Citgo.
oil company and gasoline retailer
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Citgo is defending against claims in the District of Delaware while operating refineries in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Lemont, Illinois.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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A Delaware judge ordered the forced sale of Citgo, a Venezuelan subsidiary, which Chris Wright applauded.Some support1 report
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Regulators are reviewing permits for Citgo, Formosa, and SpaceX, and holding hearings across the state of Texas.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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ConocoPhillips faced debt via Citgo auction, while Continental Resources signed an MoU with PDVSA.Some support1 report
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Venezuela has taken control of the U.S. refining giant Citgo, while 31 tons of gold bars are held for talks amidst political opposition.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Elliott Investment Management made a $5.9 billion bid for Citgo, while Maduro's regime seeks to reclaim the asset amid political opposition.Some support1 report
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Walmart expands Gas Savings benefit with Citgo. Both companies are reporting on the pressures caused by rising gasoline costs.Some support2 reports
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Citgo is confirmed to be a subsidiary of Venezuela's national oil company.Some support1 report
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Citgo's petroleum tanks released small amounts of fuel vapors in South Portland on September 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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Gold Reserve appeals the sale of Citgo's parent company while seeking to resume mining activities in Venezuela.Some support1 report
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CITGO operates in Southwest Louisiana, supplying fuels to the broader U.S. market.Some support1 report
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Citgo, which has operated in Southwest Louisiana for 80 years, is considering expansion that could create new jobs.Some support1 report
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City council in La Crosse revoked Citgo licenses while the Trump administration launched a voter fraud investigation.Some support1 report
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Citgo and PBF are delaying refinery operations while tightening transit restrictions affect European trade amid climate conditions.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Citgo is funding environmental projects in the region near Buffalo Bayou.Some support1 report
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Citgo auction involved Venezuelan sovereign assets, and Israel provided aid following a major earthquake.Some support1 report
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Citgo commissioned the relocation of its iconic sign and hired a company to manage the repositioning.Some support3 reports
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Local facts detail Hopkinton, including Morrissey's representation, Subway and Citgo's adjacent land, and Warner's housing project.Some support1 report
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Citgo shares are affected by the ongoing refinement of US sanctions programs targeting Venezuelan entities.Some support3 reports
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A former gas station leak caused a fuel spill in Mokena, leading to long-term environmental remediation efforts.Some support1 report
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Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III seeks to acquire PDV Holding Inc., which relates to Citgo assets in Corpus Christi and Lemont.Some support1 report
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Citgo operates and is based in the city of Boston.Some support1 report
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Around Citgo this week
News at the entities that move Citgo most-
Venezuela StructuralFundraising supports aid work in Venezuela.Moves Citgo
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Delaware StructuralA nor'easter is impacting the coastlines of Delaware and Jersey Shore, causing coastal flooding and high waves.Moves Citgo
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Caracas StructuralHead of communications for opposition party, Claudia Macero, was active in Caracas.Moves Citgo
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PDVSA StructuralThe United States claims a 20 percent stake in Venezuelan oil reserves, which are managed by PDVSA.Moves Citgo
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Nicolás Maduro StructuralAnthropic's technology was used to capture Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores.Moves Citgo
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María Corina Machado TransactionalInterim government in Caracas blocks María Corina Machado's return to the country.Moves Citgo
Connections
The 33 strongest of 42, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Lake Charles Structural
Citgo operates refineries and holds assets within the Lake Charles location.
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Venezuela Structural
Citgo is a subsidiary of the national oil company of Venezuela, making its operations subject to the state's political and economic policies.
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Corpus Christi Structural
Citgo owns and operates refineries and maintains a significant operational presence within the Corpus Christi area.
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Caracas Structural
Citgo operates as a subsidiary of the Venezuelan state, which is functionally linked to the context of Caracas.
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PDVSA Structural
Citgo is owned through the Venezuelan state oil company, PDVSA.
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Karl Schmidt Structural
Karl Schmidt serves as a Vice President for Citgo.
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Florida International University Mentioned together
FIU experts are currently engaged in detailed analysis regarding Citgo's corporate ownership status.
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Delaware Structural
Delaware's judicial authority dictates major operational and legal actions concerning Citgo.
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Romeoville Structural
Citgo's refinery operations provide economic support and functional reliance for the local community of Romeoville.
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Government of Venezuela Structural
Citgo's collateral is formally tied to a bond issued by PdVSA, a state-owned entity of the Government of Venezuela.
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Nicolás Maduro Structural
Maduro's regime exerts control and influence over the Citgo subsidiary, actively seeking to reclaim the asset.
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Lockport Operational
Citgo's refinery operations provide economic support to the local economy of Lockport.
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Elliott Investment Management Transactional
Elliott Investment Management made a $5.9 billion bid for Citgo.
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María Corina Machado Transactional
Machado attempted to take over Citgo, but the bid was outright rejected by her.
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Gold Reserve Transactional
Gold Reserve is actively appealing the sale of Citgo's parent company, creating a high-stakes corporate governance issue.
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Walmart Operational
Citgo provides fuel discount services integrated into the Walmart+ loyalty program.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Structural
The TCEQ regulates Citgo by reviewing its operational permits.
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Texas Transactional
Citgo entered into a contract with a company located in Texas.
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La Crosse Structural
La Crosse's city council exercised regulatory power by revoking licenses at a Citgo station.
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Mokena Operational
Citgo's former gas station leak caused a fuel spill, leading to environmental remediation managed by Mokena.
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South Portland Operational
Citgo's petroleum tanks are located in or impacting South Portland, leading to the release of small amounts of fuel vapors.
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Boston Shared context
Citgo is located and operates within the city of Boston.
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New Bedford Transactional
Citgo utilizes New Bedford as a base for sign fabrication services.
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Southwest Louisiana Shared context
Citgo maintains an operational presence within the region of Southwest Louisiana.
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Lemont Shared context
Citgo operates refineries within the geographical area of Lemont, Illinois.
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North America Shared context
Citgo operates within the North American market context, specifically utilizing facilities in the Lake Charles area.
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Philadelphia Operational
Citgo's pricing is challenged by new market entrants, indicating active market competition.
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Rubio Operational
Rubio sought to end opposition oversight of Citgo.
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Hopkinton Shared context
Citgo operates physically on land that is located within the boundaries of Hopkinton.
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ConocoPhillips Transactional
ConocoPhillips was involved in a financial obligation related to a Citgo auction.
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Chris Wright Mentioned together
Chris Wright commented on the forced sale of Citgo.
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Buffalo Bayou Shared context
Citgo operates and funds environmental projects within the region containing Buffalo Bayou.
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Calcasieu Parish Shared context
Citgo's expansion is noted to potentially create new job opportunities within Calcasieu Parish.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- A Delaware judge ordered the forced sale of Citgo, a Venezuelan subsidiary, which Chris Wright applauded.
- Regulators are reviewing permits for Citgo, Formosa, and SpaceX, and holding hearings across the state of Texas.
- ConocoPhillips faced debt via Citgo auction, while Continental Resources signed an MoU with PDVSA.
- Elliott Investment Management made a $5.9 billion bid for Citgo, while Maduro's regime seeks to reclaim the asset amid political opposition.
- Walmart expands Gas Savings benefit with Citgo. Both companies are reporting on the pressures caused by rising gasoline costs.
- Citgo is confirmed to be a subsidiary of Venezuela's national oil company.
- Citgo's petroleum tanks released small amounts of fuel vapors in South Portland on September 9, 2026.
- Gold Reserve appeals the sale of Citgo's parent company while seeking to resume mining activities in Venezuela.
- CITGO operates in Southwest Louisiana, supplying fuels to the broader U.S. market.
- Citgo, which has operated in Southwest Louisiana for 80 years, is considering expansion that could create new jobs.
- City council in La Crosse revoked Citgo licenses while the Trump administration launched a voter fraud investigation.
August 2026
4 events- Venezuela has taken control of the U.S. refining giant Citgo, while 31 tons of gold bars are held for talks amidst political opposition.
- Citgo and PBF are delaying refinery operations while tightening transit restrictions affect European trade amid climate conditions.
- Citgo is funding environmental projects in the region near Buffalo Bayou.
- Citgo auction involved Venezuelan sovereign assets, and Israel provided aid following a major earthquake.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- Citgo is defending against claims in the District of Delaware while operating refineries in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Lemont, Illinois.
- Citgo commissioned the relocation of its iconic sign and hired a company to manage the repositioning.
- A former gas station leak caused a fuel spill in Mokena, leading to long-term environmental remediation efforts.
- Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III seeks to acquire PDV Holding Inc., which relates to Citgo assets in Corpus Christi and Lemont.
- Citgo operates and is based in the city of Boston.