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There's a new partner for the U.S. Venezuela oil deal. Energy experts are skeptical

NPR | By Julia Simon
Published September 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM EDT

The White House has confirmed the Venezuelan company that says it will work with the U.S. to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves. Energy experts are skeptical that it's up for the task.

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