AEC to visit Venezuela amid energy reform push

The African Energy Chamber has announced a three-day working visit to Venezuela on August 3-5, 2026, to support energy sector reforms and promote investment in oil, natural gas, and related infrastructure.

• AEC delegation, led by Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk, will meet government leaders and industry stakeholders to assess the investment landscape and identify collaboration opportunities.
• The article says the visit will highlight Venezuela’s natural gas, AI, and digital infrastructure opportunities, and cites ongoing projects by Shell, bp, Repsol, and Eni; it is a future-facing announcement rather than a report of a completed deal.