U.S. energy companies move into Venezuela amid policy shift

American energy firms are re-engaging in Venezuela for the first time in decades as geopolitical conditions shift, though details on the scope and nature of these operations remain limited.

First covered Sep 3, 2026 · 5:09 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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