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Venezuela seeks US investment for oil and gas exploration

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Venezuela's new petroleum minister, Paula Henao, is actively seeking U.S. and foreign investment to revitalize the nation's energy sector. She highlighted over 916 exploration opportunities, including significant natural gas and untapped oil reserves, urging companies to invest in both onshore and offshore projects. Despite past hesitations due to political instability and nationalizations, smaller U.S. producers like Hunt Oil and Crossover Energy are beginning to sign new production agreements, with plans to commence operations soon. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jordan Blum ·

    Venezuela oil minister to U.S. companies: ‘It’s an entire world waiting to be discovered’

    Smaller, private U.S. oil producers are beginning to ink deals in Venezuela as the dilapidated energy industry evolves.

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