U.S. oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies: Reuters

U.S. oil company North American Blue Energy Partners will take over some oilfields previously controlled by five Chinese companies and a Russian firm.

U.S. oil firm to take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian companies: Reuters

TL;DR

  • North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) will take over Venezuelan oilfields previously operated by Chinese and Russian firms.
  • This takeover is part of a broader oil production agreement between the U.S. and Venezuela.
  • NABEP will control 17 projects in Venezuela, with 14 newly granted.
  • The deal displaces Chinese and Russian interests in Venezuela's energy sector.
  • The Trump administration sees this as a way to align Venezuela's oil industry with U.S. interests.