Wright Says Venezuela’s Oil Production Could More Than Double Under New Deals

‘The investment in these deals will massively grow oil production, which will give downward pressure on oil prices,’ the energy secretary said.

Wright Says Venezuela’s Oil Production Could More Than Double Under New Deals

TL;DR

  • U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Caracas, Venezuela, for energy deal discussions.
  • New agreements with foreign oil companies are anticipated to more than double Venezuela's oil production.
  • Increased production is expected to help lower oil prices.
  • The Trump administration is also focusing on enhancing refining capacity to decrease gasoline prices.