<p>WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said there was room to balance roles for both the United States and China in Venezuela to allow for commerce but that Washington would not allow Beijing to have major control over the Latin American country.</p>
<p>In an interview on Fox Business Network, Wright also said he expected see Chevron  (CVX.N)  quickly grow its activities in Venezuela with ConocoPhillips  (COP.N)  and Exxon Mobil  (XOM.N)  also looking to play a role.</p>

- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated there is potential for both the U.S. and China to have commercial roles in Venezuela.  
- He emphasized that while commerce is permitted, the U.S. will not permit China to dominate influence in the country.  
- Wright also anticipated that Chevron, along with ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil, would expand their operations in Venezuela.

US energy chief says there is room for US and China in Venezuela