While Chevron is investing $7 billion in Venezuela to double its oil output within five years, ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods again urged “caution” and said a lot of reforms are still required before any major entry into the country is decided.
Following reports a month ago that Exxon was close to…
Chevron plans to invest $7 billion to double its production in Venezuela, while ExxonMobil insists that it still needs reforms and guarantees before committing. The difference between the two companies reflects two strategies in front of a country with huge reserves, a deteriorated industry and political and legal risks that remain at the center of the discussion.