新闻分析丨委内瑞拉的“重油”如何吸引美国垂涎

Group 1 - The core argument of the articles revolves around the strategic interest of the U.S. in Venezuelan heavy oil, which is seen as complementary to the existing U.S. oil industry despite the U.S. being a major oil producer itself [1][2] - Venezuelan heavy oil is primarily used for refining diesel, asphalt, and other heavy fuel products, offering a wider variety of derivatives compared to light oil, which is predominantly produced in the U.S. [2] - The U.S. currently imports heavy oil mainly from Canada, but geopolitical tensions have prompted a desire to reduce this dependency, particularly under the Trump administration [2][3] Group 2 - The U.S. oil companies are hesitant to invest in Venezuela due to the high difficulty and energy consumption associated with extracting its heavy oil, which is characterized by high viscosity and sulfur content [3] - Concerns regarding the safety of investments, the condition of Venezuela's aging oil infrastructure, and the legality of U.S. actions in controlling the Maduro regime are significant barriers for U.S. companies [3] - There is skepticism about the actual size of Venezuela's oil reserves, as many claims have not been verified, and the country has not invested in exploration for a long time, complicating the extraction process [3]