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CommoditiesMedium•20 February 2026•

1 min read

US Energy Secretary Visits Venezuela to Oversee Oil Sector Rehabilitation

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright conducted a high-level visit to Venezuela to assess ongoing efforts to rebuild the nation's vital oil industry. This mission marks the most significant visit by a US official since the recent regime change and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela is currently seeking to restore its production capabilities through technical assistance and direct oversight from the United States. The initiative aims to stabilize global energy markets by tapping into the country's vast oil reserves, which remain the largest in the world. Market analysts suggest that the potential return of significant Venezuelan supply could exert downward pressure on global crude prices. Consequently, this development is viewed as bearish for benchmarks such as Brent and WTI Crude as global supply expectations rise.