Trump Announces $100 B Private Investment Commitment Trump posted on social media that at least $100 billion will be invested by major oil companies in Venezuela’s oil sector, framing the pledge as central to upcoming discussions with industry leaders. He made the claim ahead of a White House meeting that will host the CEOs of Exxon Mobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips, signaling potential private‑sector participation in rebuilding the field. The announcement follows the January 3 military operation that seized President Nicolás Maduro, which Trump presented as a move to secure oil control. [1]

Interim Venezuelan Authority Promises 30‑50 Million Barrels Interim President Delcy Rodriguez affirmed that her government remains in charge and is negotiating oil sales with the United States. Trump added that the interim authorities will deliver between 30 and 50 million barrels of high‑quality, sanctioned crude to the U.S., with proceeds placed in accounts he will control and sold at market price. The promise aims to provide immediate supply while the broader reconstruction plan unfolds. [1]

U.S. Selectively Lifts Sanctions to Enable Oil Sales The Energy Department announced selective rollback of sanctions to permit PDVSA to ship crude and enter sales talks with Washington, routing revenues into U.S.-controlled accounts for distribution to both American and Venezuelan populations. PDVSA confirmed ongoing negotiations for oil exports, reflecting a coordinated diplomatic and commercial effort. These steps seek to open a revenue stream while maintaining financial oversight during the political transition. [1][2]

Energy Secretary Stresses Tens of Billions Needed for Scale‑up Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters that establishing a long‑term U.S. presence in Venezuela is feasible in the short to medium term, but reaching historic production levels will require tens of billions of dollars and considerable time. He downplayed immediate financing concerns, noting that modest output gains are plausible without massive upfront capital. Analysts, however, warn that $54 billion over 15 years is needed just to sustain current output, underscoring the scale of investment required. [1][2]

Energy and Defence Markets Surge on Venezuela Developments U.S. energy stocks surged after the Maduro seizure, with Chevron up more than 4% and Halliburton gaining over 7%, while defence shares such as BAE Systems and Rheinmetall rose 5% and 8% respectively. Precious metals also climbed, gold 1.9% and silver 3.6%, as investors sought safety amid geopolitical risk. Despite the market optimism, analysts cautioned that reviving Venezuela’s oil infrastructure will be costly, slow, and politically risky, limiting expectations of an immediate supply boost. [3][2]