Chevron(US:CVX) Jin Shi Shu Ju·2026-01-06 04:05Group 1 - Approximately 12 tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude oil and fuel have left the country's waters since the beginning of the year, defying U.S. export blockade policies [2][3] - These tankers are reported to carry around 12 million barrels of Venezuelan heavy crude and fuel oil, with their destinations currently unclear [3] - Chevron has resumed oil exports from Venezuela, being the only U.S. company authorized to do so, with a tanker currently transporting about 300,000 barrels of Venezuelan heavy crude to the U.S. Gulf Coast [4][5] Group 2 - The Venezuelan oil industry is facing significant challenges, with the state oil company PDVSA's oil exports having stalled due to U.S. sanctions, leading to full storage facilities and a reduction in oil production [5] - The Venezuelan government, led by oil minister Delcy Rodríguez, is in urgent need of oil export revenues to maintain government operations and stabilize the domestic situation [5] - The U.S. military recently captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and President Trump indicated that the oil embargo against Venezuela would remain fully in effect [2][5]