BREAKING: 5 Days After Trump Seized Venezuela, China Turns to Canada for Oil

Описание: January 3, 2026, Trump seized Venezuelan President Maduro; five days later January 8, Bloomberg reported Chinese refiners urgently seeking Canadian crude as replacement. China previously bought 67% Venezuela's oil exports (approximately 500,000 barrels/day) suddenly cut off by U.S. control. Trans Mountain pipeline expansion May 2024 tripled capacity to 890,000 barrels/day Pacific Coast exports. Canadian exports to China exploded: 7,000 barrels/day average pre-2023 to 207,000 barrels/day currently—3,000% increase. China now largest Trans Mountain buyer, displacing United States second place. Venezuelan crude heavy sour grade chemically similar Canadian Alberta oilsands bitumen—Chinese refineries designed for heavy crude cannot easily switch lighter grades. Rystad Energy estimates $54 billion 15 years just keep Venezuela production flat; Trump's "rebuild in 18 months" unrealistic. Carney Paris statement: Canadian oil "low risk, low cost" offers stability reliability Venezuela cannot match. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith December 2025 MOU with Carney streamlining pipeline approvals; potential second West Coast pipeline could add 200,000-300,000 barrels/day capacity. Richard Masson (former Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission CEO): Canada can fill Venezuelan gap. Western Canada Select pricing discount widened $11 to $14 below WTI—Chinese buyers negotiating but still buying proves dependence. ExxonMobil ConocoPhillips burned by past Venezuelan investments reluctant return despite Trump pressure.
Key topics: Trump Venezuela Maduro seized, China turns Canada oil, Trans Mountain pipeline 890,000 barrels, Bloomberg January 8 Chinese refiners, 207,000 barrels daily China exports, heavy crude replacement, Alberta oilsands bitumen, Carney low risk competitive, Danielle Smith pipeline expansion, Asian export diversification, Canadian energy sovereignty.


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