With the change of government in Venezuela in 2026 and the strong intervention of the Trump administration, the global energy landscape is facing yet another major restructuring after the shale oil revolution. Trump's proposed "Oil Industry Revival Plan" aims to have U.S. companies take over Venezuelan oil fields, using oil revenues to cover reconstruction costs, thereby cutting off China's and Russia's influence in South America's energy sector. Among many international oil giants, Chevron has become the biggest potential beneficiary due to its long-term presence and operations in the region. This report will analyze Venezuela's current production capacity, the U.S. government's strategic blueprint, and whether Chevron has a long-term investment moat amid the current global oversupply. Venezuela's Crude Oil Status: Potential and Challenges on the Ruins Although Venezuela possesses the world's largest proven oil reserves (approximately 3.03 trillion barrels), years of sanctions and mismanagement have severely impacted its oil industry.

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