Chevron plans significant Venezuela oil production increase with $7 billion investment

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Published: 2026-09-15
Category: business
Source: The Akron Legal News (AP Business Writers)
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Chevron announced a $7 billion investment over five years to expand its Venezuelan operations. This initiative aims to more than double current production to approximately 600,000 barrels per day. The expansion, which includes additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, follows a deal to develop Venezuela's oil reserves and could significantly impact global oil supply and Chevron's regional presence.

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