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Venezuela's Oil Riches: Will Companies Invest?

Published January 4, 2026, 19:14

Donald Trump expresses confidence that major oil companies will invest billions of dollars in Venezuela to regain control of the country's vast oil reserves following the removal of Maduro. Venezuela possesses the largest oil reserves in the world, approximately 300 billion barrels, but its production has plummeted due to political and economic problems. However, companies remain cautious, as instability in the region and the nature of Venezuela's heavy oil make investments high-risk. Chevron is the only American company continuing to operate in Venezuela, while others, such as ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips, are monitoring developments without committing to investments.