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Source: Houston Chronicle

Maduro shakes up PDVSA as Venezuela faces oil emergency

Houston Chronicle


Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro declared an “energy emergency” as he announced a commission to revamp state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA, redoubling efforts to shore up the nation’s crumbling oil industry.

Economy Vice President Tareck El Aissami …

Source: Reuters

Venezuela opposition cuts deal to delay possible Citgo seizure

Reuters


Venezuela’s opposition has reached a deal with the custodians of a bond issued by state oil company PDVSA to prevent bondholders from seizing U.S. refining subsidiary Citgo, the bond’s collateral, until May, according to court filings and a source.…

Source: Citgo

Citgo’s New CEO Confident in an Uncertain Time

From The Houston Chronicle


Houston’s Citgo Petroleum is under attack on multiple fronts. Creditors for its parent company want to seize its refineries. It’s at the center of a fight for control over Venezuela. The Justice Department is investigating it …

Source: Citgo

U.S. Court Confirms Citgo Board Appointed by Venezuela’s Opposition

From The Houston Chronicle


In a victory for Venezuela’s opposition government, a U.S. judge confirmed Citgo Petroleum’s board of directors appointed by Juan Guaido, squashing socialist leader Nicolas Maduro’s efforts to regain control over the Houston oil refiner.

On Wednesday …

Panama Canal Will Not Block Venezuela Vessels Despite U.S. Sanctions

Panama Canal Will Not Block Venezuela Vessels Despite U.S. Sanctions

From Reuters


The Panama Canal will continue authorizing vessels coming from Venezuela provided they present the necessary paperwork, the waterway’s chief said on Wednesday, suggesting a new round of U.S. sanctions on the South American nation should not make a …

Source: Citgo

CITGO Board Appoints Former Venezuelan Oil Executive as CEO

From The Houston Chronicle


CITGO’s board of directors has appointed former Venezuelan oil executive Carlos Jorda as CEO of the embattled Houston refining company.

In a statement released on Wednesday morning, the company’s board reported that the year-long search for …

Source: Citgo

Citgo to Appoint New CEO to Navigate Political, Legal Turmoil – Sources

From Reuters


Citgo Petroleum Corp has selected Carlos Jorda as its next chief executive, according to three people familiar with the matter, turning to a seasoned refinery expert and native Venezuelan to run a company facing legal attacks and working …

Source: Reuters

Right-Wing Groups Ask Trump Not to Intervene With Citgo

From The Houston Chronicle


A bevy of right-wing groups are asking the Trump administration not to intercede on behalf of the Venezuelan opposition government to keep Citgo Petroleum from being seized and auctioned.

The Houston-based refiner Citgo is owned by …

Source: Citgo

Venezuela Faces the Loss of Citgo – and Desperately Needed Dollars

From The Houston Chronicle


Venezuela could lose its largest U.S. asset after a court allowed a Canadian gold miner to seize shares of Citgo Petroleum Corp.’s parent to satisfy an arbitration award.

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Monday that …

Venezuela’s Guaido Pledges to Protect Chevron Assets if Trump Does Not Renew License

Venezuela’s Guaido Pledges to Protect Chevron Assets if Trump Does Not Renew License

From Reuters


Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Tuesday he would seek to protect Chevron Corp’s (CVX.N) assets in the country if the United States does not renew a license allowing the company to operate despite sanctions on the …

Source: Citgo

Citgo Gets U.S. Subpoena Related to Venezuela Bribery Probe

From Bloomberg


American unit of PDVSA has pledged full cooperation with probe, Businessman last week admitted to bribery for contracts

Citgo Petroleum Corp. received a subpoena from the Department of Justice stemming from an investigation into bribery in Venezuela, indicating …

Inside the Failed Plot to Overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Inside the Failed Plot to Overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

From Bloomberg

The plot, code-named Operation Constitution, involved scores of captains, colonels, and generals from all four branches of Venezuela’s armed forces. The goal was straightforward and seismic—to capture President Nicolás Maduro and put him on trial. The plotters, wearing …

June 27, 2018 - 12:17 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, International
Venezuela Elects Opposition Government for the First Time in 17 Years

Venezuela Elects Opposition Government for the First Time in 17 Years

Maduro blames ‘economic war’ for loss of majority government

For the first time in 17 years, Venezuela’s opposition party claimed a majority position in the National Assembly.

Results from the election, held Sunday, indicate that the Democratic Unity Roundtable (Mesa …