US energy firms sign multi-billion Venezuela deals
By The BriefBrief
US energy firms signed a raft of multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the United States control of a large share of its oil reserves. The deals have prompted questions about Venezuela’s sovereignty.
WHO:US energy firms and Venezuela
WHAT:Signed multi-billion-dollar deals related to Venezuela’s oil reserves.
WHEN:Sep 2, 2026
WHERE:Venezuela
WHY:The deals were signed days after Venezuela agreed to grant the United States control of a large chunk of its oil reserves.
