VOL. XLIV

No 37

10-September-2001

VENEZUELA

ExxonMobil-LedVenture Starts Delivery From Cerro Negro Heavy Oil Project In Venezuela

Lastmonth ExxonMobil exported the first shipment of upgraded crude oil from itsCerro Negro heavy oil project in Venezuela, following the start-up of theprojects upgrader unit at the end of July. The Aegean Legend tanker, loaded with a mixed shipment of upgraded anddiluted crude oils, left the eastern Venezuelan port of Jose on 7 August boundfor the Chalmette refinery...