A new US/Venezuela
Oil & Gas Company
HQ / CAPITAL
HOUSTON, USA
OPERATIONS BASE
CARACAS, VEN
Oil in
Venezuela
Recent events in Venezuela are a big opportunity for the peoples of the US and Venezuela, and investors. A new era of prosperity dawns.
billion
barrels
Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserve on earth, estimated to be over 300 billion barrels. This is about 20% of total proven reserves in the world—almost as much as the Middle East oilfields combined.
Oil Drilling in Action
Private Operators
For the last 20 years, the oil industry in Venezuela has been controlled by the government. Following recent changes to the law, private oil companies can now come back into the market.
Oilfields
New oil fields will open up for private companies to explore and drill. New permits and oil-field leases will be released by the Ministry responsible for hydrocarbons.
Joint Ventures
Joint ventures opportunities are opening up, so that local operators and US oil companies can work together on new projects to ramp up oil production faster.
Gas in
Venezuela
Ninth-largest natural gas reserves globally. About 60% of total proven gas reserves in South America.
There are also big opportunities for US investors to extract gas in Venezuela.
Venezuela has the ninth-largest natural gas reserves globally, totalling about 5.5 trillion cubic metres. This is about 60% of total proven gas reserves in South America.
Currently, though, gasfields in Venezuela suffer from chronic under-investment, insufficient infrastructure and tight government controls.
Roughly 80% of gas extracted in Venezuela is a by-product of oil drilling, so combining oil and gas operations makes sense.
Gas prices tend to be more stable than oil prices so revenues from gas will help to maintain a responsibly diversified income source for us.
Gas Drilling Infrastructure
US Sanctions
In 2019, the US government imposed sanctions which prohibit any US person or company from dealing with the Venezuelan government's state-owned oil company PDVSA and related entities.
In 2026, these sanctions were partially lifted. In summary, US companies are now permitted to:
General Licence 48
Provide goods and services to oil companies in Venezuela
General Licence 49
Negotiate contingent contracts for investments in Venezuela oil companies and infrastructure, subject to US government approval to the contract
General Licence 50A
Enter into transactions for oil exploration, drilling, investments and infrastructure if you are one of the existing big international oil companies
Special Licences are required for transactions with parties from Iran, North Korea, Cuba, China or Russia regarding assets in Venezuela.
Sanctions against individuals in Venezuela continue to apply.
Strict Compliance
VenUS Oil & Gas will operate strictly within the US government's sanctions framework.
We are obtaining specialist legal advice from US attorneys.
We will liaise with OFAC, the Department of Treasury and the State Department.
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL (OFAC) COMPLIANCE
Drilling Operations
Venezuelan Government Approvals
In Venezuela, government approvals are required for the establishment of a foreign-owned oil company, including:
Registration of foreign shareholders with SAREN
Incorporation of the company with the Commercial Registry
Registration with the National Administration of Customs and Tax (SENIAT)
IVSS - Venezuelan Social Security Institute
RNC - National Registry of Contractors before the National Contracting System (SNC)
RNET - National Registry of Work Entities, affiliated with the Ministry of People's Power for the Social Work Process (MPPPST)
RUPDAE - Sole Registry of Persons Performing Economic Activities
INCES - National Institute for Socialist Training and Education
Registration with the Ministry of Hydrocarbons
Further, to be permitted to explore and drill for oil in Venezuela, VenUS Oil & Gas will be required to obtain permits and licences from the Ministry of Hydrocarbonsfor all "primary activities".
Any joint ventures and contracts with PDVSA and related entities will also need to be approved by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons.
We will operate strictly within this regulatory environment and obtain all required approvals from the Venezuelan government and its agencies.
Local Oil Industry Expertise
Benefits to the US and Venezuela
Benefits to the US
Access to low-priced oil for US industry and motorists
Reduced reliance on oil from the Middle East
Increased stability in the Western Hemisphere
Employment opportunities for US workers
Profits to US oil companies and investors
Company taxes to the US government
Benefits to Venezuela
Employment opportunities for Venezuelan workers
Foreign investment in oil infrastructure
Stimulation for the Venezuelan economy
Capitalising on Venezuela's significant oil reserves
Profits to Venezuelan oil companies and investors
Company taxes to the Venezuelan government
VenUS is a US company,
with a Venezuelan
operating subsidiary.
VenUS Oil & Gas in the US
VenUS Oil & Gas Company was recently incorporated in Texas, USA.
It will be owned by the Founders and shareholders who invest in VenUS Oil & Gas, and we have plans to list our shares in the US.
We will control all activities of the VenUS Oil & Gas group through the US company.
All oil that we import from Venezuela will be sold to US refineries and/or US oil traders.
Our US company will have a US-resident Chairperson, a US CEO, non-executive directors and a US management team from the oil and gas industry.
VenUS Oil & Gas in Venezuela
We are incorporating a wholly-owned subsidiary company in Venezuela.
Our Venezuelan subsidiary will conduct all operating activities of the group in Venezuela – ie. drilling, infrastructure, storage and shipping.
Working capital, infrastructure investment and JV contributions in Venezuela will be funded by the US company.
We will apply to the Venezuela government for all necessary licences and permits for all activities.
Our Venezuelan operating subsidiary will have a Venezuelan-resident Chairperson, a Venezuelan CEO and a local management team. Our US company will nominate 2 US non-executive directors to the Board.
* SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE US GOVERNMENT
Global Oil Transportation
Founders from the US Oil Industry
Oil Explorers, Drillers & Producers
TEXAS • 25+ YEARS
The Founders of VenUS Oil & Gas are from the US oil industry. They are oil explorers, drillers, producers and oilfield service providers. They operate mainly in Texas. They hold licences and permits for oil wells, and have drilled millions of barrels of oil in the US over the last 25 years.
The Founders know the oil industry, they are very experienced operators in the oilfields of the US, and they are enthusiastic to apply their experience to the oilfields of Venezuela.
ADVISORS
Experienced Industry Professionals
Seed Round
The opportunity in Venezuela is bigger than we can ever imagine. There is room for all of us to be involved. Join us! We are especially keen to hear from investors interested in our US$1 million Seed Round. Subscription Applications are open now, closing on 31 July 2026 or earlier if the Seed Round fills up. Apply early so that you don't miss out.
What we need Seed Investor support for:
Establishing our offices in Houston and Caracas
US legal, and Venezuela legal
Sanctions approvals
Meetings with government in Venezuela
Public Relations and Communications
Recruitment
Oil/gas industry consultants and geologists
Accounting
Preparation for Series A fundraising
Send your signed Application Form now to chris@venusoilgas.com
Land-Based Oil Production
Legal Information
VenUS Oil & Gas Company is incorporated in Texas, USA ('the Company').
This is a potential opportunity to be a seed investor in the Company. Neither this presentation document, nor our Application Form, is an invitation to subscribe for shares in the Company.
All information provided in this investor presentation is indicative only and subject to change. Prospective investors should do their own due diligence and seek legal advice.
You may, as a consequence of expressing your interest by filling out our Application Form, be invited to subscribe for shares that may be issued in the Company.
The Seed Round is expected to be an exempt private placement under Rule 504 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 (USA). We have chosen to limit participation to accredited investors only. A Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) may be sent to invited investors.
Any prospective investment opportunity will not be promoted to investors until all necessary approvals, disclosures, filings and legal documents are in place. OFAC approvals may be required. Anti Money Laundering rules will be applied. All oil and gas activities in Venezuela are subject to necessary government approvals in the US and Venezuela.
We will accept fiat (USD) or crypto (BTC, ETH or USDT/C). Accredited investors from anywhere in the world are welcome (except sanctioned countries or individuals).
Applications close 31 July 2026 or earlier if we fill up before then.