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Venezuelan Oil

Quick and dirty summary of the oil in Venezuela that the US is now in control of

Jan 03, 2026
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Updated to include Chinese Yuan, Euro, Sanctions, and alledged total control of worlds oil supply Jan 3rd 1:56PM

Type of Oil in VenezuelaVenezuela’s oil reserves consist mainly of extra-heavy crude from the Orinoco Belt, the world’s largest proven reserves. Characteristics include:

  • Low API gravity: 8–16° (extremely viscous, requiring dilution for transpor…

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