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U.S. Expands Chevron's Oil Production License in Venezuela, Allowing Cash Payments

The policy change allows for greater business flexibility and reflects shifting U.S.
Key Metrics

10.75

Heat Index
  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2026-01-16
Key Impacts
Positive Impacts (5)
Chevron Corp.
Global Crude Oil Prices (Brent & WTI)
Venezuelan Sovereign & PDVSA Bonds
U.S. Gulf Coast Refiners
Oil Tanker Shipping Companies
Negative Impacts (3)
Heavy Sour Crude Differential (e.g., Mars vs. WTI)
OPEC+ Oil Producers
Western Canadian Select (WCS)
Total impacts: 8 | Positive: 5 | Negative: 3
Event Overview

The policy change allows for greater business flexibility and reflects shifting U.S. strategies towards Venezuela's energy sector. This move signals a potential easing of sanctions, enabling increased economic engagement and oil production.

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U.S. Expands Chevron's Oil Production License in Venezuela
2026-01-17 07:02

The U.S. is expediting the expansion of Chevron's oil production license in Venezuela. According to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, the new permit will allow Chevron to pay the Venezuelan government in cash instead of oil, enabling the company to sell all the crude it produces there. This change enhances Chevron's business flexibility and reflects the latest U.S. policy on Venezuela's energy sector.

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