US Energy Secretary Announces Plan to Restore 1GW of Venezuela's Power Grid

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced a plan to add 1GW of capacity to Venezuela's grid via GE Vernova.

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that an agreement between the Venezuelan administration and GE Vernova will allow for the stabilization of Venezuela's National Electric System within six months to one year. ^[1] US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on September 4, 2026, that Venezuela has significant margin to substantially increase its crude oil production. ^[2] The agreed strategy foresees the incorporation of one gigawatt of new electrical capacity during the first two years of execution. ^[3] The first phase of operational work will be concentrated on the rehabilitation of existing equipment and technical infrastructure that operates with failures. ^[4] The Guri hydroelectric plant currently generates only half of the electricity projected in its original design due to wear on turbines and transmission networks. ^[5] Chevron is expanding operations in Venezuela with planned investments of approximately 7 billion dollars in two additional fields within the Orinoco Belt, which could more than double production over the next five years. ^[6] Chris Wright affirmed on September 4, 2026, that energy is the catalyst for improving Venezuela. ^[7] GE Vernova assumed commitments to work on rehabilitating Venezuela's electrical infrastructure, including the Guri hydroelectric complex, with the goal of stabilizing the national grid within 6 to 12 months. ^[8]

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on September 4, 2026, that Venezuela has significant margin to substantially increase its crude oil production. · EL NACIONAL

The agreed strategy foresees the incorporation of one gigawatt of new electrical capacity during the first two years of execution. · TalCual

The first phase of operational work will be concentrated on the rehabilitation of existing equipment and technical infrastructure that operates with failures. · TalCual

The Guri hydroelectric plant currently generates only half of the electricity projected in its original design due to wear on turbines and transmission networks. · TalCual

Chevron is expanding operations in Venezuela with planned investments of approximately 7 billion dollars in two additional fields within the Orinoco Belt, which could more than double production over the next five years. · EL NACIONAL

Chris Wright affirmed on September 4, 2026, that energy is the catalyst for improving Venezuela. · EL NACIONAL

GE Vernova assumed commitments to work on rehabilitating Venezuela's electrical infrastructure, including the Guri hydroelectric complex, with the goal of stabilizing the national grid within 6 to 12 months. · EL NACIONAL

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