Trump hails "biggest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. has made a deal with Venezuela to gain control over oil fields holding 65 billion barrels of oil reserves. The deal is described as a partnership involving the U.S. government, private companies, and Venezuela, aiming to boost U.S. energy security and invest in Venezuela’s economy.Key Facts
- The U.S. will gain equity (ownership interest) in Venezuelan oil companies through a unique public-private partnership.
- The deal gives the U.S. guaranteed access to a certain amount of oil, called "off-take oil," at cost price.
- Venezuela has about 65 billion barrels of oil reserves involved in the agreement.
- Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio support the deal.
- The deal is expected to bring nearly $100 billion in private investment and create thousands of jobs in Venezuela.
- Venezuela could receive $209 billion in extra tax revenue from the deal according to Rodriguez.
- The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital will oversee the arrangement, linking it to U.S. national defense efforts.
- Some U.S. officials initially disagreed on the deal’s final status, but it was later confirmed as complete.
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