Chevron to Invest More Than $7B in Venezuela Over Five Years
Chevron will invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years, aiming to more than double production there to roughly 600,000 barrels a day. Its three joint ventures have already raised output 15% this year, with the deal adding enhanced fiscal, commercial and legal terms and more Orinoco Belt acreage. Total costs are expected below $20 a barrel, while PDVSA dysfunction has reduced Venezuela output.