# US energy firms significantly expand Venezuela operations after Washington oil deal with Caracas

https://mins.news/en/item/43080

- euronews, 2026-09-03 04:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/us-energy-firms-significantly-expand-operations-in-venezuela-after-washingtons-oil-deal-wi

> US energy companies are significantly expanding their operations in Venezuela following Washington’s oil deal with Caracas. US officials denied claims that the agreement was holding Venezuela for ransom, saying it benefits all sides while developing an unused underground asset.

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