AdvertisementIt is unclear what executives will be attending the upcoming meetings, and whether oil companies will be attending individually or collectively. The White House did not comment on the meetings but said it believed the U.S. oil industry was ready to move into Venezuela. Trump told NBC News the U.S. may subsidize oil companies to enable them to rebuild Venezuela’s energy infrastructure. Asked if the administration had briefed any oil companies ahead of the military operation, Trump said, “No. Chevron is the only American major currently operating in Venezuela’s oil fields.

Source: Huffington Post January 06, 2026 05:46 UTC