[U.S. Officials: Will Continue to Promote U.S. Private Sector Investment in Venezuela] According to Golden Finance, on September 2, U.S. officials stated that the next phase of negotiations regarding Venezuela's transitional arrangements will resume in mid-September; efforts to promote U.S. private sector investment in Venezuela will continue. Chevron will announce the expansion of its operations in Venezuela. U.S. Energy Secretary Wright will travel to Venezuela tonight and attend the signing of related agreements tomorrow.