Venezuela Exports First Shipment of Liquefied Petroleum Gas to US

The shipment, aboard the Chrysopigi Lady, is set to arrive in Providence, Rhode Island.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:39pm

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Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced that the country has exported its first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas, which is bound for the United States. The shipment, aboard the Singapore-flagged vessel Chrysopigi Lady, left a port in northern Venezuela on February 1 and is set to arrive in Providence, Rhode Island.

Why it matters

This shipment marks a significant milestone for Venezuela as it seeks to rebuild its economy and diplomatic relations with the United States following the recent military operation that led to the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro. The export of liquefied petroleum gas could provide much-needed revenue for Venezuela and help ease tensions between the two countries.

The details

Rodriguez, who was sworn in as Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's capture, announced the shipment in a post on her Telegram channel. She described it as a 'historic milestone' and an 'achievement for the well-being of the people of Venezuela.' The Chrysopigi Lady is expected to arrive in Providence, Rhode Island in the coming days.

  • The Chrysopigi Lady left a port in northern Venezuela on the evening of February 1, 2026.
  • The shipment is set to arrive in Providence, Rhode Island in the coming days.

The players

Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela's interim president, who was sworn in after the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro.

Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela's former president, who was captured during a recent U.S. military operation.

Chrysopigi Lady

The Singapore-flagged vessel that is transporting Venezuela's first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas to the United States.

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What they’re saying

“Proud to share this moment: the vessel Chrysopigi Lady has set sail from Venezuela with the first shipment of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. We are marking this historic milestone by exporting the country's first molecule of gas; an achievement for the well-being of the people of Venezuela.”

— Delcy Rodriguez, Interim President of Venezuela

What’s next

Rodriguez faces key tests in the weeks ahead as she seeks to maintain order in Venezuela and manage diplomatic relations with the United States, which conducted the military operation that led to Maduro's capture.

The takeaway

This shipment of liquefied petroleum gas represents a significant step forward for Venezuela as it works to rebuild its economy and diplomatic ties with the United States following a turbulent period. The export could provide much-needed revenue for the country and help ease tensions between the two nations.