Chevron Is in Talks to Expand in Venezuela, a Potential Win for Trump NYT - Energy & Environment By: Rebecca F. Elliott Β· Simon Romero Β· Anatoly Kurmanaev and Lisa Friedman 28 August 2026 at 22:30 President Trumpβs administration has been pushing U.S. companies like Chevron to invest more in Venezuelaβs oil industry. Β© Marco Bello/ReutersA 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.