The U.S. Secretary of Energy spoke of a 'drastic increase' in production
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The United States and Venezuela advanced in a strategic shift in energy policy. In a meeting held in Caracas, the acting president of the Caribbean country, Delcy Rodríguez, and the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, announced a "long-term productive partnership" focused on oil, gas, mining, and electric power.
The envoy of Donald Trump's administration assured that Washington will drive a "drastic increase" in Venezuelan energy production. According to his explanation, the objective is to unlock the country's economic potential and generate more jobs, better wages, and greater opportunities for the population. In his message, he conveyed that Trump is committed to transforming the bilateral relationship as part of his agenda to strengthen the Americas.
Ambos se reunieron junto a sus equipos.
Rodríguez, meanwhile, maintained that the new stage seeks to consolidate an energy agenda that will function as the engine of the bond between both nations, with reciprocal benefits and without setbacks. She recalled that the energy relationship between Caracas and Washington has more than a century of history and stated that, despite political ups and downs, diplomacy will make it possible to overcome differences.
During the meeting, both delegations discussed concrete projects in hydrocarbons, natural gas, mining, and electricity. Technical teams from the two countries held parallel meetings to accelerate operational decisions. From Caracas, officials emphasized that this first trip opens the door to future missions and to sustained cooperation over time.
Wright's visit acquires additional relevance due to the recent political context. This is the first senior U.S. official to arrive in Venezuela after the January military operation in which Nicolás Maduro was captured along with Cilia Flores. At the same time, the Venezuelan Parliament approved a legal reform that enables greater participation of foreign capital in the oil sector, while the U.S. Treasury Department relaxed restrictions to facilitate operations of U.S. companies on Venezuelan territory.
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In an official statement, the Department of Energy described the official's arrival as "historic" and emphasized that the energy agreement promoted by Trump seeks to foster peace and prosperity in the region. Wright plans to tour oil fields to assess first-hand the opportunities for productive expansion.
The move consolidates a strategic repositioning on the hemispheric energy map. With vast reserves and an industry that is seeking to recover operational capacity, Venezuela is once again on the radar of major investments. For Washington, the understanding represents a bet on securing supply, strengthening regional alliances, and competing for influence in the global energy arena.
