El Palito Terminal

El Palito refinery terminal. Medium crude and refined products operations at Puerto Cabello.

El Palito is the maritime terminal of El Palito Refinery, a medium crude processing facility located in Puerto Cabello. This terminal is strategic for oil operations in Venezuela's central region, receiving crudes from local production and exporting refined derivatives to international markets. The terminal has capacity for medium-sized tanker vessels and specialized loading systems.

El Palito refinery and terminal form part of the logistics system that connects oil production from the central region with export markets. The facilities include docks for loading and unloading, pumping systems, onshore storage, and necessary connections to the refinery that processes crudes from the region. The terminal is equipped to handle different crude grades and refined products, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Palito?
El Palito is the terminal of the refinery of the same name at Puerto Cabello. It handles medium crude and refined products for export and import.
What vessel types does El Palito receive?
El Palito receives crude and product tankers. The terminal is adapted for different drafts and tonnages.

Cargo types

Crude oilRefined products
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