WILLEMSTAD - Refineria di Kòrsou (RdK) and Isla (PdvSA) have recently reached an agreement in the context of the earlier conservatory seizure by RdK. According to the government, this agreement must contribute to the peace and stability that is so necessary precisely during this transition period and "that will allow the refinery to start operating again soon".

An important part of this agreement is that the third-party attachment that RdK had imposed on funds from Aqualectra that were intended for Isla will be canceled. "In this way the Isla can fulfill its obligations with regard to the current contract with RdK, but also with regard to third parties, in particular its employees," the government said.

"RdK in turn can concentrate on the process of looking for a future refinery partner, after the current contract with PdVSA expires at the end of this year and a possible harmonious transition must take place."