Government of Monagas evaluates strategies to optimize energy production

Published at: 13/10/2026 10:48 PM

A working meeting with representatives of the Venezuelan oil sector was held in Maturín, Monagas state, aimed at evaluating strategies to optimize energy production and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation in the operational areas of Punta de Mata, El Furrial and Jusepín.

The day was led by the governor of the entity, Ernesto Luna, together with the mayors of the municipalities Ezequiel Zamora, Cedeño, Piar, Punceres, Bolívar, Aguasay and Maturín, accompanied by management and regional planning teams, reported Venezolana de Televisión.

During the day, priority issues such as the optimization of the energy sector, gas infrastructure and the unification of tax criteria in operating areas were addressed.

The meeting was held at the headquarters of the Executive Directorate of Eastern Production of PDVSA, where the installation of an organizational coordination table was proposed for the monitoring and coordination of exploration and production operations in the entity.

In this regard, Luna stressed that the central objective is to chart a joint work route to consolidate oil and gas development in the region, maintaining over time a joint collaboration between all the bodies involved.

He stressed that energy production must be translated into sustainable development, with a positive impact both for communities of operational influence and for the state in general.