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Exxon Mobil Corp. y Chevron Corp. actúan con cautela al sopesar la propuesta del presidente Donald Trump de invertir 100.000 millones de dólares para reconstruir la industria petrolera venezolana frente al modelo de gasto disciplinado que ha disparado sus acciones en Wall Street. Por Kevin Crowley / Bloomberg Los directores ejecutivos de ambas compañías destacaron las […]
TL;DR
- Exxon Mobil and Chevron are cautious about investing in Venezuela's oil industry, prioritizing disciplined capital spending and shareholder value.
- Both companies see long-term potential in Venezuela's vast oil reserves but require political and legal stability, including a reliable fiscal regime, to protect investments.
- Chevron, the only major U.S. oil company currently operating in Venezuela, plans to fund operations with existing cash flow, enabling production increases without impacting its global capital budget.
- Recent changes in Venezuela's oil policy, reducing taxes and allowing greater foreign participation, along with U.S. Treasury license expansions, create potential opportunities.
- Exxon CEO Darren Woods noted improvements in Venezuela's legal and fiscal framework but stressed that these changes require time and that greater democratic representation is also needed.
- Investor confidence in Exxon and Chevron has been driven by growth in low-cost U.S. shale production and Guyana, reducing their immediate need for Venezuelan investment.
- Chevron aims to use initial Venezuelan profits to recover debts from PDVSA and cover operational costs, with current production representing a small percentage of its annual cash flow.
- Venezuela's heavy oil presents a production challenge, comparable to Canada's oil sands, requiring a cost-advantageous approach.
- Past nationalizations of assets in Venezuela by Exxon remain a significant concern, highlighting risks associated with cooperating with entities perceived as having previously seized assets.