Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven crude reserves, primarily extra-heavy oil from the Orinoco Belt. This resource is upgraded into synthetic crude for refining into gasoline and diesel, powering domestic transport and industry. Globally, buyers benefit through diversified supply, while Venezuela’s state-owned PDVSA relies on export revenue to fund social programs and national infrastructure.
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