It's Tricky - Chevron's Diminished Role in Venezuela Complicates Plans for U.S. Refiners Seeking Heavy Crude

04/06/2025 12 min
It's Tricky - Chevron's Diminished Role in Venezuela Complicates Plans for U.S. Refiners Seeking Heavy Crude

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Exports of Venezuelan crude to the U.S. have moved lower in recent months, a trend that seems likely to continue with the May 27 expiration of Chevron’s permit to operate there. But while a limited extension of that permit appears likely, if not yet official, the development adds new challenges for Gulf Coast refiners that process heavy crude. In today’s RBN blog, we’ll update the situation in Venezuela, assess what it means for Chevron, and discuss the outlook for the heavy crude-capable Gulf Coast refiners. 

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