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US-Venezuela energy and mineral pact expands

Overview

Following the historic 25-year energy agreement announced on August 27, 2026, the Trump administration is expanding its strategic focus in Venezuela to include the country’s vast mineral resources. Seeking to secure supplies essential for national security and counter Chinese economic influence, Washington is pursuing access to gold, copper, nickel, and tungsten. While a White House spokesperson noted that current laws provide a sufficient framework, officials are considering an executive order to facilitate mining investments.

As the oil pact moves forward—granting North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) 100-year concessions for 17 fields—domestic sentiment in Venezuela remains polarized. While an Hinterlaces survey indicates 82% of the population supports the oil alliance, other data shows significant disapproval of the interim administration. An AtlasIntel poll suggests approximately 50% of respondents believe the energy deals benefit the United States more than Venezuela, and 60.5% of citizens disapprove of Delcy Rodríguez’s management.

Diplomatic engagement is increasing, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating a possible bilateral meeting with Rodríguez during the upcoming UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, human rights and environmental organizations, such as Provea and Clima21, are calling for transparency to ensure economic recovery does not compromise human rights or environmental protections. Challenges remain in the mineral-rich southern regions due to the presence of armed groups like the ELN and FARC, while economists warn that tangible benefits for the Venezuelan population may take three to five years to materialize.

Entities

Venezuela · United States · Delcy Rodríguez · PDVSA · Chevron

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Venezuela and United States reach major oil agreement

    The US and Venezuela have reached an oil agreement allowing US firms to develop 17 fields. While production is expected to rise, public opinion remains divided on the pact's benefits and transparency.

  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Chevron and Repsol expand energy operations in Venezuela

    Chevron and Repsol are expanding operations in Venezuela. Chevron plans a $7 billion investment to double its drilling rigs and reach 600,000 barrels per day by 2031, while Repsol continues gas production.

  3. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 20 sources
    United States seeks access to Venezuela's minerals after major oil deal

    The Trump administration is seeking expanded access to Venezuela's mineral wealth, including gold and critical minerals, following a major oil deal involving 65 billion barrels of reserves.

  4. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Venezuela oil production projected to exceed 2 million barrels daily by 2030

    Venezuela's oil production is projected to reach 2 million barrels daily by 2030 following a U.S. deal, amid a 10% rise in regional Latin American oil output.

  5. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Venezuela affirms respect for oil agreements with China and Russia

    Venezuela's hydrocarbon minister assured that existing oil agreements with China and Russia will be respected, despite new petroleum exploitation deals being discussed with the United States.

  6. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Chevron and Eni expand oil operations in Venezuela

    Chevron, Eni, and GeoPark are expanding oil operations in Venezuela through multi-billion dollar investments and long-term contracts to boost production in the Orinoco Belt.

  7. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Venezuela asserts oil sovereignty following US energy agreement

    Venezuela asserts it maintains control over its oil reserves following an agreement with the US to exploit one-fifth of its crude oil, a move linked to US energy security strategies.

  8. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Venezuela oil deal: U.S. secures $7 billion agreement with Chevron

    The U.S. has secured a $7 billion oil deal in Venezuela involving Chevron, covering 17 strategic fields. The Communist Party of Venezuela has rejected the agreement, citing a lack of transparency.

  9. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    US Energy Secretary defends new Venezuelan oil agreements

    US Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended new energy deals in Venezuela, which grant the US control over 65 billion barrels of oil reserves while ensuring royalties flow to the Venezuelan government.

  10. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Venezuela economy sees inflation slowdown and bond surge

    Venezuela's economy shows mixed signals: inflation slowed to 8.9% in August, while oil agreements with the US boosted bond values. Meanwhile, toll hikes and a rising dollar continue to pressure citizens.

  11. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 88 sources
    Venezuela signs major oil deals with US and international firms

    Venezuela is signing major oil deals with US and international firms like Chevron and Eni to boost production, while facing electrical grid instability and allegations of sabotage by the interim government.

  12. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 120 sources
    Venezuela oil deal grants U.S. preferential access to reserves

    The U.S. and Venezuela have struck a major oil deal via NABEP, granting the U.S. preferential access to Venezuelan crude. The agreement aims to boost production toward 2 million barrels per day by 2030.

  13. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 62 sources
    Venezuela: Trump and Rodríguez signal elections are not yet ready

    President Donald Trump and interim President Delcy Rodríguez agree Venezuela is not yet ready for elections, amid new U.S.-Venezuela energy deals to boost oil production and stabilize the electric grid.

  14. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Venezuela oil deal proposed by Trump faces skepticism

    Donald Trump's proposal to secure 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil to lower gas prices faces skepticism in Venezuela, with critics labeling it an imperialist move unlikely to be honored long-term.

  15. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 126 sources
    Chevron to invest $7 billion in Venezuela to double oil production

    Chevron and other energy companies have signed major deals to boost Venezuela's oil output, with Chevron investing $7 billion to reach 600,000 barrels per day via new Orinoco Belt projects.

  16. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    United States uses Venezuelan oil revenues to fund invasion costs

    The US is using approximately $4.7 billion in Venezuelan oil export revenues to fund the costs of its January 2026 military invasion of Caracas.

  17. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    U.S. to refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil

    President Trump announced plans to refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve using oil from a new 25-year deal with Venezuela, aimed at boosting energy security and lowering gas prices.

  18. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Venezuela asserts sovereignty in new US oil agreement

    Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez affirmed that a new oil agreement with the US preserves national sovereignty while projecting $209 billion in revenue over 25 years.

  19. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 268 sources
    United States and Venezuela sign historic 25-year oil agreement

    The U.S. and Venezuela have signed a 25-year energy deal to develop 17 oil fields, targeting 1.5 million barrels per day and involving $100 billion in investment via North American Blue Energy Partners.

  20. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Chevron and U.S. energy firms nearing major Venezuela investment deals

    Chevron and other U.S. energy firms, including Halliburton, are nearing multi-billion dollar deals to expand oil operations and investments in Venezuela.

  21. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Venezuela remains second-largest U.S. crude oil supplier

    Venezuela has been the second-largest crude oil supplier to the U.S. for 18 consecutive weeks, reaching its highest weekly export volume since 2017.

  22. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 833 sources
    United States secures control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

    Donald Trump announced a historic oil deal with Venezuela, granting the U.S. control over 65 billion barrels of oil reserves to boost energy security and lower fuel prices.

  23. 19 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 54 sources
    Venezuela reports highest oil production since 2019 and major policy shifts

    Venezuela reports its highest oil production since 2019 at 1.23 million bpd, the release of 1,046 prisoners, and a reduction in the exchange rate gap to 12.3%. New security and energy pacts were also announced.

  24. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Oil prices decline amid Venezuela increasing exports to the U.S

    Oil prices fell due to profit-taking, while Venezuela increased exports to the U.S. to over 500,000 barrels per day, supported by U.S. shipments of naphtha to aid Venezuelan production.

  25. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Venezuela oil exports face bottlenecks despite high U.S. demand

    Venezuela's oil exports are hitting a ceiling of 1.25 million barrels per day due to aging port infrastructure and power outages, despite 500,000 barrels daily flowing to specialized U.S. refineries.

  26. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Venezuela seeks U.S. energy investment amid revenue oversight questions

    Venezuela’s energy minister is seeking U.S. investment for oil and gas exploration, while questions arise regarding the reporting of Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. Treasury accounts.

  27. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Venezuela-US trade grows 113% in H1 2026 driven by oil

    Trade between Venezuela and the U.S. grew 113% in H1 2026 to $9.5 billion, driven by a 170% surge in oil exports, resulting in a $3.6 billion trade surplus for Venezuela.

  28. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Venezuela oil sector draws foreign investors as sanctions ease

    Foreign investors, led by Apertura Energy, are targeting Venezuela's oil after US sanctions ease and reforms by acting President Delcy Rodríguez, despite infrastructure and political risks; exports rose 69% to

  29. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Texas refineries dominate Venezuelan oil imports to U.S. Gulf Coast

    Texas takes 43% of Venezuelan oil imports to the U.S., with imports rising from 110k to 575k bpd as Gulf‑Coast refineries lean on heavy‑crude capacity amid the Iran‑related supply crunch.

  30. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Venezuela’s PDVSA Secures Direct Crude Deals with Global Refineries, Cutting Out Vitol and Trafigura

    PDVSA is shifting to direct crude sales with refiners like Phillips 66, Reliance, Valero and European firms, reducing reliance on Vitol and Trafigura.

  31. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Venezuela ramps up oil output and lands direct crude contracts as US sanctions ease

    Venezuela lifts oil output, secures direct crude contracts and eases U.S. sanctions, while $13 bn in U.S. oil revenues lack transparency.

  32. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Venezuela reaches oil agreements with US Pacific Coast Energy and Canadian New Stratus

    Pacific Coast Energy is finalising a PDVSA deal to take majority stakes in two Petrodelta blocks, while Canadian New Stratus Energy is exploring five oil‑and‑gas asset acquisitions in Venezuela, funding due‑dil

  33. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    India's ONGC seeks US license to acquire PDVSA stakes in Venezuela oil fields

    India's state‑run ONGC is negotiating to buy PDVSA's stakes in Venezuela's San Cristóbal and Carabobo‑1 oil fields, pending a US Treasury OFAC licence that would let it become sole operator of San Cristóbal and

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