US Oil Firms Express Concern Over Reported Venezuela Petroleum Deal
US oil companies have voiced concerns following statements by President Donald Trump regarding a broad petroleum agreement with Venezuela that grants the United States significant control over the country's oil wealth.
- President Donald Trump claimed a broad oil agreement with Venezuela gives the US control over much of its oil wealth.
- US oil companies have expressed unease and concern regarding the arrangement.
Sources
- Bloomberg — Acuerdo de Trump con Venezuela inquieta a petroleras de EE.UU.
- France 24 — US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions
- NPR — Critics question legality of Venezuela oil deals
- Euronews — US energy firms significantly expand operations in Venezuela after Washington's oil deal with Caracas
- France 24 — US oversees signing of ‘billions’ in deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE
- France 24 — Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye