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Companies pursue Venezuelan oil and drilling opportunities amid US sanctions
United StatesVenezuelaIndia
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 6:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 23, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Texas-based oil companies signed contracts involving Venezuela, while India remained open to buying Venezuelan oil as a US sanctions exemption continued. Companies also aimed to reactivate drilling rigs.
SO WHAT?
Expanded Venezuelan oil activity could affect sanctions enforcement and regional energy flows.
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