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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: oil company nationalization

oil company nationalization stories: 2 news summaries

Chavez Quietly Courts Western Oil Firms

Falling oil prices force Venezuelan prez to swallow his pride

Jan 15, 09 1:50 AM CST
(Newser) - The falling price of oil is forcing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to quietly make overtures to the Western oil companies he used to harass and shun, reports the New York Times. Chavez needs the foreign expertise and purchasing power to help boost Venezuela's declining production and income. The lure of... More »

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oil • Venezuela • Hugo Chávez • oil company nationalization • Petroleos de Venezuela SA • oil companies

Venezuelan Prez
Threatens to Cut Off US Oil

If Exxon wins court action seeking assets, Chavez vows revenge

Feb 11, 08 3:00 AM CST
(Newser) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is threatening to cut off US oil supplies if Exxon Mobil wins a court ruling to seize billions of dollars in Venezuelan assets, AP reports. The Texas-based oil giant has challenged Venezuela’s efforts to nationalize a multi-billion-dollar oil project, and the fiery leader promised an... More »

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oil • Venezuela • Chevron • ConocoPhillips • ExxonMobil • oil refineries • oil price • Hugo Chávez • oil company nationalization • Petroleos de Venezuela SA • George W. Bush

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