Chevron invests $7 billion to double Venezuela oil production

On September 2, 2026, Chevron announced a $7 billion investment to double its oil production in Venezuela after receiving additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt region. Chevron is the only U.S. oil company currently operating in Venezuela.

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Chevron announces deal to expand its oil production in Venezuela

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Chevron announced early Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to expand its oil production in Venezuela. Chevron said that it has been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, where it has an established position. Joint venture plans include investing more than $7 billion over the next five years and increasing production to approximately...

Chevron plans to double its Venezuela oil production

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{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Chevron plans to double its Venezuela oil production Chevron announced early Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to expand its oil production in Venezuela. © AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File The company said the deal would more than double its current oil production...