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US Energy Dept. criticized for slow pace on Venezuela oil deals

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Despite President Trump's prediction that U.S. companies would quickly revitalize Venezuela's oil industry, no new petroleum deals have been finalized eight months later. The Department of Energy is reportedly to blame for the slow pace, facing criticism from industry professionals and officials who point to the urgency given rising global oil prices. Challenges in Venezuela, including mismanagement and political instability, further complicate development, while internal government and industry divides have also hindered progress. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Marc Caputo ·

    Energy Dept. draws fire for slow pace of Venezuelan oil deals

    <p>Nearly eight months after President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> predicted U.S. companies would "rapidly rebuild Venezuela's dilapidated oil industry" to boost production, no new petroleum deals have been finalized ther…

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