Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-05 18:59Group 1 - Michael Burry has been holding shares of Valero Energy since 2020 and is increasingly optimistic about this investment as the U.S. plans to engage more deeply in revitalizing Venezuela's oil industry [2][6] - Burry emphasizes that many refineries along the Gulf Coast are designed to process Venezuelan heavy crude oil, which has led to suboptimal production using inferior crude materials over the years [2][6] - Following the recent political changes in Venezuela, including the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, there is a renewed call for U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela [2][6] Group 2 - Valero Energy's core advantage lies in its ability to process heavy crude oil, and even a gradual recovery in Venezuelan oil supply could benefit smaller refining companies like PBF Energy and HF Sinclair [3][7] - Analysts on Wall Street suggest that if Venezuelan oil supply increases, Valero Energy will be the biggest beneficiary, with its stock rising approximately 10% following this news [3][7] - The aging oil infrastructure in Venezuela presents a significant investment opportunity for U.S. oilfield service companies, as large-scale repair projects are anticipated [3][7] Group 3 - Burry holds shares in Halliburton and sees potential in Schlumberger and Baker Hughes, which may participate in the reconstruction of Venezuela's pipelines and refineries [3][7] - The aging state of Venezuela's oil pipelines and refineries indicates that repair contracts will likely go to U.S. contractors [3][7] - Companies like Chevron have already entered the Venezuelan market, and long-standing lawsuits from firms like ExxonMobil may soon see resolutions if the U.S. takes control of Venezuelan affairs [3][7]