Exxon Strikes Preliminary Deal to Return to Venezuela
The agreement brings the biggest U.S. oil company a step closer to pumping oil again in Venezuela, nearly two decades after it left the country.
Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by The New York Times ·
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Exxon Strikes Preliminary Deal to Return to Venezuela
The agreement brings the biggest U.S. oil company a step closer to pumping oil again in Venezuela, nearly two decades after it left the country.
Exxon moves toward return to Venezuela
Oil giant ExxonMobil has taken a major step toward returning to produce oil in Venezuela. The firm has signed a memorandum of understanding with the South American nation to evaluate opportunities for drilling there. “We welcome the opportunity to evaluate potential upstream opportunities with the Venezuelan…
Coverage details
2 outlets from United States are covering this story: The New York Times and The Hill. The New York Times published it first, on November 10, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Hill, 16 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Venezuela, Exxon Strikes Preliminary Deal, Return and ExxonMobil.
