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US and Venezuela Sign Historic Oil Deal with NABEP

US government and NABEP agree on $100B investment to develop Venezuelan oil reserves.

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The US Department of State and Department of War concluded an agreement with North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) on 2026-09-01 to significantly develop oil production in Venezuela. [1] Under the agreement terms, NABEP will retain operational control of the company while the US government holds rights to a 35% participation stake and preferential access to 20% of production at cost. [2] The U.S. Department of War announced on May 13 a $4 million investment in a national initiative to strengthen America's manufacturing and defense industrial base. [3] NABEP CEO Alejandro Betancourt stated that the transaction will unlock the country's potential, benefiting both Venezuelans and Americans. [4] The new project aims to commercialize more than 65 billion barrels of P1 reserves in Venezuela. [5] The investment is designed to bolster the defense industrial base through a partnership with EXPLR Public Benefit Corporation Inc. [6] The national initiative focuses on strengthening STEM capabilities to support the defense industrial base. [7] The Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy is the specific office within the Department of War executing this initiative. [8]
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  1. The US Department of State and Department of War concluded an agreement with North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) on 2026-09-01 to significantly develop oil production in Venezuela. · Les Affaires
  2. Under the agreement terms, NABEP will retain operational control of the company while the US government holds rights to a 35% participation stake and preferential access to 20% of production at cost. · Les Affaires
  3. The U.S. Department of War announced on May 13 a $4 million investment in a national initiative to strengthen America's manufacturing and defense industrial base. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
  4. NABEP CEO Alejandro Betancourt stated that the transaction will unlock the country's potential, benefiting both Venezuelans and Americans. · Les Affaires
  5. The new project aims to commercialize more than 65 billion barrels of P1 reserves in Venezuela. · Les Affaires
  6. The investment is designed to bolster the defense industrial base through a partnership with EXPLR Public Benefit Corporation Inc. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
  7. The national initiative focuses on strengthening STEM capabilities to support the defense industrial base. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
  8. The Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy is the specific office within the Department of War executing this initiative. · thestkittsnevisobserver.com
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