Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the HSO Consortium ensure compliance with international regulations when operating in Venezuela?

Through our 'Compliance Shield'. This legal and technological infrastructure implements automatic OFAC checks, KYC/AML protocols and a Zero Trust architecture to ensure full compliance with current licences (including 46B, 48, 48A, 49A, 50A, 52 and Executive Order 14373).

Q: Which OFAC regulations govern HSO Consortium's operations?

HSO Consortium operates in strict compliance with regulations issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which establish specific guidelines for commercial and financial activities linked to the oil industry in Venezuela. These regulations determine the permits, restrictions, and obligations we must follow to ensure legal, transparent operations aligned with international standards. To directly consult the official and updated OFAC provisions, you can visit their website here.

Compliance & Legal

How does the HSO Consortium ensure compliance with international regulations when operating in Venezuela?

Through our "Compliance Shield". This legal and technological infrastructure implements automatic OFAC checks, KYC/AML protocols and a Zero Trust architecture to ensure full compliance with current licences (including 46B, 48, 48A, 49A, 50A, 52 and Executive Order 14373).

Is there any risk of incurring penalties when subcontracting via your platform?

Our ecosystem is specifically designed to ensure zero exposure to sanctions. We guarantee that all processes are 100% auditable and traceable in real time, operating strictly within the US legal framework.

Operations & Logistics

How does the HSO Consortium help maintain operational continuity for IOCs?

We offer a centralised outsourcing model that eliminates bottlenecks in the supply chain. This enables international oil companies to reduce costs and lead times, whilst ensuring their operations run smoothly and with full traceability.

What kind of supplier companies make up your network in Venezuela?

Our platform brings together local, lean-capital companies that are 100% verified and audited, covering various areas of the energy ecosystem, supply and logistics. Our operational partners include verified entities such as Samfor, TASCO C.A., Construcciones CIPRIANI S. A., SECVEN, Insumos del Caribe and SETRADIANCA.

Consortium Partnership

What are the criteria for a local company to join the consortium?

All local companies must comply with our strict due diligence protocols. They must be 100% audited suppliers and be able to operate within our 'Compliance as Code' framework, ensuring that their operations have no links to sanctioned entities or restricted jurisdictions.

What sort of customers or businesses is this platform aimed at?

Our service is strategically designed for Compliance and Operations Directors at major international oil companies (IOCs) operating in Venezuela (such as Chevron, Repsol, Eni, BP, Maurel & Prom and Shell), who require reliable local suppliers and complete mitigation of legal risks.

General Inquiries

What exactly is the HSO Consortium?

We are a platform providing intermediation, compliance and operational services for the Venezuelan energy sector. We act as a technical and legal bridge connecting international operators with local operational capacity, integrating technology and legal certainty within a scalable model.

Which OFAC regulations govern HSO Consortium's operations?

The Consortium makes available to the public the General Licenses issued by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), applicable to specific activities within the Venezuelan energy sector. These documents (the licenses and their amendments) establish the current scope, conditions, and authorizations for specific operations under international regulatory compliance. You may consult and directly download each license for your review and reference. To directly consult the official and updated OFAC provisions, you can visit their website here.