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Why access to Venezuela’s ‘heavy’ oil is ‘tremendous’ news for US refiners | Oil and Gas News

The United States’ bid to control Venezuela’s oil sector after abducting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has shone a spotlight on the type of crude held

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@Tallish_Tom@mastodon.scot replied · yesterday

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OTOH: https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/06/why-venezuelas-oil-wont-matter-and-why-heavy-crude-is-first-off-the-market/

US physical infratsructure for processing heavy crude is primarily oriented around Canadian supply. Tankers may be able to bring it in but there is not enough infra to move it around inside the US.

CleanTechnica

Why Venezuela’s Oil Won’t Matter and Why Heavy Crude Is First Off the Market - CleanTechnica

Venezuela’s vast oil reserves will not reshape markets. Heavy crude, refinery lock-in, capital flight, and falling diesel demand explain why.

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