Chevron shares rose 0.51% to $212.13 on Wednesday as the oil major announced plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela. The company aims to double production through its joint ventures to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years.

Chevron stock has climbed steadily over the past few months and is now hovering near its all-time high. What next for the shares?

Chevron could expand its Venezuela operations under a 25-year agreement targeting crude production of 1.5 million barrels per day.

The announcement comes as Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Chevron representatives visit Venezuela on Wednesday.