https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-exxon-assessing-7-areas-in-venezuela-for-possible-energy-projects-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-exxon-assessing-7-areas-in-venezuela-for-possible-energy-projects-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-exxon-assessing-7-areas-in-venezuela-for-possible-energy-projects-sources-say#u201641Sun, 15 Nov 2026 03:32:55 +0000ExxonMobil signed a memorandum of understanding with Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA on Monday in Caracas, allowing the U.S. producer to assess seven areas for potential development. The evaluation covers undeveloped fields, mature areas, and an exploration block. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez witnessed the signing. The move marks Exxon's first concrete step toward returning to Venezuela after the company exited in 2007 following asset nationalization and previously labeled the country "uninvestable."Why it mattersExxon's departure in 2007 came after Hugo Chave