Following the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, President Trump urged major U.S. oil companies to invest billions in Venezuela's oil infrastructure, promising "total safety" and "total security" for their investments. The proposition was made during a roundtable discussion at the White House on Friday, attended by executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhilips, among others.

While the precise figure of potential investment was not disclosed, Trump suggested that upwards of $100 billion could be injected into the country's oil sector. He framed Maduro's removal as an "unprecedented opportunity" for American oil companies to expand their extraction operations in Venezuela, a nation possessing some of the world's largest proven oil reserves.

The immediate market reaction to Trump's proposal remains to be seen. However, analysts have voiced skepticism regarding the likelihood of substantial investment from oil firms in the near term. The perceived risks associated with operating in Venezuela, even post-Maduro, including political instability and potential for future nationalization, could deter significant capital expenditure.

Venezuela's oil industry, once a cornerstone of its economy, has suffered from years of mismanagement, corruption, and underinvestment under Maduro's regime. Production has plummeted, leaving the country struggling economically. The potential for U.S. oil companies to revitalize the sector is significant, but hinges on the establishment of a stable and predictable regulatory environment.

The future of Venezuela's oil industry, and the willingness of U.S. companies to invest, will depend heavily on the actions of the new government. Should the new leadership succeed in establishing a stable political and economic climate, the prospect of significant foreign investment could materialize, potentially reshaping the global energy landscape. However, the path forward remains uncertain, and the risks associated with investing in Venezuela remain considerable.