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🗞️ Driving the news: U.S. President Donald Trump announced the revocation of Chevron's license to operate in Venezuela, citing President Nicolás Maduro's failure to implement electoral reforms and facilitate migrant returns
• This decision reverses the concessions granted by the previous administration in November 2022
🔭 The context: In 2022, the Biden administration issued a license allowing Chevron (see sustainability performance) to resume operations in Venezuela's oil sector, aiming to encourage democratic reforms
• Despite these efforts, recent elections have been marred by allegations of fraud, and Maduro's government has been slow to accept deported Venezuelan migrants from the U.S.
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The revocation of Chevron's license is expected to reduce Venezuela's oil production by approximately 240,000 barrels per day, potentially impacting global oil supply and prices
• This move underscores the complex interplay between energy policies and geopolitical considerations
⏭️ What's next: The license termination is set to take effect on March 1, 2025
• Chevron is currently assessing the implications of this decision, while Venezuelan officials have criticized the move, suggesting it could exacerbate economic challenges and migration issues
💬 One quote: "The U.S. government has made a damaging and inexplicable decision by announcing sanctions against the U.S. company Chevron." — Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez
📈 One stat: Chevron's operations in Venezuela accounted for over 25% of the country's total oil output, exporting about 240,000 barrels per day
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