Why ONGC wants a stake in two Venezuela oilfields — and needs US approval
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) seeks to acquire stakes in two Venezuelan oilfields but requires approval from the U.S. due to existing sanctions. Venezuela's oil sector has declined from low prices, mismanagement, and US sanctions, weakening PDVSA's operational capacity.
Venezuela's oil industry has witnessed a prolonged decline due to a combination of depressed oil prices, economic mismanagement and US sanctions. During this period, PDVSA's operational capabilities have also weakened considerably.