Crece la importación de diluyentes clave para la producción de petróleo venezolano antes de la autorización de EE.UU.

Venezuela's imports of key oil-production feedstock, nafta, are increasing ahead of US Treasury authorization, allowing drillers and service companies to resume operations in the country. At least 1.4 million barrels of nafta are expected to be unloaded this month, a 50%+ increase from January. The necessary diluent makes Venezuelan oil, similar to asphalt, suitable for transportation and export. US-based Chevron and trader Vitol Group are importing the feedstock, which is essential for producing and exporting heavy crude oil.