Venezuela's oil production recovery faces a steep climb. Energy analyst Rystad Energy projects that getting output back to around 3 million barrels per day would take roughly 15 years to achieve. Even with that extended timeline, the country wouldn't approach the production levels seen in the late 1990s until around 2040. This long-term energy forecast highlights the complex interplay between geopolitical factors, infrastructure investment needs, and global commodity cycles—factors that indirectly influence macroeconomic conditions and market sentiment across asset classes.