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GL 5V — PdVSA 8.5% Bond (2020)
Authorizes transactions related to this bond starting May 5, 2026. Effective from March 19, 2026.
GL 5W — PdVSA 8.5% Bond (2020)
Extends the authorization for the same bond starting June 19, 2026. Replaces 5V effective May 4, 2026.
GL 46 — Venezuelan Oil (Original Version)
Authorizes established U.S. entities to lift, export, sell, transport, and refine Venezuelan oil. Payments to blocked persons must go to the Foreign Government Deposit Fund. Superseded by 46A.
GL 46A — Venezuelan Oil (Revision)
Same as 46, but excludes local taxes, permits, and fees from the deposit requirement. Superseded by 46B.
GL 46B — Venezuelan Oil & Petrochemicals
Expands 46A to include petrochemical products (fertilizers and precursors) for importation into the U.S. Includes an annex with HS codes.
GL 46C — Venezuelan Oil and Petrochemicals
Authorizes U.S. entities to lift, export, transport, and refine Venezuelan oil, and import petrochemicals (fertilizers/precursors) into the U.S. Replaces GL 46B. Reports required every 90 days for other destinations. Excludes Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Chinese joint ventures.
GL 46D — Venezuelan Oil & Petrochemicals
Authorizes established U.S. entities to engage in transactions related to the lifting, exportation, sale, supply, or transportation of Venezuelan-origin oil and petrochemicals. Replaces General License 46C effective August 27, 2026.
GL 47A — Sale of U.S. Diluents
Authorizes the export, sale, and transportation of U.S.-origin diluents to Venezuela. Replaces GL 47. Requires reports every 90 days. Excludes Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba.
GL 47B — U.S.-Origin Diluents Export
Authorizes transactions necessary for the export, sale, supply, and transportation of U.S.-origin diluents to Venezuela. Replaces General License 47A effective August 27, 2026.
GL 48 — Provision of Goods and Services for the Oil & Gas Sector
Authorizes U.S. persons/entities to provide goods, technology, software, and services for oil and gas exploration, development, and production in Venezuela. Superseded by 48A.
GL 48A — Expanded Provision (Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals, Electricity)
Extends GL 48 to also include petrochemicals and the power sector (generation, transmission, storage, distribution).
GL 48B — Energy Sector Supply
Authorizes U.S. persons to provide goods, software, technology, and services for exploration, production, or maintenance in Venezuela's energy and power sectors. Replaces GL 48A. Prohibits new joint ventures and diluent exports. Excludes Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and China.
GL 49 — Oil & Gas Contingent Contracts
Authorizes the negotiation and signing of contingent contracts for new investment in oil & gas in Venezuela, pending separate OFAC authorization. Superseded by 49A.
GL 49A — Extended Contingent Contracts
Extends GL 49 to include petrochemicals, electricity, and prior due diligence. Includes an annex for petrochemical products.
GL 50 — Operations of Specific Entities (Oil & Gas)
Authorizes transactions related to oil & gas in Venezuela for: BP, Chevron, Eni, Repsol, and Shell. Superseded by 50A.
GL 50A — Operations of Specific Entities (Revision)
Same as GL 50 but adds Établissements Maurel & Prom SA to the list of authorized entities.
GL 50B — Specific Entities Operations
Authorizes transactions related to oil/gas operations in Venezuela for listed entities (BP, Chevron, Eni, Maurel & Prom, Repsol, Shell) and subsidiaries. Replaces GL 50A. Excludes Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and China.
GL 50C — Specific Energy Companies
Authorizes oil and gas sector operations in Venezuela for designated entities and their subsidiaries (BP, Chevron, Eni, Maurel & Prom, Repsol, and Shell). Replaces General License 50B effective August 27, 2026.
GL 51B — Minerals and Gold
Authorizes U.S. entities to export, purchase, transport, and refine Venezuelan minerals/gold involving Minerven. Replaces GL 51A. Requires supply chain due diligence reports every 30 days. Prohibits exploration, mining, and refining in Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, or China.
GL 52 — Transactions with PdVSA (U.S.-Established Entities)
Authorizes transactions prohibited by E.O. 13884 and 13850 involving PdVSA, conducted by U.S.-established entities prior to January 29, 2025. Does not authorize debt, bonds, or equity transfers.
GL 52A — Transactions with PdVSA
Authorizes transactions prohibited by E.O. 13884 or E.O. 13850 involving PdVSA conducted by established U.S. entities. Replaces GL 52. Requires reports every 90 days for exports to countries other than the U.S. Excludes Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and China.
GL 52C — PdVSA Corporate Transactions
Authorizes general transactions involving PdVSA and its subsidiaries by U.S. entities, including official contract execution by corporate officers. Replaces General License 52B effective September 14, 2026.
GL 53 — Official Venezuelan Missions in the U.S.
Authorizes the provision of goods and services in the U.S. to Venezuelan diplomatic missions and their employees for official or personal use. Does not apply to real estate or resale.
GL 54A — Mining Sector Supply
Authorizes U.S. persons to provide goods, software, technology, and services for mineral operations (including gold) and maintenance in Venezuela. Replaces GL 54. Prohibits new joint ventures. Excludes Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and China.
GL 56 — Commercial Negotiations with the Government of Venezuela
Authorizes the negotiation of contingent contracts with the Government of Venezuela under E.O. 13884. Excludes the SDN List, bonds, debt, gold, Venezuelan cryptocurrencies, and entities from Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and China.
GL 57 — Financial Services to Venezuelan Banks and Government Individuals
Authorizes financial services (accounts, transfers, payments, insurance, etc.) to the Central Bank of Venezuela, Banco de Venezuela, Banco Digital de los Trabajadores, Banco del Tesoro, and Government of Venezuela employees not listed on the SDN.
GL 60 — Earthquake Relief Efforts
Authorizes transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela otherwise prohibited by the VSR, effective through October 23, 2026. Includes funds processing on behalf of third-country persons. Does not authorize the unblocking of property or transactions prohibited by other Executive orders.
GL 61 — Telecommunications Operations
Authorizes the supply of goods, technology, and services from the U.S. for the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of telecommunications infrastructure in Venezuela (including contracts with CANTV and CONATEL). Effective August 21, 2026.
GL 62 — Telecom Investment Negotiations
Authorizes negotiations and entry into contingent contracts for new investments in Venezuela's telecommunications sector, subject to separate authorization from OFAC for performance. Effective August 21, 2026.
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