{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "codex": {
    "name": "The Energy Codex",
    "url": "https://thecodex.expert/energy/",
    "domain": "energy"
  },
  "entry": {
    "id": "countries_venezuela",
    "status": "active",
    "url_html": "https://thecodex.expert/energy/countries/venezuela/",
    "name": "Venezuela Energy Profile — Complete Reference",
    "type": "concept",
    "aliases": [
      "Venezuela energy",
      "Orinoco Belt",
      "PDVSA",
      "Guri Dam",
      "Paraguana Refining Complex"
    ],
    "definition": {
      "canonical": "Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves (~303.8bn barrels) but produces only ~900,000-1,000,000 bbl/day due to decades of underinvestment and sanctions. Guri Dam supplies ~73% of electricity. Major political transition in Jan 2026."
    },
    "provenance": {
      "author": "The Codex (Let Us Do It For U)",
      "created": "2026-07-09",
      "last_updated": "2026-07-09",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "citation": "\"Venezuela Energy Profile — Complete Reference\", The Energy Codex, https://thecodex.expert/energy/countries/venezuela/, last updated 2026-07-09."
    }
  }
}