Venezuela’s largest refinery, Amuay, with a capacity of 645,000 barrels per day, ceased operations Sunday due to a significant power failure in the western state of Falcon. The outage occurred following two recent, fatal earthquakes that impacted the country. Refinery workers reported experiencing energy issues prior to the complete shutdown. The closure of Amuay exacerbates existing challenges within Venezuela’s oil industry, already struggling with underinvestment and declining production. This disruption could further impact the nation’s fuel supply and export capabilities. Details regarding the extent of the damage and estimated repair time remain unclear. The incident highlights the vulnerability of Venezuela’s critical infrastructure.