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US Energy Secretary Wright Says Venezuela Oil Production Could Double by 2030

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright claims Venezuela's oil production can double by decade's end amid new US-led agreements.

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on 2026-04-12 that Venezuela's oil production could double by the end of the decade. [1] Venezuela signed new oil agreements with Chevron, Eni, and GE Vernova. [2] Chevron plans to invest 7 billion dollars in Venezuela over the next five years to more than double its production in the country. [3] Chris Wright reported that Venezuelan oil production has increased by 25% and exports have increased by 50%. [4] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed an agreement on 2026-08-31 with North American Blue Energy Partners to develop 17 oil fields. [5] President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the energy agreement will bring well-being to Venezuela. [6] US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the agreements are essential for the peace and progress of the Andean country. [7] Chevron valued its deal to develop two additional oil fields in the Orinoco Belt at $7bn, with output expected to more than double in five years. [8] The new contracts are separate from a recently unveiled Caracas-Washington agreement that gives the US access to 17 Venezuelan oilfields representing about a fifth of the country's total reserves. [9] President Delcy Rodríguez spoke about upcoming elections in Venezuela but did not define a specific date. [10]
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  1. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on 2026-04-12 that Venezuela's oil production could double by the end of the decade. · elcomercio.pePeru
  2. Venezuela signed new oil agreements with Chevron, Eni, and GE Vernova. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
  3. Chevron plans to invest 7 billion dollars in Venezuela over the next five years to more than double its production in the country. · elcomercio.pePeru
  4. Chris Wright reported that Venezuelan oil production has increased by 25% and exports have increased by 50%. · elcomercio.pePeru
  5. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed an agreement on 2026-08-31 with North American Blue Energy Partners to develop 17 oil fields. · elcomercio.pePeru
  6. President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the energy agreement will bring well-being to Venezuela. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
  7. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the agreements are essential for the peace and progress of the Andean country. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
  8. Chevron valued its deal to develop two additional oil fields in the Orinoco Belt at $7bn, with output expected to more than double in five years. · Al Jazeera
  9. The new contracts are separate from a recently unveiled Caracas-Washington agreement that gives the US access to 17 Venezuelan oilfields representing about a fifth of the country's total reserves. · Al Jazeera
  10. President Delcy Rodríguez spoke about upcoming elections in Venezuela but did not define a specific date. · elnuevosiglo.com.coColombia
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