Halliburton begins recruiting for Venezuela oil sector after White House meeting
Halliburton Company has posted job openings for its Venezuelan operations following a meeting with President Trump. The move signals a potential return to the region.
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On January 16, 2026, Halliburton Company posted job openings for engineers, technicians, and skilled oil workers in Venezuela 
VE. This move represents the first tangible corporate action toward re-entering the country following a period of absence. The development comes just days after a January 9 White House meeting where President Donald Trump donald trumpurged major firms to revitalize the regional energy sector.
VE. This move represents the first tangible corporate action toward re-entering the country following a period of absence. The development comes just days after a January 9 White House meeting where President Donald Trump donald trumpurged major firms to revitalize the regional energy sector.
