WILLEMSTAD - The government company Refineria di Korsou, Curaçao Refinery (RdK) indicates in a press release that it took note of a letter stating that it has placed a lien on crude oil, refined products, equipment and inventory. All belonging to PDVSA’s subsidiary company Isla Refinery.
In its press release, RdK emphatically denies this and states that it did not seize anything belonging to the Isla. RdK says that the only action it took was to place a lien on funds from the utility company Aqualectra destined to Isla Refinery. RdK also states that it has always stood for a solution for the dispute between them, Isla Refinery and CRU (Curaçao Refinery Utilities) about the debts. RdK wants this solved without standing in the way of Isla’s responsibilities towards the employees and other creditors.
RdK, in cooperation with the Government of Curaçao, on the contrary, is doing its utmost to guarantee that Isla Refinery has the space to comply with its responsibilities by e.g. requesting exoneration on U.S. sanctions against the Venezuelan company.
RdK indicates it is aware of effects any type of action, such as was announced by Isla Refinery, can have. For that reason, RdK laments the incorrect information that was published and shared on social media. RdK urges Isla to continue its operations and to comply with its responsibilities to creditors and employees while the parties negotiate to reach an agreement.