{"id":7413,"date":"2026-01-20T10:21:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/?p=7413"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:21:22","slug":"us-completes-500-million-venezuelan-oil-sale-funds-flow-to-qatar-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souqtimes.com\/ja\/finance\/7413\/","title":{"rendered":"US Completes $500 Million Venezuelan Oil Sale, Funds Flow to Qatar Account"},"content":{"rendered":"

JAKARTA<\/strong> – Following significant geopolitical developments in Venezuela, the United States has successfully finalized its first sale of Venezuelan crude oil valued at $500 million (approximately Rp8.4 trillion), marking a major milestone in the US-Venezuela energy agreement worth $2 billion (Rp33.8 trillion).<\/p>\n

Historic Energy Deal Takes Shape<\/h2>\n

The groundbreaking arrangement enables Venezuela to export its crude oil to the United States through Chevron, the American energy giant that serves as the primary joint venture partner of Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA. Chevron operates under special authorization from the US government.<\/p>\n

In recent weeks, Chevron has emerged as the sole company capable of loading and shipping Venezuelan oil without disruption, handling export volumes ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 barrels daily.<\/p>\n

This agreement not only potentially redirects oil supplies away from China but also provides Caracas with an avenue to avoid deeper production cuts amid export blockades.<\/p>\n

First Transaction Completed<\/h2>\n

A US government official characterized the inaugural sale as a “significant step forward” in the bilateral energy relationship. Revenue from this initial transaction is currently held in bank accounts controlled by the US government, with a primary account located in Qatar serving as a neutral location to facilitate fund transfers.<\/p>\n

Additional oil sales are anticipated in the coming days and weeks.<\/p>\n

“President Trump’s team is facilitating ongoing positive discussions with oil companies ready and willing to make unprecedented investments to restore Venezuela’s oil infrastructure,” stated White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers, as quoted by CNN International on Saturday (January 17, 2026).<\/p>\n

Industry Caution Remains<\/h2>\n

Despite the ambitious plans, the initiative faces skepticism from segments of the US energy industry. Several energy executives, including ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods, have expressed reservations about conducting business in Venezuela given its severely damaged infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Woods assessed current conditions as “not investment-worthy,” emphasizing the need for clear legal and commercial frameworks before companies commit substantial capital.<\/p>\n

President Trump previously announced that the US oil industry would invest at least $100 billion (Rp1,686 trillion) to rebuild Venezuela’s energy sector, though the source of this figure remains unclear.<\/p>\n

During a White House meeting with oil executives last week, some companies showed reluctance to commit to major investments in a nation experiencing ongoing political and economic turmoil.<\/p>\n

Geopolitical Context<\/h2>\n

This sale follows a series of major geopolitical events involving regime change in Venezuela and the takeover of control over the South American nation’s oil reserves.<\/p>\n

The US conducted a military operation that removed Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro in early January, subsequently establishing a pro-US interim government in Caracas. Since then, the United States has assumed control over Venezuelan oil exports and plans to market this output to global markets.<\/p>\n

The arrangement represents a dramatic shift in Venezuela’s oil export landscape, potentially reshaping regional energy dynamics and international oil supply chains. However, questions remain about the long-term viability of investments in Venezuela’s deteriorated oil infrastructure and the country’s political stability.<\/p>\n

As negotiations continue between the Trump administration and energy companies, the international community watches closely to see whether this energy agreement will deliver the promised revival of Venezuela’s once-robust petroleum sector.<\/p>\n

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Original Article:<\/b><\/p>\n

CNBC Indonesia. (2026, January 19). <\/span>Jual Minyak Venezuela Rp 8,4 Triliun, Duit AS Mengalir ke Qatar<\/span><\/i>.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/i>Retrieved from <\/span>https:\/\/www.cnbcindonesia.com\/news\/20260117073927-4-702996\/jual-minyak-venezuela-rp-84-triliun-duit-as-mengalir-ke-qatar<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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