Ölförderung: Venezuela erwägt offenbar Opec-Austritt
Caracas prüft nach dem Machtwechsel den Rückzug aus der Opec. Die USA wollen im Land Ölfelder übernehmen und denken offenbar darüber nach, ein Gegengewicht zu der Organisation zu schaffen.
Venezuela may be considering leaving Opec, according to a report citing insiders, according to Bloomberg financial news agency. The South American country was one of the founding members of Opec 60 years ago. Recent discussions with US representatives hint at the possibility of a breakaway from the organization, but no final decision has been made, according to several sources.
The shift in influence from Washington was evident in recent talks involving extensive involvement in Venezuela's oil fields, a development that was unthinkable just two years ago. Talks are also under way about a potential 100-year lease for several oil fields. A White House spokesperson declined to comment on a potential Opec exit, nor did they comment on the negotiations over the oil fields reported by Axios. The Venezuelan Information Ministry did not respond promptly to a request for a statement.
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