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Chevron to ‘more than double’ number of oil rigs in Venezuela

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— U.S. energy corporation Chevron will significantly expand its operating capacity in Venezuela by “more than doubling” the number of active drilling rigs as part of its five-year production plan, the company’s Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner said during a conference organized by Barclays. The deployment of new equipment supports the investment program […]

Delcy Rodríguez estimates 200 direct jobs for each activated oil rig

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Activating each oil rig in Venezuela will create around 200 direct jobs, according to data from Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) cited by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. “Each rig activates 200 jobs, 200 workers,” Rodríguez said during the inauguration of a boulevard in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui state. Rodríguez said job creation will […]