Venezuela’s Heavy Crude Revival Faces Sanctions and Capital Hurdles
Output has collapsed below 1 million bpd, and rebuilding may require $80B–$100B amid legal uncertainty.
Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.
Output has collapsed below 1 million bpd, and rebuilding may require $80B–$100B amid legal uncertainty.
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