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Chevron, the sole US oil company with a significant presence in Venezuela, is set to substantially expand its operations. The company has been allocated additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt and plans to invest over $7 billion through its Venezuelan joint ventures. This investment aims to double oil production to approximately 600,000 barrels per day within the next five years. This expansion follows an announcement by President Donald Trump regarding a deal to develop the nation's oil reserves, which reportedly includes a stake for the Pentagon in the profits. Chevron's move is significant as it represents a major commitment to increasing output from Venezuela's rich oil fields, potentially impacting global energy markets and US-Venezuela relations.