4 FAQs about Venezuela energy storage equipment cooperation model
What is the role of coal in Venezuela's energy mix?
In comparison to oil and natural gas, coal plays a minor role in Venezuela’s energy mix, accounting for 0.2% of total energy production and 0.1% of total energy consumption. Venezuela's coal industry has faced challenges such as outdated infrastructure and limited investment, which has affected production.
What are the challenges facing Venezuela's coal industry?
Venezuela's coal industry has faced challenges such as outdated infrastructure and limited investment, which has affected production. Venezuela's coal production fell by an average annual rate of 16% from 2001 to 2021 after peaking at nearly 8.7 million short tons in 2000.
Will a new project increase Venezuela's production?
According to IPD Latin America, ventures operated by ENI, Repsol, and Maurel & Prom could increase production by an additional 50,000 b/d in the near term. As a result, we estimate that these projects will increase Venezuela's total output to around 900,000 b/d by the end of 2024.7
Will Chevron be able to produce crude oil in Venezuela?
Much of Venezuela's crude oil production capacity and infrastructure have suffered from a decade-long lack of capital and regular maintenance. Chevron's earlier exemption increased its production to 135,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2023, and we expect Chevron's output in Venezuela to reach 200,000 b/d by the end of 2024.