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Part of Citgo is defending against claims in the District of Delaware while operating refineries in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Lemont, Illinois.

How did the Delaware judge's forced sale of Citgo affect Elliott Investment Management?

Elliott acquires Citgo in court-ordered sale to pay Venezuelan debts The Delaware judge ordered the forced sale of Citgo in November 2025, allowing Elliott Investment Management and its affiliate, Amber Energy, to acquire the oil company. The court approved the sale, which was structured to send $9 billion to pay off numerous Venezuelan creditors. Elliott's Amber Energy has pledged $11 billion to modernize and expand Citgo's operations, including a $1 billion expansion of its Texas refinery.

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  • A Delaware federal judge ordered the sale of Citgo to Elliott Management and Amber Energy in November 2025.fortune.com
  • The sale was approved to send $9 billion to pay off a small number of Venezuela’s numerous creditors.fortune.com
  • Elliott's Amber Energy pledged $11 billion to modernize and expand Citgo’s operations.fortune.com
  • The expansion includes a $1 billion upgrade of the Texas refinery, which would produce an additional 2 billion gallons of fuels per year.fortune.com

Why it matters

For Elliott Investment Management, acquiring Citgo represents a major strategic win, securing control of a significant U.S. refining asset. This acquisition allows the hedge fund to deploy $11 billion into modernizing the company, which currently operates refineries in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Lemont, Illinois, thereby expanding its operational capacity.

However, the acquisition is highly volatile due to geopolitical factors. The sale is opposed by the Venezuelan government, and the Treasury Department has extended Citgo’s protection from the sale six times since January, meaning the deal's finalization depends on complex diplomatic and legal approvals.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Trump administration grant the necessary Treasury Department approval for the sale to proceed?
  • Will the Venezuelan state-owned oil company, PDVSA, successfully appeal the Delaware judge's sale order?

What would change this answer

The Treasury Department grants the sale license immediately.The acquisition of Citgo by Elliott Management will become certain, allowing the company to begin its planned $11 billion expansion.
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals rules against the Venezuelan parties.The fate of Citgo will be placed solely in the hands of the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, potentially accelerating or delaying the sale.

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