Washington’s Venezuela oil deal threatens China and Russia’s energy grip
Late summer handed the oil market something it hadn't seen in decades. Washington and Caracas signed an energy agreement that can seriously change the balance of power in the global oil market. In pra
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
03.09.2026
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife look to end drug charges on immunity grounds
Maduro who has called himself a “prisoner of war” and his capture a “kidnapping” has requested all charges against him and his wife be dropped on grounds of diplomatic immunity. Their attorneys argued
World
euronews.com
03.09.2026
Nicolas Maduro is trying to get his ‘unprecedented’ indictment tossed out of court
The deposed Venezuelan leader argues he's immune from prosecution as a foreign head of state.
Politics
politico.com
03.09.2026
US energy firms significantly expand operations in Venezuela after Washington's oil deal with Caracas
US officials denied accusations that the deal was holding Venezuela for ransom, stressing that it is mutually beneficial deal for all, developing an unutilised underground asset.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
03.09.2026
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges
Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
World
aljazeera.com
03.09.2026
Quién es Alejandro Betancourt, el polémico "bolichico" multimillonario detrás del acuerdo petrolero entre EE.UU. y Venezuela
Pese a las dudas que han rodeado el origen de su fortuna y a sus vínculos con el chavismo, Washington eligió a este empresario para explotar los 17 yacimientos petrolíferos incluidos en el pacto con e
World
bbc.com/mundo
03.09.2026
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
03.09.2026
US oversees signing of ‘billions’ in deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE
US oil giant Chevron, Italy's ENI and GE Vernova signed deals worth "tens of billions of dollars" with Venezuela, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday during a trip to Caracas where he and
World
france24.com
02.09.2026
Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye
U.S.' Chevron, Italy's Eni and other foreign energy producers committed on Wednesday to major project expansions to boost oil output in Venezuela, in a signing ceremony in Caracas overseen by interim
World
france24.com
02.09.2026
The US government intends to hold elections in Venezuela
Azerbaijan
apa.az
02.09.2026
Eni Becomes Operator of 35-Billion-Barrel Venezuelan Oil Field
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
02.09.2026
Venezuela signed oil contracts with "Chevron" and "Eni" companies
Venezuela signed oil agreements with the US Chevron oil and gas corporation and the Italian company Eni.
Azerbaijan
report.az
02.09.2026
US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations
Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.
World
aljazeera.com
02.09.2026
Chevron Expansion in Venezuela Extends U.S. Influence Over Oil Riches
The U.S. energy giant, which stayed in the country after other Western companies left, will invest $7 billion in the country to more than double its production there.
Politics
nytimes.com
02.09.2026
Chevron to double Venezuela oil production with $7bn pledge
US major commits to expand its joint ventures as White House pushes for huge increase in production in the country
Finance
ft.com
02.09.2026
Chevron stock on track for record high as oil giant outlines $7 billion plan to expand in Venezuela
Chevron says it will expand its operations in Venezuela, following the Trump administration’s move for a Pentagon-backed plan to develop the country’s oil reserves.
Finance
marketwatch.com
02.09.2026
US energy minister will go to Venezuela for oil deal negotiations
US Energy Minister Chris Wright will fly to Venezuela on September 1 to negotiate the oil deal.
Azerbaijan
report.az
02.09.2026
US energy secretary will travel to Venezuela to unveil oil arrangement
Venezuela's National Assembly voted to back the 65-billion-barrel oil deal, despite no details being publicly released.
World
aljazeera.com
01.09.2026
US defends Venezuela deal as Chevron prepares to expand operations
Trump administration justifies agreement as a way to expel Chinese and Russian adversaries from oilfields in ‘our hemisphere’
Finance
ft.com
01.09.2026
US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms
The White House on Monday said it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald Trump’s push to tap into Venezuela’s oil industry, setting up a deal that will give
World
france24.com
01.09.2026