Orimulsion® is a product that Mitsubishi Corporaion's (MC) Energy Group of has been importing from Venezuela to Japan since 1991. A joint venture company called MC BITOR Ltd. is responsible for supplying and marketing Orimulsion® to meet the needs of Japanese customers. Orimulsion® is the brand name given to a fossil fuel created by adding water to a natural bitumen mixture. It is an attractive, unconventional fuel that is 100% Venezuelan-based. Orimulsion® has been widely used commercially, proving its value as an economical fuel alternative for power generation.
Apart from the petroleum business, Mitsubishi Venezolana also has a strong business relationship with Sidor, the nation's premier steel company. We have supplied Sidor with graphite electrodes for steel production for over 20 years. In addition to this mainstay of our carbon business, we are also looking to promote other carbon products such as cathode and anode blocks, calcined petroleum coke, and pitch for aluminum smelters.
Although Venezuela is rich in natural resources, the variable political and economic climate presents some special challenges as waves of change cross the nation from time to time. The key to our success in this ever-changing environment has been our know-how, which allows us to move around or face and deal with different situations. We are determined to expand our approach here in order to overcome adversities and identify more business opportunities.
“Crossroads and Contrasts” — no words better define our corner of the world. Set on one of the world's oldest geographic formations is one of Venezuela's newest cities' — Ciudad Guayana. Created in the early 1960s, Ciudad Guayana is now the nation's heavy industry center. The city is located between two towns, the historic San Felix with its Spanish fort, and Puerto Ordaz, the gateway to the Guiana Highlands, home of the world famous Angels Falls.
Ciudad Guayana is located at the point where two great rivers converge-the Orinoco and the Caroni. Four hydroelectric dams have been built along the Caroni, including Guri, the biggest, and Macagua, which is located in the city.
From ecotourism to a stroll in beautiful city parks, the area has a lot of offer both residents and visitors alike.
Venezuela leads the world in producing international beauty pageant winners, with five Miss Worlds and four Miss Universes, among many others.
Besides their natural physical beauty, Venezuelan woman are very feminine and pay close attention to their personal appearance. In fact, this emphasis on looking good has made Venezuela one of the world's largest consumers of beauty products.
Women here are also very fashion conscious, dressing up for daily life with the elegance of Hollywood stars. The beauty and charm of Venezuelan women also comes from the mixture of different cultures that have converged here. All of this combines to transform Venezuelan women into truly enchanting, multifaceted jewels. For women here, being beautiful is not only desirable; rather, it is a mission, a duty, even a responsibility!
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