Venezuela refining system processing 350,000 b/d, covers domestic fuel demand

HOUSTON, TEXAS  (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 20.Aug.2026, Words: 130) — Venezuela’s refining system is processing just 350,000 barrels per day (b/d). This, compared to a peak refining processing capacity of 1.3 million b/d from its 6 domestic refineries.

EAI ANALYSIS: THE ISSUE WITH VENEZUELA’S NAMEPLATE 1.3 MMB/D REFINING CAPACITY