of Latin America since 2018. Before joining Enverus. He worked as an exploration and mining geologist in Australia and as an engineering geologist in the UK. Arthur holds an MSc in Petroleum Geology from Royal Holloway, University of London and an MGeol in Geology from the University of Leicester.