Petrobras, Brazil’s oil giant, is considering expanding its operations and is eyeing a potential re-entry into Venezuela’s oil market. In a conversation with the Sputnik outlet, economist Rafael Quiroz revealed that CEO Jean Paul Prates is considering Chevron’s recent return to Venezuela as a model for expansion. In November 2022, a deal with Venezuela’s government […]
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