Robert Kiyosaki, renowned entrepreneur and author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, analysed the rationale behind India’s involvement in the first new U.S. oil refinery in half a century, hailed by President Donald Trump.
The refinery in Brownsville, Texas, is part of a $300 billion investment to be backed by Reliance Industries over two decades. The company is owned by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani.
Notably, Reliance operates the world’s largest oil refining complex in Jamnagar, India.
Kiyosaki, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, highlighted that as the world’s attention was on Iran, Trump quietly “seized control” of Venezuela’s oil sector, which boasts the largest proven oil reserves globally. However, Venezuelan oil is heavy with high sulphur and requires specialized refining equipment, which most American refineries lack.
Interestingly, Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery, handling over 1.2 million barrels of crude oil per day, is equipped to process this type of oil. It is one of the most sophisticated heavy crude processing facilities globally. Kiyosaki also pointed out that Reliance was already importing Venezuelan crude before U.S. sanctions. “They know the oil.”
Kiyosaki suggested that Reliance’s involvement is “not a coincidence,” but rather a “calculated positioning” by India after China lost access to Venezuelan oil following the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro in January.
Texas Refinery Plan Amid Oil Market Turmoil
The establishment of the new “historic” refinery, unveiled by Trump, comes as part of an effort to boost domestic energy production and deepen economic ties with global partners. It is designed to process American light shale oil from the Permian Basin, with an estimated 1.2 billion barrels to be processed over the next two decades.
As for Venezuela, years of political turmoil and restrictions have left most of its oil stranded. The U.S. actions in the Latin American nation are aimed at gaining broader access to its heavy crude and potentially opening more opportunities for American oil majors like Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX), Halliburton Co. (NYSE:HAL) and Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE:VLO).
Meanwhile, the escalating tensions in the Middle East have rattled global markets, causing oil prices to surge. When last checked, WTI crude oil traded over 6% higher at $92.54 per barrel. The unfolding deals could potentially reshape trade flows, production levels, and refining economics.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by a Benzinga editor.
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