‘The Dirtiest, Worst Oil’ Is in Venezuela

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By By Phil McKennaJan 7, 2026, 9:35 pm82 pts
The country’s “extra heavy” oil packs some of the highest associated greenhouse gas emissions of any crude oil. By Phil McKenna Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves, but the South American country’s heavy oil deposits also stand out for another reason; on a barrel-for-barrel basis, they pack…

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