Dense, sticky and heavy: why Venezuelan crude oil appeals to US refineries
US Gulf Coast heavy-oil refineries are well-suited to process dense Venezuelan crude, supplying cheap feedstock that could support refining, jobs, and reindustrialisation.
Marathon Petroleum to Reap a Windfall on Venezuela Oil Boom
U.S. seizure of Venezuela's leadership enables U.S. control over Venezuelan heavy crude exports, likely channeling oil to Louisiana refineries and benefiting Marathon Petroleum.