Chevron to Invest $7 Billion in Venezuela Oil Expansion
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Chevron will invest $7 billion in Venezuela to more than double its oil production, deepening US energy influence over the country's resources. The US energy giant remained in Venezuela after other Western companies withdrew, giving it a first-mover position now that investment is reopening. The expansion will target Venezuela's heavy crude reserves, among the world's largest. The deal reflects a broader US push to lock in energy supply from the Western Hemisphere amid shifting global oil politics.
Why it matters
Venezuelan oil flows into US-aligned supply chains, which can affect global crude prices and supply diversification, with knock-on effects for oil-importing economies including India.
Read the original report — New York Times
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