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Chevron's expansion in Venezuela has implications for the oil industry and the planet

NPR | By Julia Simon

Published September 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM CDT

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Chevron is expanding its current operations in Venezuela. The deal expands the company's footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty in Venezuela.

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Julia Simon is the Climate Solutions Correspondent on NPR's Climate Desk.