The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.
An oil refinery in Punto Fijo, Venezuela, in 2021. Venezuelaβs president, Delcy RodrΓguez, said a U.S. oil deal would have a βsignificant impact on our nationβs revival.β
A Chevron-chartered oil tanker was anchored near Maracaibo, Venezuela, in February. Chevron is the only U.S. oil company with a major footprint in the country.