Chevron Lifts Venezuela Oil Output to 280,000 bpd on US License

Energy: Venezuela Key Facts —Output. Chevron told investors its Venezuelan joint ventures reached about 280,000 barrels per day in the first half of 2026, roughly 15% higher than the prior six months. —License. The production runs under US Treasury licenses; in February 2026 Washington also cleared BP, Eni, Repsol and Shell to re-engage with Venezuela’s…