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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright Arrives in Caracas for Chevron Deal Signing

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrives in Venezuela to sign a new Chevron contract in the Orinoco Belt.

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Caracas on Tuesday night to participate in the signing of a new Chevron contract in the Orinoco Belt. [1] Chris Wright, the US Secretary of Energy, stated on 2026-04-14 that the US government wants to see significant investment from the United States in Venezuela to increase opportunities and prosperity for Venezuelans, Americans, and energy consumers. [2] On 2026-04-10, Caracas and Washington announced a historic oil agreement with a 25-year term and a production target of over 1.5 million barrels per day. [3] The White House confirmed on 2026-07-11 a 100-year concession granted to the private company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), led by Alejandro Betancourt, to exploit part of Venezuelan oil. [4] Wright and his delegation were received by Venezuela's Minister of Hydrocarbons, Paula Henao, and the US Chargé d'Affaires in Venezuela, John Barrett, at Maiquetia International Airport. [5] Chris Wright told reporters on 2026-04-14 at Maiquetia International Airport that the goal is to increase the flow of private capital from a large number of US companies into Venezuela. [6] Chris Wright announced on the social media platform X on 2026-07-14 that President Donald Trump's energy diplomacy is yielding results by driving new energy agreements and opening doors for US companies. [7] A US official stated that the visit's objective is the signing of a new contract for Chevron, which will expand current operations and increase Venezuela's production capacity. [8] Paula Henao, Venezuela's Minister of Hydrocarbons, and John Barrett, the US Chargé d'Affaires, received Chris Wright at Maiquetia International Airport on the evening of September 2, 2026. [9] The new contract involves Chevron expanding its operations in the Orinoco Belt, which is described as the world's largest oil reserve. [10]
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  1. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Caracas on Tuesday night to participate in the signing of a new Chevron contract in the Orinoco Belt. · Efecto Cocuyo
  2. Chris Wright, the US Secretary of Energy, stated on 2026-04-14 that the US government wants to see significant investment from the United States in Venezuela to increase opportunities and prosperity for Venezuelans, Americans, and energy consumers. · Clarín
  3. On 2026-04-10, Caracas and Washington announced a historic oil agreement with a 25-year term and a production target of over 1.5 million barrels per day. · Clarín
  4. The White House confirmed on 2026-07-11 a 100-year concession granted to the private company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), led by Alejandro Betancourt, to exploit part of Venezuelan oil. · elcomercio.pePeru
  5. Wright and his delegation were received by Venezuela's Minister of Hydrocarbons, Paula Henao, and the US Chargé d'Affaires in Venezuela, John Barrett, at Maiquetia International Airport. · Efecto Cocuyo
  6. Chris Wright told reporters on 2026-04-14 at Maiquetia International Airport that the goal is to increase the flow of private capital from a large number of US companies into Venezuela. · Clarín
  7. Chris Wright announced on the social media platform X on 2026-07-14 that President Donald Trump's energy diplomacy is yielding results by driving new energy agreements and opening doors for US companies. · EL NACIONAL
  8. A US official stated that the visit's objective is the signing of a new contract for Chevron, which will expand current operations and increase Venezuela's production capacity. · Finanzas Digital
  9. Paula Henao, Venezuela's Minister of Hydrocarbons, and John Barrett, the US Chargé d'Affaires, received Chris Wright at Maiquetia International Airport on the evening of September 2, 2026. · Finanzas Digital
  10. The new contract involves Chevron expanding its operations in the Orinoco Belt, which is described as the world's largest oil reserve. · Finanzas Digital
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