Venezuelan Vice President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodríguez calls for foreign oil and gas companies to maintain operations in Venezuela despite the termination of licenses by the U.S. Companies affected include Chevron, Maurel and Prom, Repsol, ENI, and Global Oil Terminals. The Maduro regime assures that oil production is normal and companies can continue operations under Venezuelan law.
Key Points
Impending termination of oil and gas licenses for foreign companies in Venezuela by the U.S.
Venezuelan Vice President urges companies to continue operations under local law
Repsol in talks with U.S. authorities to explore options for continuing operations in Venezuela
Pros
Venezuela aims to maintain oil production despite challenges
Foreign companies can continue operations under Venezuelan law
Cons
U.S. terminated licenses for companies to operate in Venezuela
Impending challenges for companies due to U.S. sanctions