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Disaffected

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14. Yes, on the Gulf (of Mexico) coast;
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 11:19 PM
Jan 2026

not so much for the mid-west refineries where most Canadian crude goes.

Canadian oil analysts don't seem too worried as, upgrades to Venezuela's oil field will take many years, if they can actually find any majors who are interested in a long term investment in an unstable country (sorta similar to the US now-a-days) and, Canada is actively seeking new markets, particularly in Asia for which a new pipeline to the west coast is in the works.

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Koch brothers have the only refineries set up for their heavy crude, they are doing tRump dances right now. nt yaesu Jan 2026 #1
Here is a video of why most of America's refineries need heavy oil. Swede Jan 2026 #10
I read that the Venezuelan oil is a very low grade, barely usable for making asphalt pavement...guess we need that... wcmagumba Jan 2026 #2
High viscosity high sulfur. Same kind of refinery that runs Canadian quality oil. Melon Jan 2026 #4
Right. Exactly. In It to Win It Jan 2026 #6
I had written a post on the big loser of this could be Canada a few days ago... Melon Jan 2026 #8
I agree. US refineries have a lot of capacity but it's not unlimited like you said. In It to Win It Jan 2026 #12
Yes, on the Gulf (of Mexico) coast; Disaffected Jan 2026 #14
It's extra-heavy oil, but we can refine it. US refineries are optimized for heavy oil. In It to Win It Jan 2026 #5
Thanks... wcmagumba Jan 2026 #7
The profits from this will go directly to DONALD TRUMP'S personal accounts. CousinIT Jan 2026 #3
He's stealing it. AloeVera Jan 2026 #9
It's not 'negotiation' when one side commands and the other side obeys. Norrrm Jan 2026 #11
Shakedown 0rganism Jan 2026 #13
'Trump said' bigtree Jan 2026 #15
Anyone else confirm this MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2026 #16
That fast eh. The smoke hasn't even settled. miyazaki Jan 2026 #17
And how much of that will benefit the starving citizens of Venezuela ??? Jack Valentino Jan 2026 #18
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