US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela

Chevron plans to invest $7 billion in Venezuela over five years to double oil production to 600,000 barrels per day, following a deal with the Venezuelan government for additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt. The company aims to create long-term value with low-cost oil growth, according to CEO Mike Wirth. Chevron is the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela.

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Chevron plans to expand operations in Venezuela, investing $7B over 5 years to double production to 600,000 barrels/day by 2026. The move follows a US deal to develop Venezuela's oil reserves, with Chevron gaining additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt. Analysts express skepticism about the timeline and legality of the agreement.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated Venezuela's oil production could more than double in the coming years due to investments from U.S. and international companies, including Chevron, Eni, ONGC, GeoPark, and GE Vernova. This increase is expected to lower crude prices, though refining capacity remains a bottleneck for gasoline and diesel prices. Additionally, a separate agreement grants a U.S. company, NABEP, a 100-year lease on 17 Venezuelan oil fields with 65 billion barrels of reserves.

Chevron (CVX) announced a $7 billion investment in Venezuela over five years, aiming to boost production to 600,000 barrels per day. The deal follows U.S. negotiations for control of Venezuelan oil reserves. Chevron's three joint ventures have already increased output by 15% this year, with costs expected to remain below $20 per barrel.

Chevron plans to invest $7 billion to double its oil production in Venezuela to 600,000 barrels per day by 2029. The company has been assigned two additional oilfields in the Orinoco Belt, expanding its joint ventures with state-owned PDVSA. Chevron CEO Mike Wirth stated the investment will support energy supply and create long-term value.