Más de 11 millones de barriles de petróleo están varados en Venezuela por las sanciones y restricciones de EEUU
La estatal PDVSA atraviesa serias dificultades para exportar crudo venezolano tras la reciente incautación de un buque por parte de Estados Unidos. Según operadores del mercado y fuentes citadas por Reuters, más de 11 millones de barriles de petróleo permanecen varados en distintos navíos, mientras los clientes presionan para modificar los términos de los contratos spot y los descuentos frente al precio internacional se profundizan. […]
TL;DR
- PDVSA is experiencing significant difficulties exporting Venezuelan crude after the U.S. seized a sanctioned vessel.
- Over 11 million barrels of oil are currently stranded on ships.
- Clients are demanding changes to spot contract terms and offering deeper discounts.
- The U.S. seized the Skipper vessel and sanctioned six shipping companies as part of its strategy to limit revenue to the Maduro regime.
- Discounts for Merey crude, primarily destined for China, have increased significantly due to higher "war clause" costs.
- The Chinese market shows signs of saturation, weakening demand for Venezuelan crude.
- Clients are requesting payment in digital currency and reimbursement for demurrage due to delays.
- The Minister of Petroleum stated that U.S. measures will not interrupt PDVSA's operations.
- Chevron is the only company currently exporting Venezuelan crude without significant delays.
- Ships affected by sanctions are sailing with transponders off to reduce interception risks.