Spanish Justice Upholds Ruling Condemning PDVSA to Pay Millions in Debt to ConocoPhillips

A Spanish court has recognized the international arbitration award that condemns Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and its subsidiary CVP to pay $33.7 million plus interest as reimbursement for a loan to acquire part of the Corocoro oil field, which was nationalized after the credit was granted. The decision has been made [...]

Spanish Justice Upholds Ruling Condemning PDVSA to Pay Millions in Debt to ConocoPhillips

TL;DR

  • A Spanish court has recognized an international arbitration award.
  • The award condemns PDVSA and its subsidiary CVP to pay $33.7 million plus interest.
  • The debt stems from a loan used to purchase part of the Corocoro oil field.
  • The Corocoro oil field was nationalized after the loan was granted.