Continental Resources to develop massive oil patch in Venezuela
KEY POINTS
- •Continental said it will develop and operate a patch in the Orinoco Belt that spans 126,000 acres and possesses an estimated 30 billion barrels of reserves.
- •Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
- •Additional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the CNBC Top News newsroom.
PUBLISHED SAT, SEP 5 2026•(58m ago)
Continental said it will develop and operate a patch in the Orinoco Belt that spans 126,000 acres and possesses an estimated 30 billion barrels of reserves.
Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
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