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U.S. companies near major deals for stakes in Venezuelan oil fields
United StatesVenezuela
First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 3:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Reports say the United States and U.S. energy firms are nearing major agreements involving stakes in Venezuelan oil fields, including fields reportedly holding 90 billion barrels. The proposed arrangements could significantly alter control and access within Venezuela's oil industry.
SO WHAT?
A major shift in Venezuelan oil ownership could reshape U.S.–Venezuela relations, OPEC dynamics and global energy markets.
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Reports behind this event
theyeshivaworld.comen
BILLIONS IN OIL: Chevron, U.S. Energy Firms Near Major Venezuela Deals
Aug 28, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
curacaochronicle.comen
Curaçao Chronicle | U.S. Nears Historic Deal for Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields Holding 90 Billion Barrels
Aug 28, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
aa.com.tren
Trump seeks major US stake in Venezuela's oil industry amid legal, cost challenges
Aug 28, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC
oilprice.comen
Venezuela Helped Build OPEC. Now It May Help Break It Apart
Aug 28, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
politicalwire.comen
Trump Seeks Vast U.S. Stake in Venezuelan Oil Industry
Aug 28, 2026, 8:31 PM UTC
morningstaronline.co.uken
US nears 'massive' deal for long-term access to Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
Aug 28, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
haitisun.comen
US seeking a deal to make Venezuela its gas pump
Aug 28, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
cubaheadlines.comen
United States Aims to Gain Stake in Venezuela's Oil Fields
Aug 28, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
wsau.comen
US nears deal to secure long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves, sources say | WSAU News/Talk 550 AM · 99.9 FM
Aug 28, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC
venezuelanalysis.comen
Trump Administration in Reported Talks for 100-Year Lease of Venezuelan Oil Reserves
Aug 28, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
en.mercopress.comen
Washington negotiates stakes in Venezuelan oil fields with leases of up to a century
Aug 28, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC