# US energy secretary says Venezuela oil output will more than double in coming years

https://mins.news/en/item/41499

- Reuters, 2026-09-02 06:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-energy-chief-says-venezuela-oil-output-more-than-double-next-few-years-2026-09-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a97bdc02732d800016747d4

> After arriving in Venezuela on Tuesday, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said agreements that U.S. and other foreign oil companies are due to sign in Caracas the next day will drive crude production to more than twice its current level over the next few years.

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