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U.S. Licenses Diluents Export to Revive Venezuela's Oil Industry

2/4/2026

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On February 3, 2026, the U.S. Treasury issued a license to export diluents to Venezuela for oil-sector recovery after Maduro's capture.
The license enables U.S. companies to process payments for these transactions.
The United States aims to control Venezuela's oil sales indefinitely.
Oilfield service firms seek licenses to operate drilling rigs to revitalize production, as exports rose to 800,000 barrels per day in January.

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Story summary

On February 3, 2026, the U.S. Treasury issued a license to export diluents to Venezuela for oil-sector recovery after Maduro's capture.
The license enables U.S. companies to process payments for these transactions.
The United States aims to control Venezuela's oil sales indefinitely.
Oilfield service firms seek licenses to operate drilling rigs to revitalize production, as exports rose to 800,000 barrels per day in January.