The Trump administration is reportedly nearing a deal to secure long-term access to some of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, potentially giving US energy companies a major foothold in the country’s oil industry. Reports say the proposed arrangement could involve a lease model, with individual fields potentially allocated to US producers through auctions or tenders.
A list of 17 oil fields reportedly under discussion includes newer fields in Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt and mature production areas around Lake Maracaibo. The potential agreement could strengthen US access to Venezuelan crude for years, but experts have warned that it could face constitutional questions and legal challenges in Venezuela, where key oil activities remain reserved for the state.
The development comes as Caracas reportedly considers leaving OPEC while seeking closer ties with Washington. Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves, making any long-term US involvement in its oil sector potentially significant for global energy markets.
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A list of 17 oil fields reportedly under discussion includes newer fields in Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt and mature production areas around Lake Maracaibo. The potential agreement could strengthen US access to Venezuelan crude for years, but experts have warned that it could face constitutional questions and legal challenges in Venezuela, where key oil activities remain reserved for the state.
The development comes as Caracas reportedly considers leaving OPEC while seeking closer ties with Washington. Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves, making any long-term US involvement in its oil sector potentially significant for global energy markets.
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