What the Big Oil executives told Trump about investing in Venezuela

The CEOs ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips told President Donald Trump that Venezuela will need big changes to attract investment. Exxon CEO Darren Woods said Venezuela is "uninvestable" in the country's current state.

CNBC • Jan 10, 2026

President Trump meets with oil executives about Venezuela at White House

CNBC's Brian Sullivan reports on President Trump's commentary about Venezuela's oil industry during his meeting with oil executives at the White House.

CNBC Television • Jan 9, 2026

White House oil meeting on Venezuela includes independents, and strong links to Denver

The White House is summoning oil executives to discuss potential investment in Venezuela on Friday, and while a preliminary list of attendees features the big names of American oil - Chevron , Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips - it also includes several smaller independents and private equity-backed players.

Reuters • Jan 9, 2026

Behind the scenes of who is attending Trump's oil executive meeting after Maduro operation

President Donald Trump meets with major oil companies after successful military operation captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores on narcotics charges.

Fox Business • Jan 9, 2026

Trump promises oil companies ‘total safety' in Venezuela as he urges them to invest billions

Country is ‘uninvestable' today, president told, but CEOs signal they are ready to spend with support

The Guardian • Jan 9, 2026

Eni's Cronos Development May Add New Gas Volumes to Europe From 2027

E considers moving ahead with the Cronos gas project off Cyprus, which could supply natural gas to Europe by 2027.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 9, 2026

Trump meets with oil execs to talk Venezuela, plus stocks rise following December jobs report

Market Domination anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for January 9, 2026. President Trump met with oil executives at the White House on Friday in an attempt to secure $100 billion in investments into reviving Venezuela's oil industry.

Yahoo Finance • Jan 9, 2026

Trump: We will decide the oil companies that are allowed into Venezuela

Trump: We will decide the oil companies that are allowed into Venezuela.

Yahoo Finance • Jan 9, 2026

Trump Presses Oil Executives to Invest in Venezuela—but Gets Lukewarm Reception

Exxon's CEO says the South American country is currently ‘uninvestable' and plans to send a technical team to assess the situation.

WSJ • Jan 9, 2026

5 Dividend Stocks with Strong Momentum for 2026

Some things are just meant to go together: movies and popcorn, snow and Christmas, and the beach and sunshine. Some, like water and oil or the Dallas Cowboys and playoff wins, just don't mix.

Benzinga • Jan 7, 2026