CVX - U.S. OIL GIANTS EYE BILLIONS IN VENEZUELA Chevron and other U.S. energy companies are nearing deals to invest billions in Venezuela’s oil sector. Chevron could expand its existing operations by adding two heavy-oil fields to its portfolio. Meanwhile, Halliburton is reportedly in talks to supply equipment and services to Venezuelan producers. The deals could mark a significant expansion of U.S. energy investment in Venezuela.(*Walter Bloomberg)