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## RE: G3/B3/GV - US/IRAN/VENEZUELA-US to sanction Venezuela's PDVSA on Iran trade-sources

Released on 2012-08-10 21:00 GMT

Email-ID | 3036343
Date | 2011-05-24 17:12:45
From | kevin.stech@stratfor.com
To | analysts@stratfor.com
List-Name | analysts@stratfor.com

Okay you're right, loss of gov't contracts specifically is far less severe
than it seemed at first glance. Venezuela despite its concerted effort to
diversify its export markets is still very dependent on US markets (how
dependent? Not sure - the stats are being actively ruined).
The finance stuff is worse, but you know what? I think they can get
financing. VZ and China are best buds and China has piles of USD it needs
to offshore anyway. Pain in the ass to be sure, but as the last round of
Iran sanctions showed, China loves financing America's headaches.
From: analysts-bounces@stratfor.com [mailto:analysts-bounces@stratfor.com]
On Behalf Of Karen Hooper
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:06
To: Analyst List
Subject: Re: G3/B3/GV - US/IRAN/VENEZUELA-US to sanction Venezuela's PDVSA
on Iran trade-sources
Ok, here we go. Loss of access to government contracts doesn't seem like
it would be a huge deal, that can't be priority for PDVSA anyway. I'm
less sure on the impact of import/export financing.
U.S. sanctions Venezuela's PDVSA on Iran trade
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/24/us-iran-usa-sanctions-idUSTRE74N47R20110524
10:29am EDT
WASHINGTON | Tue May 24, 2011 10:35am EDT
(Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday announced new sanctions on
Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA and six other smaller oil and shipping
companies for engaging in trade with Iran in violation of a U.S. ban.
Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg said the sanctions on PDVSA
would prevent it from access to U.S. government contracts and
import/export financing, but would not affect the company's sale of oil to
the United States or the activities of its subsidiaries.
Karen Hooper
Latin America Analyst
o: 512.744.4300 ext. 4103
c: 512.750.7234
STRATFOR
www.stratfor.com
On 5/24/11 10:51 AM, Reginald Thompson wrote:
I get the impression Steinberg already spoke, but I don't see any official
statement up. AFP had something that hit the wires already, but it lacks
detail.
US announces new sanctions against Iran
http://wires.univision.com/english/article/2011-05-24/us-announces-new-sanctions-against
5.24.11
The United States on Tuesday announced it is imposing sanctions against
"seven foreign entities" including Venezuela's state oil company as part
of new efforts to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions.
"I'm here to announce that Secretary of State (Hillary) Clinton has
decided to impose sanctions on seven foreign entities under the Iran
sanctions act of 1996," her deputy James Steinberg told reporter.
These include Petroleos de Venezuela, or PDVSA, as well as PCCI
(Jersey/Iran), Royal Oyster Group (UAE), Speedy Ship (UAE/Iran), Tanker
Pacific (Singapore), Ofer Brothers Group (Israel), and Associated
Shipbroking (Monaco).
The sanctions are aimed at preventing Iran from developing its energy
sector, which in turn is used to fund its nuclear program, Steinberg said.
"Today's action adds further pressure on Iran to comply with its
international obligations," Steinberg said.
The European Union on Monday tightened its own sanctions on Iran, adding
more than 100 firms to a blacklist of companies hit by an assets freeze
amid efforts to revive international talks to make Tehran halt its nuclear
program.
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Reginald Thompson
Cell: (011) 504 8990-7741
OSINT
Stratfor
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From: "Karen Hooper" <karen.hooper@stratfor.com>
To: "Analyst List" <analysts@stratfor.com>, "Fred Burton"
<burton@stratfor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:47:39 AM
Subject: Re: G3/B3/GV - US/IRAN/VENEZUELA-US to sanction Venezuela's
PDVSA on Iran trade-sources
Does anyone know Steinberg's staff? Can we get an advanced copy of his
statements?
Karen Hooper
Latin America Analyst
o: 512.744.4300 ext. 4103
c: 512.750.7234
STRATFOR
www.stratfor.com
On 5/24/11 10:45 AM, Karen Hooper wrote:
They will not jeopardize US companies, so that means we wont see anything
that directly impedes the flow of oil, nor will we see sanctions that
directly target US companies operating in Venezuela.
They will likely try to make it harder for PDVSA directly to access the
financing they need for their operations. What we'll need to see though is
if their JV partners will be able to access financing FOR them. There are
projects wholly run by PDVSA though... those wont be able to directly
access capital. But the state has a way of shuffling cash around, so it
might be ok.
Karen Hooper
Latin America Analyst
o: 512.744.4300 ext. 4103
c: 512.750.7234
STRATFOR
www.stratfor.com
On 5/24/11 10:43 AM, Reginald Thompson wrote:
Yeah, we'd definitely have to see what the implementation of sanctions on
PDVSA looks like to really tell what will happen. However I've been
thinking about any possible effect this could have (and please correct me
if I'm wrong), but even if sanctions barring the Venezuelans from selling
oil to the US were implemented, would it not still be theoretically
possible for the Venezuelans to sell oil to the US via 3rd parties? Or
would that pretty much be impossible through any sanctions? Also, the
amount of firms that could stop doing business with PDVSA to not provoke
the US could cause a pretty big financial hit to Venezuela. Just
considering these things, because like Kevin said, it's a pretty BFD for
Chavez if he loses oil revenue.
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Reginald Thompson
Cell: (011) 504 8990-7741
OSINT
Stratfor
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From: "Karen Hooper" <karen.hooper@stratfor.com>
To: analysts@stratfor.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:35:08 AM
Subject: Re: G3/B3/GV - US/IRAN/VENEZUELA-US to sanction Venezuela's
PDVSA on Iran trade-sources
It's been discussed, but it wasn't at all clear they were serious. This
could be a big deal for Venezuela. Reva is going to try to get a hold of
the folks who were pushing for this.
It will not be clear how much this will hurt PDVSA until we hear how
exactly they are going to implement sanctions, but this could represent a
pretty serious shift of US policy towards Venezuela. This hits them where
it hurts and at a time when the oil industry is seriously suffering.
Karen Hooper
Latin America Analyst
o: 512.744.4300 ext. 4103
c: 512.750.7234
STRATFOR
www.stratfor.com
On 5/24/11 10:12 AM, Benjamin Preisler wrote:
I'd go ahead and rep this, it's been planned for awhile but there hasn't
been much talk about it recently (RT)
US to sanction Venezuela's PDVSA on Iran trade-sources
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/24/iran-usa-sanctions-idUSWAT01513120110524
5.24.11
May 24 (Reuters) - The United States will sanction Venezuela's state oil
company PDVSA on Tuesday for dealing with Iran in violation of a U.S. ban
on such trade, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.
Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg was expected to announce the
sanctions, which could include tough penalties such as being banned from
the U.S. financial system or being denied U.S. contracts, the sources
said. (Reporting by Susan Cornwell, Andrew Quinn and Arshad Mohammed;
editing by Vicki Allen)
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Reginald Thompson
Cell: (011) 504 8990-7741
OSINT
Stratfor
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