Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Venezuela Grants NABEP 100-Year Oil Concessions Under Deal
Venezuela has given an oil company called NABEP the right to operate 17 oil fields for 100 years.
The company is expected to pay about $200 billion in royalties and taxes during the first 25 years.
NABEP also says it will spend about $100 billion building oil infrastructure.
The White House says this could create jobs and increase economic activity in Venezuela.
A private company being created with NABEP would run the fields.
The United States would have the first chance to buy most of the oil produced.
A Pentagon office would own 25% of the parent company.
The deal follows an agreement between Washington and Caracas and is part of President Donald Trump’s effort to increase Venezuelan oil production.
Venezuela granted North American Blue Energy Partners 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields.
NABEP is expected to pay about $200 billion in royalties and taxes during the first 25 years.
The company plans to invest approximately $100 billion in new Venezuelan oil infrastructure.
The United States would receive purchase rights for most of NABEP’s oil output and a 25% equity stake through the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital.
The White House says the arrangement will operate under Venezuelan hydrocarbon laws and U.S. law, with U.S. government veto powers over the company’s board.
- Who
- Venezuela, North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House, and U.S. government agencies are involved.
- What
- NABEP received 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields under an agreement giving the United States significant purchase, ownership, and oversight rights.
- When
- The terms were released on Monday; the agreement was reached days earlier, while the reported U.S. military intervention occurred in January.
- Where
- The concessions cover oil fields in Venezuela.
- Why
- The stated goals are to increase Venezuelan oil production, fund infrastructure, support jobs, and expand economic activity.
- Concession duration
- 100 years
- Oil fields covered
- 17 Venezuelan oil fields
- Royalties and taxes
- Approximately $200 billion during the first 25 years
- Planned infrastructure investment
- Approximately $100 billion
- U.S. purchase rights
- The United States has first refusal for 80% of NABEP’s production and a guarantee to purchase 20% at cost.
- Government equity stake
- The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital was granted a 25% stake in the corporate parent.
- Legal framework
- The concessions follow Venezuelan hydrocarbon laws, while the U.S. government agreement is governed by U.S. law and U.S. courts.