Trump donor Harold Hamm's Continental Resources to develop oil region in Venezuela

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Continental said it undertook an "independent evaluation of opportunities" in Venezuela after President Donald Trump called for the industry to invest.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:07:55 UTC.

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