They will arrive at the ports of José and Bajo Grande to load crude oil, two more than in December
EFE (via 14ymedio), New York, January 6, 2026 — Chevron has sent at least 11 oil tankers to Venezuela and they are expected to arrive at two ports controlled by the Caribbean country’s government amid changes following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by the United States, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.
The ships, two more than in December, have been chartered by Chevron, the only oil company with an export license despite US sanctions on the Venezuelan industry. They will arrive at the ports of José and Bajo Grande to load crude, Bloomburg reports, using its own preliminary data.
“Chevron remains focused on the safety and well-being of our employees, as well as the integrity of our assets. We continue to operate in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations,” a spokesperson told EFE when asked about the matter, declining to comment on commercial issues.
“We continue to operate in full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.”
According to Bloomberg, at least 12 oil tankers bound for Venezuela have had to turn back due to the US military presence in the Caribbean Sea.
Venezuelan crude exports fell to their lowest level in 17 months in December, amid the blockade imposed by US President Donald Trump on tankers carrying Venezuelan crude, Bloomberg added.
President Trump has said that the United States will “control” Venezuela until there is “a safe transition,” and that they will recover oil assets for US companies. President Trump has also threatened new attacks if the new government of Delcy Rodríguez “does not behave well.”
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