Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, U.S. official says

The Trump administration has announced a major oil production agreement between the United States and Venezuela. Oil company Chevron is expected to expand its operations there as part of the deal. The agreement aims to attract significant investment to Venezuela's economy, which has faced difficulties for over a decade. The deal uses U.S. law and financial resources to make Venezuelan oil production viable again.

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16 sources
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Sep 6, 2026

Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela is an imperialistic pipe dream

BloombergLean Left· Sep 4, 2026

Trump’s Big Venezuela Deal Leaves US Oil Industry Blindsided

BloombergLean Left· Sep 4, 2026

What Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Means for China

BloombergLean Left· Sep 4, 2026

US Grip on Venezuelan Oil Threatens Billions Owed to China

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Sep 3, 2026

Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view major U.S. stake in their reserves as a surrender

Center

27 sources
ForbesCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal Is Better Than Its Critics Say

Ran by 8 outlets· KRDO, KEYT Santa Barbara, +6 more
KRDOCenter· Sep 3, 2026

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· Sep 3, 2026

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

KTVZ BendCenter· Sep 3, 2026

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Sep 3, 2026

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Sep 3, 2026

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

KVIA El PasoCenter· Sep 3, 2026

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

Local News 8Center· Sep 3, 2026

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

KION Central CoastCenter· Sep 3, 2026

US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

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WHEC RochesterCenter· Sep 3, 2026

Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view US stake in their reserves as a surrender

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· Sep 3, 2026

Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view US stake in their reserves as a surrender

KOB 4Center· Sep 3, 2026

Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view US stake in their reserves as a surrender

CW 39 HoustonCenter· Sep 3, 2026

Houston-based Chevron announces $7 billion expansion in Venezuela

Courthouse News ServiceCenter· Sep 3, 2026

Machado says Venezuela needs ‘more than money’ after US oil deal

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18 sources
ValuetainmentRight· Sep 7, 2026

Trump’s Venezuela Move Was ALWAYS About the Oil

RicochetRight· Sep 6, 2026

Venezuela Oil Deal: Good, Bad, and Crazy

RealClear InvestigationsLean Right· Sep 5, 2026

Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal and the Cronies Cashing In

Washington ExaminerRight· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s $100 billion Venezuelan oil gamble is a direct hit on Russia and Canada

Billings GazetteLean Right· Sep 4, 2026

Chevron CEO says patience pays off in Venezuela oil deal

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela

Al JazeeraLean Left· Sep 3, 2026

US’s Chevron, Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela

Al JazeeraLean Left· Sep 2, 2026

US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations

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6 developments
  1. Sep 1Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says
  2. Sep 2Oil giant Chevron to invest $7 billion in Venezuelan projects after Trump deal
  3. Sep 3US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?
  4. Sep 4Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela
  5. Sep 6Venezuela Oil Deal: Good, Bad, and Crazy

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