Venezuela's oil exports face significant delays due to ageing port infrastructure. Tankers wait up to thirty days for loading, slowing operations considerably. Equipment failures and power outages plague key terminals, especially Jose. This congestion limits overseas shipments despite increased crude production. Infrastructure upgrades are crucial for Venezuela's oil export revival.

Venezuela oil exports rose 19.7% this year, PDVSA says, as output nears 1.245 million barrels a day and Caracas sets a February 2027 summit.

Venezuela's oil exports face significant delays due to ageing port infrastructure. Tankers wait up to thirty days for loading, slowing operations considerably. Equipment failures…