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US-Venezuela tensions add volatility to India’s energy and climate strategy
24 Jan 2026 13:43 GMT
… supply disruptions: India historically sourced heavy crude oil from Venezuela, which was … , echoing patterns seen during past OPEC-driven market disruptions.
These pressures …
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China imports last cheap Venezuelan oil
23 Jan 2026 18:59 GMT
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significantly — for example, Venezuelan Merey heavy crude has been
offered at roughly … heavy crude supply, turning more to
sources such as Russia, Iran, or OPEC …
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Venezuela’s Oil: Evolution, Scenarios And International Repercussions – Analysis
23 Jan 2026 18:09 GMT
… new production restrictions by OPEC.
This favourable price context … the displacement of its heavy crude by Venezuelan crude, … by competition from Venezuelan heavy crude, but only moderately. Mexican … in exchange, it received heavy crude oil and gold through …
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IEW 2026: Crude flows, upstream goals in focus as India charts future energy roadmap
22 Jan 2026 23:59 GMT
… is diversifying supply from non-OPEC sources, and we might see … imports from new and non-OPEC suppliers, such as Brazil and … Hamaca, are typically classified as heavy crude.
“Merey has always been a …
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Is It about the Oil?
19 Jan 2026 16:33 GMT
… a lie.
Venezuela’s heavy crude oil is uneconomic, undesirable, … one-third of what OPEC, The US Energy … founding members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and, along with … , Guyana, Canada, PRC, OPEC, and other oil-producing countries …
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Venezuelan oil exports under supply deal with US progressing slowly, documents and data show
22 Jan 2026 07:28 GMT
… and export cargoes from the OPEC country.
But the supply has … .
Offers of Venezuelan flagship Merey heavy crude to U.S. refiners began …
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The Real Reason Washington Wants Venezuela’s Oil
22 Jan 2026 03:12 GMT
… -term strategy centered on securing heavy crude supplies for US Gulf Coast … India, leaving China disadvantaged, while OPEC+ remains defensive.
US Gulf Coast …
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How Venezuela Went from U.S. Ally to National Security Threat
22 Jan 2026 03:12 GMT
… a key member of the OPEC oil cartel, providing the … was occurring, Venezuela’s heavy crude oil was becoming increasingly popular … ) away, coupled with its heavy crude blends selling at discounts to … handle Venezuela's heavy crude, allowing them to secure …
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Venezuelan Oil Exports Progress Slowly Under US Supply Deal
21 Jan 2026 20:08 GMT
… and export cargoes from the OPEC country.
But the supply has … .
Offers of Venezuelan flagship Merey heavy crude to U.S. refiners began …
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Syria’s Energy Sector Faces Structural, Not Symbolic, Barriers
21 Jan 2026 13:58 GMT
… needed to manage Syria’s heavy crude and complex reservoirs. Sanctions halted … . Syria must compete with established OPEC producers, while rebuilding export routes …