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[^3]\n\nChris Wright reported that Venezuelan oil production has increased by 25% and exports have increased by 50%. [^4]\n\nUS 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]\n\nPresident Delcy Rodríguez stated that the energy agreement will bring well-being to Venezuela. [^6]\n\nUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the agreements are essential for the peace and progress of the Andean country. [^7]\n\nChevron 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]\n\nThe 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]\n\nPresident Delcy Rodríguez spoke about upcoming elections in Venezuela but did not define a specific date. 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