U.S. Government Acquires Stake in Venezuela Oil Venture via NABEP
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What happened
The U.S. government plans to acquire up to a quarter of Venezuela’s oil through North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP). NABEP, controlled by Alejandro Betancourt, was granted 100-year rights to 17 oilfields containing an estimated 65 billion barrels of reserves. The U.S. Pentagon secured a 35% stake in NABEP through warrants, which allows it to purchase equity later without immediate dilution.
Why it matters
The agreement grants NABEP access to significant proven oil reserves in Venezuela. The U.S. government's involvement establishes a major new ownership and capital structure for the Venezuelan oil sector. Critics have warned that the deal, announced by Donald Trump, is
Who's involved
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rystad Energy evaluates the viability of ambitious oil production growth, leading NABEP to seek major oil investments in the Venezuelan sector.Sub-event
US plans to acquire 25% of Venezuela's oil via NABEP.1 source
- A company founded by Alejandro Betancourt is gaining oil concessions following political meetings.Sub-event
- The US announced an oil deal with Venezuela, with Francisco Rodríguez analyzing the terms of the concession.Sub-event
Betancourt controls NABEP in Venezuela; Trump announced the oil venture; U.S. and European authorities investigated Betancourt.1 source
- Alejandro Betancourt's firm is involved in a potential oil deal in Venezuela that includes ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and a U.S. government equity stake.Sub-event
- ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips are evaluating potential investments in Venezuela, while Donald Trump struggles to convince companies to invest in the deal.Sub-event
NABEP, controlled by Betancourt, is involved in a potential oil deal in Venezuela with ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips.1 source
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US gains direct ownership stake in Venezuelan oil fields via Betancourt's firm, excluding Chinese and Russian influence.1 source
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The entities involved
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Alejandro Betancourt
Venezuelan businessman
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ExxonMobil
American multinational oil and gas corporation
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ConocoPhillips
American oil and gas company
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
Related events
- Alejandro Betancourt operates in Venezuela under Nicolás Maduro's regime while simultaneously acting as a fixer for the Trump administration.
- A proposed deal, announced on January 5, 2026, targets Venezuelan oil reserves involving Alejandro Betancourt and Donald Trump.
- Alejandro Betancourt acted as an intermediary in a major oil deal involving Donald Trump.
- Trump announced a deal on Venezuelan oil reserves, confirmed by Delcy Rodriguez, involving major refiners like Chevron and ExxonMobil.
- U.S. companies, including ConocoPhillips, are reportedly circling Venezuela's oil fields.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- globalpost.com
- globalpost.com
- cubaheadlines.com
- ohiostandard.com
- californiatelegraph.com
- indiatimes.com
- beijingbulletin.com