US Oil Majors Eye Venezuela Opportunities as Trump Signals Support

Potential Investment and Subsidies

US President Donald Trump is moving quickly to engage with American oil companies about investing in Venezuela's energy sector following recent political developments ¹

. The White House has indicated that major oil companies are ready to invest heavily in rebuilding Venezuela's damaged oil infrastructure ¹

Source 1

https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8293797/gercep-trump-sudah-panggil-perusahaan-as-bahas-ladang-minyak-venezuela

. Trump has suggested that these investments could be operational within less than 18 months and has hinted at providing financial support or reimbursement to companies willing to invest ²

Source 2

https://internasional.kontan.co.id/news/dorong-perusahaan-minyak-investasi-di-venezuela-trump-janjikan-subsidi

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Market Reaction

The potential reopening of Venezuela's oil sector has caused significant market reaction, with shares of major US oil companies experiencing substantial gains. Chevron's stock rose 5% as it is the only major US oil company currently operating in Venezuela ³

. Other US refiners such as Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66, PBF Energy, and Valero Energy also saw their shares rise by 3.4% to 9.3% ³

Source 3

https://finance.detik.com/bursa-dan-valas/d-8293846/saham-chevron-cs-melonjak-usai-trump-mau-kuasai-ladang-minyak-venezuela

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Strategic Meeting with Oil Executives

The Trump administration is planning to hold a crucial meeting with executives from major US oil companies including Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips this week ⁴

. The meeting aims to discuss increasing oil production in Venezuela, marking a potential significant shift in the US energy policy towards the country.

Implications for Venezuela's Oil Sector

Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves, but production has declined significantly due to mismanagement, limited foreign investment, and international sanctions ³

. The potential return of US oil majors could be transformative for the country's energy sector, though it would require substantial investment and reconstruction of existing infrastructure.