# US energy secretary vows oil output will double on visit to Venezuela

https://mins.news/en/item/41718

- France 24, 2026-09-02 09:17 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20260902-us-energy-secretary-vows-oil-output-will-double-on-visit-to-venezuela

> US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela on Tuesday ahead of a ceremony for a landmark oil agreement between Washington and Caracas. The deal would establish a US-created and controlled private company holding 65 billion barrels in proven reserves, while seeking to attract further US energy investment despite major challenges.

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